Platinex Blog

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is often compared to electroplating. Learn the functional differences between wet chemistry and vacuum-based deposition.

One is a chemical bond, the other is a plastic skin. Learn the critical differences between electroplating and powder coating for industrial and consumer hardware.

Both Tin and Silver are used for electrical contacts, but the price difference is 60:1. Learn when to save with Tin and when you must invest in Silver.

Nickel and Chrome are often used together, but they are very different metals. Learn the functional and aesthetic differences to choose the right finish for your application.

In aerospace, failure is not an option. Learn why NADCAP accreditation is the most difficult and prestigious quality standard in the electroplating world.

The WEEE Directive governs the recycling of electronics. Learn how your choice of plating finish—specifically lead and hexavalent chromium—affects the recyclability and compliance of your products.