CONDUCTIVITY MEASURER FORNON-MAGNETIC METALSFischer Technology has developedthe handheld SIGMASCOPE®SMP10, which measures electricalconductivity, i.e. how well a nonmag-

netic metal conducts electrical cur-rent, while also providing informa-tion about its composition,microstructure and mechanicalproperties.

The SIGMASCOPE® SMP10 issuitable for the production, process-ing or inspection of all non-magnet-ic metals such as stainless steel, cop-per and aluminum. It can also beused for measuring the hardness andstrength of heat-treated materials,such as aluminum alloys. Additionalapplications include measuringphosphor content in copper; moni-toring deposition process, such asCU-Cr-alloys; and determining thedegree of purity and verifying thehomogeneity of alloys.

SIGMASCOPE® SMP10 measureselectrical conductivity using the eddycurrent method, using a contact-freedetermination of conductivity, forexample, under paint or syntheticcoatings up to 500 μm thick. Formore information, please visitwww.fischer-technology.com.

PLATING PROCESS MONITORINGSOFTWARE Enthone Inc. and TrueLogicCompany have announced thelaunch of enGage™ total processingmonitoring. The exclusive partner-ship offers Enthone customers any-where in the world a complete systemspecially engineered to deliver quali-ty assurance of plating operations.

enGage monitors plating solu-tions, including chemical con-sumption rates. Inventory usage iscontinuously scrutinized to elimi-nate any production interruptions.An enGage app for the iPhone® isavailable as a free download by vis-iting the Apple® Store (search“Enthone”). The app allows 24/7process monitoring remotely andsecurely. An Android® version willbe launched later this year.

With enGage, users can optimizeprocess performance by creating per-sonalized dashboards that providecustomized data views and automat-ed tracking. The result is improvedcommunication and data sharingthat enhances profitability by lower-ing chemical use and minimizingwaste, while simultaneously increas-ing transparency and accountability.

Enthone has also teamed withWolfram Research to offer a cus-tomized WolframAlpha® organicsearch. Backed by the EnthoneCustomer Value Six Sigma (CVSS)program, the search engine pro-vides answers by using mathemati-cal computations to provide data-driven responses. enGage also pro-vides access to a number of key ref-erence materials, including the“Enthone Plating Glossary,” indus-try-specific calculators, and a con-version calculator.

For more information, please visitwww.enthone.com

DEFELSKO POSITECTOR WITHWIFI DeFelsko has added WiFi wirelesstechnology to all its PosiTectorAdvanced models. The new WiFi fea-tures allow users to synchronizereadings with cloud-basedPosiTector.net, download updateswith the latest features and function-

ality and wirelessly communicatewith PosiSoft Mobile from any WiFiconnected device.

It is now possible to manage datain the cloud, on your PC/Mac or oncustomer’s mobile devices.

Sample reports are available atwww.defelsko.com/wifi.

CADMIUM ALTERNATIVE SIFCO Applied Surface Conceptsnow offers en environmentally safetin-zinc plating as an alternative tocadmium. The SIFCO ASC tin-zinc(80/20) deposit can be used for repairand OEM applications.

The plating has improved lubricity,and high corrosion resistance with-out requiring a hydrogen embrittle-ment relief bake after plating. Thedeposit withstands 500 hours of saltspray with no basis metal corrosion.Additionally, the SIFCO ASC Tin-Zinc solution meets the require-ments of AMS 2451/10.

“The new Tin-Zinc solution is asafer material, both for the operatorand the environment, while sustain-ing the corrosion protection benefitsof cadmium. This deposit is applica-ble in any industry where corrosionprotection is critical,” said DerekVanek, inside sales and support man-ager at SIFCO ASC.

For more information visitwww.sifcoasc.com.

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