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PVD and Electroplating: Current Trends and Future Scenarios for Metal Finishes
The Macro-Trend in Surface Finishes In 2026, surface finishing is a fully-fledged design element. It no longer responds solely to decorative logic but integrates aesthetics, functionality, and…
Gold PVD: characteristics, performance and tones of the surface treatment
Gold finish by Physical Vapor Deposition PVD is today one of the most widely used surface treatments in eyewear, fashion accessories, contemporary watchmaking, and metal small parts. In the case…
Water management and treatment in electroplating and PVD: what really happens behind the scenes
Wastewater management in industrial plants When people talk about surface treatments, they usually think about the final result: a shiny finish, a perfect color, a durable coating. What is rarely…
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PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition): definition, operation and main applications
The PVD process, Physical Vapour Deposition. A technical overview of how it works, the materials involved, and its…
Outsourcing PVD and Galvanic Treatments: Advantages, Risks, and Strategies in Industrial Subcontracting
Is it better to invest in an in-house galvanic or PVD system, or to rely on an external supplier? Let’s analyze the…
Inauguration of the new LEM Manual Electroplating Plant “Fenice”
The "Fenice" manual electroplating plant has been inaugurated by LEM in Bucine, Arezzo.
50 years of LEM: a tribute to the past and a look into the future.
LEM celebrates the milestone of its 50th anniversary





