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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…
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition): definition, operation and main applications
What's PVD? PVD, short for Physical Vapour Deposition, is a process used to apply thin metallic or ceramic coatings onto metal or plastic substrates. It takes place inside a vacuum chamber,…
Outsourcing PVD and Galvanic Treatments: Advantages, Risks, and Strategies in Industrial Subcontracting
A strategic choice for Italian industry In the surface treatment industry, deciding whether to manage a galvanic or PVD plant internally or rely on a specialized external partner is a strategic…
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Water management and treatment in electroplating and PVD: what really happens behind the scenes
Wastewater treatment and recirculation in electroplating and PVD: technologies, green chemistry, and solutions to…
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







