The Difference Between Aqueous-Based and Solvent-Based PTFE Coatings

How to Select the Appropriate Formulation for Your Application

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a popular coating material used in various industries for its non-stick and heat-resistant properties. There are two types of PTFE coatings: aqueous-based and solvent-based. Here, we are discussing the difference between the two formulations. Read more ›

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Precision Coating Expands Surface Technology Offering with the Acquisition of Providence Texture

Providence Texture brings innovative femtosecond and nanosecond 5-axis laser processing solutions to functional and aesthetic surfaces

Hudson, MA, May 8, 2023 – Precision Coating announced today the acquisition of Providence Texture, LLC in Smithfield, RI, a laser services provider with core competencies in laser nanotexturing, marking, and micro-machining. They bring to Precision Coating innovative new surface technologies, a knowledgeable team and the ability to integrate laser technology into the current portfolio of coatings and surface treatments, including ion implantation, anodic coatings and fluoropolymer coatings.

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Precision Coating Expands Commercial Team and Names Dhruv Patel as Vice President of Business Development

Patel brings extensive medical device coatings and MedTech industry experience to the rapidly growing medical surface technology company

Hudson, MA – April 24, 2023 – Precision Coating announced today that Dhruv Patel has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Based in Hudson, MA, Precision Coating serves global healthcare and medical device companies offering value-added surface coatings and treatments.

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Environmental Management and Sustainability is Fundamental to Precision Coating

Contributing to Our Environment Through ISO 14001 Certification

HUDSON, MA (Feb. 21, 2023) – Precision Coating, a leading medical coatings service provider to interventional, orthopedic, and advanced surgical markets is proud to announce that it has recently achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for its environmental management system at their Hudson, MA facility. Bill Ellerkamp, president of Precision Coating, commented that “this certification reflects a lot of hard work by our employees and a tremendous commitment to sustainability. Having a robust and certified environmental management system in place supports and reinforces our conviction to implement best practices to meet or exceed the expectations of all of our stakeholders.  This milestone marks the completion of one stage of a long journey on which we will continue to do the right thing always and be relentless about improvement.”

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Scratching the Surface: Orthopedic Article

Keith Edwards, executive vice president, Commercial offers insight to Orthopedic Design and Technology article

Boston, MA – May 23, 2022 – The May/June issue of ODT magazine includes an article that discusses orthopedic trends, challenges, considerations, additive manufacturing, and more. Not only does it feature a half page ad and some of our product photography, but it also includes input from our very own Executive Vice President of Commercial, Keith Edwards.

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