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For some time now, we have been offering initial consultation as well as process set-up and support by digital means on request. Nevertheless, virtual meetings remained the exception in most cases, as personal interaction has always been important…
The world keeps turning every day. Your demands on our electrolytes for a perfect surface can change daily. Rising precious metal prices, changing technical requirements or simply the trend towards a new colour - the triggers for this are as varied…
With thousands of media channels, it is difficult to filter out relevant news. At least for our business unit this will now be a thing of the past. By registering for our newsletter, which will be sent out from August, you will receive information…
In spring 2020, we conducted a customer satisfaction survey in the field of electrocatalytic electrodes. We focused our attention mainly on product characteristics, delivery dates and services.
The results are very positive. For example, 99% of…
The market prices of precious metals, especially in the processing of rhodium, are forcing us to reconsider its use as a final layer. In a webinar conducted by GemAtlas Joachim Grimm shows possibilities to save costs by replacing palladium and/or…
It is important for us to rethink our actions from time to time, which is why we are currently reviewing the work processes in the division of electrocatalytic electrodes. A significant component is also the external effect. „Of course, in almost…
Before we start another hopefully successful year together with you in 2020, we will take a short break between the years. When planning your product requirements, please note that your orders between 21.12.2018 - 01.01.2019 cannot be processed due…
Our high-quality protective coatings give your decorative and technical products specific protection and quality advantages without influencing the characteristics of the precious metal surface.
Overview of all protective layers highlights…
Only three years ago the price for fabricated rhodium was about 20 €/g. Due to high demand, rhodium has become the most expensive precious metal and this week for the first time it has broken the 170 €/g level. A price increase of more than 750%…
The new RHODUNA®-Alloy Black 1 is probably the only alloy to combine all the properties required of a dark precious metal surface. Abrasion resistance, an attractive price and, of course, a sophisticated and adjustable shade of black are surely the…
The new AURUNA® 503 is already the third rose gold electrolyte in our product range and impresses above all with its long lifetime and high deposition speed.
Since the Roségold trend in jewelry will continue in 2019, the new gold-copper electrolyte…
We are proud to have been honored by the F.A.Z. as one of „Germany’s innovation leaders”. Both the Umicore Group and our Electroplating Division are included in the list.
Patents offer an insight into the innovative strength of a compan
The study…
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