Jim Hummel shows a set of vintage iron hinges before and after his company’s restoration process. The owners determine what type of finish they want: bright and shiny or weathered. Photos by David ...

Many medical components do not need to be entirely machined or fabricated from precious metals to function as intended. Non precious metal (NPM) substrates such as nitinol or stainless steel, when ...

Semiconductors and charging connectors are indispensable for smartphones, personal computers, and digital home appliances. Right now, metal plating is attracting attention as a technology that will ...