Like most of us, [Clem] wants to 3D print in metal. Metal 3D printers do exist, but they are generally way out of reach for most of us garage hackers. As an alternative, [Clem] uses a homebrew ...

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 ...

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 ...

NORTH COUNTY — Judging from the weekly display of shiny bumperson classic cars at Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido, chrome is hot inNorth County. But ask people who make the bumpers shine, and they will ...

With Quality Plating, a Salt Lake business that has attached metal plating to just about anything, closing its doors soon, owner Glenn Fassmann reflected on the business' impact.