Berlin, September 18, 2026 – MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, will participate in the NADCA Die Casting Congress and Tabletop, held September 29–October 1 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Recognized as one of the premier gatherings for die casting professionals, the NADCA Die Casting Congress and Tabletop provides a forum for manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts to exchange knowledge, discover emerging technologies, and explore solutions that support quality, efficiency, and sustainability across the die casting value chain.
As lightweighting and electrification continue to drive demand for aluminum components,
die casters face increasing requirements for corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, bonding performance, and process sustainability. Aluminum and multi-metal assemblies require carefully engineered surface treatment processes to ensure reliable downstream performance in automotive, industrial, and general engineering end markets.
To address these challenges, MKS’ Atotech offers advanced cleaning, pretreatment, and conversion coating technologies for aluminum applications.
Featured solutions at NADCA
- UniClean® and UniPrep® – Next-generation cleaners engineered for aluminum pretreatment:
- Mildly alkaline, non-etching formulation safe for a variety of cast as well as stamped and extruded alloys; multi-metal compatibility when needed
- Low-temperature operation (from 35 °C) for reduced energy consumption
- Free from phosphates, borates, amines, APEs, and CMR substances
- Ideal for passivation, pre-paint, anodizing, and electroplating applications
- Interlox® conversion coatings and passivates – Advanced solutions for corrosion protection and adhesion:
- Interlox® 377: Cr(III)-based passivate for exceptional corrosion resistance
- Interlox® 4220: Ti-based passivate for welding and bonding applications
- Interlox® 5707 and 5040: Zirconium-based coatings optimized for pre-paint applications
- Ambient-temperature operation, minimal sludge formation, and multi-metal compatibility
- Comprehensive pretreatment portfolio including cleaners, etches, and deoxidants for all aluminum applications.
By providing robust surface protection and consistent process performance, MKS’ Atotech solutions help manufacturers extend component life, reduce rework, and improve overall production efficiency. Sustainable cleaning technologies further support these goals through low-temperature operation, extended bath life, and reduced chemical consumption and waste generation. Our APE-, phosphorus-, and boron-free formulations support compliance with increasingly stringent environmental requirements without compromising performance.
Attendees are invited to visit Booth 112 to connect with MKS’ Atotech experts and discuss how innovative surface finishing solutions can help address current and future challenges in die casting manufacturing.
Event: The NADCA Die Casting Congress and Tabletop
Date: September 29–October 1, 2026
Booth: 112
Venue: DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan
For more information, please visit: https://tabletop2026.eventscribe.net/