The use of gold plating in the electronics industry has been an ongoing part of the expansion of more complex digital electronics and equipment throughout many industry sectors. According to BullionStreet, over 320 tons of gold are used each year in the electronics industry. This includes gold in PCs, mobile phones, tablets and other devices. The overall use of gold in electronics is via gold plating. Gold plating is primarily used on contacts for switches, relays, and connectors
As a pioneer in the plating industry, Electro-Spec constantly strives to improve upon current processes. . One of our recent technological innovations is the use of Self Assembled Molecules (SAMs) over plated surfaces. NanoSHIELD-AU provides a number of benefits for plated products, including reduced thickness, enhanced contact resistance, diffusion resistance, and corrosion and wear resistance. To date, Electro-Spec is the only metal finishing company in the world that utilizes this technology.
