Electroplating onto glass

I have to plate small areas of glass capillary as part of a manufacturing process for a high value sensor. It can be electroplated or electroless. Nickel would be suitable as would copper, gold and many other metals. Will an etch be beneficial? I would prefer to buy an existing developed process but would develop a good idea myself if necessary.

Nick Clatworthy
Plating shop technologist - Whitstable, Kent, UK
December 21, 2008

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