Thursday, November 27, 2025

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COMPANY PROFILE

‘We make things better’

Countless products made with metal — especially those used in the automobile and aerospace sectors — are often nitrided. It’s a process that’s been...

HOT SEAT

Widmanstätten ferrite

In this column, I will discuss the formation of Widmanstätten ferrite from austenite in steel. This microstructure has a unique appearance and shares some...

METAL URGENCY

Books on steel for metallurgists and heat treaters

There are many books, papers, and publications that metallurgists and heat treaters rely on to assist with heat treating, material selection, failure analysis, or...

CERAMICS WORKS

Reasons to consider low biopersistent fiber insulation

When it comes to high-temperature furnace lining applications, most people are used to using traditional ceramic fiber blanket. This is the itchy white stuff...

QUALITY COUNTS

Reflections after a Nadcap audit

We recently finished up a Nadcap heat-treat audit at the facility where I work, and no matter how many times I think they are...

Q&A

Q&A with Lily Heinemann

Bodycote recently announced that two of its U.K. facilities are operating with zero carbon emissions. How was this made possible and why was it deemed necessary? We’re proud to announce that Derby and Rotherham are...

More than a thousand attend successful 30th  World Congress

Nearly 800 scholars, experts, and scientific and technological personnel attended the 30th World Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering at the Suzhou Shishan...

Learn from the best: Expand your knowledge with IHEA education

IHEA’s online courses have been a successful source of high-level education for those who prefer a virtual learning experience. The Fundamentals of Industrial Process...

UPDATE

Reports, developments, and new products to keep you aware of what’s happening with colleagues and businesses around the world.

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