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January 2026
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The effects of deep cryogenic treatment on M2 high speed steel
Deep cryogenic treatment has been reported to be a beneficial process for improving the properties and microstructure of steels. Generally, deep cryogenic treatment should be combined with tempering to achieve the optimal effects on steels. However, the microscale relationship between deep cryogenic treatment and subsequent tempering is unclear. Therefore, the effects of deep cryogenic treatment […]
Preventing discoloration in vacuum heat treatment: Guidelines for contamination control
Discoloration in vacuum heat treatment can indicate contamination, leading to potential product quality issues and process inefficiencies. Even minor contamination can compromise part integrity, causing oxidation, residue buildup, and surface defects. This article explores the key sources of contamination in vacuum furnaces, including outgassing, backstreaming, leaks, and particle generation. Learn how to identify, evaluate, and […]
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Seco/Warwick CAB line supports data center production
The Seco/Warwick Group will deliver a continuous controlled atmosphere brazing (CAB) line to a Chinese manufacturer specializing in thermal solutions. This is the first project carried out for this partner. The equipment will be used to braze a variety of components, ranging from cooling plates for data centers to parts for rail transport. Aluminum brazing in a […]
February 5, 2026
Gasbarre gains N. American rights for furnace system
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems announced a licensing agreement with Solo Swiss SA (Porrentruy, Switzerland). The agreement grants Gasbarre exclusive rights to promote, sell, and manufacture the Solo ProfiTherm® heat-treating system in North America. ProfiTherm is a modular arrangement of bell furnaces and quench tanks with direct, rapid transfer from furnace to quench — positioned as […]
February 5, 2026
Tenova to supply world’s largest EAF to Nippon Steel
Nippon Steel Corporation chose Tenova to supply a record-breaking Consteel® EAF for Nippon Steel’s Yawata Area at Kyushu Works. Tenova teamed with GE Vernova, whose direct feed system will power the EAF. Tenova is a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the metals and mining industries. Once installed, the new electric arc furnace will become […]
February 5, 2026
Six techs graduate from Ipsen Field Service Academy
Six Ipsen service technicians were recognized at the Ipsen Vacuum Technology Excellence Center in Cherry Valley, Illinois, for completing the Ipsen Field Service Engineer (FSE) Academy. The six technicians were Todd Jones, Casey Guinn, Craig Monaghan, Eric Gould, Alfredo Mendoza, and Dom Wirthlin. The Ipsen FSE Academy is a 14-week, intensive, hands-on training program for […]
February 5, 2026
Orthopedic implant maker acquires third Seco/Warwick furnace
Seco/Warwick will supply a Vector vacuum furnace to the Marle Group, a global manufacturer of orthopedic prosthetics headquartered in Europe. The equipment will be installed in France at Marle Nowak’s facility, which specializes in the production of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, spinal devices, and OEM manufacturing for the medical sector. The single-chamber furnace will be used for heat […]
February 5, 2026
Orthopedic implant maker acquires third Seco/Warwick furnace
Seco/Warwick will supply a Vector vacuum furnace to the Marle Group, a global manufacturer of orthopedic prosthetics headquartered in Europe. The equipment will be installed in France at Marle Nowak’s facility, which specializes in the production of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, spinal devices, and OEM manufacturing for the medical sector. The single-chamber furnace will be used for heat […]
January 29, 2026
Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Industry visits Tenova HQ
Tenova, a leading developer of sustainable technologies for the metals and mining industries, welcomed Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Industry, Faisol Riza, at its global headquarters in Castellanza in December. The delegation also included Tika Wihanasari, Deputy Head of Mission of the Indonesian Embassy in Italy, and was received by Roberto Pancaldi, Tenova CEO, and the […]
January 14, 2026
Wisconsin Oven ships draw batch oven to the military
Wisconsin Oven shipped one electrically heated standard draw batch oven (SDB Series) to a United States military base. This industrial oven will be used for heat treating various aerospace components. This equipment is engineered to meet the critical safety requirements of the customer and stringent demands of aerospace heat treating. It has combination-style airflow (delivering […]
January 14, 2026
ProEnergy orders Ipsen furnaces for Houston operation
ProEnergy, a vertically integrated manufacturer of power generation equipment and services, has placed an order for four Ipsen vacuum furnaces to help meet growing demand for new fast-start gas turbines and lifecycle maintenance. ProEnergy selected three Ipsen Titan furnaces and a TurboTreater for use at its new location in Houston, Texas. This 455,000-square-foot Center for […]
January 14, 2026
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan earns merit status
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. has announced that it has earned Nadcap 18-month merit status for heat treating and brazing — an honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance. With this achievement, every Solar Atmospheres location nationwide now holds Nadcap merit status. “With the […]
January 14, 2026
Bodycote carbon footprint tools validated
Bodycote, a world leading provider of advanced heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has achieved independent validation by Bureau Veritas for its proprietary product carbon footprint (PCF) calculators across nine core processes representing approximately 80 percent of group revenues. Customers can now request carbon-footprint data for the heat treatment of their products from a […]
January 14, 2026
