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February 2026
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Efficiency and evolution: How modern burners are redefining industrial combustion
Industrial combustion systems remain at the heart of process heating across manufacturing, energy generation, and infrastructure. As energy prices fluctuate and environmental standards tighten, burner technology has quietly evolved into a high-precision field where control, safety, and sustainability must coexist. In the U.K. and across Europe, companies such as Dunphy Combustion have spent decades refining […]
High temp insulation: Versatile and efficient ceramic fiber solution
High-temperature insulation is a critical component in industrial thermal processing, maximizing efficiency, reducing energy costs, and extending equipment lifespan. As industries seek increasingly effective solutions, the demand for specialized thermal insulation is growing rapidly. This article will explore the benefits of high-temperature insulation, focusing on ceramic fiber products. It will analyze their properties, key applications, […]
NEWS
Rath AG names Christian Morawetz new COO
Effective January 1, 2026, DI Dr. Christian Morawetz is chief operating officer of Rath AG, an internationally active refractory manufacturer headquartered in Vienna with eight production sites worldwide. As a member of the executive board, Morawetz is responsible for production, purchasing, research & development, quality management, and IT. The supervisory board has appointed him for […]
March 5, 2026
Seco/Warwick delivers a vacuum furnace to injection mold maker
BTOMEC Ferramentaria, one of Latin America’s leading injection mold producers, has invested in a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with high-pressure gas quenching (15 bar abs.). This is the first order from the Brazilian manufacturer placed with Seco/Warwick, a leader in vacuum heat–treatment technology, marking an important step toward full independence and integration of in-house processes. Established in 1985 […]
March 5, 2026
Ceramics Expo announces themes for 2026 conference
Ceramics Expo 2026 will offer two days of strategic insights and breakthrough technologies driving advancements across aerospace, defense, sustainability, next-generation manufacturing, and more. The conference in Cleveland, Ohio, May 5-6, will unveil its Innovation Hub, a dynamic, interactive feature designed to spotlight the cutting edge of advanced ceramics, thermal materials, and next-gen engineering solutions. This […]
March 5, 2026
Grace Manufacturing selects Ipsen Titan H2 vacuum furnace
Ipsen announced the sale of a Titan H2 2-bar vacuum furnace to Grace Manufacturing, supporting the company’s continued growth in medical component manufacturing. Grace Manufacturing, in Russellville, Arkansas, selected the Titan H2 following third-party testing at a Midwest commercial heat treater, which confirmed the system met application requirements for thin martensitic stainless steel medical components. […]
March 5, 2026
Bodycote introduces ADM surface hardening to North America services
Surface treatment specialist Bodycote has announced the addition of S³P ADM® (austenitic, duplex, martensitic) to its range of services in the United States. It expands the company’s specialty stainless steel processes (S³P) portfolio and brings advanced stainless steel surface hardening capability closer to North American customers. The new U.S. capability helps reduce transportation costs and tariff […]
March 5, 2026
Tenova teams to supply record EAF to Nippon Steel
Nippon Steel Corporation chose Tenova to supply a record-breaking Consteel® electric arc furnace 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 miningindustries. Once installed, the new furnace will become the […]
February 26, 2026
Ceramics Expo set for May 2026 in Cleveland
Registration is now open for Ceramics Expo 2026 to be held May 5-6 in Cleveland, Ohio. It brings together the full technical ceramics supply chain in the center of North America’s manufacturing corridor with breakthrough materials, cutting-edge processes, and the technologies shaping high-performance industries and the future of technical ceramics. Attendees will be able to […]
February 14, 2026
Bodycote acquires Spectrum Thermal Processing
Bodycote, the world’s leading provider of advanced heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, announced the acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, a respected heat-treatment provider based in Cranston, Rhode Island. The acquisition expands Bodycote’s North American footprint, enhances regional capacity in critical process categories, and reinforces the company’s ability to support aerospace, defense, space, and […]
February 14, 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: 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 field technicians who specialize […]
February 14, 2026
