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April 2026
ARTICLES
Heat treatments for sprayed lead-free piezoelectric ceramic coatings
The piezoelectric ceramic coating, [0.94(Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3-0.06BaTiO3]0.98-(LiNbO3)0.02 (BNBTLN), was fabricated by thermal spray process on stainless steel substrates with thermal barrier coating (TBC) as an intermediary layer. The morphology, structure, and electrical properties of the thermal-sprayed BNBTLN coatings after furnace heat treatment (F-HT) and plasma torch heat treatment (P-HT) were studied, respectively. The BNBTLN coatings after F-HT […]
The Foundation of reliable Gas Ignition
Silicon carbide hot surface ignition has been used in gas-powered equipment for decades because it delivers consistent ignition in environments defined by heat, thermal cycling, and combustion byproducts. In appliance applications — where ignition must be repeatable, safe, and manufacturable at scale — silicon carbide remains the baseline material against which other igniter technologies are […]
NEWS
Rodrigo González appointed president of Nutec Bickley
Nutec Group chairman Genaro Cueva and CEO Daniel Llaguno announced that, effective immediately, Rodrigo González has been appointed president of Nutec Bickley, the internationally renowned manufacturer of furnaces, kilns, ovens, and leading-edge combustion and control systems. González has been with Nutec Bickley for 24 years and has served in a number of senior positions, most […]
April 15, 2026
Wisconsin Oven ships batch oven for adhesive curing
Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced the shipment of one custom electrically heated six-tier batch oven with a dedicated cool-down chamber to a manufacturer of glass products. This industrial curing oven will be used to cure adhesive in glass assemblies. The adhesive curing oven is designed to heat 960 pounds of product from 21°C to 140°C and […]
April 15, 2026
Gasbarre chosen for custom thermal processing system
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems (Gasbarre) has received an order for a custom-engineered box furnace and loading system to be installed at a U.S.-based manufacturing facility, marking a new customer relationship and demonstrating Gasbarre’s ability to deliver solutions tailored to highly specific operational requirements. The project required a furnace design that could meet strict space, access, […]
April 15, 2026
ECM USA names senior sales engineer for western U.S.
ECM USA has appointed Marco Möser as senior sales engineer for the western U.S., reinforcing its dedication to meet increasing demand for advanced vacuum furnace technology across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience in the heat-treatment industry, Möser brings extensive expertise in supporting OEMs on large-scale automotive programs (ex. 8/9/10-speed transmission […]
April 15, 2026
Can-Eng becomes FANUC authorized system integrator
Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. (Can-Eng) announced it has been certified as a FANUC authorized system integrator (ASI), expanding its capabilities in robotic automation for industrial furnace systems and thermal-processing equipment. This certification recognizes Can-Eng’s advanced training and expertise in FANUC robot integration, supporting manufacturers worldwide with custom automation solutions for heat treatment and thermal processing […]
April 15, 2026
Bodycote adds ADM surface hardening to N. 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 […]
April 15, 2026
AHT in Alabama adds nitriding, induction hardening equipment
Advanced Heat Treat Corp.® (AHT), a recognized leader in heat-treat services and metallurgical solutions, has invested in two additional pieces of equipment at its Cullman, Alabama, location. The equipment will expand capacity for induction hardening and gas nitriding, supporting increased production volumes, faster turnaround times, and more complex part geometries. The Alabama location recently installed […]
April 15, 2026
Abbott Furnace delivers 7-zone sintering furnace
Abbott Furnace Company has successfully delivered and commissioned a seven-zone continuous-belt sintering furnace for Metco Industries. The system incorporates Abbott’s latest generation of fully digital atmosphere control technology, engineered and manufactured in-house. The system is designed to deliver tighter process control, improved repeatability, and real-time visibility into furnace performance. Fully digital flow control, advanced monitoring, […]
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