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March 2024

ARTICLES

Demand for forged parts spurs drive to rebuild, automate equipment

Today, global demand for rebuilt forging equipment is surging, driven in part by a dramatic rise in the need for military ordnance spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As in past wars and conflicts, the demand for forged parts often increases as governments seek to replenish depleted stocks of artillery shells, tanks, aircraft parts, and […]
Del Williams

Experimental validation of high-spatial resolution of two-color optical fiber pyrometer

Taking non-contact temperature measurements in narrow areas or confined spaces of non-uniform surfaces requires high spatial resolution and independence of emissivity uncertainties that conventional cameras can hardly provide. Two-color optical fiber (OF) pyrometers based on standard single-mode (SMF) and multi-mode optical fibers (MMF) with a small core diameter and low numerical aperture in combination with […]
Sahar Safarloo, Alberto Tapetado, Carmen Vázquez

NEWS

LKAB selects ENERGIRON for plant in northern Sweden

The ENERGIRON® technology, jointly developed by Tenova and Danieli, has been chosen by LKAB, an international mining and minerals group that offers sustainable iron ore, minerals, and special products, for the basic engineering of its 100 percent hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Gällivare, Sweden. This represents a further step in the application of […]
March 15, 2024

Aalberts surface technologies makes portfolio changes

Aalberts surface technologies, a leading global provider of specialized thermal processing, surface treatment, and material coating solutions, announced it is making changes to its U.S. portfolio in response to changing market dynamics. Aalberts surface technologies has made investments in its Canton, Ohio, facility, adding austempering capabilities which will provide a logistically favorable option to customers […]
March 15, 2024

Insu Teknik invests in Nitrex advanced heat-treat technology

Insu Teknik, a leader in the gas springs sector of the automotive industry, continues to pioneer innovation as a key supplier for after-market and OEMs, both in Türkiye and internationally, having successfully implemented a cutting-edge Nitrex system at its facility in Bursa, Türkiye. As a first-time partner with Nitrex, Insu Teknik has strategically invested in advanced heat-treat […]
March 15, 2024

Evolution of Thermal Care brand within the Piovan Group

While commemorating the 90th anniversary of Piovan Group and its 60th anniversary in the polymer industry, the company has announced a pivotal moment in the ongoing progression of Thermal Care, one of the flagship brands within the group. Piovan Group has launched a new strategic division for industrial and process refrigeration, the result of the […]
March 15, 2024

DENIOS barrier systems safeguard structures, personnel

DENIOS Impact Protection and Barrier Systems are a simple and intelligent way to avoid accidents and damage to workplace structures, equipment, and material handling tools, while safeguarding employees. They offer a comprehensive range of impact protection barriers and bumper protection systems to shield facilities and structures from damage during intra-company transport or loading and unloading. […]
March 15, 2024

New electric aluminum aging furnace for ALRO

ALRO, a company in the Vimetco group and listed on the Romanian Stock Exchange, purchased an aluminum aging furnace with electric heating from Seco/Warwick. ALRO S.A., one of the largest vertically integrated aluminum producers in Europe measured by production capacity, has purchased an aluminum aging furnace with electric heating from Seco/Warwick. The project objective is […]
March 15, 2024

Solar Atmospheres commissions gas quench furnace

Solar Atmospheres in Souderton, Pennsylvania, recently commissioned a new vacuum furnace capable of using high-pressure gas quenching at 20-bar (about 300 PSI) to meet demanding cooling rate specifications for the heat treatment of nickel-based superalloys. The installation represents an investment of more than $2.5 million in support of the aerospace and power generation markets. The […]
March 15, 2024

Vac Aero, Vesco collaborate for stronger offerings

Vesco, a company of the Busch Group and a leading service provider in the heat-treatment industry, announced the formalized collaborative agreement with Vac Aero International. Vac Aero is a leading vacuum furnace manufacturer, vacuum heat treating, and coatings service provider to aerospace and high-tech industries worldwide. The collaboration between Vac Aero International and Vesco is […]
March 15, 2024