Heat treatment of nickel-based superalloys
Heat treatment of nickel‑based superalloys is designed to control precipitation, dissolution, and coarsening of strengthening phases, primarily the ordered γ' phase in an FCC...
Imre Felde recognized for serving 10 years as IFHTSE treasurer
Prof. Imre Felde was recognized at the 30th IFHTSE World Congress in Suzhou, China, for his 10 years of service as treasurer of IFHTSE.
Felde...
IHEA’s digital classroom: New webinars and online learning
IHEA’s webinar series continues in 2026: IHEA’s webinar series highlights carbon-producing heating processes and offers practical ways to improve their performance, lower energy use,...
Azbil North America offers flame safeguard equipment for combustion applications
As members of the IHEA heat treatment community, Azbil North America aims to make a meaningful contribution to the North American market. Being a...
Q&A with Michael Zulauf
What is heavy mill scale, and what problems can it cause?
Mill scale is a thin, flaky layer of bluish iron oxides that forms on...
Q&A with Jason Cillo
Some of Thermal Product Solutions’ ovens are used in semiconductor manufacturing. What types of oven configurations work best in this sector?
Thermal Product Solutions (TPS)...
The paradox of work and happiness
There are obviously a lot of factors that go into making a company successful. Probably the biggest factor is the people who work there....
Q&A with Jason Cillo
Some of Thermal Product Solutions’ ovens are used in semiconductor manufacturing. What types of oven configurations work best in this sector?
Thermal Product Solutions (TPS)...
Capturing the critical transfer step
One of the most overlooked processes in heat treatment of steel parts is the transfer step where parts are moved from the heating furnace...
Lesley Frame is new IFHTSE president for 2026-2027 term
Lesley Frame will be serving as the new president of IFHTSE for 2026-2027. Dr. Frame is associate professor of Materials Science and Engineering, past-UTC...
Q&A with Dr. Leslie Frame
How long have you been involved with IFHTSE (International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering) and how did you get involved?
I’ve been on...
MacKenzie gets 2025 George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award
D. Scott MacKenzie recently received the 2025 George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award. He was awarded “in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to...
Stronger together: Engage, lead, and shape the future with IHEA
The thermal process heating industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From sustainability initiatives and energy management efforts to economic pressures and tariff concerns,...
Farewell message from the IFHTSE president
Dear friends of IFHTSE,
It has already been two years since I took office as president, and my term is coming to an end. These...
Welcome address from the new IFHTSE president
Dear members and friends of IFHTSE:
I am honored to step into the role of president for our federation. Our organization has a long history...
