Heat TreatToday offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Catch up on these 21 news items, including IperionX’s expansion of titanium sintering capacity, RevoCast Aluminum Billets’ launch of production at a new aluminum remelting facility in British Columbia, Stack Metallurgical Group’s successful Nadcap audit, and more!
Equipment
1. Hybar LLC, a U.S. steel producer, is adding a second continuous minimill supplied by SMS group at its Osceola, Arkansas, operation that will integrate electric arc furnace (EAF) melting, ladle refining, continuous casting, induction equalization, and rolling to increase reinforcing bar production by 630,000 short tons annually.
2. U.S. Steel is planning a new hot strip mill at its Mon Valley Works Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, as part of a multi-billion dollar investment aimed at modernizing steelmaking operations, reducing energy consumption, and expanding production capabilities for automotive and other high-value markets.
3. IperionX has begun commissioning an HSPT™ sintering furnace at its Titanium Manufacturing Campus in South Boston, Virginia, expanding downstream thermal processing capacity for near-net-shape titanium components.
4. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in partnership with A.J. Tuck Company, have developed a hybrid manufacturing process that combines 3D printing and electroforming to produce complex, leak-free HIP cans. The sealed containers are used in powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP), where metal powder is consolidated under high heat and pressure to form fully dense components.
5. SECO/WARWICK will supply a tenth single-chamber vacuum furnace to a global energy technology manufacturer. The system will expand production of next-generation gas turbine components that help stabilize energy systems incorporating renewable power.
6. Metallus, a U.S. specialty steel manufacturer, has commissioned a bloom reheat furnace, roller furnace, and supporting equipment at its Gambrinus facility in Canton, Ohio, to expand production capabilities for critical defense materials.
7. Lyntris Inc., a defense technology manufacturer, has added in-house vacuum brazing as part of a vertically integrated production line for passive thermal-management hardware used in military seekers, sensors, and mission electronics.
8. An aluminum profile manufacturer has order a gas nitriding furnace from SECO/WARWICK to treat extrusion dies, improving their wear resistance and extending service life. The investment will support production stability and finished profile quality.
9. IperionX received a second U.S. Army task order to expand domestic titanium component manufacturing, including the development and installation of continuous HSPT and dehydrogenation furnaces and equipment for in-house fastener production. The investment will scale U.S. titanium processing capacity for defense components, with the goal of shortening lead times, reducing reliance on external processing, and potentially lowering production costs.
10. Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design and supply a high-temperature austenitizing furnace system for processing large, heavy wear components used in ground-engaging equipment. The walking-beam system is designed to support consistent metallurgical performance and high production throughput while minimizing distortion during heat treatment.
11. SECO/WARWICK will supply a universal CAB batch furnace and supporting equipment to a U.S. cooling systems manufacturer, bringing aluminum brazing capabilities in-house at its Pennsylvania plant. The system will primarily braze large plate-and-bar heat exchangers for the heavy-duty segment and aftermarket.
The Hybar facility in Osceola, ArkansasSintering furnace at IperionX’s Titanium Manufacturing CampusORNL’s Dr. Vanshika Singh holding a 15.7-pound solid nickel component produced using the leak-free HIP can
Single chamber vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICKRibbon-cutting ceremony held at Metallus’ Gambrinum facility in OhioZeroFlow nitriding furnace from SECO/WARWICKCan-Eng austenitizing furnace systemUniversal CAB batch furnace from SECO/WARWICK
Company & Personnel
12. DUNGS, a combustion technology supplier with U.S. operations in Blaine, Minnesota, has acquired IBS Industrie-Brenner-Systeme GmbH, a German manufacturer of industrial burner systems headquartered in Hagen, Germany. The addition expands DUNGS’ offering beyond combustion controls, gas trains, and safety components to include complete industrial burner systems for high- and low-temperature process applications.
13. RevoCast Aluminum Billets Ltd., a manufacturer of recycled aluminum billets, has begun production at a new aluminum remelting facility in British Columbia, adding more than 80,000 tons of annual billet capacity to serve the North American extrusion market.
14. Cleveland-Cliffs is investing $1 billion to modernize its Middletown Works steelmaking facility in Ohio, including upgrades and a planned rebuild of the site’s blast furnace as part of a broader project focused on production efficiency and emissions reduction.
15. Plibrico has acquired F.S. Sperry, combining the refractory supplier’s regional service expertise with Plibrico’s manufacturing, engineering, and technical resources. The acquisition expands support for high-temperature operations in the aluminum, steel, and minerals industries, helping clients address refractory challenges, improve equipment reliability, and reduce unplanned downtime.
16. Outokumpu appointed Matthieu Jehl president of its Europe business area, effective August 1, 2026, while Rolf Schencking will leave the company; Jehl will continue reporting to president and CEO Kati ter Horst. The leadership change supports a combined structure for Stainless Europe and Advanced Materials intended to improve efficiency, strengthen client focus, and accelerate growth in high-nickel alloys.
17. Aalberts surface technologies appointed Adam Tabor vice president of operations, effective August 3, 2026, reporting to president Steve Wyatt. Tabor will oversee manufacturing and quality management, focusing on process optimization, product quality, client satisfaction, and growth across the company’s thermal processing operations.
18. Electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production has resumed at Algoma Steel on August 29, 2026, following a temporary suspension caused by an unplanned power generation outage. The restart restores steelmaking operations at a facility that transitioned fully to EAF production earlier this year.
Bernard Machovsy of IBS (left) and Daniel Dungs of DUNGS (right)Cast aluminum billetsCombustion unit sourced from Plibrico
Outokumpu’s recently appointed president of its Europe business area, Matthieu JehlAalberts surface technologies’ newly appointed vice president of operations, Adam Tabor
Kudos
19. W.H. Kay Company is celebrating its 90th anniversary in the heat treating industry. Founded in 1936, the company is now led by third-generation president Michael Kay.
20. The Solar Atmospheres family of companies has achieved final CMMC Level 2 status across all facilities, validating compliance with all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security requirements. Josh Isaak, vice president of information technology and security, said the certification strengthens the company’s ability to protect sensitive information and provide compliant thermal processing services to the aerospace and defense industries.
21. The Stack Metallurgical Group Portland team successfully passed their latest Nadcap audit, maintaining both Nadcap Aerospace Quality System and Nadcap Aerospace Heat Treating certifications.
Michael Kay posing with a vacuum furnaceSolar Atmospheres’ Final CMMC Level 2 StatusStack Metallurgical Group’s Nadcap certification for Heat Treating
Welcome toHeat Treat Today’sThis Week in Heat TreatSocial Media. From battle-tested swords and glowing tool steel to microscopic works of art — and even a little lingering World Cup fever — heat treat social media had a little bit of everything! We scrolled, watched, learned, tested our metallurgy knowledge, and had some fun with posts that showcase the science, skill, and creativity behind this industry.
As you know, there is so much content available on the web that it’s next to impossible to sift through all of the articles and posts that flood our inboxes and notifications on a daily basis. So, Heat Treat Today is here to bring you the latest in compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat news from the different social media venues that you’ve just got to see and read!If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.
1. May the Best Sword Win
Ready for some binge-worthy metallurgy? All six episodes of Cast in Steel Season One are now streaming, following university teams as they design, cast, and battle-test George Washington-inspired swords using modern metalcasting and engineering. Start with Episode 1 below, then head over to YouTube to watch the rest of the series.
2. VIM Steps Into the Spotlight
It may usually happen behind the scenes, but vacuum induction melting gets center stage in this SECO/TALKS episode. Take a closer look at how VIM supports the clean, consistent materials required for demanding aerospace applications.
3. What’s Cooking at 1725°F?
Dinner may take eight hours, but we wouldn’t recommend taking a bite. Blackout Industries gives viewers a glowing look at S7 tool steel heated to 1725°F.
It’s alphabet soup for the metallurgist’s soul! Metallurgical Engineering challenges followers to identify which common metallic crystal structure is the most ductile. What’s your guess?
Who needs a paintbrush when you have maraging steel and Beraha’s reagent? Buehler’s August microstructure calendar winner puts the art puts the art in metallography with this colorful look at additively manufactured MS1 steel.
6. World Cup Fever: Still Going Strong
The World Cup may be over, but our soccer fever isn’t! We’re throwing it back to a Bodycote #MetalMonday that puts aluminum in the starting lineup and explores why the metal is well suited for modern goal frames.
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Neither distance nor a little heat can keep Heat TreatToday from making the rounds. Our latest sighting takes us all the way to western Washington, where wildfire smoke made for a hazy backdrop — and a reminder of the first responders working to protect communities across the state.
8. When Steel Gets the Cold Shoulder
Turns out, dropping the temperature can dramatically change how some steels behave. GaugeHow breaks down ductile versus brittle fracture — and shows why crystal structure, temperature, load speed, and even the shape of a part can help determine whether metal bends or breaks.
There’s plenty to talk about in this latest episode of Heat TreatRadio when two competing heat treat software platforms come under the same ownership. Doug Glenn joins Steelhead Technologies CEO Jeff Halonen to dig into the Visual Shop and Bluestreak acquisitions and what’s ahead.
10. America’s Next Top Microstructure
Metallurgists, it’s time for your microstructures to work the runway. An online metallography competition is inviting materials pros to turn microscopic science into frame-worthy art.
Whether it’s putting microstructures in the spotlight, exploring why steel bends or breaks, or taking metallurgy onto the soccer pitch, there’s always something fascinating heating up on social media. Have a great weekend!
Heat TreatToday offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Enjoy these 41 news items, including U.S. Steel’s investment in new quench-and-temper capacity, Steelhead Technologies’ acquisition of Visual Shop and Bluestreak, Bluewater Thermal Solutions’ third consecutive Nadcap Merit Accreditation, and more!
Equipment
1. Tenaris will modernize the electric arc furnace at its Koppel, Pennsylvania, steel mill with engineering and equipment from Tenova Inc., part of a broader investment to improve productivity, reliability, and safety. The upgrade strengthens a critical steelmaking process, supporting more efficient and competitive North American steel production.
2. U.S. Steel is investing $475 million to add a new quench-and-temper line at its Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama, expanding heat treating capacity for seamless tubular products used in the oil and gas industry. The project will increase production capacity, improve traceability, and strengthen the domestic supply of high-performance steel products.
3. Intalus has ordered two electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) systems from Freemelt to expand its metal additive manufacturing capabilities and support application development for titanium and other advanced materials. The investment strengthens U.S. additive manufacturing capacity while advancing production of high-performance components for medical and future industrial applications.
4. Kittyhawk Inc. has placed a purchase order for a new HIP vessel at its facility in Garden Grove, California. The planned investment is intended to expand processing capacity for commercial aerospace, space, defense, and other industries that rely on HIP technology to improve material performance and component integrity.
5. A new direct reduced iron (DRI) facility planned for U.S. Steel’s Arkansas-based steelmaking facility, Big River Steel Works, in Osceola, Arkansas, is expected to strengthen domestic steelmaking capabilities by linking iron ore production, ironmaking, and electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production within a single U.S.-based supply chain. The facility will produce hot direct reduced iron (HDRI) and hot briquetted iron (HBI) for use in downstream steel melting operations, supporting domestic steel production with a U.S.-based source of metallic feedstock.
6. Solar Atmospheres is preparing to expand vacuum heat treating capacity in the Northeastern United States as construction progresses on its newest facility in Berlin, Connecticut. The 28,000-square-foot operation remains on schedule to begin serving clients in the fourth quarter of 2026.
7. Outokumpu Stainless USA will upgrade its secondary metallurgy operations with a new 180-ton twin ladle furnace from Primetals Technologies at its Calvert, Alabama, facility. The project will add electrical heating capacity following argon oxygen decarburization processing, improving operational flexibility and supporting stainless steel production.
8. Bodycote is expanding its hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and thermal processing capabilities to support growing demand from the aerospace and defense sectors. The expansion adds HIP equipment and powder metallurgy capabilities designed to increase processing capacity for critical, high-performance components.
9. Hybar LLC has commissioned SMS group to supply the technology and equipment for a second steel rebar mini mill in Arkansas, a project that will double Hybar’s annual rebar production capacity to approximately 1.3 million tons. The expansion strengthens domestic electric arc furnace steelmaking capacity while increasing the supply of reinforcing steel for U.S. infrastructure and construction markets.
10. A Polish aerospace manufacturer has expanded its heat treatment capacity with a fourth dual-chamber CaseMaster Evolution vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK to support production of critical aircraft landing gear components. The investment strengthens the global aerospace supply chain by increasing capacity, process repeatability, and energy-efficient heat treating for flight-critical hardware.
11. Castings Technology has expanded its titanium casting capabilities with the installation of a new vacuum arc remelting (VAR) consumable casting furnace from Retech, as it relocates to a larger manufacturing facility. The investment increases capacity for aerospace castings while strengthening the supply of high-integrity titanium components for critical aerospace applications.
12. Mexican steel producer Talleres y Aceros S.A. de C.V. (TYASA) has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract to supply a twin vacuum degassing (VD) plant for its steelmaking facility in Ixtaczoquitlán, Mexico. The plant is scheduled to begin operation in October 2027.
13. AGF DEFCOM, a metal additive manufacturing company, has expanded its vacuum heat treating capacity with the addition of a second Mentor Pro furnace from Solar Manufacturing, increasing throughput for thermal processing operations while reducing scheduling constraints. The investment is expected to support growing production requirements and improve turnaround times for clients requiring vacuum heat treatment of additively manufactured components.
14. Kalírna Desire has launched a new commercial vacuum hardening operation using a SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace, establishing the Czech Republic’s first local vacuum heat treating capability. The investment expands commercial heat treating capacity, giving nearby manufacturers access to shorter lead times and advanced vacuum hardening services.
15. Bodycote is investing several million dollars to expand vacuum heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), and powder metallurgy capabilities across its U.S. East Coast facilities, including new equipment and upgraded processing capacity. The expansion strengthens thermal processing support for aerospace and defense manufacturers by increasing capacity for critical, high-performance metal components.
16. CAN-ENG Furnaces International has been awarded a contract to supply a continuous aluminum T6 heat treatment system that combines solution heat treatment, rapid quenching, and artificial aging to replace an aging production line. The new system will increase productivity, improve metallurgical consistency, and enhance energy efficiency for aluminum casting operations.
17. TTT Group is expanding its thermal processing capabilities with the addition of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) technology from Hiperbaric. The investment establishes a new business unit that will provide HIP processing for aerospace, oil and gas, and other industrial applications.
18. Centorr Vacuum Industries has secured multiple orders for high-temperature vacuum furnace systems supporting applications ranging from titanium heat treating and powder metallurgy to advanced ceramics and carbon materials. The demand reflects continued investment in strategic manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced materials, that rely on specialized thermal processing technologies.
19. Solar Atmospheres is preparing to commission a titanium solution heat treating system that will expand processing capacity for large titanium bars, forgings, and other components used in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The system combines a drop bottom furnace with an 11,000-gallon recirculating water quench tank designed to rapidly cool large workloads and achieve consistent metallurgical properties.
20. Tenova, a global industrial furnace and metals technology supplier with North American operations, will supply the electric arc furnace for the transformation of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg, Germany. The furnace, designed with a production capacity of 2.5 million tons per year, will be Germany’s largest electric arc furnace and will become the technological center of the plant’s transition under its new owner, Salzgitter AG.
21. Godrej Aerospace, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has ordered a SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace to bring critical brazing and heat treatment of nickel, titanium, and stainless steel aerospace alloys in-house. The investment strengthens aerospace manufacturing capabilities by reducing supply chain dependence while expanding advanced vacuum heat treating capacity in India.
22. NEMO Industries has selected Tenova HYL to supply direct reduction iron (DRI) technology for a planned U.S. pig iron plant designed to produce low-carbon granulated pig iron. The project advances domestic ironmaking capacity while supporting a more sustainable supply of raw material for electric arc furnace steel production.
23. Ipsen has launched ICON, a new control platform for its vacuum furnaces that combines the company’s CompuVac and VacuProf systems into a single interface. The platform is designed to provide a more streamlined user experience while supporting furnace operation, production monitoring, and maintenance activities from one system.
24. RASA ALÜMİNYUM has ordered a universal controlled atmosphere brazing (CAB) batch furnace with vacuum purging from SECO/WARWICK to expand heat exchanger production at its new manufacturing facility in Turkey. The investment will increase production capacity, improve brazing efficiency, and provide a scalable platform for future growth in industrial cooling and heat exchanger manufacturing.
Steel mill modernization in Koppel, PAIllustration of U.S. Steel’s planned expansionFreemelt’s e-MELT®-iM
Kittyhawk’s new HIP vessel in Garden GroveBig River Steel MIDREX plant modelVacuum furnace for Solar Atmospheres’ Connecticut expansionOutokumpu’s Alabama expansionThermal processing capabilities expansion at BodycotePolish aerospace manufacturer strengthening heat treat capacity with fourth SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnaceA new VAR installation from RetechOngoing collaboration between TYASA and Primetals TechnologiesThe second Mentor Pro furnace at AGF DEFCOMVector 15VP-669 from SECO/WARWICKColleagues at Bodycote’s Greenville facility discussing production planningAluminum roller hearth heat treatment systemMembers of Hiperbaric and TTT standing in front of a HIP 107 unit under constructionAn example of a vacuum hot press furnace available sold by CentorrA drop bottom furnace at the Solar Atmospheres’s Hermitage facilityLargest electric arc furnace (EAR) for HKM’s transformation SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace for aerospace businessThe NEW DRI technology from Tenova HYLIpsen’s newly launched control platform, ICONUniversal CAB batch furnace for RASA ALÜMİNYUM’s Turkish facility
Company & Personnel
25. DSH Technologies has consolidated its debinding and sintering operations with sister company Elnik Systems in North Carolina, bringing thermal processing services and furnace expertise together under one roof. The move is expected to streamline support for metal injection molding and additive manufacturing customers while strengthening technical collaboration between the companies.
26. Continuum Powders has launched its Custom Foundry Runtime (CFR) program, giving manufacturers access to small-batch specialty alloy production using its melting and plasma gas atomization platform. The initiative is designed to accelerate alloy development and qualification for powder metallurgy and advanced manufacturing applications across aerospace, defense, medical, and energy industries.
27. SECO/WARWICK and Retech have completed a strategic investment project at Retech’s Buffalo, New York, facility, expanding plasma gas atomization and advanced materials processing capabilities. The investment strengthens U.S. infrastructure for aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and other industries that rely on high-performance metal powders and advanced metallurgical technologies.
28. The U.S. Department of War has suspended the Phase II rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, delaying mandatory third-party cybersecurity audits while continuing existing self-assessment requirements. The pause gives manufacturers and defense suppliers additional time to prepare for compliance as the Department reviews the program to reduce barriers while maintaining cybersecurity standards.
29. IperionX has been awarded up to $6.6 million in U.S. Department of War funding to expand titanium manufacturing at its Virginia campus, with Phase II funding expected to support manufacturing capacity and capital equipment purchases. The investment strengthens the domestic supply of titanium products for defense, aerospace, and other critical industries.
30. Steelhead Technologies, a software provider serving the heat treating and metal finishing industries, has acquired Visual Shop by CSI and Bluestreak, bringing together three providers of manufacturing execution, quality management, and job shop management software for North American heat treaters and metal finishers. The acquisition expands its software offering while retaining the industry expertise developed by each organization.
31. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) announced the formation of its ERP Task Force as its Summer Board Meeting on July 21. The member-led group was established following Steelhead Technologies’ acquisitions of Cornerstone Systems, Inc., provider of Visual Shop by CSI, and Throughput Consulting, Inc., provider of Bluestreak and Bright AM. MTI said the acquisitions have prompted heat treaters to evaluate their long-term ERP strategies and better understand their options within the changing software landscape.
32. SECO/WARWICK USA has appointed Donald Marteeny as managing director, while former U.S. leader Piotr Zawistowski transitions to the SECO/WARWICK Group Supervisory Board to support North American strategy and sales. The leadership changes follow the consolidation of the company’s U.S. operations and are intended to strengthen coordination, operational efficiency, and heat treatment and vacuum metallurgy capabilities across its Meadville and Buffalo facilities.
33. AFC-Holcroft has promoted Jason Crook to general manager of Operations for Aichelin Americas, expanding his oversight to engineering across AFC-Holcroft, GM-Entreprises, and Nitrex Montreal. The appointment supports the continued integration of the three companies, strengthening collaboration, technical consistency, and heat treating capabilities across the organization.
34. ThermTech has partnered with Steelhead Technologies to implement an AI-powered heat treating platform integrating MES, QMS, ERP, financial, and customer service functions. ThermTech’s engineering team will also collaborate with Steelhead to develop specialized capabilities aimed at improving quality, responsiveness, and digital integration for commercial heat treating operations.
35. United Process Controls (UPC) has promoted Bill Ulrich to technical sales manager, where he will help lead strategic sales initiatives, customer engagement, and business development across the company’s thermal processing portfolio. The promotion reinforces UPC’s investment in technical leadership to better support manufacturers with process optimization, automation, and customer service.
36. Solar Atmospheres has appointed Ava Conolly as a metallurgical/R&D engineer, joining the company’s research and development team with a background in chemical engineering, materials science, and metallurgy. Conolly will support process optimization, metallurgical analysis, and R&D initiatives aimed at advancing the commercial heat treater’s thermal processing capabilities.
37. Super Systems Inc. (SSi) has appointed Steven Christopher as vice president of Business Development, expanding his responsibilities across North America while he continues to lead West Coast operations. In the new role, Christopher will connect customer needs with SSi’s engineering and R&D teams while identifying market opportunities and guiding the development of thermal processing products and services.
Consolidated debinding and sintering operations at the Pineville, North Carolina facilityContinuum Powders’ Custom Foundry RuntimeCommemoration of the expansion of Retech’s capabilities
The logos of Steelhead, CSI and Bluestreak/Bright AMLeadership transition at SECO/WARWICKThermTech and Steelhead staffBill Ulrich, newly promoted technical sales manager for UPCAva Conolly, newly appointed metallurgical/R&D engineerSteven Christopher, newly appointed vice president of Business Development
Kudos
38. Metalex Thermal Specialties has earned Nadcap accreditation for heat treating following investments in its equipment, quality systems, process controls, and workforce. The accreditation strengthens the commercial heat treater’s ability to serve aerospace and defense manufacturers requiring rigorous quality and special-process standards.
39. ECM USA has commissioned its 500th heating cell in North America, marking a milestone across furnace installations supporting processes including low-pressure carburizing, nitriding, brazing, sintering, and quenching. The milestone reflects continued investment by commercial and captive heat treaters in vacuum furnace technology, automation, and integrated thermal processing systems.
40. Aalberts surface technologies’ AST-PEM operation has achieved ISO 14001 certification following a successful audit, recognizing its environmental management practices. The certification supports continued improvements in environmental performance and sustainable practices within its reel-to-reel surface treatment operations.
41. Bluewater Thermal Solutions’ South Bend, Indiana, facility has earned Nadcap Merit Accreditation for the third consecutive audit cycle, maintaining its 24-month accreditation status for heat treating and materials testing. The achievement reinforces the commercial heat treater’s ability to provide compliant, repeatable thermal processing for critical aerospace applications.
In today’s News from Abroadinstallment, we highlight several major global developments — from electrified furnace technology and low-carbon steelmaking to advanced casting and electrical steel production — demonstrating how manufacturers are modernizing thermal operations to boost efficiency, improve product quality, and support the growing demand for sustainable metals production.
Heat TreatTodaypartners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience — manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbH publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.
Electric Pusher Furnace Improves Aluminum Heating Efficiency
Novelis expects to cut emissions by approximately 4,500 tons CO2eq per year. | Image Credit: Novelis
“Novelis has started operating its first electric pusher furnace at its Sierre plant, Switzerland. The pusher furnace is used to heat aluminum ingots prior to rolling.”
“As part of the Net Zero Lab Valais roadmap, Novelis plans to continue to scale electrification and low-carbon energy integration at its Sierre plant, while also exploring decarbonization solutions across the company’s global production network.”
Electric Arc Furnace Advances Green Steel Production
Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel Group orders electric arc furnace from Danieli. | Image Credit: Alcoa Norway
“Danieli has signed a contract with Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel Group for the supply of a new 55t ECS Zerobucket electric arc furnace (EAF). The order marks the first EAF for Henan Jiyuan and aids in the company’s transition from blast furnace steelmaking to green steel production.”
“The new EAF will allow Henan Jiyuan to establish a more efficient and environmentally friendly special steel production process.”
Primetals Technologies will supply a 6-strand bloom caster as part of WISCO’s plans to improve its production line layout. | Image Credit: Primetals Technologies
“Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (WISCO) and Primetals Technologies recently signed a contract for a 6-strand bloom caster project.”
“The new caster will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing capabilities in high-end areas such as rail steel, automotive, and photovoltaic applications, and marks another milestone in the partnership between the two companies.”
Fives signs contract with Sanbao Group for new electrical steel lines. | Image Credit: Fives
“Fives, an international engineering group, has signed a contract with Fujian Kunbao New Materials, part of Sanbao Group, to design and supply two high-performance strip processing lines for electrical steel production in Zhangzhou, China.”
“The project includes the delivery of two complete decarburizing and coating lines (DCL) dedicated to producing grain-oriented (GO) electrical steel, a critical material used in power transmission and distribution systems.”
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Each year, the 40 Under 40 initiative at Heat Treat Todayrecognizes 40 rising young leaders (ages 40 and younger) in heat treat who are going above and beyond in the industry.
To learn more about what makes someone a quality candidate for this honor, read below to hear from the individuals themselves — alumni of Heat Treat Today’s40 Under 40 — as they share personal updates and industry insights.
Click this link to nominate yourself, or someone you know, by June 26, 2026.
Olivia Ivone Pánuco Valdés
Since being recognized as a 2024 Heat Treat Today40 Under 40 honoree, Olivia Ivone Pánuco Valdés has expanded her role at General Motors from day-to-day metallurgical support into broader process validation, capacity analysis, and manufacturing strategy. Today, as senior process engineer for gears and shafts in metallurgy, she supports heat treatment validation, material quality, and supplier technical reviews for automotive components.
As her responsibilities have grown, so has the importance of collaboration. While technical expertise remains central to her work, Pánuco Valdés says some of her greatest professional growth has come from learning how to influence decisions across teams and organizations. “Technical expertise creates real impact only when it is combined with collaboration and clear communication,” she notes. She has found that even the best technical solutions only deliver results when suppliers, plant personnel, and business stakeholders are aligned behind a common objective. That mindset has also shaped her work as CQI-9 leader in Mexico, where she focuses on distortion control, recipe development, and scrap reduction initiatives.
One project challenge that stands out involved coordinating multiple teams while improving heat treatment processes and addressing quality concerns. Manufacturing decisions, she notes, rarely happen in isolation and often require balancing metallurgical requirements, production realities, supplier capabilities, and business priorities simultaneously. Staying close to the process, relying on data, and maintaining communication with plant teams and suppliers proved critical to moving those efforts forward.
For young professionals considering a career in heat treating, Pánuco encourages staying curious and spending time on the shop floor to understand how materials behave during processing. As the industry becomes increasingly tied to quality, productivity, and sustainability initiatives, she believes future heat treat leaders will need to pair strong metallurgical knowledge with data analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
Sergio Gallegos Cantú
Recognized as one of Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 honoree in 2025, Sergio Gallegos Cantú continues to advance heat treat innovation at Quaker Houghton through research, testing, and simulation. As senior metallurgist for the company’s Global Heat Treatment R&D Center of Innovation, he develops and evaluates quenchants while leading metallography and modeling efforts that support heat treatment applications.
The 40 Under 40 recognition brought increased visibility both within Quaker Houghton and across the industry, opening the door to more complex technical projects. “Projects and client needs often present inherent challenges, and I always aim to find a viable and practical solution to achieve the objectives,” Gallegos Cantú says. “These experiences help me grow, enabling us to deliver better solutions.”
One example involved designing a laboratory-scale quenching system capable of replicating a client’s large-scale process. After months of refinement, the team successfully validated the quenchant in the lab, and subsequent production-scale testing closely matched the experimental results — a milestone that demonstrated the value of combining research with practical application.
Gallegos Cantú encourages early-career professionals to embrace curiosity, remain persistence, and view mistakes as learning opportunities. Looking ahead, he expects the next generation of heat treaters to pair traditional metallurgical knowledge with digital tools such as simulation, data management, and artificial intelligence while adapting to emerging manufacturing technologies and energy-transition initiatives.
Eric Roth
Since becoming a Heat Treat Today40 Under 40 Class of 2025 honoree, Eric Roth has stepped into a new position as a metallurgical engineer at a steel and iron foundry, where he focuses on heat treatment quality control and product failure analysis.
The transition has reinforced a lesson he considers essential to long-term success: the importance of strong leadership and effective management. Roth says that understanding how people, processes, and business objectives intersect become increasingly valuable as he takes on greater responsibility for product quality and process performance.
Recently, he faced the challenge of adjusting heat treat cycles to meet tighter Brinell hardness requirements for a client application. The effort required him to deepen his understanding of continuous cooling transformation (CCT) and time-temperature-transformation (TTT) curves while producing a pearlitic microstructure — a notable departure from the tempered martensitic structures he had worked with previously.
One principle continues to guide his approach to the profession: safeguarding quality and protecting the reputation that earns client trust. “Your company’s reputation is priceless,” Roth says. “A few scrapped castings is worth scores more than damage to your reputation, leading to loss of goodwill and eventually of business and revenue.”
As experienced metallurgists and heat treaters retire, he encourages younger professionals to seek out mentorship opportunities and absorb as much knowledge as possible from those who have spent decades in the field.
Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Authors
Check out some of the technical content that 40 Under 40 alumni have published with Heat Treat Todayover the years:
Heat TreatToday offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Enjoy these 20 news items, including Solar Atmospheres’ addition of new vacuum heat treating and titanium processing capacity, Airtech Advanced Materials Group’s partnership with Evergreen Additive Manufacturing, Aalberts surface technologies’ Nadcap accreditation for coatings and thermal spray processes, and more!
Equipment
1. ITP Co. Ltd. has installed a new hot isostatic pressing (HIP) system supplied by Quintus Technologies to strengthen production capabilities for precious metal equipment used in glass manufacturing, supporting improved densification, product consistency, and manufacturing efficiency for precious metals.
2. New strip casting systems for rare-earth magnet manufacturing, supplied by Retech, are expected to support thermal processing operations tied to neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnet production in the U.S., serving industries including energy, electronics, automotive, and defense. The systems are designed for vacuum metallurgy applications involving high-temperature melting and casting processes used in advanced materials manufacturing.
3. Created by Metacarpal, the GEM prosthetic hand uses a fully mechanical design to deliver durability and functionality without batteries, sensors, or electronics. The device showcases how precision machining, Aluminum 7075, and surface engineering contribute to lightweight, wear-resistant systems, highlighting the rolse of materials and thermal processing technologies in advancing prosthetic performance while improving reliability for users in demanding environments.
4. IperionX has commissioned a 300-ton, six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press to expand U.S. titanium component manufacturing capacity, supporting the production of near-net-shape parts for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. The technology forms titanium preforms that can be sintered and forged into finished components, increasing production flexibility and supporting high-volume manufacturing pathways.
5. Solar Atmospheres has expanded its vacuum heat treating and titanium processing capabilities with the commissioning of a new vacuum furnace designed for hydriding and dehydriding (HDH) of titanium as well as a range of thermal processing applications. The addition is expected to increase capacity for titanium processing and vacuum heat treating operations, including annealing, stress relieving, solution treating, and aging.
6. Rio Tinto has begun commissioning a major expansion of its AP60 aluminum smelter technology in Quebec, increasing primary aluminum production capacity and supporting North American supply for transportation, construction, electrical, and consumer goods markets. The project centers on aluminum smelting, a high-temperature thermal processing operation that converts alumina into primary aluminum through electrolytic reduction.
7. Wall Colmonoy has expanded its vacuum brazing capacity with the addition of two new TITAN H6 vacuum furnace supplied by Ipsen to support the production of aerospace and defense components. The investment is expected to increase capacity for vacuum brazing and vacuum heat treating operations involving stainless steel and nickel-alloy heat exchanger cores and other high-temperature assemblies.
8. Isostatic Toll Services (ITS) has opened a new hot isostatic pressing (HIP) facility in Ohio, expanding certified thermal processing capacity for aerospace, defense, additive manufacturing, and advanced industrial applications. The new operation adds HIP systems, manufactured by American Isostatic Presses, Inc. (AIP), to the company’s global network, supporting clients with additional capacity, scheduling flexibility, and supply-chain resilience.
9. Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has commissioned SMS group to modernize automation systems at its Butler, Indiana, hot strip mill through a controls upgrade that supports rolling operations and associated thermal processing functions within the facility. By updating the automation architecture that supports rolling and temperature-controlled manufacturing operations throughout the mill, the project is expected to help maintain stable production and support future operational requirements.
10. METEX Heat Treating Ltd. has expanded its ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited metallurgical laboratory capabilities by adding Tensile Testing (ASTM E8/E8M).
11. SSAB has awarded SMS group a contract to build a gas atomization plant at its Oxelösund, Sweden, site, enabling industrial-scale production of high-strength steel powders for additive manufacturing applications. The facility will use advanced melting, atomization, and powder-handling technologies to produce high-purity, spherical metal powders for 3D printing, helping meet growing demand across defense, industrial, and mobility sectors.
12. TZCO Chain Manufacturing has granted final acceptance to SMS group for a fully automatic MP 3150 closed-die forging press at its new facility in Jinzhong, China. It is designed to produce excavator track links at high volumes while reducing material waste, machining requirements, and production costs through advanced forging and automation technologies.
The QIH 286 URC® press for ITPStrip casting system supplied by Retech, a division of SECO/WARWICK GroupA fully mechanical GEM prosthetic hand from Metacarpal
SACMI powder press at IperionX’s titanium manufacturing campus in VirginiaSolar Atmospheres’ 12-foot furnaceRio Tinto’s AP60 smelter in Saguenay — Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec CanadaTITAN vacuum furnace at Wall ColmonoyThe shop floor at the ITS-Ohio facility in Mount Vernon, OhioThe first coil production with the modernized process automation scheduled for late 2026Tensile testing at METEXThe forthcoming gas atomization plant at SSAB’s Sweden siteThe new fully automatic MP 3150 eccentric closed-die forging press at TZCO’s new forging shop in Jinzhong, China
Company & Personnel
13. Airtech Advanced Materials Group and Evergreen Additive Manufacturing have entered into an exclusive partnership to expand large-format additive manufacturing solutions for maritime applications. By combining Airtech’s advanced materials portfolio with Evergreen’s manufacturing expertise, the collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of large-scale 3D-printed tooling and components, supporting more efficient and flexible production across the maritime industry.
14. Solar Atmospheres of Western PA marked a major milestone with a 25th anniversary event that brought together employees, clients, partners, and community members for a day of reflection, connection, and looking ahead.
15. Ipsen announced the launch of its newest regional service hub, strategically located to support clients throughout Alabama and Georgia. Officially launched in June 2026, the new hub provides regional clients with a single point of contact for routine maintenance, preventative service, and technical support.
16. SECO/WARWICK marked its 35th anniversary, highlighting the company’s evolution from a Polish-American partnership founded in 1991 into a global supplier of heat treatment and vacuum metallurgy technologies.
17. Hubbard-Hall has appointed Stephen Boyd as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing extensive financial and manufacturing experience to the company’s executive team.
Airtech and Evergreen maritime AM partnershipSolar Atmospheres’s 25th anniversary celebrationLocal support for clients throughout Alabama and Georgia
SECO/WARWICK’s 35th anniversaryStephen Boyd, the newly appointed CFO at Hubbard-Hall
Kudos
18. Aalberts surface technologies has achieved Nadcap accreditation for coatings and thermal spray processes at its Kalisz, Poland, facility. The milestone strengthens the company’s position in aerospace surface engineering and supports manufacturers that rely on high-performance thermal spray coatings and heat treatment technologies for critical components.
19. Norsk Titanium’s Plattsburgh, New York facility has earned Nadcap accreditation for additive manufacturing.
20. Aalberts surface technologies’ Wadsworth team continued their 24-month merit on the Nadcap certificate, achieving zero findings on both the heat treating and quality management system audit.
Nadcap accredited Kalisz facilityWadsworth team continuing their 24-month Nadcap merit
In today’s News from Abroadinstallment, we highlight several major global developments — from a new integrated steel complex in Vietnam and specialty steel production growth in Sweden to aluminum smelter upgrades in Norway and the startup of a high-capacity steel production line in China — reflecting continued efforts to expand output, improve efficiency, and strengthen industrial supply chains through advanced thermal and metallurgical processing technologies.
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Steelmaking Partnership Expands Production Capabilities
VinMetal partners with Primetals Technologies for two new production lines in Vietnam. | Image Credit: Primetals Technologies
“VinMetal, the steel manufacturing arm of Vingroup, has partnered with Primetals Technologies to create a large integrated steel complex in Ha Tinh, Vietnam.”
“Primetals will serve as the technology integrator and execute a pre-engineering package for the full scope of equipment, enabling early preparations for civil work.”
Alcoa invests in its Mosjøen aluminum smelter. | Image Credit: Alcoa Norway
“Alcoa Corporation will invest $65 million at its Mosjøen smelter, Norway. It plans to expand foundry production capabilities to include recycled content in the casting process at the facility.”
“The investment will expand and upgrade the Mosjøen casthouse, to increase production capacity by up to 75,000 metric tons.”
New Quenching Line Supports Specialty Steel Growth
SSAB is expanding production capacity for specialty steel. | Image Credit: Adobe Stock / flashmovie
“SSAB has decided to invest in a new quenching and tempering (Q&T) plant in Oxelösund, which will be crucial for growth in advanced wear and protection steels such as Hardox 500Tuf and Armox.”
“‘This new quenching plant will initially increase capacity by approximately 100,000 tons, enabling us to meet the most demanding [client] requirements,’ says Per Elfgren, head of SSAB Special Steels.”
The Primetals Technologies team celebrates the first coil at Zhangshou Special Steel’s Arvedi ESP line. | Image Credit: Primetals Technologies
“On May 13, after just five days from the first cast, the first coil was successfully produced at the new Arvedi ESP (endless strip production) plant from Primetals Technologies at Zhongshou Special Steel’s facilities in Luanzhou, Hebei Province, China.”
“With its 130-millimeter-thick caster, four roughing stands, and five finishing stands, it represents the most powerful and productive Arvedi ESP line installed to date in China. The plant is designed to cover a wide mix of grades ranging from low-carbon to high-strength low-alloy steels.”
Heat TreatToday offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Enjoy these 20 news items, including Advanced Heat Treat Corp.’s Iowa expansion to grow carburizing and hardening capacity, Allied Graphite’s collaboration with Harper International and ONEJOON Gmbh to scale vertical furnace technology for battery-grade graphite production, Vac Aero International’s AS9100 certification achievement at its Greenville facility, and more!
Equipment
1. Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT), a global provider of commercial heat treat services and metallurgical solutions, is expanding its Waterloo, Iowa, facility to increase capacity for carburizing, through hardening, normalizing, and other heat treatment processes. The 18,000 sq. ft. project broke ground on April 6 and is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
2. Treatnorte, a commercial heat treat company, will add a new vacuum furnace supplied by SECO/WARWICK to support vacuum heat treatment of tool steel, improving process control and consistency for components used in manufacturing applications.
3. RTX’sPratt & Whitney, a North American aerospace manufacturer headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, is investing $100 million to expand production capacity through advanced manufacturing processes, including heat treatment of forged engine components, to support increased output of commercial and military aircraft engines. The expansion is expected to strengthen supply for aerospace programs and improve throughput of critical engine parts used across global aviation fleets.
4. A U.S. national laboratory has selected a plasma gas atomization (PGA) system supplied by Retech, a division of SECO/WARWICK Group in support of a critical materials initiative. The pilot-scale program will enable advanced powder development for next-generation materials used in high-performance manufacturing and emerging technologies.
5. Wallwork Group is doubling its hot isostatic pressing (HIP) capacity with the installation of a second HIP system supplied by Quintus Technologies to support improved component integrity and performance for aerospace applications.
6. Andis Company, a U.S.-based manufacturer of grooming tools, has completed a controls upgrade on a vacuum heat treat furnace used for hardening components. With support from ECM USA, the upgrade supports continued operation of a system critical to its production.
7. A U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer is expanding its heat treat capabilities for bearing components with the addition of vacuum heat treatment furnace supplied by SECO/WARWICK. The Vector vacuum furnace is equipped with a 15-bar absolute high-pressure gas quenching system that has been customized to meet the client’s requirements by integrating the low-pressure carburizing (LPC) option. The move supports increasing production capacity, process quality, and operational flexibility.
8. HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel has selected SMS group to supply rolling mill technology for a new steel plant in Louisiana set to begin operations in 2029. The multi-billion-dollar project will produce high-quality automotive steel using advanced hot and cold rolling processes, supporting domestic supply for U.S. automakers and strengthening North American steel manufacturing capacity.
9. Gazi Metal has awarded Pomini Tenova a contract to supply a foundation-free roll grinding machine to expand roll shop capacity at its Karasu facility in Türkiye. The equipment is designed to improve precision, increase throughput, and streamline installation, supporting higher production efficiency for cold-rolled steel operations.
Groundbreaking at AHT’s Iowa facilityVacuum furnace for tool steel heat treatmentPratt & Whitney’s $100 million expansion in Poland
Advanced powder development for next-generation materialsHot isostatic pressing (HIP) capacity expansion at WallworkControls upgrade at Andis CompanyVacuum heat treatment furnace supplied by SECO/WARWICK for U.S. aerospace manufacturerSMS Group and Hyundai Steel delegation at the SMS Campus in GermanyRoll shop capacity expansion at Gazi Metal’s Karasu facility
Company & Personnel
10. Allied Graphite is working with Harper International and ONEJOON GmbH to scale vertical furnace technology for battery-grade graphite production. Led by CEO Andy Goshe, this partnership to develop, validate, and provide engineering data for vertical furnace solutions will support the company’s progress toward commercial-scale production.
11. Velontra, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based startup, partnered with Innovative 3D Manufacturing, a rapid prototyping company in Franklin, Indiana, to produce propulsion system components using laser power bed fusion (L-PBF) technology from Renishaw. The approach enables rapid prototyping while addressing material use, dimensional tolerances, and cost constraints.
12. Signature Vacuum Systems, a small manufacturer of vacuum furnace equipment, recently implemented an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), placing partial ownership of the company into a trust that benefits its employees. The transition reflects a growing interest among small- to mid-sized manufacturing companies in alternatives to traditional ownership succession — particularly as many in the industry face workforce turnover and the challenge of preserving decades of accumulated knowledge.
13. Bluewater Thermal Solutions promotes David Farnham to CFO, effective April 27, 2026. In this role, David will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, planning and analysis, and financial strategy, partnering closely with operations and executive leadership to drive long-term, sustainable growth.
14. Phoenix Heat Treating has added a third Pratt & Whitney-certified LCS representative to expand its ability to certify aerospace hardware in-house and support aluminum solution heat treating work. The move is expected to improve lead times and strengthen process control for aerospace manufacturers and machine shops supplying Pratt & Whitney programs.
15. The Precision Metalforming Association has appointed Mark Getsay as managing director as part of a broader leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening member engagement and supporting growth across the North American metalforming industry. The transition also includes the promotion of Katlyn Stratis to executive director of member services and the creation of a new membership leadership role, reinforcing support for manufacturers and suppliers serving precision metalforming and related manufacturing sectors.
16. AICHELIN Americas has appointed Wm. Wright & Associates as a regional representative to support its portfolio of thermal processing equipment, technologies, and services across North America. The partnership expands access to brands like AFC-Holcroft, Nitrex, and UPC-Marathon, aiming to improve local support, streamline service, and strengthen lifecycle solutions for manufacturers.
17. ABB AB Sweden and SMS group GmbH have agreed to work in partnership to jointly market and further develop FC Mold X (Flow Control Mold X), and electromagnetic flow-control system for thin and medium slab continuous casting.
18. Skuld LLC is leading a project in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Rubble to Rockets (R2R) program to develop methods for converting scrap metal into usable components through advanced manufacturing approaches. Skuld contributes research in alloy characterization, casting evaluations, and AI-supported design methodologies. It is collaborating with partners including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Foundry Casting Systems, MatMicronia LLC, and other research partners working across materials science, AI/machine learning, and advanced manufacturing.
Vertical furnace technology for battery-grade graphite productionAdditively manufactured afterburner casing for the hypersonic propulsion systemSignature Vacuum System co-founders Tim Horning (left) and Greg Kimble (right)
David Farnham, newly promoted CFO of Bluewater Thermal SolutionsMark Getsay, newly appointed managing director at Precision Metalforming AssociationAAB AB Sweden and SMS group leadership working together
Kudos
19. Vac Aero International‘s Greenville, South Carolina facility has achieved AS9100 certification.
20. Hindalco-Almex Aerospace Limited has secured the NADCAP certification for the Non-Destructive Testing (UT) process which is a hallmark of aerospace quality.
The Greenville Vac Aero team posing with its AS9100 certificationHindalco-Almex Aerospace Limited’s NADCAP certification
Welcome toHeat Treat Today’sThis Week in Heat TreatSocial Media. From cutting-edge AM to captivating metal artistry — and even a little big-league baseball energy — heat treat social media had a little bit of everything! We scrolled, watched, learned, and smiled our way through posts that remind us why this industry is equal parts science, craft, and creativity.
As you know, there is so much content available on the web that it’s next to impossible to sift through all of the articles and posts that flood our inboxes and notifications on a daily basis. So, Heat Treat Today is here to bring you the latest in compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat news from the different social media venues that you’ve just got to see and read!If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.
1. Additive Edge, Up Close
Additive manufacturing in action, this post highlights how cutting-edge tech is reshaping how complex metal parts come to life.
2. 15 Bar? No Sweat!
SECO/TALKS takes on the “15 bar sounds terrifying” reaction head-on, showing how modern vacuum furnace engineering keeps extreme pressure firmly under control.
3. Metal Masterpiece
From raw metal to lifelike portraits, layered wire mesh transforms into striking art — proof that even industrial materials have a creative side.
This side-by-side look at amorphous versus crystalline structures plays out like atomic-level order versus chaos — same material, totally different story.
6. May the 4th Be Metallurgical
Bodycote celebrates Star Wars Day with a deep dive into fictional metals like beskar…because apparently, even galaxies far, far away need good materials engineering.
7. HTT Made it to the Big Leagues
Heat TreatToday lights up the big screen in Wrigley Field in true big-league fashion.
8. Bathroom Break, Metallurgy Edition
This reel turns a steel surface phenomenon into something oddly mesmerizing. Who knew that even mill scale can have a little wow factor?
The latest episode of Heat TreatRadio maps out the must-attend events — from THERMPROCESS to FNA — helping heat treaters decide where to learn, connect, and stay competitive.
10. Sleeves Up, Giving Back
Advanced Heat Treat Corp. steps off the shop floor and into the community, rolling up their sleeves for hands-on volunteer work during National Volunteer Month.
Whether it’s giving back to the community, steel surface phenomenon in unexpected places, or metallurgy-inspired Star Wars debates, there’s always something fascinating heating up on social media. Have a great weekend!
