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| Aichelin Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Nitrex |
The Aichelin Group, a global provider of industrial heat treatment solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the NTS & UPC business divisions of Nitrex, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces focused on nitriding solutions. Headquartered in Canada, Nitrex has around 250 employees in five countries. Note: The business unit Heat Treating Services is not included in the scope of the acquisition.
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| Seco/Warwick USA Promotes Tom Hart to Director of Sales for North America |
Seco/Warwick USA has announced that Tom Hart has been promoted to director of sales for North America. With over two decades of experience serving the precision manufacturing and heat treatment technology sectors—underscored by his leadership in industry groups, including the American Gear and Manufacturing Association (vice-chair materials and metallurgy committee, member of the aerospace committee and planning committee), Gear Research Institute (Aerospace Bloc), ASM International and the Material Treating Institute. Hart brings deep technical expertise and market insight. His work spans heat treatment systems for aerospace, automotive, medical, tool and die, industrial, energy and commercial sectors.
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| Advanced Diagnostic Tools Optimize RX® Endothermic Gas Atmosphere Generator Operations |
Discover four diagnostic enhancement tools that move RX® endothermic gas atmosphere generator operations from preventative to predictive maintenance. Learn how monitoring dew point by retort, comparing equal flow, tracking tube performance, and measuring outlet temperatures prevent costly failures while ensuring consistent, high-quality carrier gas production.
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| Quality Repeatability with ECM Vacuum Furnace Technology |
CARBURIZING. BRAZING. FNC. HARDENING. HEAT TREAT. ECM modular vacuum furnace systems allow for higher temperature treatments to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure repeatability, optimize energy consumption & improve worker safety. Click to watch & learn about COMPLETE systems with integrated robotics - from gear handling to washing to heat treatment.
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| 2026 FTM Call for Papers |
The FTM will expand into a dual-track format in 2026. The first track will maintain the classic structure—featuring highly technical papers and presentations on new technologies, all peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus. The second track will consist of presentation-only sessions focused on cutting-edge developments, innovative company solutions to market challenges, and emerging technologies poised to influence the future of the bearing and gear industries.
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