Transforming carbon into high-performance graphite for the energy and manufacturing future Graphitization is a high-temperature transformation that converts disordered carbon structures into crystalline graphite, unlocking significantly enhanced: Electrical and thermal conductivity Mechanical strength and wear resistance Chemical and environmental stability These performance improvements make graphitized carbon a strategic material for batteries, aerospace, advanced electronics, metallurgy, […]
Precision components for advanced material development and scalable production In high-temperature thermal processing, product performance depends on clean, stable, and repeatable heating conditions. Alumina crucibles and tubes are essential tools that enable this level of reliability — from battery material development to advanced ceramics and metal alloy research. With excellent thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and […]
How to Match Furnace Technology to Your Material and Production Needs Precision thermal processing defines material performance in advanced industries such as semiconductors, energy storage, aerospace, and catalyst manufacturing. As organizations scale from research to production, selecting the right furnace becomes crucial for achieving consistent thermal treatment, throughput, and product quality.
Enabling Continuous, Controlled, and Scalable Thermal Treatment A rotary tube furnace is a continuous thermal process system in which materials move through a rotating cylindrical tube while being heated. This design ensures excellent heat transfer, consistent exposure of particles to the heating zone, and precise control over residence time. It is a preferred solution for […]
How Controlled Atmospheres Improve Precision from Research to Industrial Scale In advanced materials research and critical metal processing, purity determines performance. Even minimal exposure to oxygen, moisture, or contaminants during thermal treatment can change microstructure, degrade properties, or cause irreversible chemical reactions. Vacuum and inert atmosphere furnaces eliminate these risks by creating controlled environments for […]
How ANTS Supports Emerging Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Startups Lithium-ion battery recycling is rapidly expanding due to the growing adoption of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and portable electronics. Startups operating in this field need to establish safe and efficient recovery processes for materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite. One of the most critical […]
Ensuring Safe Operation in High-Performance Furnace Environments Hydrogen is rapidly becoming a critical enabler of cleaner energy systems and advanced industrial processes. Its high reactivity, lightweight nature, and energy density make it important for applications such as metal reduction, thermal treatments, and atmosphere-controlled materials research.