ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH, Germany, the engineering unit of Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., has acquired a patented nitriding technology based on an active screen plasma nitriding (ASPN) process. The technology enables nitriding at low temperatures and for non-conductive materials, which is not possible with any other technology commercially available today. It will enable ALD to expand its services to new aerospace and energy applications, as well as the medical market. JFC熱處理技術網 — 熱處理行業的超級智庫 CHTE 最全的熱處理技術信息網站 熱處理技術網 CHTE

        The ASPN technology modifies a surface by adding nitrogen via plasma technologies, to create a specific nitride layer. This modification improves the mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity of materials such as niobium alloys for fuel cells and carbon nanoparticles.  JFC熱處理技術網 — 熱處理行業的超級智庫 CHTE 最全的熱處理技術信息網站 熱處理技術網 CHTE

        ALD and others currently provide alternative nitriding technologies; however, none of those technologies is capable of treating the surface of biomaterials, due to the inherent limitations (e.g. temperature uniformity, and temperature level) associated with those technologies.   JFC熱處理技術網 — 熱處理行業的超級智庫 CHTE 最全的熱處理技術信息網站 熱處理技術網 CHTE

        The ability to apply the ASPN technology at low temperatures is the key element that significantly broadens the market for this surface treatment.  The ASPN process can be used for the surface treatment of biomaterials such as austenitic stainless steels and titanium alloys and polycaprolactone components for medical implantable devices.  This technology enables ALD to access markets valued in excess of $500 million with growth rates above 10%.JFC熱處理技術網 — 熱處理行業的超級智庫 CHTE 最全的熱處理技術信息網站 熱處理技術網 CHTE