EBNER GROUP Blog
Innovation, Technology, Sustainability and People.
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Let’s take a deep dive into the world of innovation, talk about sustainability and provide exciting insights behind the scenes of our international EBNER GROUP. Find out more about our latest technologies, projects and success stories – from groundbreaking developments in the industry to the people who make them possible. Stay informed about current topics, events and news from all EBNER GROUP companies.
Latest News
From Design Engineer to Executive Vice President: Thomas Langthaler
Thomas Langthaler has been part of EBNER since 2001. In the interview, he talks about how he optimizes workflows and interfaces within Engineering, why teamwork is the key factor for success for him, and what motivates him every day when facing new challenges.
Efficient homogenization with state-of-the-art technology
Aluminum is one of the most versatile metals of our time: its light weight and strength make it indispensable in sectors like the automotive, aerospace and packaging industries. However, before a cast rolling ingot can enter the rolling mill, the microstructure within it must be perfectly prepared. This is where homogenizing heat treatment comes in.
Christopher Lichtenegger on global standards at EBNER
I joined EBNER in December 2021 and have since taken over as head of Corporate Quality Management. My focus is on the further development and global harmonization of our quality standards. Trust-based cooperation and a working environment in which collaboration and further development are actively practiced are particularly important to me.
Driving Green Technologies
Responsibility for the future. With our sustainable solutions, we are driving decarbonization in the industry.
Zero-emission heat treatment
Decarbonizing the steel industry is essential – especially energy-intensive processes like heat treatment. In this interview, Sascha Eppensteiner explains how emission-free technologies such as electric direct heating and smart heat recovery systems, exemplified by the GREENBAFx®, contribute to climate-neutral production while remaining economically viable.
From concept to reality: the development of GREENBAFx®
Sustainability is no longer a trend – it’s shaping industrial innovation. With the GREENBAFx®, EBNER has developed an emission-free, energy-efficient solution that proves ecology and economy can go hand in hand. In this interview, Sascha Eppensteiner shares insights into the idea, technological challenges, and the future of green industrial processes.
Green Sapphire
Sulitjelma, a former copper mining town located within the Arctic Circle in Norway, is now the home of ARCTICSapphire. Instead of digging up ore, the town has become focused on growing sapphire crystal – a highly sought-after material with immense industrial value. By employing technologies developed in-house, ARCTICSapphire is pioneering a new chapter in sustainable crystal manufacturing.
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EBNER sets new standards
Until now, conventional methods of measuring temperatures during a heat treatment process have been associated with extended interruptions in production and increased error frequencies. With the new and innovative temperature measurement system from EBNER, these problems belong to the past.
Innovation meets Industry
Metals processing industries are facing a steadilyrising demand for increased quality, efficiency and sustainability. This is especially true in the steel and copper base metals industries, where powerful descaling processes that make efficient use of resources are crucial for ensuring consistent product qualities and economical operation. To address this need, WRUtec employs a simple yet effective principle: pulsed water jets.
Premium technology as a service
Since the beginning of this year, EBNER has been placing additional emphasis on a strategically vital business sector: the modernization and service of, as well as the supply of components for, heat treatment facilities that were not manufactured by EBNER itself.
A successful modernization
One recent example of a successful modernization has been provided by EBNER Industrieofenbau, as it extensively revamped a vertical bright annealing line (line BA2) at ARINOX SpA – a leading manufacturer of precision stainless steel strip.
Plasma burners
TPS was founded in 2022, with the goal of establishing plasma burners as a cost-effective product for industrial use. The company’s focus has been on Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), in which an inductor is used to create plasma in a ceramic tube.
GREENBAFx: Success of a pilot facility at the Waelzholz works
The demands placed on modern manufacturing processes are extremely diverse: industries require processes that are energy efficient, reduce carbon emissions, are highly automated and are cost effective. With the development of the recently-introduced GREENBAFx® line of bell annealer facilities, EBNER has marked another milestone in the field of sustainable heat treatment. This innovative technology combines extremely high energy efficiency with zero emissions and fully-automated processes, blending environmental responsibility with financial benefits.
