A ‘green’ Seco/Warwick vacuum furnace for wind power plants

Seco/Warwick, Meadville, Pa., has been chosen by a recognized manufacturer of wind power plants to deliver a vertical vacuum furnace designed to perform low-pressure carburizing for the large structural elements (gearboxes) used in wind power plants.  The solution on order combines the advantages of two technologies: atmospheric and vacuum processing. The furnace is designed for […]

Artificial neurons based on semiconductor technology

Artificial neural networks are a key technology in the domain of AI and machine learning. Many applications need the rapid parallel processing of vast amounts of data—with correspondingly high energy demand. A new project in which physicist Dr. Andreas Tittl plays an important role, is seeking to develop an energy-saving alternative through a specially tailored combination of materials science and photonics.