NORTH BILLERICA, MA – BTU International has acquired the AtmoPlas technology and research team from Dana Corp. The acquisition provides BTU with 27 patents and filings in plasma processing through the use of microwave technology.
 
Financial terms were not announced.

The AtmoPlas process makes possible a new method of heating components where microwave energy is used to create a plasma at atmospheric pressure. Typically, plasma is generated under low pressure or vacuum, adding substantial complexity and cost to the equipment. The ability of AtmoPlas to operate without a vacuum offers several advantages over conventional microwave processing.

"We envision that after further development this technology will provide thermal processing solutions which could significantly affect processing flexibility, cycle time, equipment footprint and throughput in electronics and energy generation, as well as other applications," said Paul J. van der Wansem, BTU chairman and CEO.

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