Kanthal

26/05/2026

Around 1,300°C, semiconductor processes operate within extremely tight temperature profiles.

Oxidation, annealing, and high-temperature drive all depend on consistent furnace conditions throughout the process cycle.

See how Fibrothal® heating solutions support these demanding environments in the comments below.

21/05/2026

What do semiconductor manufacturers expect from a heating partner?

Fibrothal® heating elements ensure stable semiconductor thermal processing, but manufacturers need more than reliable heating.

They need proven expertise, global presence, dependable support, and a lot more.

See what this looks like in practice at Kanthal in the comments below.

19/05/2026

Oxidation. Diffusion. LPCVD. Annealing.

Semiconductor thermal processes demand uniformity, predictability, and reliability.

Find out how our Fibrothal® heating solutions support this fast-paced innovation-driven industry in the comments below.

11/05/2026

Tested, proven, and built to last.

From Kanthal® FeCrAl and Nikrothal® NiCr alloys to the full range of solutions, every material is tested under extreme heat and stress.

The result: materials developed to handle the realities of industrial electric heating.

Find out how Kanthal evaluates alloys before they reach your application in the comments below.

07/05/2026

AI. Electrification. Supply chain pressure.

The semiconductor industry is ever evolving, and manufacturers across the value chain are adapting.

Felix Reichenbach from Trumpf shares perspectives on the trends shaping semiconductor manufacturing and what they could mean for the industry ahead.

Explore the latest semiconductor insights from Kanthal via the link in the comments below.

05/05/2026

Do electric furnaces need maintenance? Yes, even if it’s minimal.

Our experts show how to spot early element damage and keep things running smoothly.

Think steady temperatures, timely replacements, and spares on hand.

With insights on Kanthal (FeCrAl) and Nikrothal (NiCr) elements.

Watch here: https://bit.ly/4uuWj77

Although minimal, electric furnaces need maintenance to ensure that there’s no element breakage. Kanthal experts, Stephen and Torbjörn walk us through the ke...

28/04/2026

Uniformity sets the foundation.
Predictability builds confidence.
Repeatability proves it.

In semiconductor manufacturing, the same process must deliver the same result every time.

Our Fibrothal® heating elements are built to deliver it.

More on the factors behind dependable thermal performance, coming soon.

Learn more about Fibrothal® heating solutions in the comments below.

22/04/2026

Everything in modern life runs on semiconductors. Cars are no exception.

No chips, no driver assistance.
No chips, no connectivity.
No chips, no innovation.

In a conversation with Thomas Eppelsheimer at AUDI AG, the signal is clear: control the chips, shape the industry.

But before the chip, there is the process.

And without reliable heat, there is no process.

Find out how Kanthal’s Fibrothal® heating elements keep semiconductor processes running in the comments below.

20/04/2026

How does a straight wire become a coiled heating element?

It actually begins earlier than you think.

The material plays a big role from the start.

Kanthal® (FeCrAl) and Nikrothal® (NiCr) don’t behave the same way.
And it’s often the small, easy-to-miss details that shape the result.

• No preheating.
• Let the wire settle to room temperature.
• Magnetic or not?

A few simple checks. Plenty to learn.

Watch the full workshop walk-through with our experts:

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14/04/2026

Uniformity sets the foundation.

Next comes: Predictability.

In semiconductor manufacturing, it’s not enough to get it right once. The same process must deliver the same result, run after run.

Our Fibrothal® heating elements are designed to support that repeatability.

More on what shapes stable semiconductor thermal processes, coming soon.

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