Solar Atmospheres

08/24/2026

The Solar Atmospheres family of companies is pleased to announce that all Solar facilities have achieved Final Level 2 (C3PAO) status under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program—an achievement earned through independent third-party assessment—further strengthening the company’s ability to support customers across the aerospace and defense industries.

https://solaratm.com/solar-atmospheres-achieves-cmmc-level-2-compliance/

08/19/2026

Happy National Aviation Day!

Today, Solar Atmospheres celebrates the innovation, dedication, and people who keep aviation moving forward—and we’re especially grateful to our incredible aerospace customers.

Thank you for trusting Solar Atmospheres with your most critical heat treating and brazing requirements. From aircraft engines and structural components to landing gear and other flight-critical hardware, we’re proud to play a role in helping make flight safer, stronger, and more reliable.

Your innovation keeps the world soaring. We’re proud to be part of the journey!

Let’s talk about your next aerospace heat treating challenge: https://solaratm.com/markets/aerospace/

08/11/2026

Interested in aerospace and defense heat treating solutions?

Join Frank, Keith, and Mike at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL.

Visit us at Booth E2104 in the East Hall to learn how Solar Atmospheres delivers precision vacuum heat treating and brazing solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.

Whether you have questions about prime approvals, complex thermal processing requirements, or your next critical application, our team is ready to help.

We look forward to seeing you in Huntsville!

https://solaratm.com/markets/aerospace/

07/27/2026

A new 11,000-gallon stainless steel recirculating water quench tank has been installed as preparations continue for the commissioning of our state-of-the-art titanium drop bottom water quench furnace.

The furnace remains on schedule to be fully commissioned and operational by September 2026.

https://solaratm.com/titanium-drop-bottom-furnace-installation-milestone/

07/23/2026

Perfect weather, great company, and outstanding partnerships made for an unforgettable day on the course!

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA recently hosted its 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing at the Avalon Field Club at New Castle. Under beautiful blue skies and ideal golfing conditions, customers and the Solar team enjoyed a day of friendly competition, networking, and appreciation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and for your continued trust and partnership. We truly value the relationships we've built over the years and look forward to seeing everyone again at next year's outing!

Watch a video recap:
https://solaratm.com/solar-atmospheres-of-western-pa-customer-appreciation-golf-outing-2026/

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA recently hosted its 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing at the Avalon Field Club at New Castle.

07/21/2026

Farnborough International Airshow 2026 – Day 1 Highlights!

What a way to kick off the week! The Solar Atmospheres team had the opportunity to watch an impressive flight demonstration by the F-35 Lightning II, showcasing the remarkable performance and engineering behind one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft.

Events like Farnborough bring together the latest innovations in aerospace, and we're proud to be part of the global supply chain that supports flight-critical components through advanced vacuum heat treating and brazing.

07/20/2026

The Farnborough International Airshow is officially underway!

If you're attending this week's event, be sure to stop by Hall 2, Booth 2525 in the USA Pavilion to meet the Solar Atmospheres team. We'd love to discuss your upcoming aerospace heat treating and vacuum brazing requirements and explore how our advanced thermal processing solutions can support your next flight-critical application.

With our new Connecticut facility scheduled to open soon, our team also had the opportunity to visit the Connecticut booth—because, as they say, "You can't fly without Connecticut!" We're excited to expand our presence in the Northeast and continue supporting the global aerospace industry with industry-leading vacuum heat treating capabilities.

We look forward to seeing you at Farnborough!

https://solaratm.com/farnborough-international-airshow/

07/15/2026

Construction and refurbishment are moving forward as the future home of Solar Atmospheres Connecticut continues to take shape. Several vacuum furnaces have been set in place, the office areas are nearing completion, and work is actively progressing on the facility's piping, electrical systems, and supporting infrastructure.

The 28,000-square-foot facility, located in Spruce Brook Industrial Park, remains on schedule for a fourth-quarter 2026 opening.

https://solaratm.com/progress-continues-at-solar-atmospheres-newest-facility-in-berlin-connecticut/

07/08/2026

Solar Atmospheres is pleased to announce the addition of Ava Conolly to its Research & Development team as a Metallurgical / R&D Engineer.

Ava recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University, with a concentration in materials science and metallurgy. Her academic background and passion for metallurgical engineering make her a valuable addition to Solar’s technical team.

https://solaratm.com/solar-atmospheres-welcomes-ava-conolly-as-metallurgical-rd-engineer/

07/07/2026

What if one of the most critical manufacturing processes is the one you've never heard of?

Vacuum heat treating is the invisible step behind countless life-saving and mission-critical components. From medical implants and surgical devices to jet engine components and spaceflight hardware, it transforms metal components into parts that perform when failure isn't an option.

Our latest video, "Vacuum Heat Treating: The Invisible Step," takes you behind the scenes to see how Solar Atmospheres delivers the precise mechanical properties, clean surfaces, and consistent quality that today's most demanding industries depend on.

Watch now and discover why the world's leading aerospace, medical, defense, and space manufacturers trust Solar Atmospheres for their critical thermal processing needs.

At Solar Atmospheres, we don’t just treat metal components. We thermally process critically important parts for the moments that matter most.

https://solaratm.com/vacuum-heat-treating/