REM Surface Engineering

09/02/2026

This week at the AM2F 2026 conference at MIT, Dr. Joshua R. Boykin will present REM Surface Engineering's latest research on post-processing for metal additive manufacturing.

His talk, "Chemically Enabled Depowdering and Internal Surface Finishing for Advanced Additive Manufacturing Designs," is part of the Cooling session and begins at 9:50 AM EDT (3:50 PM CET).

The presentation covers our chemically based approach for removing trapped powder and finishing complex internal geometries produced by metal powder bed fusion. By circulating alloy-specific formulations through obstructed channels, this process expands the practical design space for additively manufactured components. This reduces the dependence on direct mechanical access, which is highly relevant for fusion energy systems that require intricate cooling networks and conformal thermal management.

For more information on the event, visit https://am2f2026.psfc.mit.edu/home

Learn about our surface finishing solutions at remchem.com

08/11/2026

REM Surface Engineering has been named one of six winners in the 2026 Department of War Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge, funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSW ManTech). REM has been awarded $10.5 million to accelerate advanced additive manufacturing technologies and improve U.S. defense readiness. Released in cooperation with America Makes – managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) – and the Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, this award will allow REM to install on-site post-process superfinishing capabilities at multiple OIB depots across the USA, unlocking the rapid manufacturing capabilities of additive manufacturing.

“This award represents over a decade of additive manufacturing research and development by REM, and builds on over sixty years of experience in ensuring critical component performance via our precision superfinishing technologies. It is an incredible moment in the history of our company, and truly affirms our team’s efforts in establishing ourselves as the leading gateway technology unlocking full-scale Additive Manufacturing adoption and implementation.” – Nathan Michaud, Vice President of Strategy and Owner.

“We are incredibly proud of this moment, and the work our team has put towards this award. The growth and evolution of REM from our modest beginnings in 1965, supporting the New England plating industry, to where we are today, a global technology leader in surface finishing, is a testament to the efforts of REM’s many team members over the years. I look forward to speaking about this award in more depth in the near future, but for now, I’m proud to say that REM is helping to support the readiness and sustainment needs of the US military, and I want to thank both America Makes and NCDMM for enabling this sort of public-private partnership.”- Justin Michaud, CEO and Owner.

07/31/2026

Destination: Willich, Germany

REM's novel equipment solution has wrapped up final completion testing and is now officially packed and prepped for its trans-Atlantic journey to our facility in Willich, Germany.

Designed exclusively by REM, the arrival of this new Internal Channel/Flow-Through Processing Unit represents a huge leap forward bringing our advanced Chemical Polishing capabilities directly to our European customers and partners.

Next stop: Installation and commissioning in Germany. Stay tuned for updates as we expand our footprint and capabilities to the European market.

07/24/2026

REM's novel equipment solution is completing final preparations for its trans-Atlantic journey for installation at our Willich, Germany facility!

Designed exclusively by REM, the arrival of this new Internal Channel/Flow-Through Processing Unit marks a major milestone in bringing our advanced Chemical Polishing capabilities directly to Europe.

Equipment Manager Derek Poehlmann and Engineer Walton Schmidt recently walked VP Nathan Michaud through the final inspections before shipment.

07/22/2026

Milestone Alert!

Join us in celebrating 20 years of incredible leadership from our President & CEO, Justin Michaud!

Thank you, Justin, for your dedication to REM Surface Engineering and shaping our future. Read the full announcement: https://www.remchem.com/news-item/20-year-milestone-for-president-and-ceo-justin-michaud/

07/15/2026

SEE REM Surface Engineering at the upcoming 2026 Innovate Tech Forum.

As hypersonic and missile defense platforms push the limits of advanced alloys and processes, controlling manufacturing costs is critical, especially for single-use components. Drop by our booth to see how REM is helping the industry tackle this challenge.

While our trusted Isotropic Superfinishing (ISF®) technology remains a staple for optimizing flight-critical components, we're increasingly focused on enabling metal additive manufacturing (AM) and optimizing superalloys with our Extreme ISF® Process.

Discover how our advanced surface engineering solutions can help you

- Drastically reduce surface roughness and eliminate defects inherent to metal AM parts
- Control costs by eliminating tedious machining steps
- Consolidate your processing steps into an on-site solution, reducing vendor trips and minimizing lead times

Learn more and schedule a meeting with our team here: https://www.remchem.com/events/2026-innovate-tech-forum/

07/08/2026

We are proud to announce that REM Surface Engineering has been accepted as a member of the prestigious WZL Gear Research Circle at RWTH Aachen University in Germany.

This collaboration brings together industry leaders and researchers to advance the future of gear manufacturing, power transmission technologies, and performance-driven innovation. Through this partnership, REM will engage in technical discussions, research initiatives, and knowledge exchange focused on improving the performance of critical gear components.

Joining the WZL Gear Research Circle is another important milestone in our continued commitment to research, collaboration, and advancing surface engineering solutions for the global gear industry.

We look forward to contributing our expertise and working alongside this exceptional network of industry and academic leaders.

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07/02/2026

The Legend Has Retired!

Huge congratulations to the one and only Steve-O on his retirement! After 20 incredible years with the REM Surface Engineering family, he is officially hanging up his hat.

Steve-O, thank you for two decades of hard work, laughs, and dedication. You’ve truly been a legend around here, and things won't be quite the same without you!

We hope your retirement is filled with well-deserved rest, hobbies, and plenty of celebration.

Happy Retirement, Steve-O!

https://www.remchem.com/news-item/rem-surface-engineering-celebrates-the-retirement-of-longtime-employee-steve-shurette/

06/29/2026

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06/19/2026

See you in Montreal next week for the co-located WorldPM2026 / AMPM2026 / Tungsten2026 conferences.

Dr. Agustin Diaz will be presenting his abstract "Bringing Components Back to Life from the Broken Dream Graveyards: A Novel Chemical Strategy to Remediate Trapped Powder in Metal AM Internal Cavities and Passages".

As a leader in post-processing and surface finishing, REM bridges the gap between raw additive manufacturing output and flight-ready, high-performance components. Whether it's optimizing surface roughness, improving fatigue life, or eliminating surface defects in complex PM and AM geometries, our isotropic superfinishing (ISF®) technologies ensure these advanced materials reach their full potential.

For more details, visit: https://www.remchem.com/events/worldpm2026/