News & Events

Mettech at ITSC 2023

28-Sep-2022

Mettech will be at ITSC 2023 May 22-25 in Quebec City.

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Mettech Presenting at International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition 2022

02-Jan-2022

Mettech will be attending and presenting at the International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition on May 4–6, 2022 in Vienna, Austria.

Come see us at Booth Number 144.

Mettech Seeking Thermal Spray Assistant

14-Dec-2021

Mettech Coating Services is growing. We are expanding production and research capabilities as well as adding new equipment team members to our operations.

We are currently seeking a Thermal Spray Assistant. Download the full job description and apply now by emailing your cover letter and resume to hr@mettech.com.

Mettech Partners with UBC Materials and UBC Medicine to Develop Antiviral Coating Technologies

30-Jul-2020

Northwest Mettech Corporation, in partnership with UBC Materials and UBC Medicine, is working on the development of novel antiviral coating technologies to reduce the spreading of the contagious coronavirus.

The team at UBC and Mettech will study and develop coatings made from composite nanoparticles that can create long-lasting antiviral effects once applied onto high-touch surfaces in hospitals, long-term care facilities, dental clinics, and classrooms. As a result, virus landed on surfaces will live a shorter life.

The goal is to reduce spreading of Covid-19 by using antiviral coatings in senior care homes, hospitals, dental clinics, and classrooms.

This is a one-year project funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

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Mettech Announced as Winner of 2019 Surrey International Trade Award

09-May-2019

On May 9, the Surrey Board of Trade presented the 2019 Surrey International Trade Award to Northwest Mettech Corporation. Mettech manufactures advanced plasma thermal spray coating equipment, and provide expert coating service, support and development to customers to a variety of industries in global markets including China, Korea, India and the United Kingdom.

Visit the Surrey Board of Trade website to view a photo from the event.

Mettech Presenting at 10th China Corrosion Conference & International Advanced Corrosion Control Symposium October 23-25, 2019

28-Oct-2019

Mettech will be attending and presenting at the 10th China Corrosion Conference and International Advanced Corrosion Control symposium on October 23-25, 2019 at the Nanchang Bingjiang Conference Center, Nanchang, China. Mettech will be sharing how we are contributing to innovative solutions to improve coating performance in the aerospace, energy generation and transportation industries.

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Mettech Attending Pro SF Shanghai & International Thermal Spray Seminar October 30-November 1, 2019

28-Oct-2019

Mettech will attending the Pro SF Shanghai & International Thermal Spray Seminar, organized by the Chinese Surface Engineering Society, from October 30-November 1, 2019 at the Shanghai New Convention Center, Shanghai, China.

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Mettech Presenting at TS4E 2019

25-Jun-2019

Mettech will attending and presenting at the Thermal Spray of Suspensions & Solutions Symposium + EBCs 2019 (TS4E 2019) September 17-19, 2019 Hosted by the National Research Council of Canada in Boucherville QC. Mettech will be sharing how we are contributing to innovative solutions to improve coating performance in the aerospace, energy generation and transportation industries.

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Mettech Attending SURFTEC 2018

14-Nov-2018

Mettech will attend SURFTEC Industrial R&D Group National Research Council Canada Biannual Members’ Meeting in Boucherville, Quebec from December 5-6, 2018.

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Mettech Presenting at International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition 2019

03-Nov-2018

Mettech will be attending and presenting at the International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition on May 26-30, 2019 at the InterContinental Yokohama Grand, Yokohama, Japan.

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Mettech Presenting at MMP 2019

01-Nov-2018

Mettech will attending and presenting at the MMP 2019 - Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo May 15, 2019 at the TRADEX Center in Abbotsford BC. The MMP Expo reaches local manufacturing regions in Canada through a series of one day table top tradeshows, bringing the latest in machine tools, cutting tools, fabricating and welding technology, metal finishing, quality control, production automation and more.

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Mettech Presenting at ITSS/CNTSC 2018

01-Sep-2018

Mettech will attending and presenting at the 2018 International Thermal Spraying Seminar (ITSS) & China National Thermal Spraying Conference (CNTSC) being held on Sepember 25-28, 2018 in Tianjin, China. Dr. Zhaolin Tang will be presenting a paper titled “Axial Plasma Sprayed Ceramic Coatings for Emerging Applications”.

Abstract

Axial suspension plasma spraying (ASPS) is gaining more and more interest as the technology of choice for emerging applications. New thermal barrier coatings, plasma erosion resistant coatings and environmental barrier coatings comprise only very few examples. ASPS developed at Mettech has been successfully used to deposit coatings for many of these. This paper presents various applications of ASPS technology at Mettech and discusses properties of coatings required for particular emerging applications.

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Mettech Attending ITSC Orlando 2018

01-May-2018

Mettech will attending the 2018 International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC) being held in Orlando, Florida on May 7-10, 2018.

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Mettech Presenting at ITSS/CNTSC 2017

01-Sep-2017

Mettech will be Exhibiting and presenting a paper titled “Axial Plasma Sprayed Yttrium Oxide Coatings for Semiconductor and Flat-Panel-Display Applications” (题目” 轴向进料等离子喷涂氧化钇涂层在半导体/平板显示制造装备中的应用”) by Zhaolin Tang at the International Thermal Spraying Seminar (ITSS) and China National Thermal Spraying Conference (CNTSC) (ITSS/CNTSC 2017), 12-15 September, 2017, Shenyang, China.

Abstract

Yttrium oxide has been commonly used as a protective coating material because it has strong resistance to plasma erosion with reducing the amount of reaction products generated during the semiconductor/flat-panel display fabrication process. Yttrium oxide coatings have been prepared with high power axial injection plasma spraying using both conventional sized powders and fine powder suspensions. The axial suspension plasma sprayed coatings have the advantages over commercial yttrium oxide coatings regarding its high density, high hardness, high anti-plasma erosion resistance and retention of smooth surface after plasma erosion.

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Mettech Exhibiting at TS4 2017

01-Sep-2017

Mettech will be Exhibiting and presenting a paper titled “Axial Suspension Plasma Process Window: Effects of Stand-Off, Spray Angle, and Feed Rate on Microstructure” by Neil Young, at the Thermal Spray Suspensions & Solutions Symposium (TS4) September 13-14, 2017 at GE Global Research Center in Niskayuna, New York.

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Mettech Exhibiting at ITSC 2017

15-May-2017

Mettech will be exhibiting at the International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC) being held in Dusseldorf, Germany, June 7-9, 2017.

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Mettech Attending ITSS & CNTSC 2016

08-Sep-2016

Mettech will attending the The International Thermal Spraying Seminar (ITSS) and China National Thermal Spraying Conference (CNTSC) held on 25-28 October, 2016, Changsha, China.

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Mettech Sponsoring & Presenting at Summer School on Suspension & Solution Thermal Spraying 2016

01-Sep-2016

Mettech will be sponsoring and presenting a paper titled “Commercialization of SPS Technology” by Neil Young President of Mettech, at the Summer School on Suspension & Solution Thermal Spraying being organized by University West in Tollhättan, Sweden during September 14-16, 2016.

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Mettech Presenting at ITSC Shanghai 2016

01-May-2016

Mettech will be exhibiting and presenting a paper titled “Suspension Plasma Sprayed Ceramic Coatings for Various Emerging Applications” by Zhaolin Tang, at the International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC) being held in Shanghai PRC, May 10-12, 2016.

Abstract

Suspension plasma spraying is gaining greater interest in emerging applications where advanced ceramic coatings are required. Mettech developed an axial injection plasma spraying (ASPS) coupled with an automatic suspension feed system and demonstrated its capability to overcome the complexities of the process and deliver quality coatings. By modification of process parameters including selection of powders, make-up of suspensions, and plasma conditions, the coating microstructures and properties can be tailored for emerging applications such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), plasma erosion resistant coatings, and advanced thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). Dense YSZ and Y2O3 coatings were achieved with high functional properties for SOFC and plasma erosion resistance applications, respectively. By contrast, very porous and columnar structured TBCs, similar to those deposited by electron beam-physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) have also been produced with ASPS.

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Mettech Presenting at Turbine Conference 2016 (Nice, France)

01-Apr-2016

Mettech will be presenting a paper titled “Axial Suspension Plasma Sprayed TBCs for Gas Turbines” by Zhaolin Tang & Neil Young at the Turbine Conference April 27-29, 2016 in Nice, France.

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Mettech Presenting at TS4 Montreal 2015

15-Nov-2015

Mettech will present a paper titled “Axial Suspension Plasma Spraying: Its Development and Application” by Zhaolin Tang at the Thermal Spray Suspensions & Solutions Symposium (TS4) Montreal, Quebec, December 2-3, 2015 at Hyatt Regency.

Abstract

Axial suspension plasma spraying (ASPS) is gaining considerable interest in commercial applications where advanced ceramic coatings are required. The presentation is aimed at describing complexities of the process and gaining a better understanding of the coating mechanisms. The effect of powders, suspension, atomization, plasma parameters, and coating process on properties of coatings were investigated. The coating microstructures and properties can be tailored for emerging applications such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), plasma erosion resistant coatings, and advanced thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). With ASPS by spraying liquid suspension containing fine powders, dense YSZ and Y2O3 coatings were achieved with high functional properties for SOFC and plasma erosion resistance applications, respectively. By contrast, very porous and columnar structured TBCs, similar to those deposited by electron beam-physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) have also been demonstrated with ASPS. This was possible thanks to modification of process parameters including selection of powders, make-up of suspensions, and plasma conditions. ASPS technology has been proven to be an economical route for TBCs on advanced turbine components.

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Mettech Launches NanoFeed 350 Second Generation Suspension Delivery System

25-Jun-2011

The Mettech NanoFeed Model 350 Suspension Feeder is designed to deliver nano scale, fine micron or sub micron powders to Axial III Plasma coating equipment. The NanoFeed 350 is the result of customer requests for a cost-effective, more compact suspension plasma spray coating development tool, but is built with the same exacting quality standards incorporated in the NanoFeed 750. Utilizing Mettech's experience in ultra-fine powders and nano-engineered coatings, all aspects of the suspension delivery, such as flow rate and injection pressure are precisely controlled.

The NanoFeed system has been engineered for use in thermal spray to produce nano structured coatings for emerging nano materials as well as established industrial applications to produce high performance surfaces. It delivers a stable, pulse-free suspension stream, to achieve repeatable, high quality coatings.

Features

• Suspension Powders from 10nm to 10μm
• Mass Flow Control of Suspension Feed
• Graphical Flow Rate and Operator Display
• Stand Alone Suspension Feed Unit, or Integrated into Plasma Torch Control Unit
• In Tank Agitation

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Mettech to Present at the 5th International Workshop on Suspension and Solution Thermal Spraying October 3-5, 2011

25-Jun-2011

Mettech is pleased to announce that we will be presenting at the 5th International Workshop on Suspension and Solution Thermal Spraying, October 3-5, 2011 in Tours, France.

Abstract

Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) have been employed for many years to protect the metallic components of the hot sections of aerospace and land-based gas turbines against the high temperature environment. These coatings are generally made by either air plasma spraying (APS) or electron beam physical vapour deposition (EB-PVD). In general, EB-PVD TBCs have superior durability due to the columnar structure, but they are very expensive compared to APS TBCs. EB-PVD TBCs are used primarily in the most severe applications such as turbine blades and vanes in aircraft engines. This paper presents an economical process to make durable TBCs, called Axial Suspension Plasma Spray (ASPS). This technology combines Mettech's axial injection plasma process and automatic suspension feed system. The resulting TBCs exhibit a columnar structure with substantially equiaxed grains, instead of the typical lamellar structure with flattened particles for APS TBCs. Such structures allow the TBC to compensate for thermal expansion differences between it and the base material, resulting in excellent durability. The ASPS process presents a significant potential to replace EB-PVD for aircraft turbine parts and offers an economical method to deposit durable columnar TBCs.

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Mettech to Present at ITSC in Hamburg September 27-29, 2011

02-Jun-2011

Mettech will present a paper titled "Novel Thermal Barrier Coatings Produced by Axial Suspension Plasma Spray" at the ITSC/ DVS Congress 2011 and the DVS Expo 2011 being held at CCH - Congress Center Hamburg, Am Dammtor / Marseiller Str., 20355 Hamburg, Germany, September 27-29, 2011.

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Mettech Exhibits and Presents at ASME Turbo Expo June 7-9, 2011

02-Jun-2011

Northwest Mettech will be exhibiting its plasma spray equipment and technology at the ASME 2011 TurboExpo at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC Canada on June 7-9, 2011. See us at Booth 207.

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Mettech-Thermico Joint Booth at ITSC Las Vegas May 4-7, 2009

29-Apr-2009

Northwest Mettech Corp. and Thermico GmbH & Co. KG will be hosting a joint booth at the International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas May 4-7, 2009. The theme of the booth will be Discover Nano, technology platforms for advanced coatings. Mettech and Thermico will showcase their advanced nanotechnology spray products at the conference, with representatives available to discuss specific requirements with interested companies. Mettech / Thermico will be located in Booth 119 at the ITSC show.

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Mettech President Reports on New Developments

29-Apr-2009

Alan Burgess, Mettech's president, has recently attended and made presentations at two technical meetings on Mettech's progress in delivering nanopowder materials as plasma sprayed coatings through liquid slurry injection into plasma torches.

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Mettech Signs Development Agreement with Chinese Academy of Sciences

19-May-2007

Northwest Mettech Corp. announced today that the Company has signed a Technical Cooperation Protocol with the Institute of Metals Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). IMR is the country's national center for high performance nanomaterials, advanced coatings and composites. Under the terms of the Agreement, Mettech and IMR have targeted a group of industrial research projects aimed at delivering Mettech's nanopowder coating technology to Chinese aerospace, steel and power generation industries.

The signing ceremony, held in Shenyang, China, was attended by representatives of Mettech and the National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). Chinese representatives included representatives from IMI and the local state government.

"We are very honored to be chosen as a development partner with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and are looking forward to working closely with them and their industrial clients to provide the next generation of high-performance nano-engineered coatings. We are very grateful for IRAP's help in facilitating this cooperation through their direct involvement in China", said Gary Albach, CEO for Mettech, during the ceremony in Shenyang.

Further details can be found at: http://www.imr.ac.cn/IMRWeb/Pandora1.aspx?pkId=5814.

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Mettech Announces Nanopowder Coating Capability at International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC) in Beijing

16-May-2007

Northwest Mettech Corp. announced today its capability to deliver nanopowder coatings at the International Thermal Spray Conference in Beijing.

ITSC is the preeminent global thermal spray annual event which is held in the Asia Pacific area every three years.

Mettech has developed the first commercial plasma spray system capable of delivering advanced metal and ceramic nanoparticles in the form of industrial coatings for a wide variety of applications including wear resistance, corrosion resistance and thermal protection. Industrial customers for these nanoengineered products include the aerospace, printing, stell, and power generation industries.