In engineering, finding the perfect design is usually a matter of trade-offs. It requires finding the "sweet spot" between competing requirements that often pull a design in opposite directions. Vacuum furnaces are no exception to this rule.

When it comes to these requirements, energy efficiency is frequently at the top of the list, for two primary reasons: the optimization of production costs, where minimizing utility overhead is essential for protecting margins, and the growing environmental regulations affecting energy-intensive sectors like heat treatment.

A second, equally critical requirement is productivity. As industries scale toward high volume production, maximizing throughput is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Within this framework, operational bottlenecks represent a significant risk to overall profitability and delivery schedule.  

So, if optimal design is supposed to be a balance between these polar opposites, what happens when a customer presents a seemingly simple demand: “I need to replace my old vacuum furnace, and I want the new one to have both higher productivity AND lower energy consumption.” 

Suddenly, that "sweet spot" feels a lot harder to find.

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The TAV Performance LAB is a key strategic resource within the Research and Development (R&D) department of TAV VACUUM FURNACES, a centre of excellence where technology and innovation come together to create cutting-edge vacuum furnaces solutions.

Our laboratory houses a variety of highly specialised furnaces designed to support research and development activities aimed at perfecting heat treatment processes. Thanks to the wide range of technical features, numerous fundamental tests can be performed on metallic and ceramic materials, ranging from the most common heat treatment applications to advanced processes such as sintering, brazing and thermochemical treatments.

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In 2024 we celebrated an important milestone: 40 years of activity!

Since 1984, we have been committed to providing solutions for vacuum heat treatments, responding to the most different needs with cutting-edge technology, uncompromising quality and Italian craftsmanship. To celebrate this special anniversary, we have made our new corporate video.

 The video, set in the TAV VACUUM FURNACES headquarters, is characterized by dynamic and engaging images that show the entire production process and underline the synergy between technology, innovation and human expertise. Guided by an operator, we witness fast and fluid scenes alternating between moments of design on paper, 3D models and computer renderings, up to the complete construction of the furnace. The visual narrative highlights both the customization of TAV VACUUM FURNACES products and the human side, with slower shots that break the rhythm to emphasize the attention to detail and precision of the work done.

This video is not a retrospective of the past, it is above all a look into the future. It shows the passion and dedication we put into every project, the attention to detail that distinguishes us and the continuous search for innovation that pushes us to overcome limits.

What you will find in the video:

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