About the ECM Group
The ECM Group brings together experts in the fields of thermal, gas and atmosphere management. The Group consists of several entities – all headquartered in France, between Grenoble and Montpellier. This unique hub of expertise brings together various brands of equipment and components, including our relays and service companies present throughout the world and in Europe. This organization allows the Group to provide global solutions to its customers for the treatment and transformation of materials, for any industrial sector. It is prominent in cutting-edge sectors of industry activity and brings expertise to the international level thanks to subsidiaries and the strong investment in research and innovation.
The Group is represented internationally with subsidiaries in the United States, China, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Abu Dhabi, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
For the semiconductor industry, the ECM Group (ECM Greentech, SEMCO Technologies, Annealsys) specializes in the design and manufacture of wafer processing equipment & heat treat equipment for CVD, Si and SiC crystal growth – as well as manufacturing a wide range of components to optimize gas processes. Our industry expertise and R&D dedication supports technological trends and developments, particularly for the production of silicon carbide semiconductors.
As the ECM Group’s American subsidiary, ECM USA’s mission is to provide high quality vacuum furnace systems, advanced automation/robotics, services, recipe/metallurgical testing & aftersales for the US, Canada & Mexico. These installations and services are sourced and supported by our headquarters based in Pleasant Prairie, WI (between Milwaukee & Chicago).
The ECM USA Synergy Center team is highly experienced to analyze metallurgical/distortion data and to evaluate production requirements in order to provide the most economical & high quality ECM solution – whether it be to replace aging batch IQ/sealed quench technology or to fully automate your heat treat production. Schedule a visit to our Pleasant Prairie, WI, office to test your parts in our NANO vacuum furnace on-site in our Synergy Center!
Our field assistance logistics service team can provide on-site, as needed solutions, and remote assistance is set-up to accelerate and facilitate service. From managing installation/training, and on-site/virtual maintenance and support, ECM USA is with you every step of the way!
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ECM History
Today:
ECM continues manufacturing innovative vacuum furnace equipment & technology
2024:
ECM acquires IOS company
2022:
ECM Group takes part in CARBON project (FR)
2021:
ECM acquires Annealsys & Kemstream
2020:
ECM launches the ECO Vacuum Furnace System
2019:
ECM Group entity created &
ECM Robotics advanced automation established
2018:
ECM USA Synergy Center opens with NANO furnace
2014:
ECM launches the NANO furnace
2013:
ECM announces 20 bar High pressure gas quenching with reversing capabilities for Nitrogen or Helium
2012:
ECM launches the JUMBO furnace
2012:
ECM India founded
2008:
ECM launches LPC continuous furnace
2005:
ECM China was founded
2005:
ECM processes patented:
• low pressure carbonitriding
• STOPGQ
• STEPGQ
2001:
ECM acetylene processes patented
1999:
Gas quench cell patented
1998:
ECM USA was founded
1991:
ECM processes patented; low pressure carburizing infracarb
1990:
ECM equipment patented; ICBP vertical
1984:
1st photovoltaic furnace delivered
1980:
Initial tests of low pressure carburizing & gas quenching
1960:
ECM begins development of vacuum furnace technology
1928:
ECM founded (France)