Expanite invited to speak at Schraubtec Stuttgart February 19, 2025
The SchraubTec conference is all about screw connections in industry. In practical lectures and the exhibition, you will strengthen your specialist knowledge and skills on this important topic.
Meet experts for screw connections, screw technology, screw tools as well as procurement, purchasing and management of C-parts. Get advice on current products and solutions for your screwing tasks.
Nous sommes fiers de conclure qu’Expanite a une fois de plus enregistré une croissance saine à deux chiffres – grâce aux clients fidèles existants et à une solide part de nouveaux clients. Nous avons renforcé notre présence sur le marché en attirant de nouveaux collègues, en installant de nouveaux équipements pour augmenter notre capacité et en élargissant notre offre de produits avec des traitements thermiques.
Tout au long de l’année, nous avons organisé plus de 22 webinaires avec plus de 500 participants, et nous avons participé à 5 salons professionnels pour faire ce que nous aimons le plus : rencontrer des clients existants et de nouveaux clients.
Merci de votre collaboration et de votre partenariat
Restez à l’écoute pour d’autres mises à jour et annonces dans les mois à venir. Nous apprécions vos commentaires et sommes toujours à votre disposition pour répondre à vos questions ou préoccupations.
Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes de fin d’année et une nouvelle année prospère .
Découvrez le durcissement superficiel d’Expanite qui révolutionne les matériaux pour dispositifs médicaux
Le procédé de nitrocarburation d’Expanite améliore la dureté et la résistance à la corrosion de l’acier inoxydable, prolongeant ainsi la durée de vie des applications médicales tout en garantissant la sécurité des patients et la maîtrise des coûts.
Les propriétés uniques de l’acier inoxydable le rendent indispensable pour les dispositifs exposés aux liquides et aux tissus, mais l’usure et la corrosion constituent des défis persistants. Le processus d’Expanite, conforme aux normes de la FDA, offre une solution révolutionnaire en durcissant en profondeur à la fois la surface et le matériau sous-jacent, en évitant les écueils des méthodes traditionnelles.
Lisez l’article complet pour savoir comment nous améliorons les performances de l’acier inoxydable en augmentant la résistance à l’usure et à la corrosion.
Notre durcissement superficiel respectueux de l’environnement remplace le chromage dur
En général, les méthodes de revêtement qui peuvent prévenir la corrosion ont tendance à ajouter une couche d’un matériau et sont souvent inconstantes en termes d’épaisseur de la couche appliquée. Il peut en résulter des accumulations de matériau sur les structures planes ou un amincissement du matériau dans les coins et sur les bords, où la protection est réduite.
Une solution aux problèmes susmentionnés concernant les aciers inoxydables est le durcissement de la surface. Il ne s’agit pas d’un processus de revêtement, mais d’un processus de durcissement de surface basé sur la diffusion. La technologie brevetée d’Expanite durcit non seulement la couche extérieure, mais aussi le matériau sous-jacent à une plus grande profondeur. Dans de nombreux cas, cela permet également d’améliorer la résistance à la corrosion. Téléchargez l’article pour en savoir plus
Bienvenue dans cette édition estivale de la lettre d’information trimestrielle d’Expanite. Alors que les vacances d’été approchent pour beaucoup – peut-être ont-elles déjà commencé – le moment semble bien choisi pour récapituler ce qui s’est passé dans la sphère Expanite au cours des six premiers mois de l’année 2023.
Comme annoncé en début d’année, nous avons renforcé nos finances de manière significative vers la fin de l’année 2022. Une des raisons de ce renforcement était de créer les bases nécessaires à l’expansion de notre marché géographique et de notre offre de produits. Nous avons donc ajouté de nouveaux membres à notre équipe de développement de produits, y compris le traitement thermique, et à notre équipe de vente – les derniers arrivants sont présentés ci-dessous. Les effets de ces investissements seront visibles dans les mois à venir.
Une autre initiative majeure lancée concerne Expanite et le développement durable. Depuis la création de notre entreprise, des sujets tels que l’élimination des produits chimiques agressifs dans les pré et post-traitements, l’élimination des transports inutiles de pièces et l’offre d’un traitement propre et rapide font partie intégrante de l’ADN d’Expanite. Au cours des derniers mois, nous avons lancé notre nouvelle identité d’entreprise et notre nouveau site web, afin de soutenir ces éléments. Dans la période à venir, nous intensifierons notre communication et documenterons les progrès réalisés par Expanite pour soutenir l’agenda mondial de documentation et de réduction de notre impact sur l’environnement.
Si vous n’avez pas encore visité notre nouveau site Web, vous pouvez le faire à l’adresse www.expanite.com où l’une des histoires présentées est celle d’Expanite qui aide notre client Raméns Valves à se convertir à des solutions plus durables en remplaçant le chromage dur. Téléchargez l’étude de cas ici.
Enfin, pour rappel, comme les années précédentes, Expanite ne ferme pas ses centres de traitement pendant les vacances d’été. N’hésitez donc pas à contacter notre service clientèle ou notre équipe commerciale dans les semaines et les mois à venir!
Nous sommes en ligne! Venez découvrir notre nouveau site web
Après des mois de travail acharné, nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer que le nouveau site Web d’Expanite a été lancé en anglais et en allemand – consultez le site www.expanite.com. Nous avons redessiné le site pour vous permettre d’en savoir plus sur les offres d’Expanite dans le domaine du durcissement superficiel et du traitement thermique des alliages à base de nickel, de l’acier inoxydable et du titane.
L’objectif était de créer un design épuré et moderne, permettant aux lecteurs de naviguer plus facilement et de trouver exactement ce qu’ils recherchent – et donc de mieux présenter ce qu’Expanite représente.
Nous vous invitons à visiter le nouveau site et à en explorer toutes les caractéristiques. Gardez l’œil ouvert pour d’autres langues et d’autres améliorations dans les mois à venir. Nous serions ravis de connaître vos réactions et vos suggestions, alors n’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour nous faire part de vos commentaires ou de vos questions.
L’année 2022 touche à sa fin, encore une année où la réalité a battu la fiction. Alors que 2021 a été marquée par la pandémie et ses conséquences, 2022 sera sans doute pour beaucoup d’entre nous l’année du retour de deux invités conviés : la guerre sur le sol européen et l’inflation mondiale.
Cependant, pour Expanite, 2022 a également été l’année où nous et nos partenaires avons installé de nouveaux fours et ainsi augmenté la capacité en Allemagne, en Chine et aux États-Unis. Expanite a participé à un plus grand nombre de salons professionnels que jamais, notamment le CFIA en France, Anuga, Drinktec et Valve World en Allemagne et Pack-Expo aux États-Unis, et a ainsi rencontré de nombreux clients actuels ou en devenir. Notre organisation s’est agrandie avec l’arrivée de nouveaux collègues hautement qualifiés au Danemark, en Suède, en Allemagne et aux États-Unis. Enfin, nos populaires webinaires ont attiré plus de 410 participants!
Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer qu’Expanite a obtenu la certification ISO 14001.
L’ISO 14001 est devenue la norme internationale pour la conception et la mise en œuvre d’un système de gestion environnementale. Les entreprises qui obtiennent cette certification ont mis en place des procédures appropriées pour mesurer, réduire et gérer leur impact environnemental. Audité par TÜV Nord, l’un des plus grands organismes d’inspection, de certification et d’essai au monde, Expanite a démontré que son système de gestion environnementale répond aux exigences de la norme ISO 14001.
Amélioration de la résistance à l’usure et au grippage des composants en acier inoxydable dans les applications hydrogène
L’hydrogène – qu’il soit utilisé dans la navigation, la production d’acier, les raffineries ou les applications de production d’électricité – est devenu la source d’énergie de l’avenir, pourtant déjà utilisée dans de nombreux secteurs.
En raison de ses propriétés particulières, l’hydrogène gazeux pose plusieurs défis techniques aux différents composants avec lesquels il entre en contact, de sorte que l’utilisation d’acier inoxydable résistant à la corrosion est essentielle. Ce dernier est à son tour sensible à l’usure et au grippage, et c’est là que la technologie du pionnier danois du durcissement superficiel de l’acier inoxydable et du titane intervient.
Bienvenue dans la première newsletter d’Expanite de 2022.
Dans notre dernière newsletter du 4ème trimestre 2021, nous avons présenté une étude de cas sur la façon dont les traitements Expanite sont utilisés pour remplacer ou renforcer les revêtements DLC. Dans cette newsletter, nous parlerons de la façon dont nos traitements remplacent les revêtements fluoroplastiques tels que le Teflon® et le Halar® – une mise en évidence de la polyvalence des solutions Expanite.
Nous sommes également heureux de présenter un autre produit innovant, pour lequel la technologie de durcissement du titane d’Expanite a fait la différence et apporté une valeur ajoutée significative. Découvrez l’article sur le premier stylo plume en titane massif au monde de Capillaris.
Enfin, si vous – ou l’un de vos collègues, amis ou associés – n’avez pas encore participé à un webinaire Expanite, n’hésitez pas à vous inscrire, de nouvelles dates sont désormais disponibles. Mais aussi, pour la première fois depuis plusieurs années, Expanite exposera dans le monde « réel » au cours de l’année 2022, en commençant par la France, puis l’Allemagne, en se déplaçant aux Etats-Unis, et en revenant en Allemagne vers la fin de l’année – nous sommes tellement impatients de participer à chacun de ces événements !
From relocating to Denmark as a child to building a career without formal education but with endless curiosity and persistence, Pityu’s path is anything but ordinary.
Interview
First of all:What is your educational background, and how did you end up at Expanite?
I was born in Hungary, and my parents moved to Denmark when I was a kid. Moving to another country has strengthened my resilience and curiosity. As is probably true for many people, I have worked my way up. What may be different compared to others is that I have no formal education. All my life, I have been curious and wanted to learn new things. This has given me a tremendous insight not only in technologies, processes and people, but I have been fortunate to supplement my “on the job” training with many relevant courses. Looking back, I can safely say that I have always responded to new challenges with the view “I don’t know anything about it, so I am sure I can work it out”. I applied for and got the job as Production Operator at Expanite in 2018. I had been following Expanite for several years because I had worked with the CEO at Expanite, Thomas Sandholdt, when I was head of production at another company. During my first week here at Expanite, the head of production unexpectedly left for another opportunity, and I was asked to take over. We had one week to cover the handover process. This was a bit of a deep-water exercise for me, but I just looked at it and thought, “How difficult can it be?”
Even though I was completely new in the job, Expanite sent me to Germany to help the team there. This experience started a long relationship with our German colleagues. This is a part of my job I enjoy tremendously. And you may ask, why am I still at Expanite? It is the people, the team and the challenges. And the fact that no two days are the same. We have achieved a lot, we have developed a lot, and we continue to optimize, which I truly enjoy.
How would someone who knows you well describe you?
I am more temperamental at home than at Expanite. I hope my family says that I am easy to live with. I am the loyal type. And I am a family man. Even at 4 o’clock in the morning. I hope my colleagues think of me as a person seeking good compromises and involving others.
What’s a day in the life like for you at Expanite?
I arrive at Expanite early in the morning and meet with the production team. I quickly get an overview of what is going on thanks to Fenris, our digital production management platform. Following this, I met with Timo, our German Head of Production. All my days are different, but one thing is sure: I am always curious, and I am always “hands-on” if we have an issue.
What are some of the key technologies and tools you work with at Expanite?
My two main tools are Fenris and our ERP platform, E-conomic. As a member of the management team, I am constantly looking at how to optimise production costs, including reducing handling costs.
Have you noticed any interesting trends or projects within a specific industry?
The biggest achievement is that the production teams in Denmark and Germany are now one entity. We have a common view (thanks to Fenris), and it increases our utilization. Without a structure and a common understanding, you can’t manage, and you can’t optimize. Thanks to the structure, we can help our customers, we can deliver faster, and we ensure a consistent quality.
What are the latest trends or technologies either helping or disrupting our industry?
The future is digital. I know I have mentioned Fenris several times, but it is truly unique that we can manage everything through this platform. For the future, I am pretty sure new and improved analytics tools will emerge. Another opportunity is Heat Treatment with an even shorter turnaround time.
How does the production team at Expanite help our customers?
There is, of course, the actual surface hardening that ultimately makes our customers’ parts more durable and competitive. We in the production team make sure that all parts we receive are handled and processed correctly, and we often advise on protective packaging, ensuring that the parts are transported without scratches or other damage.
How does your work at Expanite impact the company’s overall goals and objectives?
I sincerely hope that what I do contributes to achieving our common goals. My main tasks are to deliver on time, on spec, on quality, using the right processes and the right resources. We are a growth company, and I appreciate that we are working towards a common goal.
What trends do you see in the industry, and how is Expanite preparing for the future?
Sustainability is a mega trend affecting us all. At home and at our jobs, we optimize the use of all resources (electricity, water, etc) and we, of course, sort all our waste (paper, packing, cardboard, etc). Our ISO 14001 is a natural part of this development and a part of our daily work life.
What advice would you give to someone aspiring to work in a technical role at a company like Expanite?
First of all, I would wish them good luck and all the best. I would advise them to be honest, correct and polite. Share your experiences and be helpful. Be ready for changes and support the team. Then it can’t go wrong.
Can you share a memorable experience or accomplishment during your time at Expanite that stands out to you?
Working together and achieving something together is a great feeling. I truly feel that the German and Danish operational team is exactly that: one team. This makes me proud. Another thing that makes me proud is the number of times we reach our goals and deliver on time. That’s a great feeling.
About Expanite
Expanite offers state-of-the-art solutions for surface hardening treatment of stainless steels and titanium. With Expanite’s processes, it is possible to increase the material’s surface hardness tenfold while at the same time maintaining and even increasing its corrosion resistance. Expanite is a global organization with a combined development and production facility near Copenhagen, Denmark, and hardening capacity in both US, Germany, Korea and China. Expanite’s solutions are flexible and can be introduced directly into a customer’s own production line as part of a licensing arrangement. Learn more on www.expanite.com.
Thomas Strabo Hummelshøj, Co-founder and CTO of Expanite, innovator, and the driving force behind the company’s groundbreaking technologies and digital solutions.
Interview
(Article en anglais)
Get to learn the man behind the Expanite technologies and learn how Expanite was born. Read Thomas’ take on why digitalization will play an even bigger role – also when it comes to surface hardening.
Why did you become an engineer?
I guess it is in my DNA. My grandmother worked with the Danish physicist and Nobel prize winner Niels Bohr. Both my parents were physicists. At the university, I studied mathematics and physics, but I quickly changed to DTU (the Technical University of Denmark) and studied technical physics. I wanted to do a PhD, and I met Professor Somers, who for ten years had been working with stainless steel. Professor Somers guided me to a PhD on how stainless steel performs when subjected to carbon. In this way, we discovered, how you can surface harden stainless steel. We founded Expanite as a spin-off from DTU, and like all start-ups, our first office was in the basement, where we had our desks and the oven for surface treatment in the same room. That says something about our low impact treatment solutions. Besides physics, I have studied Sports and taught at high schools for 10 years. I had not planned to start a company – it just happened to be a logical next step.
What is your current role and what are your main responsibilities?
In our first years, some people would call me Mr. Expanite. With our new management structure, our new board, and our strong investors, this doesn’t happen anymore. I have two important roles now: ensure that our engineers and technical team know at least as much as I do. My second role is the continuous development of our digital production platform (Fenris). The fact that we have this platform, and we can manage everything that happens in the ovens, is not only unique but also very powerful.
What is your current role and what are your main responsibilities?
I am a process specialist. I know a thing or two about heat treatment, I understand the processes, and my knowledge about metals doesn’t harm. And over the years, I have developed a strong network, that is always ready to help. I help our customers find the right solutions giving their parts the properties they want. And here at Expanite, I am deeply involved in our technology development program working closely with our technical team
How would someone living with you describe you?
The expression they would use is probably “ultimate”. I believe things must be done right.
What’s a day in the life like for you at Expanite?
My favorite day starts with a bike ride from my home to Expanite north of Copenhagen. I enjoy working with our skilled tech team, and I see my role as being their coach. When I get home in the evening, I would like to think that I have made a difference for the team, and that the team has made a difference for our customers and colleagues.
What are some of the key technologies and tools you work with at Expanite?
These days I work mainly with our proprietary software Fenris. I believe that software is the key to the future. With our software, we can continue to optimize our processes both in terms of the performance of the treated material and in terms of the environmental impact of our processes. I am now much more a physicist and a software guy than a materials man!
Can you describe a recent project you’ve worked on and your contributions to it?
I don’t want to go into specific projects. I would like to stress the power of our digital production platform. Previously, I would travel a lot, managing tests, new developments etc. Now, with our production platform, I can supervise and manage the entire process. I know exactly what’s going on in the oven, what’s happening in the lab. We work and communicate through the same platform, and I am the proud founder of this platform.
What innovative technologies or solutions is Expanite currently developing?
Expanite is increasingly expanding its focus into the realm of traditional heat treatment—a natural progression for us. These advancements, along with several other exciting developments, will soon be launched, and I am eager to see the impact they will have on the industry.
What are some of the biggest technical challenges you face in your work, and how do you overcome them?
It is all about running a streamlined, high quality, low emission process that ensures the quality our customers have come to expect from Expanite. The fine tuning through our digital platform is the way to go.
How does the tech team at Expanite help your customers?
Embedded in our DNA is the willingness to help. Our technical team knows a lot about alloys, and we see ourselves as genuine partners, where transparency is one of our values. Our customers consult us on the use of materials. I believe we have saved our customers a lot of money when we have suggested cheaper alloys that do the job just as good – or better – than the more expensive material, that was originally chosen. The choice of material is sometimes a surprise – I would like to challenge the perception that more expensive materials offer better performance. This is not always the case and with our flexible treatment solutions, there is most often a smarter way. Product development is another area, where we help our customers or the consultancy companies they have hired. Finally, I would like to mention speaking at conferences. I enjoy standing in front of an audience and share our experiences.
What trends do you see in the industry, and how is Expanite preparing for the future?
I like to remove unnecessary steps. And I enjoy optimizing whatever we do. As mentioned, the future is digital. The winners will be those who can control everything digitally. At Expanite, we are at the forefront of this trend.
What advice would you give to someone aspiring to work in a technical role at a company like Expanite?
Be ready to innovate. Be open and curious. When you encounter a challenge think: “I have never done this before, therefore I can do it”. Be ready to criticize what has already been established and be agile and ready to disrupt. I still see Expanite as the new boy in the classroom. Within our team there is a lot of trust. We will use that trust and our eagerness to spread our technologies and solutions to new applications and corners of the world.
Can you share a memorable experience or accomplishment during your time at Expanite that stands out?
The development of SuperExpanite was a milestone. I remember I spent my holiday writing the patent application. Another milestone is the development of our digital production platform enabling us to manage and communicate with the ovens. That was a breakthrough
About Expanite
Expanite offers state-of-the-art solutions for surface hardening treatment of stainless steels and titanium.
With Expanite’s processes, it is possible to increase the material’s surface hardness tenfold while at the same time maintaining and even increasing its corrosion resistance. Expanite is a global organization with a combined development and production facility near Copenhagen, Denmark, and hardening capacity in both US, Germany, Korea and China. Expanite’s solutions are flexible and can be introduced directly into a customer’s own production line as part of a licensing arrangement. Learn more on www.expanite.com.
