This article takes a look at the development of a line of new high temperature, positive-pressure furnaces. In recent years, two of the many areas in which materials scientists and manufacturers have been engaged are the development of indium-tin oxide (ITO) coatings for applications such as flat panel displays, and solid oxide fuel cells. In turn, these innovations led to the development of a new line of high-temperature, positive-pressure furnaces. These units are ideal for applications where the ability to operate under positive pressure conditions is required in addition to the typical features of a laboratory or production-sized furnace. The furnace system must feature variable rate, closely controlled heating, rapid cooling, optimal temperature uniformity and the workspace and product load features that are best suited for the product.
