About us
We are Advanced Process Technologies.
We are a smart, dynamic, and innovative company. Scroll through this page to discover the values, history, and people that make us your ideal engineering and manufacturing partner.
We founded ION HEAT by designing and manufacturing high-performance plasma nitriding furnaces. Yes, we dove right in with the most challenging technology in mind, and thanks to that decision, we have become a global leader in the full spectrum of thermal processing for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
What sets us apart? Over forty years of experience in the thermal processing industry.
TIME LINE
Story & Milestones
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2010
At TRATAR, an award-winning commercial heat treater recognized for its dedication to quality, service, and innovation, we installed our first NitrEos plasma nitriding equipment prototype. This furnace is still in daily use.
2014
Our first international sale marked the beginning of our expansion into the US, Europe, and Asia.
2016
We won the contract to manufacture parts for the vacuum sintering furnaces with which DESKTOP METAL revolutionized the additive manufacturing industry. This experience led us to create the Contract Manufacturing service.
2018
We combined capabilities with our parent company, TRATAR, to integrate the entire production chain and offer 360° services for Industry 4.0 and IoT.
2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched our Biomedical Line. Our first devices have completed initial human trials and are on their way to regulatory approval.
Leadership Team
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ANDRÉS BERNAL
President
JIMENA BERNAL
Director
STEVEN SOSSA
Business
SANTIAGO ALZATE
Engineering
PRINCIPLES
Corporated Values
Transparency
Being honest with ourselves and others establishes long-lasting relationships.
Respect
Appreciating diversity and valuing different perspectives help us build opportunities for a common future.
Responsibility
Taking responsibility for our workers, customers, and society allows us to truly improve our community.
Innovation
Customers will always find in us a team eager to offer innovative solutions tailored to their needs.
Passion for Learning
Our knowledge and experience ensure that everything will work out as expected for our customers.
Commitment
We assure our customers that we will be there when they need us, regardless of the situation.
