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Tuckahoe, NY — October 13, 2025 — Elcan Industries today announced a major breakthrough in powder recovery. Its Hi-Sifter 1001 recovered 96.3% percent of -44 µm titanium powder in a single pass while running at a commercial throughput of 780 kg per hour, converting 51 percent of material previously classified as oversize back into usable feedstock. The run produced clean, on-spec powder with no ultrasonics, no mesh blinding, and no signs of contamination.
A leading additive manufacturer approached Elcan after their conventional ultrasonic recycle equipment was discarding large amounts of usable material and forcing them to “cheat the hole” by using a larger mesh opening to try and recover the spent material at its original spec. Those workarounds introduce out-of-spec particles, leading to inconsistent melt pools, surface defects, scrap, and most importantly, weaker printed parts. The Hi-Sifter solved the problem by sieving the powder to its original specification, keeping dense titanium powders in continuous motion through vertical high-energy screening. This prevented mesh blinding and allowed the material to be sieved at the original powder spec without the need to “cheat the hole” by increasing the size of the mesh opening, achieving a 96.3% yield in a single pass.
Russell Grotto, Executive Vice President, Elcan Industries, said, “Recovering more than 96 percent of titanium feedstock in a single pass is real-world proof that the high-energy sieving abilities of the Hi-Sifter changes the economics of metal powder production and recycling. Reclaiming material that would otherwise be scrapped reduces cost, shrinks waste, and keeps manufacturers moving at production pace.”
Titanium powder can cost hundreds of dollars per kilogram. Recovering large quantities of material that would otherwise be scrapped translates into immediate, measurable savings. Beyond cost, this result reduces waste, lowers demand for virgin powder, and supports sustainability goals for additive manufacturers and aerospace suppliers.
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Mühldorf, Austria – June 5, 2025 – Elcan Industries, a global leader in high-energy sieving solutions, today announced the finalization of the installation of its incomparable Hi-energy screening system Hi-Sifter in cooperation with st screening technologies GmbH, a specialist company in the field of screening and process engineering. Located at Mühldorf 293, A-9814 Mühldorf, Austria, this brand-new cutting-edge facility will showcase the industry’s most advanced screening machine in the world: The Hi-Sifter sieving technology. Elcan Industries and st screening technologies GmbH are inviting manufacturers across Europe to send in materials to benchmark performance and experience far greater performance and yields compared to conventional sieving equipment and ultrasonics.
“Today marks a monumental leap forward for Elcan Industries in serving our European partners, having a footprint in Europe will help maintain our relationships with our European customer base and make it easier for new companies to come test materials on this game-changing sieving technology that has been helping companies improve their yields and throughput rates” said Russell Grotto, Executive Vice President, Elcan Industries
Martin Walcher, Managing Director, st screening technologies GmbH, added,
“Partnering with Elcan Industries to bring the Hi-Sifter’s extraordinary capabilities to Europe has been nothing short of exhilarating and a long time coming. Our new center combines Elcan’s revolutionary, patented high-energy sieving technology, which is already a great success in America, and brings it to Europe. Companies can now see firsthand how we can sieve powders down to 10μm with 98% yield without ever having to send materials to the USA for trials.”
“With this first step in expanding our footprint into Europe, we expect the Mühldorf testing center to become the go-to hub for R&D teams and process engineers seeking to push the boundaries and maximize the potential of their powder materials across Europe,” said Russell Grotto.
Companies interested in attending the grand opening or scheduling a trial may contact Martin Walcher at walcher@siebtechnik.at or +43 664 3556131 or visit www.siebtechnik.at for more information.
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Tuckahoe, NY – September 2024 – Elcan Industries, a leader in advanced material screening and separation technologies, is excited to announce a significant breakthrough in fine particle classification using their Elbow-Jet Air Classifier. Elcan Industries’ Elbow-Jet Lab Scale Air Classifier achieved 3.1 kg/hour, achieving a total recovery rate of 96% below 5 microns. The middle and coarse fractions were recovered directly as products, while the fine fractions were reprocessed at an 85% yield, minimizing waste and maximizing product quality. This achievement is a game-changer for industries requiring tight particle size control, particularly in the rapidly growing battery materials industry and energy storage sector.
Why This Matters: Graphite is a crucial material in battery manufacturing, and its performance relies heavily on achieving consistent particle sizes. With the Elbow-Jet Air Classifier, Elcan Industries has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in material processing, ensuring that companies in the energy storage sector can meet their stringent quality demands.
“Achieving the separation of graphite particles below 5 microns while maintaining a 96% recovery rate of good product reflects the years of expertise we’ve built at Elcan. Our separation technology has been and continues to be pivotal in advancing the performance of energy storage materials. By consistently pushing the limits of precision and efficiency, we’re helping to drive higher-performing end-use applications for clean energy solutions in the battery industry and energy storage sector.” said Jason Risolo, Lead Quality Engineer at Elcan Industries.
What’s Next for Elcan Industries: Elcan Industries continues to innovate in advanced particle separations, enhancing material performance for industries such as energy storage, powdered metals, aerospace and additive manufacturing. The Elbow-Jet Air Classifier has played a vital role in helping manufacturers refine their materials to meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
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Tuckahoe, New York – Elcan Industries, a leader in sieving technology and services, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming EURO PM2023 Tradeshow in Lisbon, Portugal. This premier event, gathering professionals and enthusiasts from the powder metallurgy industry, will serve as an excellent platform for Elcan Industries to unveil its latest innovations.
Visitors to the tradeshow can anticipate firsthand experiences with the groundbreaking sieving technologies that Elcan Industries has championed. “We are consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable in sieving technology. The EURO PM2023 Tradeshow in Lisbon offers a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with industry peers and showcase our most recent advancements,” said Greg Riter, Director of Engineering at Elcan Industries.
Elcan Industries warmly invites all attendees to visit them at Booth #134, where their dedicated team will be available to provide demonstrations, answer inquiries, and discuss potential collaborations.
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For over 30 years, Elcan Industries has been the leader in advanced powder processing & handling services. With unmatched expertise and cutting-edge proprietary technologies, we have set the standard in the industry for precision and efficiency. Our unparalleled abilities have allowed us to consistently outshine our competitors, solidifying our reputation as the go-to choice for any project requiring superior results and performance.
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