adphos celebrates 30 years of innovation

Advanced Photonics Technologies Group (adphos), has completed 30 years of business. What began with early experiments in the garage of the current CEO, Dr Kai K. O. Bär, has since evolved into a globally recognized provider of high-performance thermal process systems. 

Since its inception in 1994, adphos has been providing cutting-edge technologies and tailor-made products. At the heart of the company’s success are its patented aNIR (Advanced Near Infrared) and aLITE (Advanced Light Initiated Thermal Emission) technologies. These systems combine electro-thermal high-energy photon sources with temperature-controlled airflows, enabling drying and heating processes to occur in just fractions of a second, the company said. Capable of reaching temperatures as high as 2000 degrees celsius, they can also perform heat-sensitive applications at temperatures as low as 50 degrees celsius, offering a faster, more efficient, and sustainable alternative to traditional convection drying systems. 

One of the standout features of adphos products is their compact design, reducing space requirements by 7 to 10 times compared to conventional systems, according to the company. With precise process control, manufacturers can expect higher production quality with minimal waste. 

Its aNIR and aLite systems are CO2-free and reduce energy consumption by more than 60 percent compared to traditional hot-air dryers, the company reported. With over 5,000 installations worldwide, adphos has contributed to an annual reduction of over 1,000,000 tons of CO2. 

In addition to new installations, adphos technologies can retrofit or upgrade existing fossil fuel-based dryers and thermal processing systems, with returns on investment achievable in as little as 18 months.