Retech, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, has been contracted to supply a Plasma Gas Atomization (PGA) system to a leading U.S. National Laboratory in support of a strategic critical materials initiative.

The pilot-scale PGA platform will enable advanced powder development for next-generation materials essential to high-performance manufacturing and emerging technologies. Designed with flexibility and scalability at its core, the Retech PGA system allows researchers to transition seamlessly from process validation to broader industrial deployment.

Built for Scalability

National laboratories play a vital role in bridging the gap between metallurgical discovery and manufacturable solutions. While early-stage research confirms material properties, pilot-scale systems demonstrate process reliability, repeatability, and economic feasibility. Retech’s PGA platform is engineered to address these challenges by offering precise process control, feedstock versatility, and the ability to scale parameters in alignment with future production systems.

The system will support efforts aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and reinforcing U.S. technical leadership in strategically important materials.

“National labs are focused not only on proving what’s possible, but on proving what’s practical,” said Earl Good, Retech President. “Our PGA platform is built to give them a pathway from controlled pilot-scale experimentation to scalable, production-ready capability. We design our equipment so that once a process is validated, scaling it up becomes a streamlined next step rather than a redesign.”

Beyond individual equipment capabilities, Retech’s modular platform approach allows integration with existing lab infrastructure, consolidating operations, maintenance, and training across multiple systems. This integrated strategy enhances cost efficiency while maintaining the high purity and performance standards required for advanced materials applications.

As demand continues to grow for resilient domestic production of critical materials, Retech remains committed to delivering scalable solutions that support innovation, strengthen supply chains, and advance the technologies that define the future.