Tekna sells refurbished TekNano 40 plasma machine to customer in Asia
Tekna Holding ASA, headquartered in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, has announced the sale of a refurbished TekNano 40 advanced plasma torch machine to a private customer in Asia for CA $1.1 million. Delivery is scheduled for Q4 2026, with revenue expected to be recognised in the same quarter. It is the first refurbished machine Tekna has brought to market.
Tekna described the sale as a milestone that demonstrates a growing opportunity to offer customers evaluating induction plasma technology a lower-cost entry point, while adding Systems revenue at low incremental cost.
“This refurbished system sale demonstrates that our equipment is built to last and can deliver value even in a second-generation deployment,” said Claude Jean, CEO of Tekna. “Combined with our recycled powder materials programme, we are building a comprehensive sustainability narrative that appeals to customers seeking to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising performance.”
The TekNano 40 was acquired through a buyback arrangement with an existing customer. According to Tekna, the machine had seen minimal use and retained its original performance capabilities, which made it an ideal candidate for refurbishment and redeployment.
Tekna plans to continue evaluating equipment buyback and redeployment opportunities where such initiatives create commercial value and align with customer demand. This approach is intended to enable the company to expand its addressable market in regions and applications where refurbished machines offer more compelling economics.
About the TekNano 40
The TekNano 40 is an advanced plasma torch machine engineered for the development and pilot-scale production of spherical nanopowders for high-value, niche applications. The machine uses Tekna’s proprietary inductively coupled plasma technology to transform gas, liquid or solid feedstock into spherical particles with a controlled size distribution and what the company describes as exceptional powder quality. The designation refers to the plasma generator’s 40 kW power input.
Tekna stated that its inductively coupled plasma technology enables state-of-the-art research and manufacturing capabilities in advanced materials, with various configurations available to meet the requirements of different industries and academic research sectors.
Expanding the circular economy
Tekna states that the sale reinforces its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Earlier in 2026, the company launched a new material product line featuring recycled titanium powders for Additive Manufacturing applications.
According to Tekna, the offering repurposes titanium scrap powders while preserving material properties essential for non-traceable Additive Manufacturing applications, reducing waste and virgin material consumption.
