Our technology
With our equipment and process technology, we cover nearly the entire production chain of ceramic products – from raw material processing and shaping to thermal treatment and final product qualification.
Our infrastructure enables the development and optimization of processes for both silicate ceramics and advanced ceramic materials, always focusing on the application and desired material properties of the final product.
Powder technology
Grinding
For the production of high-quality ceramic materials, particle size, particle size distribution and particle shape must be precisely controlled. Our pilot plant is equipped with various milling systems that enable efficient grinding and dispersing of both hard, brittle and soft, elastic materials.
To enhance sintering activity, raw materials are often milled down to the sub-micron range. Suitable dispersing agents are used to reduce agglomeration and ensure stable suspensions.
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Dispersing
A uniform and homogeneous mixture is essential for reproducible processing and consistent material properties. Depending on the raw material system and the intended processing route, we select suitable mixing and dispersing methods to ensure homogeneous composition and stable processing behavior.
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Granulation
Granulation is a key step in many ceramic shaping processes, especially for dry pressing. It improves flowability, packing density and automated processability.
We develop tailored granules for your application at laboratory and pilot scale.
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Shaping
Moulding
Axial dry pressing is a cost-effective process for manufacturing ceramic components in high volumes and with simple geometries.
For components with more complex requirements or subsequent machining, cold isostatic pressing can be used. We support you in optimizing your pressing process and developing suitable pressing tools.
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Plastic shaping
Plastic shaping processes are particularly suitable for the mass production of complex ceramic components.
We have extensive experience in the extrusion of ceramic bodies as well as in thermoplastic forming processes.
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Casting
Casting processes are suitable for complex geometries or thin-walled ceramic components.
We support you in developing suitable slurry and body formulations as well as optimizing the entire casting process.
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Additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is a key technology for the flexible production of complex ceramic components. It enables both customized single parts and cost-efficient small series.
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Thermal process technology
Drying
Drying of ceramic components is a critical process step to ensure uniform shrinkage and crack-free parts.
We support you in selecting suitable drying parameters and complementary analytical methods.
Debinding and sintering
A wide range of chamber furnaces, high-temperature furnaces and debinding systems is available for thermal processing. Our equipment enables temperatures up to 1950 °C and various atmospheres, including air, vacuum, argon, hydrogen, nitrogen and mixed gases.
This allows us to develop optimal sintering parameters for your materials and components.
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Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)
Our HIP system enables post-densification of ceramic materials at temperatures up to 2000 °C and pressures up to 3000 bar.
This process is particularly used for high-performance ceramics in technical, medical and optical applications. Isostatic pressure results in highly dense materials with fine-grained microstructures and isotropic properties.
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Are you planning a development project, process trials or a materials investigation?
With our equipment and process technology, we support you in developing and optimizing ceramic manufacturing processes.
We’re driving ceramics forward!
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