Plant & process technology

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.