CeramTec – Ceramic Solutions for High-Tech Applications

CeramTec is a leading global supplier of solutions made of high-performance ceramics (HPC) and specialises in the development, manufacture and sale of parts, components and products made of ceramic materials.With over 3,800 employees at production sites in Europe, North and South America and Asia, we develop and manufacture customised ceramic components in medium and large series for a wide range of applications.

CeramTec has been a manufacturer and supplier of technical ceramics since 1903. This means that we have more than a century of development and production experience in the ceramics industry. More than 10,000 products and components made of high-performance ceramics are used in a wide range of industries. At CeramTec, we set standards in medical technology in particular with ceramic solutions for hip prostheses, dental implants, other orthopaedic implants and medical devices. Our innovative materials are also used in the mobility and electronics industries as well as in numerous other industrial applications.

As a customer, you benefit from durable and robust products that guarantee the highest precision and quality. With our international production sites and subsidiaries, we have a global presence as a manufacturer and supplier. Our head office is located in Plochingen near Stuttgart.

~3.800

Employees Worldwide

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~746

Million € Revenue in 2024

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16

Production Sites in Europe, the USA and Asia

Highlights: Products & Solutions

Biocompatible, Wear Resistant and Durable

BIOLOX® – Ceramic Orthopedic Solutions

Specialized knowledge in development and production together with uncompromising quality make BIOLOX^® advanced ceramic implants the successful, clinically-proven standard worldwide.

^{*Please check for regulatory approval in your country: ceramtec-medical.com/en/biolox}

Biocompatible, Metal-free and Aesthetic

DENSILOX® – Ceramic Dental Solutions

More than 30 years of experience in dental applications make CeramTec a trusted partner for the development of dental solutions.

^{*Please check for regulatory approval in your country: ceramtec-medical.com/en/densilox}

Ceramic Products for the Semiconductor Industry

Components for the Semiconductor Industry

Advanced Ceramics for Semiconductors

Our ceramic components for the semiconductor industry are exposed to extreme manufacturing and handling conditions, where they have to withstand the highest chemical and physical stresses and function reliably and precisely over the long term.

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Key Components for Electronic Applications

Ceramic Substrates

A wide range of different key components for electronic applications (e.g. electronic circuit carriers) can be manufactured from ceramic substrates, which fulfil their function permanently and safely in various Areas of Application.

Power Module for Drive Inverters

Cooling Solutions for E-Mobility

Together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology "IISB" in Erlangen, Germany, we have developed innovative cooling solutions for power electronics in E-Mobility drive trains.

Piezoceramics and ultrasonic sensors and transducers

High Power Ultrasonic Transducers & Piezoceramic Sensors

Experience in Piezoceramics

Piezoceramic components enable the conversion of forces, pressures and accelerations to electrical signals. In sound generators and ultrasonic transducers, they transform voltages into oscillations or deformations.

Various ultrasonic sensors and transducers

Measurement & Ultrasonic Technology

Ultrasonic Sensors & Transducers

Our ultrasonic sensors and customised transducers are used worldwide in areas such as smart city solutions, industrial process control and automation. They are also used for cleaning, SONAR applications and in medical technology.

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3D Printing Solutions

Additive Manufacturing with SiSiC and Al2O3

CeramTec combines the unique material properties of advanced ceramics with the unbeatable process advantages of 3D printing. This is how high-quality, additively manufactured components made of silicon carbide (SiSiC) and aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) are created - in a wide variety of designs and in the shortest possible production times.

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SPK® Cutting Materials and Tool Systems

Machining Expertise

For more than 60 years, the CeramTec brand SPK® has stood for high-performance and efficient design of cutting processes with ceramic cutting materials, PcBN grades and cermets. With coordinated tool systems and extensive application knowledge, we create practical solutions in vehicle construction, aerospace, the gear and bearing industry, mechanical engineering and wind energy.

High-performance ceramics are fascinating due to their exceptional properties, which enable them to withstand extreme conditions such as high temperatures and mechanical stress. By combining outstanding mechanical stability with high heat and corrosion resistance, it plays a decisive role in many high-tech applications and contributes to the development of sustainable and efficient technologies.

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