XJet 3D/IL, a pioneering metal and ceramic direct material jetting solution provider, in January 2026 announced its partnership with Complete AM, an additive manufacturing service and knowledge hub based in Schaumburg, Illinois/US. Through this collaboration, Complete AM will deploy XJet’s Carmel 1400M metal additive manufacturing system and serve as XJet’s full-service channel partner for both … Read more
Quintus Technologies AB/SE announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Strategic Partnership has been signed with Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation Co., Ltd./CN to develop integrated manufacturing solutions that combine Quintus’ industry-leading isostatic press technology with Lyric’s advanced automation expertise for the rapidly advancing all-solid-state battery (ASSB) sector. As the solid-state battery market evolves from … Read more
The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is investing EUR 7,8 million in advancing AI-supported ceramic additive manufacturing through the research project “3DKI – Sustainable Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics”. The funding, provided by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF – EFRE Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung) and state resources, has been awarded to a research consortium comprising … Read more
Ultra-high-temperature ceramics (Zetamix UHTCs) are gaining strong momentum in the space sector, and among the most promising material systems, the ZrB₂-SiC composite stands out as a key solution for extreme environments. By combining the exceptional melting point and structural stability of zirconium diboride (ZrB₂) with the oxidation resistance and thermal conductivity of silicon carbide (SiC), … Read more
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), Barcelona/ES, has launched a new pilot line for the manufacturing of ceramic devices using 3D printing for the generation and use of renewable hydrogen. This manufacturing process for complete modules is disruptive and unprecedented worldwide. This achievement positions IREC as a global pioneer in the field and represents … Read more
Almatis GmbH/DE is expanding its long-standing partnership with Bassermann Minerals/DE GmbH on a sustainable basis. With immediate effect, Almatis has appointed the STOCKMEIER Chemicals company as its official distribution partner for United Kingdom, Scandinavia incl. Finland, as well as Central and Eastern Europe. Bassermann Minerals will thus represent the entire Almatis product portfolio servicing polishing, … Read more
CERAMIC APPLICATIONS has participated in Formnext since its first edition ten years ago, and had an information booth at this year’s event. Several visitors stopped by to chat with Corinna Zepter, Ulrich Werr and Dr Rainer Humbach, who were all present at the show. Alongside other exhibitors who have exhibited at Formnext for ten consecutive … Read more
The industry-leading conference and exhibition — The Advanced Materials Show and The Advanced Ceramics Show returns to the NEC Birmingham/UK on 8–9 July 2026.The organizers are once again delighted to welcome Goodfellow Cambridge Ltd and the AMRICC Centre (hosted and managed by Lucideon) as the conference’s main sponsors. This year’s program offers a mix of … Read more
Samsung Electro-Mechanics/KR signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sumitomo Chemical Group/JP to establish a joint venture for manufacturing “Glass Core”, a key material for next-generation semiconductor package substrates. The joint venture MOU is part of a strategy to overcome the limitations of package substrate technology amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and … Read more
Stratasys Ltd./US announced that it is strengthening its additive manufacturing (AM) industry leadership position as the go-to choice for manufacturers by investing in and establishing a key business collaboration with industrial metal 3D printing company, Tritone Technologies/IL. The agreement brings cutting-edge, industrial scale, production-grade metal and ceramic technology to Stratasys’ offering, advancing the company’s position … Read more