After breaking ground in December 2023, SCHOTT Pharma/DE in April 2025 inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Jagodina, Serbia. The company’s double-digit million euro investment is being realized today with the start of the glass ampoule production, which will create around 180 jobs by the end of 2025. With this step, SCHOTT Pharma is increasing … Read more

Having achieved international acclaim for its supporting program on three stages, Formnext is continuing its successful multistage concept in 2025. The Industry, Application, and Technology Stages will host discussions on current and future applications, technological developments, and overarching trends in Additive Manufacturing. The call for speakers is now open, offering leading production experts an opportunity … Read more

After 25 years at the helm, Reiner Kirschner is bidding farewell to ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH/DE. He has handed over his shares to Yannik Zecha, son of Stefan Zecha. From April 2025, father and son will manage the ZECHA group together, actively shaping its future. The changeover underlines ZECHA’s commitment to its long-term corporate strategy and … Read more

Nano Dimension Ltd./USA, a leader in Digital Manufacturing solutions, in April announced the completion of its acquisition of Markforged Holding Corporation/USA, proving the Company a strong foothold in metal and composite manufacturing solutions and a leap forward in AI-enhanced manufacturing. The transaction, valued at US 116 million, was finalized following necessary regulatory approvals and satisfaction … Read more

The first ever scientific long-term follow-up study on 3D-printed bioceramic patient specific implants (PSI) shows impressive results of over 92 % total success rate achieved with Lithoz’s LithaBone TCP 300 tricalcium phosphate material. Processed on a Lithoz CeraFab printer, these implants display the high medical standards of Lithoz/AT technology which since recently is produced under … Read more

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of advanced materials and metals has completed two landmark acquisitions in a matter of weeks – both helping it deliver a more “comprehensive material offer” for its growing customer base. Goodfellow has purchased UK-based Bureau of Analysed Samples (BAS) and Suisse Technology Partners (STP) in Switzerland in two deals … Read more

QuantumScape Corporation/USA, a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, and Murata Manufacturing Co. have entered into the first phase of an agreement to explore a collaboration for high-volume manufacturing of ceramic film for QuantumScape’s solid-state battery technology. Murata Manufacturing Co. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive … Read more

First in Europe – and quality: Drawing on 35 years of experience in the development and production of high-temperature ceramic fiber, RATH has developed an oxide ceramic continuous fiber that is outstanding in the industry. With ALTRA FLEX®, RATH is the first European manufacturer and supplier of oxide ceramic continuous fiber in M75, MK85and K99 quality. … Read more

The creation of a new “International Day of Ceramics”has been agreed upon by the International Ceramics Federation. The International Day of Ceramicswill be celebrated annually on or around March 12, beginning with announcements on March 12, 2025 and the first actual day being held in 2026. It is designed to draw the public’s attention to … Read more