Advanced ceramics are the materials and processes that are used to make and create ceramics with special properties. Advanced ceramics increase hardness, wear resistance, compressive strength, electrical resistance, and corrosion resistance. The advanced ceramics market is boosting up because the product is being used more and more instead of metal and plastic. Another market driver is medical industry demand. Endoscopy insulators, neurostimulator casings, feed through insulators, precision ceramic components, and dental implants use advanced ceramics. Production costs limit advanced ceramics industry expansion. Advanced ceramics are made by mechanically and chemically transforming raw materials into powder, malleable solid, or slurry. Pressing, extruding, or casting shapes them. Some goods need a second firing to finalize. Firing equipment is expensive.
The global Advanced Ceramics market is forecast to reach at a CAGR of 6.72% between 2022 and 2030.
Key Competitors in the Advanced Ceramics Industry:
1. 3M (Ceradyne Inc.)
3M (Ceradyne Inc.) Ceradyne was founded in 1967. The headquarters of the company is at Western United States. Ceradyne, Inc. develops manufactures, and markets technical ceramic materials, powders, and components for defense, industrial, automotive /diesel, and commercial applications worldwide.3M’s acquisition of Ceradyne Inc took place in 2012. 3M has its operations in more than 65 countries.
2. AGC Inc.
AGC Inc. was founded in 1907 and the chemical business began in 1917. Its headquarters is at Tokyo,Japan. The company operates into over 30 countries and regions with regional pillars in Japan/Asia, Europe and the Americas. In 2022, AGC Inc. announced its 100% subsidiary AGC Ceramics Co., Ltd. in partnership with AMSKY Technology Co., Ltd., Roland DG Corporation, and Jingdezhen Changnan New Area Zhongxi Investment Partnership have established CERAWEI TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD, a joint venture in Jingdezhen, China, to expand sales of the 3D printing material BRIGHTORBTM*1 , etc. in China. AGC Ceramics will develop new markets and expand materials sales in China through partnerships with other companies.
3. Applied Ceramics
Applied Ceramics was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, United States. Applied Ceramics serves clients worldwide.
4. Kyocera Corporation
Kyocera Corporation is a Japanese multinational ceramics and electronic manufacturer headquartered in Kyoto, Japan which was founded in 1959. It has business presence in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Kyocera began building a new research and design center at Kagoshima, Japan, in December 2020. The new R&D center focuses on communication and information, environment protection, and energy management technologies.
5. CeramTec
CeramTec manufactures and develops advanced ceramic components. The company was founded in 1903 and had its headquarters in Germany. It operates with 17 production sites Europe, US and Asia and has its business presence globally.The CeramTec Group bought Dentalpoint AG, a Swiss expert in ceramic dental implants, in the spring of 2021. Additionally, Ceramtec vertically integrated the production of ultrasonic sensors and transducers with their superior piezoceramics manufacturing in March 2021.
6. Morgan Advance Materials
Morgan Advance Materials was founded in 1856and is headquartered in Windsor, UK. The company is a business that makes specialty products out of carbon, advanced ceramics, and composites. It operates in 85 locations in 30 different countries. Morgan Advanced Materials joined The Midlands Industrial in July 2021. The Midlands Industrial received USD 18.27 million in funding from the UK Research and Innovation's Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) to make Midlands, England a world center for the industry.
7. Coorstek Inc.
Coorstek Inc. was founded in 1910 , a privately owned corporation, makes technical ceramics for aerospace, automotive, chemical, electronics, medical, metallurgy, oil and gas, semiconductor, and other industries. The headquarter is in Colorado, United States. It operates in its 11 office locations located throughout the US. In February 2021, Coorstek opened a new factory in Southeast Asia. The first part of a 400,000-square-foot factory for making engineered ceramics in the Thai city of Rayong.
8. Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 and is head quartered in United States. Corning, Inc. is an American multinational technology company which focuses on specialty glass, ceramics, and other related materials. Corning has offices and buildings in more than 15 countries in the EMEA region. In 2023, Corning wished to use its expertise in ceramic science and manufacturing, by positioning the company to benefit on the next-generation battery trend by bringing in the concept of solid electrolyte separator lithium metal batteries with the Ribbon Ceramics.
9. Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in France. It is a French multinational corporation. Saint-Gobain is now operates in 76 countries and worldwide. On 19th April, 2023, Saint-Gobain Quartz will be evolving into a new business named: Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites. The goal of the new name is to show that it wants to grow in the high-potential areas by offering a wider range of services and skills.
Definition: Advanced ceramics are the substances and processes used in the development and manufacture of ceramic materials that exhibit special properties.
