CeramTec Group products

CeramTec is at the forefront of developing Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) to enhance the performance of lightweight metal components primarily used in the automotive and industrial sectors. MMCs are engineered by embedding hard ceramic particles into a metal matrix such as aluminum, magnesium, or titanium. This integration leads to components that possess the lightweight properties of metals while significantly boosting their mechanical, thermal, and tribological resilience due to the ceramic reinforcement. CeramTec's approach involves the use of porous ceramic preforms during the casting process, enabling a seamless integration of metal and ceramic phases. With tailored ceramic contents and adjustable grain and pore sizes, CeramTec can cater to various industry needs. Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide preforms are typical examples, catering to applications requiring high abrasion resistance and enhanced mechanical strength, respectively. CeramTec's expertise in manufacturing and machining ensures the optimal performance of MMC components.

Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3), provided by CeramTec, stands as a pivotal high-performance ceramic material widely utilized across various domains due to its distinguished properties. This compound, available in both coarse-grained and fine-grained variants, is noted for its high hardness, thermal stability, and exceptional corrosion resistance. Its importance is particularly pronounced in electronics, where it serves as a substrate and insulating material owing to its high electrical insulation capacity and thermal conductivity. Furthermore, in medical technology, it is employed as an implant material because of its biocompatibility and wear resistance. Industrially, Aluminum Oxide finds roles in semiconductor production and energy storage, notably as a protective layer in batteries. Its chemical resistance and hardness also make it suitable for abrasive applications. CeramTec offers a diverse range of material types, tailored through precise microstructure design to meet varied application requirements.