15 January 2026 The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group is setting out its priorities for the future of the advanced ceramics sector, to give a framework for the delivery of next-generation capability across the industry. Members of the partnership have created a blueprint in their ‘Priorities for Action’ guide. The 12-page report will provide the foundation… Continue
Government officials toured ceramics manufacturers across Staffordshire to see their innovative manufacturing and commitment to a lower carbon future, and understand more about the headwinds affecting their industry. The visit, organised by Ceramics UK, saw more than 20 representatives from a spectrum of departments meet leadership teams from three companies, Vulcan Industries in Cheadle, Churchill China in Stoke-on-Trent and Ibstock in Newcastle-under-Lyme.… Continue
Lucideon has been appointed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to contribute to an innovation programme that seeks to support the delivery of sustainable fusion energy. Three contracts have been awarded to the Midlands-based technology company under the UKAEA’s Fusion Futures Industry Capability Programme, the authority’s investment into industry capability and capacity. Fusion energy… Continue
A new partnership between Lucideon and Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, has been launched, to address complex decommissioning challenges. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring together Cavendish Nuclear’s engineering expertise in nuclear decommissioning and environmental clean-up works, combined with Lucideon’s MIDAR® geopolymer technology. The new framework… Continue
New state-of-the-art technology has been developed to offer a digital window to the world of opportunities at The AMRICC Centre, giving visitors from across the globe the inside track on its capabilities at the touch of a button. Since its launch in 2024, the Staffordshire-based facility has emerged as a global powerhouse, supporting cutting edge… Continue
Moisture is important in any manufacturing process, but when it comes to powder & bulk solid processing, excess moisture can ruin products. And what is worse than a wasted effort? Economic losses and decreased productivity. With continuous online moisture measurement, manufacturing/processing plants will find huge money savings. From savings in transportation due to the weight… Continue
Visit Lithoz on Booth 1156 at The Advanced Ceramics Show 2025. The clinical paper scientifically proves that 3D-printed beta-TCP patient-specific implants (PSI), made from Lithoz LithaBone material, are ideal as osteoconductive1 and osteoinductive2 personalized bone substitutes The implants were all made from beta-tricalcium phosphate bioceramic material, using LithaBone TCP 300 by Lithoz With… Continue
How is ceramic Additive Manufacturing pushing the boundaries of parts production? In these PIM International magazine articles, discover how industry leaders are achieving high-precision, high-volume manufacturing through this advanced technology: How Bosch Advanced Ceramics produced 1,400 MedTech parts with 90 µm wall thickness in a single batch. – Read the full article The story… Continue