Category: Press Releases

LMT Lab Day Chicago: Lithoz Showcases the Next Stage of 3D-Printed Lithium Disilicate Restorations, Jointly Developed with Ivoclar

At the upcoming LMT Lab Day in Chicago, Lithoz will highlight a wide array of their fascinating 3D-printed lithium disilicate veneers and crowns, jointly developed with Ivoclar, in their latest development stage. This material, based on IPS e.max lithium disilicate powder from Ivoclar, will open up a long-awaited path to the series production of patient-specific,… Continue

£10 Million Open-Access AMRICC Centre Sets Out The Future For Advanced Ceramics At Official Launch

The official launch of The AMRICC Centre has showcased how the facility is positioning the Midlands region at the centre of the multi-billion pound global advanced ceramics sector. Leaders across industry, academia and the public sector toured the Staffordshire site after Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the UK Ceramics Industry, Jo Gideon MP,… Continue

MICG to Host Poster Competition for Advanced Ceramics

21 March 2023 Academics and industry from across the advanced ceramics sector are being invited to put their research centre stage at a leading industry event. The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) will be sponsoring a poster competition from across five themes at The Advanced Materials Show, which takes place at the NEC on 28th… Continue

New facility a ‘significant step’ for MICG

MICG’s work to support research in the Midlands has taken a significant step forward, with the launch of a new facility at the University of Leicester. A Digital Twin Laboratory for advanced ceramics manufacturing was formally opened jointly by Dr Cathryn Hickey, Chief Executive of AMRICC and Programme Director of Midlands Advanced Ceramics for Industrial 4.0, Professor… Continue

Ribbon Ceramics Technology positioned to impact next-gen batteries

Lithium metal batteries using solid electrolyte separators have emerged as one of the most eagerly awaited energy trends of the decade. They’re not yet available on the mass market, but environmentalists and tech gurus are already hailing them as a reliable way to power everything from consumer electronics to next generation electric vehicles. Experts suggest… Continue

5 ceramic applications you might not know yet by Imerys

Versatile, strong, resistant, long-lasting, mostly natural, chemically inert, easy to clean with hygienic characteristics — it’s easy to see why ceramic products and their applications are so very popular. They are part and parcel of our daily lives, from the roofs above our heads to the tableware we dine from, from the sanitaryware to keep… Continue

Streamline the Processing Line: Creating Instant ROI with Moisture Control

MoistTech provides moisture sensor technology to help your factory maintain efficiency and reduce costs. Our near-infrared (NIR) sensor works directly on your production lines, allowing you to monitor moisture levels with ease. It’s a no-contact solution that you can trust toprovide accurate readings regardless of the application you are manufacturing. Improving the manufacturing process allows… Continue

MICG to mark official launch of £18.27 million SIPF project at Ceramics UK

The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) will be showcasing its work to place the region centre stage within the global advanced ceramics sector at a key event. Members of the consortium are heading to Ceramics UK at the NEC to introduce the start of its research project, which is set to create thousands of jobs… Continue