CeramTec AG - Innovative Ceramic Engineering
Rollers and coatings
Company Overview
CeramTec Group is a global leader in advanced ceramics and ultrasonic technology, operating production sites across Europe, the USA, and Asia, with numerous subsidiaries and offices worldwide. The company is committed to improving healthcare and providing trendsetting ceramic solutions for various industries. As of September 1, 2025, Dr. Carla Kriwet will assume the role of CEO and President Medical, guiding the group's strategic direction.
Products and Services
CeramTec offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance ceramic solutions. In medical technology, the BIOLOX® line provides biocompatible, wear-resistant, and durable ceramic orthopedic implants, including the clinically proven BIOLOX®delta ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) used in MatOrtho Ltd's ReCerf® hip resurfacing, which recently received the European CE mark. For dental applications, DENSILOX® offers biocompatible, metal-free, and aesthetic ceramic solutions, backed by over 30 years of experience.
For industrial sectors, CeramTec develops ceramic components for the semiconductor industry, designed to withstand extreme chemical and physical stresses. The company also provides key ceramic components for diverse electronic applications, such as circuit carriers. In E-Mobility, CeramTec, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute IISB, has developed innovative cooling solutions for power electronics in drive trains.
The company's expertise extends to piezoceramics, offering high-power ultrasonic transducers and piezoceramic sensors that convert forces or voltages into electrical signals or oscillations. Ultrasonic sensors and customized transducers find applications in smart city solutions, industrial process control, automation, cleaning, SONAR, and medical technology. Furthermore, CeramTec utilizes additive manufacturing for high-quality components made of silicon carbide (SiSiC) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3). The SPK® brand, with over 60 years of heritage, provides high-performance ceramic cutting materials, PcBN grades, and cermets for industries like vehicle construction, aerospace, and mechanical engineering.
Advanced Ceramic Expertise
CeramTec leverages the exceptional properties of high-performance ceramics, which include outstanding mechanical stability, high heat, and corrosion resistance. These characteristics enable their products to perform reliably under extreme conditions, contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient technologies across numerous high-tech applications. The company emphasizes uncompromising quality and specialized knowledge in development and production, positioning itself as a trusted partner in advanced ceramic engineering.
