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IPS Ceramics at Ceramics Expo 2023

Upcoming Expo: Ceramics Expo 2023

Posted by Tom Evans on 03-04-2023

IPS Ceramics will be at Ceramics Expo in Novi, Michigan, USA. Ceramics Expo is one of North America’s leading ceramics exhibitions and conferences. It brings together the global ceramics industry to discuss the latest trends, provide face-to-face networking opportunities, and discuss the future challenges and opportunities facing the ceramics industry. IPS Ceramics manufactures ceramic products to a wide range of industries including tableware, sanitaryware, EV batteries, aerospace, and more. Our products include kiln furniture, silicon carbide and technical ceramic products.…

IPS Ceramics will be at Keramika Indonesia

Upcoming Expo: Keramika Indonesia

Posted by Tom Evans on 20-02-2023

IPS Ceramics’ products will be at Keramika Indonesia! Keramika Indonesia showcases and serves the Indonesian ceramic industry, bringing local and international ceramic manufacturers and suppliers to a large audience. Industries who attend the show include tile, tableware and sanitaryware manufacturers. The stand will showcase IPS Ceramics’ Kiln Furniture and Silicon Carbide ranges, as well as products by local company CV. Multi Teknik Manunggal. It shall be hosted by Paulinus Wibowojati, our representative in Indonesia. When is it? 23rd – 26th…

IPS are going to Ceramtiec and Ceramics UK

Upcoming Expos: Ceramitec & Ceramics UK

Posted by Tom Evans on 13-06-2022

At the end of June, we will be exhibiting at two different expos in two different countries. Here are the details of both shows: Ceramitec A very important trade show for the ceramics industry, Ceramitec brings all the major ceramic companies to Munich for four days of talks and exhibitions. When is it? 21st – 24th June 2022 Where is it? Trade Fair Center Centre Messe München, Munich, Germany (See on Google Maps) Who will be there? Phil Green (Sales…

silicon carbide

How is Silicon Carbide Made?

Posted by Callum on 19-08-2021

Silicon carbide is one of the most common materials used to produce high-performance kiln furniture. It is often found in applications involving temperatures above 1300°C and its high resistance to creep (hot bending) ensures a long service life. How do you make such a strong, dependable material and who helped develop it? Let’s find out: The Acheson Process Most of the silicon carbide used in industry is manufactured through the Acheson Process. The process was invented by Edward Goodrich Acheson,…

Furnace Equipment For The Efficient Creation Of EV Batteries

Furnace Equipment for the Efficient Creation of EV Batteries

Posted by Callum on 07-04-2021

The race is on to reduce the price of electric vehicles (EVs). In November 2020, the UK Government announced its plans to accelerate a greener transport future through a two-step phase-out of petrol and diesel cars to be enacted by 2035. Joe Biden’s presidency – still only a few months old – has also announced a range of green policies including the replacement of the 645K federal vehicle fleet with electric cars and an increased level of funding for green…

IPS Ceramics - The Best Products for Santiaryware

The Best Kiln Furniture Products for Sanitaryware

Posted by Tom Evans on 01-12-2020

Firing sanitaryware offers a series of unique challenges – sanitaryware products tend to be bulky and heavy items which place significant structural demands on kiln furniture; they can have complicated designs which aren’t easily supported by singular flat surfaces; and they are fired at relatively high temperatures (up to 1280 °C / 2340 °F). It’s a demanding industry which requires dependable solutions. IPS Ceramics have designed many specialist products for the sanitaryware industry. What are the most commonly used items…

Experts in Technical Ceramics

Established in its present form in 2009, IPS Ceramics evolved from the merger of several leading manufacturers of high-temperature ceramics, all bringing a bank of expertise. Today’s IPS team collectively boasts 250+ years of experience in ceramic technology, including design, material selection/specification and manufacturing. We can rapidly and expertly evaluate possible technical ceramic solutions for your specific application or a whole host of manufacturing, engineering and laboratory demands.

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