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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’ New Truck (and New Competition)

Posted by Tom Evans on 09-11-2022

We at IPS Ceramics have recently updated our delivery truck which we use to deliver ceramic products throughout the country to a newer, more efficient model. As part of this, we’ve also taken the opportunity to update the livery. The design is based on the design made for our conference room wall (the creation of which you can read about here). This design can also be found on our expo stands, business cards, email signatures and more. We think you’ll…

How 3D Printed Ceramics Are Made

Posted by Tom Evans on 19-08-2022

3D printing is quickly becoming the preferred manufacturing process for customers seeking small quantities of ceramic shapes with complex designs but still excellent results. Using CAD software and specialist technology, 3D printers allow you to produce ceramic shapes that have complicated designs with tiny features that would be unachievable through other methods, are more economical to produce in lower quantities, and are simpler to change and update the designs over time. IPS Ceramics provides bespoke 3D printed pieces (amongst many…

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…

Tungsten Carbide: Metals and Ceramics, Working as One

Posted by Tom Evans on 31-03-2021

Strong and dense, you’d be forgiven for thinking that tungsten carbide is a metal. In reality, it’s a metal/ceramic hybrid, combining the properties of metals and ceramics into a material suitable for the toughest applications. This material uses 10% tungsten metal in order to hold it together. Tungsten carbide is a chemical compound made by reacting tungsten metal with carbon. Pure tungsten metal has excellent heat and corrosion resistance but is soft enough to be cut with a hacksaw. By…

Alumina Tiles Explained

Posted by Callum on 05-02-2021

Alumina is a cost-effective and widely used material for a diverse range of industrial applications. IPS Ceramics has developed alumina tiles that are optimised for maximum wear and corrosion resistance. Alumina has a high density, diamond-like hardness with superior mechanical strength properties. This makes it the material of choice for a range of demanding applications. Suitable for a Range of Applications Alumina tiles are mainly used in three types of applications: Larger, thinner tiles are often used as support plates…