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WELCOMEWelcome to the Ceramics Expo Show Preview 2019Together with our 300+ exhibitors from all over the world, and a magnificent panel of around 50 high-level speakers, we are nearly ready to open the doors to our new two-day format, providing the most action-packed experience in this, our fifth Ceramics Expo (that went fast!).

This has established itself as the materials, manufacturing and components show, still totally free to attend, and the ultimate comprehensive supply chain event that speaks both to, and of, technical ceramics, glass-ceramics, glass, composites and associated materials.

With all strands of the industry extensively represented, we will reflect the fantastic successes being achieved, both technologically and commercially. As each report reaches our office, it is clear that the future is extremely bright, and your own presence at Ceramics Expo will enhance the event for everyone.

We are by no means alone in our positivity. Just a few weeks ago, Goldman Sachs Research concluded that the special characteristics of silicon carbide – just one of many technical ceramics on display – means it could slash the cost of manufacturing and maintaining EVs by up to $2,000, halve the cost of installing solar inverters, advance the production of highly cost-efficient semiconductors, and increasingly become critical in batteries, tech, auto and factory automation. Result: the research team estimates that the market for silicon carbide alone could hit $5bn by 2030.

If you then consider how all our other technical ceramic and glass materials are making themselves absolutely invaluable in so many industries – space/aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, energy, heat treatment, defense, telecommunications, oil and gas, and construction – it’s plain to see how as a group they have become, technologically, the great enablers.

I would be delighted if you could spend these two days in Cleveland to dig deeply into everything this industry has to offer.

Once again, I wish everyone – exhibitors, visitors and speakers alike – a highly rewarding celebration of excellence at Ceramics Expo #5, and I look forward to welcoming everyone to the I-X Center.

Danny ScottEvent DirectorCeramics Expo 2019

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CONTENTSFloor Plan 2

Exhibitor Listings 3

Show Features 4

Product Showcase 5

Innovation Trail 9

Materials and Technology Preview 11

Essential Contacts 26

Ceramics Expo Conference Overview 27

Featured Speakers 28

Conference At-A-Glance – Day 1 29

Conference At-A-Glance – Day 2 30

Speaker Interview 31

Event Information 33

Sponsors and Supporters 33

ABN Nano LLC Inside Back Cover

AluChem Inc 6

Kwambio Outside Back Cover

Lucideon Limited Inside Front Cover

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) 7

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EXHIBITOR & BOOTH 3DCERAM-SINTO INC 7223M 422ABC Polymer Industries 231ABM Nano LLC 751Abrasivestocks.com 517Admatec Europe 346AdValue Technology LLC 235Advanced Energy Industries Inc 318Aerodyne 116Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry, Inc.

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Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co 624Alfred University 311Almatis, Inc. 224ALTEO 330AluChem, Inc. 316AlzChem Trostberg GmbH 312American Isostatic Presses Inc 256Anton Paar 949Applied Ceramics Inc 114Applied Test Systems 106AVEKA 152Avignon Ceramic 323AVS Incorporated 240Axiom Materials 436AZO INC. 413Baikowski International 122Beckman Coulter 500Bettersize Instruments 408Bhalla Chemical Works Pvt Ltd 712Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc 334Bling International Exhibition Co. Ltd. (B.I.)

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BOCA BEARING COMPANY 348Brenntag Specialties, Inc 224Bronson & Bratton Inc 433Bruker Corporation 255Bullen Ultrasonics, Inc. 453Buzzmac International LLC 169Cactus Materials 309California Nanotechnologies 947CARBO 369Centorr Vacuum Industries 228Ceramco, Inc 242Ceramdis Advanced Ceramics 148CeramTec GmbH 638CerCo, Inc. 916CERINNOV INC 305CERIX - grow platform GmbH - A BOSCH COMPANY

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CF Extrusion Technologies LLC 653CFOAM LLC 836CIS International corporation 808Clay Equipment Technology LLC

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Cleveland Electric Laboratories 534Cleveland Vibrator Co 201CM Furnaces Inc 430C-Mac International 367COHO Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd.

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Compass Wire Cloth 365Component Surfaces, Inc. 803Control Concepts Inc. 648CoorsTek Technical Ceramics 200Corning Incorporated 617Covia 355Creatz3D Ceramics 940Croda Inc 335CUSTOM PROCESSING SERVICES

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DCM TECH Inc 359Deltech Furnaces 829DENKA Corporation 131Digital Press USA 405Dino-Lite Scopes 366DISCO Hi-Tec America, Inc. 150DMG MORI 257DMN Incorporated 921Dorst America Inc 431DS Fibertech Corporation 854Du-Co Ceramics Company 512E.C. Kitzel 842ECT-Kema GmbH 328EDAX Inc. 352Edward Orton Jr Ceramic Foundation

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Eirich Machines Inc 118Eisenmann Thermal Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

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Elan Technology 265Elcan Industries, Inc. 155Elcon Precision LLC 104EMD Performance Materials 647Engineered Pressure Systems, Inc.

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Engis Corp 329Eurofins EAG Materials Science 841European cluster of ceramics 323FCT Systeme GmbH 340Federal Equipment Company 130Ferro Ceramic Grinding 922Ferro Corporation 264Ferrotec 112FineWay Ceramics 409Formatec Ceramics bv 346Form-Tech Scientific Inc. 837Freeman Technology Inc. 137Future Design Controls, Inc 753FX Minerals, Inc. 438Gasbarre Products Inc 319GE Research – Material Characterization Services

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General Ruby & Sapphire Co 853GeoCorp, Inc 501GH Induction Atmospheres 349Glen Mills Inc 416Global Gauge Corporation 903Global-Pak Inc 267Goodfellow Corp. 241GrainBound, LLC 135GrindoSonic BVBA 605Guangzhou Chemicals Import & Export Co., Ltd.

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Guangzhou Kingsky Material Co., Ltd

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Günter Effgen GmbH 942H.C. Starck Surface Technology and Ceramic Powders - A part of the Höganäs Group

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Haiku Tech, Inc. 540Hans Lingl Anlagenbau und Verfahrenstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

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Harper International Corporation

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Harrop Industries, Inc. 216HEINKEL USA Drying & Separation Group

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Henan Suntek International Co. Ltd

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Herding Filtration LLC 546Hitachi High Technologies America Inc

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Horiba Instruments Inc 158Huber Engineered Materials 443Hydramet American, Inc. 725I Squared R Element Co 525IBU-tec advanced materials AG 333Idealtec S.r.l. 846IGP Tools 108IMCE NV 611Imerys 708Industrial Cryogenic Technologies LLC

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INMATEC Technologies GmbH 354Innov Wire Technology 912IPS Ceramics 300isolantite mfg co 609Iwatani Corporation 164JEOL USA 446Johnson Matthey 339KC Corporation 808Keith Company 317Kennametal Sintec 807Keyence Corporation of America

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Keystone Calciners LLC 649Kingco Glaze Co ., Ltd 513KOMAGE - Powder Compaction Systems

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KOPECO - Korea Precision Ceramic Balls

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Korea Fine Ceramics Association

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Kwambio 840Kyocera International, Inc. 301Lancaster Products 401Ligero Technical Services, LLC 953Linseis Inc 236Linyi Linhong Inorganic Material Co., Ltd

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Lithoz America LLC. 428Lucideon 516M.E.SCHUPP Industriekeramik GmbH

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Malvern Panalytical 558Material Sampling Technologies 655Materials Research Furnaces, LLC

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Materion Ceramics Inc 371Max Tech Co., Ltd 808MB Superabrasives, LLC 943McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies LLC

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Mersen 452Micro Abrasives Corporation 448MicroCare Corporation 925Microdiamant USA, Inc. 704Micromeritics Instrument Corp 123Microtrac Inc 831Midwestern Industries, Inc. 542MillenniTEK 722Minchem Ltd 901Mindrum Precision Inc 110MoistTech Corp 331Morgan Advanced Materials 825Mo-Sci Corp 218Munson Machinery Co., Inc. 547Nabaltec AG 552Nabertherm 142Nanmac Corporation 622Nanoe SAS 304NASA Glenn Research Center 227NeoGraf Solutions, LLC 824NETZSCH Instruments North America, LLC

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NETZSCH Premier Technologies 143NEUMAN & ESSER Process Technology USA, Inc.

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NIKON CORPORATION Glass Business Unit

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Ningbo Cathay Pacific Ceramics Co Ltd

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NSL Analytical Services Inc 364Nutec Bickley 518Nyacol Nano Technologies Inc 343Oasis Materials Company 936OptiPro Systems 400

Orbis Machinery LLC 208ORIENT CERAMIC Co. 808Oxford Instruments America, Inc.

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Oxy-Gon Industries Inc 849Pakmak Packaging 716Paul O. Abbe 157PCL High Pressure Casting 646Poco Graphite 440Powder Processing & Technology LLC

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PowderPro 128Power Pusher, Division of Nu-Star, Inc.

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Precision Ceramics USA 146PremaTech Advanced Ceramics 509PROCEDYNE 247PSC Inc 432Qingdao Terio Corporation 508Qual Diamond Hi-Tech Corporation

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Qual-Fab Inc 225Quintus Technologies, LLC 559RAYMOND BARTLETT SNOW 806Resodyn Acoustic Mixers 250Rhineland Specialties, Inc 353Rigaku Americas 838Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials GmbH

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Saint-Gobain High-Performance Ceramics & Refractories

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Sasol North America Inc 908Schenck Process 806SCHOTT North America, Inc. 246SELEE Advanced Ceramics 253Seneca Ceramics 435Sequoia Scientific, Inc. 129Showa Denko America Inc. 249Silcarb Recrystallized (P) ltd. 138Sinoma Advanced Nitride Ceramics Co., Ltd.

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SINTX Technologies 904Skyworks Solutions 434Solcera 323Solid Sealing Technology 454Specialty Glass, Inc. 930SPEX SamplePrep LLC 347Spinks Clay Company- Lhoist 237Starrag USA Inc. 223Stratus Vision / EPP 953Sunrock Ceramics Co 268Super 3D Plus Inc 757Superior Graphite Co. 419Superior Technical Ceramics 418Swindell Dressler International 258Sympatec Inc 170TA Instruments - Water Corporation LLC

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TEAM by SACMI 659Technical Products Inc. 168Tellus-Ceram 323Tethon 3D 759TevTech LLC 441Textile Products, Inc. 818Textum Weaving, Inc 924The American Ceramic Society (ACerS)

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The Bonnot Company 719The Jet Pulverizer Company 370The Modal Shop, Inc. 835The Ultran Group 136The Young Industries Inc 823Thermal Technology LLC 905Thermaltek Inc. 336Thermcraft Inc 411Thermic Edge Ltd 952Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 923Thinky USA 437Top Seiko Co., Ltd. 928Toyo Tanso USA, Inc 909Treibacher Industrie AG 342Tungsram US LLC 822VAC-U-MAX 358Verder Scientific, Inc 154Vertex Optics, Inc 857ViSCO Technologies USA, Inc 911Vorti-Siv / MM Industries, Inc. 356W.S. Tyler Industrial Group 140Washington Mills 124Water Treatment Solutions 652WEIFANG LIUHE NEW MATERIALS CO.,LTD.

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Xieta International, S.L. 269Xinyi Golden Ruite Quartz Materials Co., Ltd.

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XJET Ltd 210XY Precision Technology (China) Limited

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Yantai Torch Special High Temperature Ceramics Co., Ltd

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YERICO Manufacturing INC 808YESBIOGOLD Corp. 808Yixing Qianjin Special Ceramic Technology Co.,Ltd

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YJC Co.,Ltd 900Yugyokuen Ceramics Co., Ltd. 222ZEISS Microscopy 458Zhejiang Jinkun Zirconia Industry Co., Ltd.

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ZIBO JONYE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Zili Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. 368ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc 322Zircoa Inc. 412

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NEW FORMATCeramics Expo will feature a new format – comprising two longer days for the exhibition and conference rather than three shorter ones. This means less time out of office and fewer accommodation costs, plus more face time with key buyers in a shorter period.

The exhibition and conference will take place from Tuesday April 30 to Wednesday May 1, 2019, with a welcome reception and networking event for exhibitors and invited guests on Monday April 29.

NETWORKING RECEPTION Make new connections in a relaxed environment at the Tuesday networking event sponsored by GeoCorp. It will take place from 4:30pm-6:00pm at the GeoCorp Booth 501 and is open to all attendees.

300+ SPECIALIST CERAMICS SUPPLIERS The exhibition will host 300+ exhibitors from across the entire ceramic and glass supply chain, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies. Take a look at some of the technology on display in the Materials and Technology Preview on page 11.

IN-DEPTH CONFERENCE SESSIONSThe conference will once again feature two tracks dedicated to providing a 360° view of ceramic advancements, applications and developments. Through expert-led sessions, it will provide an informed guide to navigating the changes in the ceramic and glass industry. View the agenda on pages 29 and 30.

PRODUCT SHOWCASESee technology in action at the Product Showcase. Back for a second year, exhibitors will conduct live demos at their booths of their latest products and services. See the presentation schedule on page 5.

INNOVATION TRAILThe Innovation Trail will highlight some of the cutting-edge materials and technology on show at Ceramics Expo. Already confirmed to participate are Johnson Matthey, Corning and Nanoe. Full trail on page 9.

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B2B MATCHMAKING SERVICEPre-arrange meetings with key suppliers prior to the show with this tailored B2B Matchmaking service. Open to buyers and exhibitors, this online platform will allow participants to build a profile and connect with others before attending the event, making the most of their time. Visit www.ceramicsexpousa.com/visit/b2b-matchmaking for more information.

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FT4 Powder Rheometer – the universal powder tester Booth: 137John Yin, Product Manager, Freeman Technology

3D printing fully dense technical ceramics Booth: 346John Koch, North America Sales Director, Admatec Europe BV

Slurry stability and particle size at the push of a button with the Litesizer 500 Booth: 949Jody Kissane, Technical Sales Representative, Anton Paar

Debuting the world’s first ceramic desktop 3D printer: the Ceramo Zero Max Booth: 840Kat Lopez, PR Director, Kwambio

Microwave transparency of low-mass thermal insulation Booth: 322David Hamling, Vice President, ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc

Non-destructive testing using a resonant acoustic method Booth: 835Bryan Butsch, NDT Product Manager, The Modal Shop Inc

Mixing and blending of viscous liquids/pastes and free-flowing difficult powders Booth: 416Stanley Goldberg, Director, Glen Mills Inc

Explorer 4: The powerful fully automated analyzer Booth: 923Christopher L Paris, Senior Sales Account Manager - Materials & Structural Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Fast machining of high-strength technical ceramics with the OptiSonic Booth: 400Ron Colavecchia, Director of Optics Technology, OptiPro Systems

High-resolution particle sizing with laser diffraction Booth: 500John Costello, Sales Specialist, Beckman Coulter

ETP 1 Lab Extruder – Where innovation takes shape Booth: 719George W. Bain III, VP of Operations, The Bonnot Company and Kurt Houk, Chief Engineer, The Bonnot Company

Hybrid ceramic printing with the CERAMAKER 900H Booth: 722Peter Durcan, General Manager, 3DCERAM-SINTO

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INNOVATION TRAIL Follow our innovation trail across the show floor to see which companies are at the forefront of R&D, developing cutting-edge materials, technologies and solutions for a range of ceramic applications.

Zetamix filaments and Zetaprint printerNanoeBooth: 304

C-SolderGoodfellow CorpBooth: 241

AS-C aluminaShowa DenkoBooth: 249

Nextel™ ceramic fiber 3MBooth: 422

Ceramic roller for hot stampingNIKON CORPORATION Glass Business UnitBooth: 913

Submicron SiC for slip casting dense ceramics Saint-Gobain Ceramic MaterialsBooth: 642

Amasic-3D™ manufacturing platform Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & RefractoriesBooth: 611

CFOAM carbon foam CFOAMBooth: 836

Resonant frequency and damping analyzer IMCE NVBooth: 611

Alumina ceramic ribbon CorningBooth: 617

HTX™ platinum thermocouple wire Johnson MattheyBooth: 339

StaBlox Reformer Tunnel Blasch Precision Ceramics Booth: 334

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CAPTURING EVERY ANGLEKeyence’s VR-5000 is a non-contact optical profiler designed to provide form, contour and roughness measurements over a 4 x 8in (10 x 20cm) area with submicron resolution. Unlike traditional contact-based 3D measurement systems, which capture point or line data, the VR-5000 is able to capture the full surface data. Built-in AI smart measurement automates the data acquisition process. Users simply place their samples on the stage and click a single button. The system automatically determines the boundaries of the part and the optimum settings, and begins measuring the surface. Even inexperienced users can quickly and easily obtain accurate and repeatable data. The post-processing analysis software provides advanced measurement capabilities, making it easier to tie measurements to decision making. Batch processing promotes measurement across many parts, saving time and increasing repeatability. CAD comparison can be used to overlay measurement data with CAD files, helping to verify product design and to understand how a manufactured part will perform compared to the design.

Visit Keyence Corporation of America at BOOTH 811

HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMOCOUPLE WIREJohnson Matthey has developed HTX high-strength platinum thermocouple wire that withstands the most demanding applications, from glass furnaces and nuclear reactors to jet engines and semiconductor applications. The company stabilizes the grain boundaries in HTX wire to give it outstanding strength compared with JM’s standard platinum wire. This stabilization prevents grains occupying the complete wire diameter to stop bamboo structures developing from the grains being easily displaced. Containing the grains allows extremely high temperatures to be measured over long periods of time. HTX wire provides superior durability. It maintains excellent functionality after 1,200 hours at 1,400°C (2,550°F) with 400psi tensile loading during accelerated life testing, while showing exceptional measurement accuracy, meeting IEC 60584-1 class 1 tolerance. Long-term performance (over 1,000 hours) is currently being assessed at the National Physical Laboratory. HTX wire is available as type R

and type S thermocouples, and JM can manufacture it in any diameter within the company’s typical size range.

Visit Johnson Matthey at BOOTH 339

With so many cutting-edge technologies and solutions on show during the exhibition, here is a taster of what to expect from the 300+ exhibitors.

MEETING MATERIALS AND PROCESSING CHALLENGESWhether you are looking to optimize your current processing technologies or implement new ones, Lucideon can help. As a leading, independent materials and process consultancy, with lab, pilot scale and supporting analytical capabilities, Lucideon works with its clients to improve yields and consistency; optimize performance and efficiency; and reduce costs. This expert organization assists in the implementation of new technologies, swiftly and effectively, with the aim of producing high-quality components

that are right first time. Lucideon can investigate the root cause of product and process failures and identify ways to prevent them happening again. Over its long history of trading, the company has identified and overcome many ceramics challenges as each new technology has come into play, from casting to extrusion to injection molding, and now ceramic additive manufacturing (AM).

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AS-C ALUMINA: PREMIUM PERFORMANCE ON A BUDGETShowa Denko, one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, has continued to innovate in the field of technical ceramics, providing a wide variety of alumina, boron nitride and abrasive grains. At this year’s show, the company will introduce its newest addition to the Showa Denko product family – a new type of roundish alumina known as AS-C. This material is a low-cost alternative to the firm’s AS grade of high-purity roundish alumina. Due to it’s unique particle geometry, AS-C alumina offers improved thermal conductivity and filling density. AS-C offers all of the potential mentioned above,

but at a fraction of the cost; perfect for those applications where price is key.

Visit Showa Denko America Inc at BOOTH 249

HIGH-TEMP NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING KITBuzzMac International will introduce its new high-temperature non-destructive testing kit for measuring Young’s modulus, and version 6 of its Buzz-o-sonic software. The high-temperature kit can be attached to any existing furnace and requires only one hole to be bored through the bottom. A high-quality furnace (CM Furnaces) can be supplied with the kit pre-installed. Version 6 of the Buzz-o-sonic software represents a major step forward in state-of-the-art impulse excitation (ping) testing. Calculation of Young’s modulus, shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio and internal friction (Q 1) can be performed, and the raw data (vibration waveform, power spectrum, etc.) can be stored and retrieved from the built-in sample database. This data is also stored for high-temperature testing for each test point. A built-in spreadsheet-like table allows easy input of the physical properties (mean value can be calculated), and a polynomial fit to the linear expansion coefficient can be performed for precise high-temperature analysis.

Visit BuzzMac International LLC at BOOTH 169

ALUMINA RIBBON CERAMICCorning has invented a new way to manufacture high-quality, fully dense alumina ceramic ribbon in roll-to-roll format, which is a revolution in the processing of ceramic materials. This new manufacturing process enables the company to make high-performance alumina wafers and panels for electronic substrates and packaging, among other applications. Alumina Ribbon Ceramic can be made thinner than a piece of paper, and can conform to smooth, curved surfaces. Its flexibility enables it to bend, but not break, during exposure to high-temperature gradients. Therefore, it can undergo rapid thermal shock and be run through high-temperature processes at fast speeds without mechanical failure. Additionally, due to its high thermal conductivity and thinness,

Alumina Ribbon Ceramic has a low thermal resistance and dissipates heat from actives in a similar way to aluminum nitride.

Visit Corning Incorporated at BOOTH 617

DEMO SET FOR TRANSFLOW FLUIDIZATIONAt Ceramics Expo 2019, Young Industries will demonstrate how its Transflow powder fluidization actually works. The Transflow media evenly distributes low pressure-low volume compressed gas through the finest powder, changing the flow characteristics so that even the most difficult powders will flow freely. Transflow technology can be used in hoppers, cones, downspouts or transitions. The 316S/S Transflow media can be formed to almost any shape to solve powder flow problems where they start. Transflow cones, tubes and pads will be shown

in the Young Industries booth. Also on display will be the patented PowderFlow butterfly valve specifically designed to be used with fine powders with poor flow characteristics.

Visit The Young Industries at BOOTH 823

TECHNICAL CERAMICS PIONEERSHigh-tech solutions from CeramTec excel in areas where other materials such as metals or plastics reach their limits or fail altogether. From customized single-unit manufacturing to mass production, CeramTec supplies the highest-quality products and is a global pioneer when it comes to designing new solutions for a growing number of applications. Visitors will be able to discover the world of technical ceramics and their fascinating application areas at Ceramics Expo 2019. These will include products, solutions and services for automotive and vehicle engineering (such as sensors and piezoceramics), electronics, energy and the environment, equipment and mechanical engineering and medical technology (e.g. hip implants and dental ceramics). In addition, visitors will see the innovative transparent Perlucor ceramic that not only stands out with

its exceptional brilliance, but also with its enormous strength, hardness and scratch resistance values that surpass those of glass three- to four-fold.

Visit CeramTec GmbH at BOOTH 638

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SERIAL PRODUCTION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURINGLithoz, a world leader in ceramic additive manufacturing, will introduce the CeraFab system, designed to enable industrial series production of additively manufactured, high-performance ceramics. The modular design of the CeraFab system allows for a cascade of up to four production units per control station, greatly increasing output productivity and minimizing the risk of production loss. Server-based storage and processing of job data facilitates complete documentation of print jobs and provides real-time monitoring. This highly innovative system is equipped with high-resolution DLP (2,560

x 1,600 pixels), high-quality industrial electronics, and servo motors for smooth, dynamic movements, to enable high-precision manufacturing of a diverse array of ceramic materials.

Visit Lithoz America LLC at BOOTH 428

Dynamic measurements of a powder in motion can not only quantify flowability but also permit the investigation of the impact

of air

DEMO FOR ADVANCED HAND SIEVINGHK Technologies will demonstrate advances in the area of handheld sieving applications, headlined as efficient and affordable. Described as fast, quiet and portable, the HK Quik Siv is an effective tool to ensure greater consistency and faster throughput for lab powder batches. Powered by Cleveland Vibrator’s high-speed, stainless-steel Turbomite Model CVT-S-10, this pneumatic vibrator produces over 20,000 vibrations per minute while using only 1.4cfm, making it a highly affordable option compared with other traditional hand-sieving options. This handheld, easy-to-use sieve comes equipped with a quick clamping system that can adjust to most existing test sieves; there’s also a button-activated air valve. Bring your materials with you to Ceramics Expo and give it a try!

Visit Cleveland Vibrator Co at BOOTH 201

OPTIMIZE CERAMIC POWDER PROCESSING APPLICATIONSAlthough ceramic processors have a wide selection of powder characterization techniques from which to choose, the applications within the industry exert specific demands. Characterizing powder properties effectively can both accelerate and optimize the development cycle. Freeman Technology’s solutions include the FT4 Powder Rheometer, a comprehensive powder flow tester that combines unique dynamic methodologies, automated shear cells (in accordance with ASTM D7891) and a series of bulk property tests to quantify powder behavior in terms of flow and processability. Dynamic measurements of a powder in motion not only quantify flowability but also permit the investigation of the impact of air. Samples can be analyzed in consolidated, conditioned, aerated or even fluidized states. The FT4 is complemented by the Uniaxial Powder Tester (UPT), which provides an accurate and repeatable measure of the uniaxial Unconfined Yield Strength (uUYS) of a powder to assess and rank flowability.

Visit Freeman Technology Inc at BOOTH 137

GFW/GTF POWER CONTROLLERSGefran’s GFW and GTF lines are compact, advanced SCR power controllers available in 1PH-2PH-3PH configurations. They are ideal for controlling specialty resistive loads with low and high thermal coefficients, IR lamps and transformers. The controllers are available in current levels from 25A to 600A, 480V AC and 600V AC, and come IIoT-ready – meaning that they are fully communications, advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance capable. The GTF controllers have embedded PID capability (optional for GFW). Also featured are configurable firing modes, zero crossing, burst firing, half single cycle and phase angle. The controllers are designed with configurable analog input for Volt, mA and potentiometer sensor input (digital in PWM), and have a patented internal resettable electronic fuse (optional). There is also total and partial load interrupt alarm. These lines dialog with

the most popular protocols, such as Fieldbus (optional): Modbus RTU (GTF only), Profibus DP, CanOpen, Modbus-TCP, Ethernet IP and EtherCAT. These Gefran units are 100Ka SCCR rated.

Visit GEFRAN at BOOTH 357

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RESONANT FREQUENCY AND DAMPING ANALYSISIMCE will present its innovative non-destructive materials characterization measurement devices. The Resonant Frequency and Damping Analyzer (RFDA) brings mechanical spectroscopy based on the impulse excitation technique (IET) to the next level. When it comes to developing new ceramic materials, you must have fundamental understanding of ceramic material behaviors in order to predict how the new material may perform. It is also important to know how to optimize existing materials and processes to fit any new demands. The RFDA-HT measurement systems offer continuous measurement from room temperature up to 1,700°C (3,100°F) during the heating and cooling of the sample. The obtained elastic and damping properties as function of temperature are valuable input parameters for FEM analysis, and also provide important information about the microstructural behavior of the material.

The RFDA system has limited restrictions on sample geometry and dimensions and is applicable to porous and brittle materials, making it a versatile piece of basic laboratory test equipment.

Visit IMCE NV at BOOTH 611

PULSE SHOCK CALCINATION FOR CHALLENGING APPLICATIONSIBU-tec is launching a new pulsation reactor specifically designed to allow users to explore and exploit the possibilities offered by thermal shock treatment. The pulse reactor platform is literal rocket science, derived directly from pulsejet rocket technology. A precursor is sprayed into a pulsating hot gas stream, where flash calcination occurs, resulting in amorphous structures and a narrow property distribution. Altering reactor conditions or raw materials can result in distinct product properties. The process can be especially suitable for challenging end product applications such as those in nanomaterials, 3D printing and technical ceramics. The new pilot reactor will provide a cost-effective option for trials, developing submicron powders and coated particles custom tailored to specific requirement profiles. IBU-tec supports endeavors covering a wide range of materials. These include zinc oxide, zirconia, iron oxide, magnesia, spinels and many others.

Visit IBU-tec Advanced Materials AG at BOOTH 333

LIVE ANSWERS TO PARTICLE ANALYSIS QUESTIONSHoriba particle experts will answer questions at Ceramics Expo on the best approaches to determining particle size, shape, surface area, zeta potential and concentration. This year Horiba is featuring its laser diffraction analyzer, the Partica LA-350. Its compact size makes the LA-350 the instrument of choice for routine analysis, and the system is an ideal combination of performance, price and easy-to-use software that offers pre-integrated analysis tools for large families of products that adhere to stringent quality control requirements in ceramics applications. Bring your sample – and any needed liquid dispersants – for on-site analysis and discussion (however, no hazardous materials please!).

Visit Horiba Instruments Inc at BOOTH 158

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UNIFORM BLENDING FOR DIFFICULT MATERIALSThe Kakuhunter centrifugal planetary mixer from Glen Mills is designed for uniform blending of difficult viscous liquids and pastes. Furthermore, rapid mixing of powders into the liquid/paste is achieved due to intense motions at over 2,000rpm. When there are entrained gases, the Kakuhunter can expel the bubbles by the motion alone or enhanced with a vacuum option. Chillers help protect from heat damage. The planetary action gives rise to strong forces that accelerate mixing/blending/degassing. The speed of each motion can be independently controlled. The design allows for batch integrity, rapid changeover between runs, and no cross-contamination between runs. The line starts with a 400ml single container unit

and climbs to models holding two containers of 2,000ml, each loaded with up to 3kg of materials for a 6kg total. The Kakuhunter is available for rental to test at customers’ sites, and some trials can be run at Glen Mills in New Jersey.

Visit Glen Mills Inc at BOOTH 416

HIGH-PRECISION MACHINING FOR ULTRA-HARD MATERIALSJapanese exhibitor Top Seiko will feature its CNC machining service for exotic ultra-hard materials such as engineering ceramics, quartz/sapphire glasses and refractory metals. Typically, the company machines components in these materials to customer order. At Ceramics Expo 2019, it will be showcasing some samples to demonstrate its capabilities. The Quartz Colosseum is a prime example, showing Top Seiko’s sophisticated programming and high-precision machining skill. Working over a four-day period, the company machined a 190 x 190 x 105mm (7.5 x 7.5 x 4.1in) quartz block into an elaborate shape with no damages or cracks. Also featured at the expo will be samples of micro-deep hole drilling and complex 3D machining.

Visit Top Seiko Co Ltd at BOOTH 928

THE FUTURE OF ZIRCONIUM?With a long history in zirconium materials and technology, Minchem says it is proud to introduce the future of zirconium and rare earth metal supply from partner Alkane Resources and that company’s subsidiary Australian Strategic Materials. The Dubbo Project is the most advanced polymetallic project of its kind outside China and, with a potential mine life of 70+ years, is a potential strategic and independent supply of critical minerals. Minchem also represents a number of other high-quality manufacturers, such as Daiichi Kigenso KK, which specializes in the manufacture of high-purity monoclinic and (partially) stabilized zirconium oxides for a range of applications such as refractories, friction materials, catalysts, fine and technical ceramics (including dental) and electronics; and Imerys Fused Minerals, which specializes in the manufacture of high-purity zirconium chemicals for a range of applications such as precursor to zirconium ceramics, and in paint dryers, coatings, antiperspirants, leather tanning and additive industries.

Visit Minchem Ltd at BOOTH 901

The Dubbo Project is the

most advanced polymetallic project of its kind outside China, with a potential mine life of 70+ years

SOLDER CERAMICS WITH INNOVATIVE C-SOLDERIs it possible to solder ceramics? The answer is yes, says Goodfellow Corp, with C-Solder, the trade name for a group of tin-based, low-temperature soldering alloys that enable the joining of various materials, including ceramics. Among the ceramics that can be joined using C-Solder are silicon carbide, boron nitride, fused quartz and alumina. C-Solder exhibits excellent flow; provides good wetting of the surfaces to be joined; is electrically and thermally conductive; is flux-free, lead-free

and non-flammable; and does not leave a residue. Goodfellow is the exclusive distributor of C-Solder.

Visit Goodfellow Corp at BOOTH 241

HIGH-QUALITY CERAMIC POWDERSHöganäs, which acquired H.C. Starck Surface Technology and Ceramic Powders in March 2018, is ready to partner at Ceramics Expo 2019. The company is set to help in finding the right material solution from its vast portfolio or to develop the next-generation material to satisfy customers’ specific requirements. Its offering includes powders of consistent quality, customization of powders for tailored applications, and research and product development in line with technology trends. The following material groups are included in the extensive portfolio: elemental boron (amorphous and crystalline); borides, such as TiB2, ZrB2 or LaB6; carbides, such as B4C,

SiC or TiC; nitrides, such as Si3N4, AlN, BN, TiN; and oxides, silicon and silicides.

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VALUABLE INSIGHTS FROM GLOBAL LEADERCoorsTek is a leading global manufacturer of technical ceramics. With over 300 material formulations and unparalleled ceramics expertise, the company provides unique solutions to complex challenges in numerous industries, including automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and more. At Ceramics Expo 2019, CoorsTek will showcase the latest innovations in ceramic manufacturing, and will provide top-level insights on issues currently affecting the ceramics industry.

• Patty Mishic, Chief Commercial Officer, will discuss ceramic advancements and eliminating barriers to adoption as part of the panel Growth Areas, Future Opportunities, and Challenges in Ceramics (4/30, 9:35am).

• Irma Lockridge, Chief People and Systems Officer, will join the Business Leaders Session Examining the Keys to Success and Remaining at the Forefront of Development. Irma will address managing the current talent drought for ceramics engineers (4/30, 11am).

• Chris Duchene, VP, Global Supply Chain, will discuss raw material sourcing and supply issues as part of the panel Efficiently Sourcing Raw Materials at Optimum Quality and

Cost (4/30, 1pm).

• CoorsTek Fellow and Colorado School of Mines PhD candidate George Burton will give a presentation on Advanced Nanoscale Characterization of Grain Boundaries in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolyte (4/30, 3pm).

Visit Coorstek at BOOTH 200

VERSATILE FEEDER FOR BULK SOLID MATERIALSThe industry leading MechaTron feeder from Schenck Process is said to possess all the unique design features that ceramics manufacturers require for processing dry bulk solids materials. Complete disassembly from the non-process side of the feeder eliminates the need to remove upper extension hoppers, bins, bulk bags, and IBCs to clean or maintain the feeder. Flexible or all stainless steel hoppers are available to accommodate any unique dry material feeding application. MechaTron feeders are perfectly suited to handle a wide range of volumetric or gravimetric feeding applications for bulk solid materials such as alumina, silicon carbide, titanium dioxide and

carbon black. Additionally, the MechaTron feeder line can achieve feed rates from 0.002ft3/h to 1,100ft3/h (0.000057m3/h to 31m3/h).

Visit Schenck Process at BOOTH 806

OPTIMIZING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURINGThe EDS and EBSD microanalysis products from EDAX are recommended to help develop and optimize additive manufacturing processes that produce consistent, high-performance metallic components for the aerospace, automotive, and medical device markets. The EDAX systems offer integrated materials characterization with an easy-to-use interface for fast and reliable analysis of grain size and shape, grain orientation and preferred orientation, phase distribution, and composition. The company’s Velocity and Hikari cameras provide fast, sensitive, and smart EBSD

pattern collection with superior indexing rates and orientation precision for analysis of the complex microstructures that develop during additive manufacturing.

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INNOVATIVE CERAMICS FOR COMPLEX PROCESSESAs processes evolve and new material requirements emerge, it is necessary for furnaces to operate at higher temperatures, in unique atmospheres, and in extreme cycling, often exceeding the capability of traditional refractory linings. Increasingly more complex processes require furnace materials to handle both a cycle that will thermal shock most materials, and withstand oxidizing and reducing environments, abrasion, and chemical attack, often in the same process. Kiln room operators and furnace engineers rely on Blasch high-performance, custom-engineered, low-mass structural support assemblies to overcome these problems. At this year’s Ceramics Expo, Blasch Precision Ceramics will showcase its StaBlox Reformer Tunnel. This engineered, mechanically stable system – consisting of a series of stackable, interlocking blocks – provides ease of installation and a higher level of reliability with its customizable design. The company will also introduce new materials and product designs along with a vast

array of silicon carbide support structures.

Visit Blasch Precision Ceramics at BOOTH 334

TRANSFORMING THE MIXING PROCESSK-Series high shear mixers from Lancaster Products combine superior mixing quality with the convenience of a one-step mix-pelletizing process. The innovative counter-current mixing action excels in homogenizing, granulating, and pelletizing in a single machine with increased yields, uniform quality and improved mixing productivity with short cycle times. Independently controlled tooling and pan speeds allow for mix design optimization to meet the most exacting product specifications. Lancaster Mixers works with a variety of materials from powders to slips and pastes through to high-viscosity materials and can easily blend powders of differing densities or ratios into homogeneous mixtures. The recently upgraded discharge assembly enhances operational performance and is easier to maintain and service. These mixers are available in working capacities of 0.5ft3 (15l) up to 210ft3 (6,000l) to accommodate prototyping or small production work as well as high-throughput applications. Process and material testing are also available

at the company’s facility in Lebanon, PA.

Visit Lancaster Products at BOOTH 401

NOVEL ALUMINA REFRACTORYSeneca Ceramics Corp specializes in the design and manufacture of ceramic component parts. Its capabilities allow it to rapidly prototype and produce both porous and dense ceramics in a wide range of complex shapes. Seneca quickly creates high-quality bodies from various materials, while tailoring microstructure, and porosity. At the expo, the company will be introducing a novel alumina refractory furnace lining to be used in applications where durability, insulation, thermal shock, and contamination problems are issues. This product line will complement and expand on the company’s high-purity refractory component and furniture line.

Visit Seneca Ceramics at BOOTH 435

GLASS AND GLASS-CERAMICS EXPERTSSCHOTT’s DURAN borosilicate glass features high chemical resistance, transparency, thermal endurance and dielectric insulating features and is widely used in laboratory equipment. Meanwhile, CONTURAX comprises a line of tubes and rods that can be made into a vast array of shapes and dimensions, and is used by architects and designers for applications such as lighting and anywhere a strong, transparent material is required. FIOLAX tubing is a digitally inspected, non-reactive glass tube used to make pharmaceutical containers for a new class of drugs called biologics, which are prone to deterioration when coming into contact with ordinary glass. Also on show will be SCHOTT’s NEXTREMA glass-ceramic, a versatile material platform that combines the benefits of technical special glass with the properties of high-temperature materials. From flat to shaped, from thin to thick, NEXTREMA possesses outstanding material properties such as thermal shock resistance up to 820°C (1,508°F), near-zero thermal expansion, a wide transmittance

spectrum in visible and IR range, and temperature stability up to 950°C (1,742°F). Applications range from high-temperature furnaces to 3D printers to household appliances.

Visit SCHOTT USA at BOOTH 246

From flat to shaped, from thin to thick, NEXTREMA possesses

outstanding material

properties such as thermal

shock resistance up to 820°C

(1,508°F)

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CUSTOMIZED CERAMIC COMPONENTS WITH 3D PRINTINGPartnering exclusively with 3DCeram Sinto, Creatz3D Ceramics is a specialized division dedicated to the R&D of high-performance 3D printing ceramic applications. With ceramics possessing certain unique characteristics, this opens the door for the market to explore innovative new application possibilities or complement applications using other materials such as polymers and metals. By relying on the exceptional capabilities of ceramics – flatness of ±50 microns and producing holes down to 150 microns – companies can avoid going down the tedious traditional route and achieve similar added value in the manufacturing chain where accuracy and repeatability are crucial. At Ceramics Expo 2019, visitors will be introduced to the fascinating ceramic applications that Creatz3D Ceramics has been working on, such as complex manifolds, sensors, honeycombs and micro-lattice structures. From customized single-lattice structures to large components, the company has been designing and supplying new applications for industries such as biomedical, defense, semiconductors, chemical processing and aerospace.

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At Ceramics Expo 2019, visitors will be introduced to the fascinating

ceramic applications

that Creatz3D Ceramics has

been working on, such as complex

manifolds, sensors, honeycombs and

micro-lattice structures

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ESSENTIAL CONTACTS AluChem IncBooth number: 316AluChem produces calcined, reactive, tabular and polishing alumina products in the USA for the ceramic, investment casting, refractory and polishing industries. In 2015, AluChem will launch a new line of ultra-low-soda aluminas focused toward technical ceramic applications. They will complement AluChem’s already established low-soda AC99 tabular alumina product line.01 Landy Lane, Cincinnati, OH, 45215, USAT: +1 513 733 8519E: jwieland@aluchem.comW: www.aluchem.com

LucideonBooth number: 516Processing challenges? Whether you’re looking to optimize your current processing technologies or implement new ones, Lucideon can help. As a leading, independent materials and process consultancy, Lucideon works with clients to improve yields and

consistency, optimize performance and efficiency, and reduce costs. Lucideon – connecting the dots.Queens Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7LQ, UKT: +44 178 276 4428E: enquiries@lucideon.comW: www.lucideon.com/ceramics

NSL Analytical Services IncBooth number: 364NSL Analytical Services Inc is an independent commercial testing laboratory specializing in inorganic elemental chemical analysis, metallurgical and microscopy evaluations and polymer materials testing. Specializing in advanced materials and ceramics testing for multiple verticals including the aerospace, nuclear

and healthcare industries, NSL carries the accreditations clients need.4450 Cranwood Pkwy, Cleveland, OH, 44128-4004, USAT: +1 216 438 5200E: mgorris@nslanalytical.comW: www.nslanalytical.com

Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co LtdSponsor of Ceramics Expo 2019,Innovacera engages in R&D, manufacturing and selling advanced ceramic materials, including alumina, zirconia, beryllia ceramic, boron nitride, silicon nitride, machinable glass ceramic and other advanced materials. Through different manufacturing processes, the company supplies metalized ceramic components, alumina heater, ceramic pump components and other ceramic components on request.A506-507, No.7 Yu’nan Fourth Road, Huli District, Xiamen, China, T: +86 592 558 9730E: sales@innovacera.comW: www.innovacera.com

Xieta International SLBooth number: 269Founded in 1995 in Barcelona (Spain), Xieta is a company specialized in production and supply of raw and auxiliary materials and especially high-density alumina balls and linings for milling. From its warehouses in Spain, Brazil, Poland, India, Mexico and PR of China, Xieta distributes to over 40 countries.Travessera de Gracia 62, Barcelona, 8006, SpainT: +34 934 147 227E: office@xieta.comW: www.xieta.com

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SPEAKERS IN

CLUDE

Willard Cutler Division Vice President, Commercial Technology Director, Corning

Suraj Rawal Technical Fellow, Lockheed Martin Space

Mark DiPerri Business Development Manager, Advanced Materials Division, Toshiba American Electronic Components Inc

Asma Sharafi PhD Research Engineer, Energy Storage Research, Ford Motor Company

Chris Duchene Global VP of Supply Chain, CoorsTek

Michael Silver Chairman & CEO, American Elements

Doug Freitag Technical Director, US Advanced Ceramics Association

Adam Stevenson Group Leader and Worldwide R&D Portfolio Manager for Engineered Ceramics, Saint-Gobain

Ajay Misra Deputy Director of Research and Engineering, NASA Glenn Research Center

Lionel Vargas-Gonzalez Ceramic Synthesis and Processing, Ceramic and Transparent Materials Branch, US Army Research Laboratory

Johannes Homa CEO, Lithos GmbH

William Easter CEO, Semplastics

Michael Kauffman General Manager Composites & Ceramics, General Electric

Mark Wolf Vice President, Fine Ceramics Group, Kyocera International Inc

Stuart MacLachlan Head of R&D, Lucideon

Richard Clark Lead, Materials Science Community, Morgan Advanced Materials

Welcome to the fifth edition of Conference @ Ceramics Expo, which will host numerous exciting panel discussions and individual presentations on a range of exciting topics and industry trends. Following its successful debut last year, Sli.do is returning to allow for enhanced audience participation.

Don’t miss the panel discussion on the advances in additive manufacturing techniques and materials (Wednesday May 1, Track 2), growth areas, future opportunities and challenges in ceramics (Tuesday April 30, Track 1) and efficiently sourcing raw materials (Tuesday April 30, Track 2).

In addition, there are several sessions discussing trending themes in the industry such as material quality and availability, thermal management, sustainability and cutting-edge applications of ceramics for energy storage.

This is our best program to date, with a stellar line-up including high-level speakers from industry-leading companies such as Lucideon, CoorsTek, Lithoz, NASA, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Kyocera, Corning and Ford, to name but a few!

REASONS TO ATTEND• Gain a 360° view of the ceramic materials market: new material

formulations, future material requirements of end-user markets and material challenges

• Find solutions to technology development and implementation, cost reduction and scaling-up of manufacturing processes

• Benefit from in-depth insights into new ceramic material properties, performance, applications and efficiencies

• Discover the latest innovative ceramic R&D for commercialization

• Learn the latest innovative forming processes for unique geometries and high-surface-area parts

• Optimize your manufacturing processes through microstructure and multiscale modeling

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TRACK ONE APPLICATIONS OF CERAMICS9:20AM - 9:35AM WELCOME ADDRESS

The American Ceramic Society

9:35AM - 10:30AMINTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: DISCUSSING GROWTH AREAS, FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

AND CHALLENGES IN CERAMICSThe American Ceramic Society // Corning // CoorsTek // Kyocera International Inc // Lithos GmbH

10:30AM - 11:00AMTHREATS TO THE GLOBAL ADVANCED CERAMICS SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE 21ST CENTURY –

CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONSAmerican Elements

11:00AM - 11:30AMPANEL INTERVIEWS: BUSINESS LEADERS SESSION – EXAMINING THE KEYS TO SUCCESS AND

REMAINING AT THE FOREFRONT OF DEVELOPMENTCeramTec // CoorsTek

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAKTRACK ONE

APPLICATIONS OF CERAMICSTRACK TWO

MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING

1:00PM – 2:30PMEXAMINING CUTTING-EDGE APPLICATIONS OF

CERAMICS FOR ENERGY STORAGEMorgan Advanced Materials // General Motors Global

R&D Center // Ford Motor Company // Toshiba American Electronic Components Inc

1:00PM – 1:30PMPANEL: EFFICIENTLY SOURCING RAW MATERIALS

AT OPTIMUM QUALITY AND COSTAlfred University // CoorsTek // American Elements //

Colorado School of Mines

1:30PM – 2:30PMINTERNAL INTERFACES IN CERAMICS:

WHERE THE ACTION ISGrainBound LLC // Carnegie Mellon University // US Army

Research Laboratory

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK AND ACTIVITIES ON SHOW FLOOR

3:00PM – 5:00PMINNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS OF CERAMICS FOR

THERMAL MANAGEMENTOak Ridge National Lab // Honeywell Aerospace // GE

Aviation // Lockheed Martin Space

3:00PM – 3:30PMADVANCED NANOSCALE CHARACTERIZATION OF GRAIN BOUNDARIES IN A SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL

ELECTROLYTECoorsTek

3:30PM – 5:00PMUNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF

MANUFACTURING WITH POLYMER DERIVED CERAMICS (PDCS)

US Advanced Ceramics Association // Saint-Gobain // University of Kansas

END OF DAY ONE

TRACK ONE APPLICATIONS OF CERAMICS

TRACK TWO MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING

9:30AM – 10:35AMINVESTIGATING ADVANCES IN APPLICATIONS

FOR GLASSAlfred University // Saxon Glass Technologies // Penn State

University // Hidden Point Consulting LLC

10:35AM – 11:45AMEXPLORING ADVANCES IN ELECTRO-CERAMICS

Semplastics // Cactus Materials Inc // NASA

9:30AM– 11:45AMEXAMINING ADVANCES IN ADDITIVE

MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALSColorado School of Mines // Imerys // Knowles Corporation

// Lucideon // Lithos America // HRL Laboratories

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

1:00PM – 2:00PMEMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY, RECYCLING AND

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE R&D PROCESSRochester Institute of Technology // Colorado School of

Mines

1:00PM – 1:30PMA NEW STATISTICAL METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING MECHANICAL RELIABILITY OF

FULL-SCALE COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURESFreiman Consulting // National Institute of Standards and

Technology

1:30PM – 2:00PMPANEL: TESTING AND MANAGING THE PROPERTIES

OF THE CERAMIC END PRODUCTLucideon // Knowles Corporation // CeramTec

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK AND ACTIVITIES ON SHOW FLOOR

2:30PM – 3:30PMMATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR THE ELECTRIFIED AIRCRAFT MARKETNASA Glenn Research Center

SESSION TAKING PLACE ON TRACK ONE

END OF DAY TWO

CONFERENCEAT-A-GLANCE

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DAY 1: TUESDAY APRIL 30 DAY 2: WEDNESDAY MAY 1

NETWORKING RECEPTIONDON’TMISS TUESDAY APRIL 30

4:30PM – 6:00PM

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from concept proposal through to successful delivery, helping clients to implement new processing technologies or develop new products.

What are you most looking forward to about attending Ceramics Expo 2019? What sessions have captured your attention?

Ceramics Expo 2019 is an excellent opportunity for me to meet new people interested in ceramic technology, and appreciate how innovations are progressing. I am looking forward to the interactive panel discussion on April 30 to learn about the fastest growth areas and future opportunities for advanced ceramics. I am also participating in the session examining advances in additive manufacturing techniques and materials, and I am eager to hear the activities and views of my fellow speakers, and to share our knowledge in this fast-growing area.

What do you see as the most prominent trend currently affecting the ceramics industry?

Competitive and sustainable manufacturing coupled with new uses for ceramic components continue to be strong drivers of innovation within the ceramics industry. Processes that make manufacturing more efficient, enhance materials properties,

accelerate the product development cycle or reduce energy consumption are all attractive to industry. We have seen advances in sintering technology such as Flash, which offers both the potential of lower energy consumption and the ability to produce materials with new properties, such as toughened ceramics; and additive manufacturing, which is opening digital manufacturing approaches. The next big challenge is to make this ready for wide application, and this is something that we at Lucideon are focusing on.

Please elaborate on some of Lucideon’s core focuses in the near future.

As a materials and process consultancy, our focus is always on helping our clients to optimize their current processing technologies or implement news ones swiftly and effectively, to improve yields, optimize performance and reduce costs. Producing high-quality components that are right first time is the goal for every manufacturer, and that’s where we can help. Key for us is developing proprietary technologies in-house, such as Flash Sintering, which we can then share with our customers, and identifying and overcoming the challenges that come as new technologies, such as ceramic additive manufacturing, are introduced to market.

In this speaker interview we caught up with Stuart MacLachlan, Head of R&D at Lucideon. This year at Ceramics Expo, Stuart will be taking part in the panel discussion titled Designing Specifically for Additive Manufacturing. His wealth of knowledge and experience in additive manufacturing promises to make a valuable contribution to the conference.

After completing his MSc on the oxidation of austenitic stainless steel, Stuart became a product development engineer for Chloride Silent Power. He then went on to gain an MBA and moved toward developing and managing collaborative research and development projects. It was this that led him to joining Lucideon, where he has risen through the ranks and continued to oversee a variety of projects. His involvement in additive manufacturing began in the early 2000s and has been one of his key focuses for almost 20 years.

Please tell us about your role as R&D Manager at Lucideon. What are your key responsibilities and focus areas?

As Head of R&D at Lucideon, I focus on advancing new processes and ceramic systems. Based on Lucideon’s strength and track record in applied research, process scale-up and consultancy, much of my job involves working with companies and researchers to deliver joint projects. My day-to-day activities involve developing collaborative R&D proposals often with support from public funders, managing live projects and advancing exploitation of project results.

I also play an active part in Lucideon’s Innovation Team, planning the future direction of our internal research and technical capabilities so that we can meet challenges in emerging areas for ceramics such as additive manufacturing, ceramic matrix composites, thermal barrier coatings and regenerative medicine.

Can you explain to us the most exciting and challenging aspects of your job?Understanding the practical and business implications of these processing and technology innovations is key to developing robust proposals. Working with a wide range of industries – from ceramic manufacturers and suppliers to companies operating in areas such as energy storage, aerospace, healthcare and aerospace – brings a stimulating variety of technical and project management challenges. There is nothing more satisfying than taking a project

SPEAKERINTERVIEW

Stuart MacLachlanR&D ManagerLucideon

Competitive and sustainable manufacturing

coupled with new uses for ceramic components

continue to be strong drivers of innovation within

the ceramics industry

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Stuart MacLachlan speaking at the Conference @ Ceramics Expo Day 2, May 1,

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VENUEInternational Exposition Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44135+1 216 676 6000info@ixcenter.comwww.ixcenter.com

TRAVELVisit www.ceramicsexpousa.com/travel for full directions and information on complimentary shuttle services.

HOTELSDiscounted hotel rates are available for all attendees. Visit the website for more details and to book.

CONTACT USSmarter Shows LimitedSecond Floor, 79/83 North StreetBrighton, BN1 1ZAUS toll free: +1 855 436 8683Europe: +44 127 391 6300info@ceramicsexpousa.comwww.ceramicsexpousa.com

OPENING TIMESTUESDAY APRIL 30, 2019

Registration Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm

Conference @ Ceramics Expo Hours: 9:20am - 5:00pm

Exhibition Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Networking Drinks Reception: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2019

Registration Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Conference @ Ceramics Expo Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Exhibition Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

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