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Alumina ceramics is one of the most researched and widely used materials among technical ceramics.

Among advanced ceramics, Silicon Carbide (SiC) is emerging as a leading material. Its combination of high laser damage resistance, high thermal conductivity, and overall stability makes it exceptionally suitable for modern laser processing applications.

Alumina ceramics provide the thermal stability, electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and cost balance needed for modern LED technology.

When selecting materials for ceramic bearing balls, zirconia (ZrO2) and silicon nitride (Si3N4) are the two most common choices. Both materials offer excellent hardness, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance, but they differ significantly in several technical aspects.

A metal ceramic heater (MCH) is a compact, high-efficiency heating element that embeds a resistive circuit inside a ceramic body—most commonly alumina (Al₂O₃) or silicon nitride (Si₃N₄).

At the start of 2025, KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH announced the establishment of a new facility in Erfurt, Germany, enhancing its existing multi-wire saw technology capabilities and production infrastructure.

On December 23, media outlets such as The Economic Times reported that Silectric Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Zoho Corporation, will establish Karnataka's first semiconductor manufacturing plant in India, dedicated to integrated production of silicon carbide.

Recently, Kyocera announced the development of a new silicon nitride ceramic material for functional testing of next-generation microchips. This new material boasts enhanced thermal expansion properties and flexural strength, enabling the production of thin silicon nitride plates with extremely narrow spacing between contact probes, which is critical for testing next-generation microchips.

Recently, KYOCERA held a groundbreaking ceremony for its fine ceramics factory for medical implants, located in Waiblingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. This facility will specialize in manufacturing high-quality ceramic heads used in hip prostheses and other implant applications. The project is expected to be completed by September next year.

Recently, Alpha HPA, an Australian company, has commenced construction on the second phase of the world’s largest single-location ultra-high-purity alumina refinery.

According to data from QY Research, the global market size for silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics used in semiconductors was $1.111 billion in 2023. Driven by the rigid demand from downstream industries, it is projected that the silicon carbide ceramics market will grow to $1.578 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.09% from 2024 to 2030.

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