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This month marks a special milestone for us at Almath Crucibles — 30 years in business. On March 5th, 1996, the company was officially incorporated at company’s house here in the UK, beginning a journey that started in a garden shed belonging to our founder, Alan Misson.

Choosing the right vessel for high-temperature thermal processing is about more than just finding a container that fits your furnace. It involves understanding how different materials interact under extreme conditions to ensure your research remains accurate and contamination-free. In many laboratories, the choice often comes down to two primary materials: alumina and zirconia. While both […]

1. Receive the customer drawing and capture the real requirements Everything starts when a customer sends a drawing or specification and asks, “Can you make this?” Our first job is to make sure we understand what they actually need — not just what’s written on the drawing.