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An investigation into the processes involved in the laser cutting of bespoke high temperature ceramic components.

Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming 40 third-year Materials Science students from the University of Cambridge to Almath for an industrial visit — and incredibly, this marks the 10th year we’ve been running this one-day event.

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.

Written by Dr Tim Clipsham

Hydroxyapatite in an important bioceramic used for orthopedic and dental implants.  Its structure and chemistry are similar to the natural materials in human bone which encourages bonding between the body and the implant.  The wet chemical precipitation method is the most common manufacturing method for hydroxyapatite, and a key stage in this process is calcination.