Mechanical – Electronic – Medical engineering

Steeped in production. To insulate extremely high temperatures ceramic fibres can be manufactured into mats or other tailored geometric shapes. The low density and high temperature resistance of the fibres enables thermal sources to be unbelievably efficiently insulated. Just one example: 1000°C can be insulated down to just 80°C within a 0.01m gap! This is consistently made use of in mechanical, heating and automobile engineering.

An example from mechanical engineering:

• Lens holder for laser processors
• Guide rails for tape storage systems
• Tweezers for electronics assembling

Medical technologies. Ceramics are finding more and more friends in the medical and biotechnical field. And for good reasons, too. After all, the ultimate in multifunctional requirements is being demanded in this highly sensitive field. The main properties demanded - specially adapted to the intended uses - are: Defined porosity, high strength, bio-compatibility, resistance to wear and resistance to corrosion.

We preferably turn here to alumina which has not been densely burned, pyrostat and zirconia.

Innovative components for effective medicine:

• Substance bodies for killing bacteria or for the irradiation of cancerous cells
• Scalpels, scrapers, forceps and other medical instruments
• Pipettes for micro-dosing
• Miniature leadthroughs for pacemakers
• Bushings, shafts and pistons for pump bearings in medical equipment