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IPS Ceramics’ 2022: A Retrospective
Posted by Tom Evans on 21-12-2022
It’s been another busy year for IPS Ceramics. As is tradition, we’ve looked back at the year that was and have tried to condense it into an easily digestible blog post. Come join us as we look back at IPS Ceramics’ 2022… Employees New and Old At the very start of the year, after many years in the ceramics industry, our former warehouse manager Paul Thorley retired. We hope he’s enjoying his retirement and spending more time with his family.…
IPS Ceramics’ New Truck (and New Competition)
Posted by Tom Evans on 09-11-2022
We at IPS Ceramics have recently updated our delivery truck which we use to deliver ceramic products throughout the country to a newer, more efficient model. As part of this, we’ve also taken the opportunity to update the livery. The design is based on the design made for our conference room wall (the creation of which you can read about here). This design can also be found on our expo stands, business cards, email signatures and more. We think you’ll…
How 3D Printed Ceramics Are Made
Posted by Tom Evans on 19-08-2022
3D printing is quickly becoming the preferred manufacturing process for customers seeking small quantities of ceramic shapes with complex designs but still excellent results. Using CAD software and specialist technology, 3D printers allow you to produce ceramic shapes that have complicated designs with tiny features that would be unachievable through other methods, are more economical to produce in lower quantities, and are simpler to change and update the designs over time. IPS Ceramics provides bespoke 3D printed pieces (amongst many…
Why Use Cordierite for Pizza Stones?
Posted by Tom Evans on 03-08-2022
Our range of refractory ceramics, such as cordierite and silicon carbide, are traditionally used as ‘kiln furniture’ for tableware, sanitaryware and other similar industries. They also turn up in more unexpected places though – from silicon carbide’s use in the electric vehicle battery industry to cordierite’s use for pizza stones. What is a pizza stone? A pizza stone is a square, rectangular, or circular plate used to hold a pizza during cooking, essentially acting as a baking tray that’s more…
Upcoming Expo: Ceramics Expo 2022 | IPS Ceramics
Posted by Tom Evans on 29-07-2022
Following on from the success of our recent shows at Ceramitec and Ceramics UK, we are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Ceramics Expo in the USA this August. To learn more about IPS Ceramics and the show in general, please find details below: Ceramics Expo One of North America’s leading ceramic exhibitions and conferences, Ceramics Expo brings the global ceramics and glass supply chains together to source the latest materials, components and technologies while discussing the…
Upcoming Expos: Ceramitec & Ceramics UK
Posted by Tom Evans on 13-06-2022
At the end of June, we will be exhibiting at two different expos in two different countries. Here are the details of both shows: Ceramitec A very important trade show for the ceramics industry, Ceramitec brings all the major ceramic companies to Munich for four days of talks and exhibitions. When is it? 21st – 24th June 2022 Where is it? Trade Fair Center Centre Messe München, Munich, Germany (See on Google Maps) Who will be there? Phil Green (Sales…
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Established in its present form in 2009, IPS Ceramics evolved from the merger of several leading manufacturers of high-temperature ceramics, all bringing a bank of expertise. Today’s IPS team collectively boasts 250+ years of experience in ceramic technology, including design, material selection/specification and manufacturing. We can rapidly and expertly evaluate possible technical ceramic solutions for your specific application or a whole host of manufacturing, engineering and laboratory demands.
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