- In April 2022, Kyocera reached an agreement to acquire approximately 37 acres of land for a new smart factory at the Minami Isahaya Industrial Park in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture. This new factory is being designed for the production of fine ceramic components and is set to start operating in 2026. The factory aims to meet the growing demand in the electronics industry and advanced semiconductor technology
- In May 2022, CeramTec introduced a new product called AlN HP, a high-performance substrate made of aluminum nitride. This newly launched AlN HP substrate offers 40 percent more flexural strength compared to the previous generation of AlN substrates. The AlN HP substrate is designed to provide enhanced performance in various applications, including power generation, vehicle electrification, and high-power LEDs.
- In March 2022, CeramTec expanded its non-oxide ceramic portfolio by launching LKT 100 ceramic. This newly developed material offers high efficiency, excellent wear resistance, and high notch sensitivity. The LKT 100 ceramic is designed for the highly efficient turning of cast iron materials, combining the toughness typical of silicon nitride ceramics with increased wear resistance
- In 2022, CeramTec received FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its novel ceramic total knee replacement device2. This designation is awarded to breakthrough technologies that have the potential to provide more effective treatment and diagnosis for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. The ceramic knee is one of CeramTec's innovative projects aimed at benefiting joint replacement patients with high-performance, metal-free materials
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Companies such as Advanced Monolithic Ceramics (U.S.), Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing (U.S.), DePuy Synthes (U.S.), Morgan Advanced Materials (U.K.), Nobel Biocare Services AG (Switzerland) are the major companies in the global medical ceramics market.
The countries covered in the global near infrared imaging market are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and rest of South America.
Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for medical ceramics imaging during the forecast period. The region is experiencing rapid growth due to significant healthcare investments, technological advancements, an expanding middle class, and a growing emphasis on regenerative medicine and bioresorbable ceramics. Countries like China and India are at the forefront of this growth, driven by their large populations and increasing healthcare needs.
