WHY CERAMICS? The specific properties of ceramic materials, which in many respects cannot be achieved in this form using other materials, offer numer- ous possibilities. Compared with metals, ceramic materials offer greater hardness and temperature-resistance, higher corrosion-re- sistance and wear-resistance, as well as lower density and thermal expansion. Ceramics are excellent electrical conductors and are resistant to chemical influences. Ceramics are extremely popular in medical technology due to their biocompatibility. PIONEERS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING As a pioneer in the field, we started in 2016 and are one of the market leaders in the 3D printing of technical ceramics today. We received our first order in May 2016 and got to work with our 3D printer. This makes us one of the first specialists in 3D-printed technical ceramics on the German market. Subsequently, we acquired four more 3D printing machines. This allowed us to stay innovative, accept both individual and serial orders, and guarantee our customers the state of the art. In 2022, we completed the Westpoint VI building, which provides a spacious premises for our department across two floors, including a larger production area and generous new offices for our growing “Technical Ceramics” team. info-tc@steinbach-ag.de 2