Technical Ceramics

BCE Special Ceramics – Your manufacturer of technical ceramics

Founded in 1986, BCE Special Ceramics has been a leading manufacturer of technical ceramics for over 30 years, known for precision, high-quality ceramic materials, and reliable manufacturing technology „Made in Germany.“ We produce custom ceramic components in batch sizes starting from 1, using premium oxide ceramics such as aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), zirconium oxide (ZrO₂), and their mixed oxides ATZ (Alumina Toughened Zirconia) and ZTA (Zirconia Toughened Alumina). Choosing the right ceramic material is critical and an integral part of our comprehensive consultation. Our technical ceramics are distinguished by superior material quality, excellent precision, and customizability – ideal for demanding industrial applications in fields such as mechanical engineering, electronics, medical technology, and aerospace. In addition, our flexible production enables rapid prototyping before full-scale production.

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What makes us specialTOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE BCE

  1. 1
    Customer-specific

    We’ll advise you thoroughly, and make customer-specific precision parts out of high-performance ceramics in unit quantities as low as one.
    With our innovative manufacturing processes, we always offer top efficiency and product quality.

  2. 2
    Prototypes and small runs

    We can make small and moderate runs economically. Our quality management according to DIN EN 9001:2008 provides gapless documentation for long-term quality assurance.

  3. 3
    A broad range of uses

    Our high-performance ceramics feature high strength, hardness, thermal and chemical resistance, and high electrical resistance. We are at home in industry, medicine and research and development.

  4. 4
    Customer consultation and 39 years of expertise

    BCE Special Ceramics is a successful, steadily growing high-tech company. We manufacture exclusively at our Mannheim location, offering a high level of solution-focused consulting and the best possible product quality using high-performance ceramics for individual applications.

  5. 5
    Special materials

    Our special materials include high-performance non-oxide ceramics like silicon nitride (Si3N4), silicon carbide (SSiC) with free (SiSiC) or without free silicon ( SSic), boron carbide (B4C) and aluminium nitride (AIN).
    These let us meet extreme performance profiles, like maximum wear resistance or good heat conductivity.

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Numbers Don't LieFACTS AND FIGURES

Hard facts speak in favour of working with BCE. Precision components made of high-performance ceramics from the experts in Mannheim.

15CNC Equipment
39Years Experience
30Employees
2000m² Production Areas

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Applications of Technical Ceramics

The manufactured assemblies and ceramic components from BCE cover a very broad spectrum in various fields of applications and several industry sectors.

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Technical ceramics directly from the manufacturer

As a renowned manufacturer of technical ceramics, BCE Special Ceramics provides tailored solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Our ceramic components excel with outstanding properties such as high wear resistance, extreme temperature stability, and chemical resistance. All components are developed and produced in Germany, ensuring top quality and fast availability.

Do you have questions about technical ceramics? We have answers – directly from the manufacturer!

What is technical ceramics?

Technical ceramics are specially engineered ceramic materials for industrial and technical applications, characterized by properties such as extreme temperature resistance, high mechanical strength, and electrical insulation.

What are technical ceramics used for?

Technical ceramics are used in mechanical engineering, electronics, the automotive industry, medical technology, and aerospace. They are ideally suited for use in extreme conditions.

Why choose technical ceramics from BCE Special Ceramics?

As a specialized manufacturer of technical ceramics, BCE Special Ceramics offers extensive expertise and state-of-the-art production facilities to deliver customized solutions of the highest quality – Made in Germany.

What are the advantages of technical ceramics over other materials?

Technical ceramics offer significant advantages such as higher temperature resistance, better chemical stability, excellent wear resistance, and electrical insulating properties compared to metals or plastics.

Are technical ceramics environmentally friendly?

Due to their long service life and robustness, technical ceramics are resource-efficient and sustainable. However, actual recyclability may vary depending on the material and manufacturing process.

Can ceramic components be customized?

Yes, BCE Special Ceramics manufactures ceramic components tailored to customer specifications to provide solutions that precisely match your application requirements.

Which industries benefit most from technical ceramics?

Industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive, electronics, medical technology, and aerospace particularly benefit, as they often face extreme operating conditions that only technical ceramics can withstand.

What is the service life of technical ceramics?

The service life of technical ceramics is exceptionally long. Thanks to their robust properties such as wear and corrosion resistance, they often significantly outperform conventional materials.

Application Areas of Technical Ceramics from BCE

As an experienced manufacturer of technical ceramics, we supply numerous industrial and research applications, including:

Fuel Cells

High electrical insulation coupled with maximum gas impermeability give maximum safety.

Fuel Cells

Aerospace

Processing of high quality ceramic powder for use under the most extreme operating conditions – even at unit quantities of just 1.

Aerospace
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