What CeramTec does

CeramTec GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of high-performance technical ceramics headquartered in Plochingen near Stuttgart, with continuous operations since 1903. The company designs, develops, and produces customized ceramic components in medium and large series — spanning more than 10,000 SKUs across oxide ceramics (notably alumina, Al₂O₃) and non-oxide ceramics (notably silicon carbide, SiSiC). It operates 18 production sites across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, employs approximately 3,500 people, and reports revenue of roughly €685 million for fiscal year 2025.

The company is organized into two principal divisions: CeramTec Medical, anchored by the BIOLOX® family of clinically-proven ceramic orthopedic implants and the DENSILOX® dental implant line; and CeramTec Industrial, which supplies ceramic substrates for electronics, piezoceramic sensors and actuators, SPK® cutting materials, bearing rollers, semiconductor process components, additive-manufactured SiSiC and Al₂O₃ parts, and — most recently — CeramCool thermal management solutions for E-Mobility power electronics developed with the Fraunhofer IISB. End markets span medical technology, electronics, automotive and mobility, semiconductor manufacturing, energy and environment, defense, and mechanical and plant engineering.

CeramTec sells primarily through a direct B2B enterprise field-sales model, with quote-based pricing for customized components and global coverage via international subsidiaries. Its distribution and GTM rely on dedicated medical and industrial microsites, targeted trade-fair participation, technical whitepapers, and sub-brand LinkedIn channels. Revenue mechanics are anchored in one-time sales of engineered ceramic components rather than licensing or subscription models, with regulatory qualification and clinical validation cycles — particularly in medical and automotive — creating long design-in durations and high switching costs for customers.

Name

CeramTec

Legal name

CeramTec GmbH

Website

https://ceramtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CeramTec is a German high-performance ceramics manufacturer founded in 1903, producing over 10,000 customized ceramic components for medical technology, electronics, automotive, semiconductor, and industrial customers across 18 global production sites, with annual revenue of approximately €685 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Ceramics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Devices & Dental (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD)

Keywords

• Technical ceramics manufacturing
• High-performance ceramic components
• Ceramic medical implants
• Piezoceramic sensors transducers
• Industrial ceramic substrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Plochingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Component Sales: Manufacture and sale of parts, components and products made of high-performance ceramic materials. Customised ceramic components in medium and large series for a wide range of applications including medical technology, industrial, and mobility sectors. Revenue generated through product/component sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CeramTec manufactures and sells more than 10,000 customized parts, components, and products made from high-performance ceramics for medical technology (orthopedic and dental implants, medical devices) and industrial markets (electronics substrates, automotive components, piezoceramic sensors, cutting tools, semiconductor equipment parts, and heat sinks). The company serves industrial customers and medical device manufacturers through 18 global production sites, with deep specialization in oxide ceramics such as Al2O3 and non-oxide ceramics such as silicon carbide.

Product overview

CeramTec is a leading global supplier of high-performance ceramics (HPC) solutions with over 120 years of development and production experience since 1903. The company operates through two main divisions: CeramTec Medical (specializing in healthcare ceramics including BIOLOX® hip implants, DENSILOX® dental implants, and medical devices) and CeramTec Industrial (providing ceramic solutions for automotive, electronics, semiconductor, energy, and mechanical engineering applications). The product portfolio includes over 10,000 products such as ceramic substrates, piezoceramic components, ultrasonic sensors, heat sinks for e-mobility, SPK® cutting materials, and additive manufacturing with SiSiC and Al₂O₃. CeramTec serves diverse markets including medical technology, automotive & mobility, electronics, semiconductor industry, energy & environment, defense, chemical industry, and mechanical & plant engineering across production sites in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOLOX®: Ceramic orthopaedic solutions for hip prostheses and other orthopaedic implants. A clinically-proven standard worldwide with specialized knowledge in development and production.
• DENSILOX®
• SPK®
• CeramCool

Products and services

• BIOLOX® Ceramic Orthopedic Implants Clinically-proven advanced ceramic implants for orthopedic applications, primarily hip prostheses, known for biocompatibility, wear resistance, and durability. Sold to medical device manufacturers and orthopedic implant OEMs.
• DENSILOX® Ceramic Dental Implants Metal-free, biocompatible ceramic dental implants and implant systems providing aesthetic, metal-free dental restorations for dental implant manufacturers and dental clinics.
• SPK® High-Performance Cutting Materials and Tool Systems Ceramic cutting materials, PcBN grades, and cermets for machining applications in automotive, aerospace, gear and bearing manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and wind energy.
• Ceramic Substrates for Electronics Ceramic substrates acting as electronic circuit carriers and key components for electronic applications requiring permanent and safe function, including power electronics and semiconductor packaging.
• Piezoceramic Components (Sensors, Transducers, Actuators) Ceramic components that convert mechanical forces, pressures, and accelerations into electrical signals and vice versa, used in ultrasonic sensors and transducers for smart city, industrial process control, SONAR, and cleaning applications, and in monolithic multilayer actuators for precision motion.
• CeramCool Heat Sinks for E-Mobility Power Electronics Ceramic heat sinks and cooling solutions for power modules and drive inverters in electric mobility applications, providing thermal management for power electronics in EV drive trains.
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) of SiSiC and Al2O3 Ceramic Components Additively manufactured ceramic components from silicon carbide (SiSiC) and aluminium oxide (Al2O3) offering complex geometries, high temperature resistance, and wear resistance for industrial applications.
• Hermetically Sealed Ceramic Components (Feedthroughs, Thermocouples) Ceramic hermetically sealed components such as feedthroughs and thermocouples for demanding industrial environments, including vacuum and high-temperature applications.
• Ceramic Components for the Semiconductor Industry Ceramic components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment exposed to extreme conditions, including process chamber components, multilayer ceramic packages, and semiconductor packaging for long-term precision and reliability.
• CeramTec Medical Division (Healthcare Ceramics) Division-level offering covering advanced ceramic solutions for healthcare applications, including orthopedic and dental implants, medical devices, and veterinary medicine (e.g., Verilox). Sells to medical device OEMs and healthcare providers.
• CeramTec Industrial Division (Industrial Ceramics) Division-level offering covering ceramic solutions for industrial markets, including automotive and mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy and environment, chemical industry, mechanical and plant engineering, and defense. Sells to industrial OEMs and system integrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% market share in global medical ceramics market (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development partnership with Fraunhofer IISB in Erlangen, Germany for developing innovative cooling solutions for power electronics in E-Mobility drive trains. Joint innovation effort combining CeramTec's ceramic expertise with Fraunhofer's research capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceramtec-the-ceramic-experts
• Xx.com/ceramtec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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