Additive manufacturing has transformed the way industries produce. From lightweight aerospace parts to precision medical components, AM is redefining efficiency and performance. Yet one material is quietly expanding the frontier even further: ceramics.
High-performance ceramics are enabling what no other material can—exceptional heat resistance, electrical insulation, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength. Once considered niche, ceramics are now moving from prototypes to production-ready solutions in sectors ranging from energy and mobility to healthcare and electronics. For professionals exploring the next phase of industrial AM, this is where innovation becomes tangible.
Experience ceramics as a high-performance material
At ceramitec 2026, the leading international trade fair for the high-performance material ceramics, visitors will experience how ceramic materials and additive manufacturing converge to shape the technologies of tomorrow. Taking place from March 24 to 26, 2026 at Messe München, ceramitec brings together the entire global value chain — from raw material suppliers and machinery producers to end-users.
Under the motto “A high-performance material like no other. Discover ceramics.”, ceramitec showcases how ceramics bridge material science and manufacturing innovation. For those in additive manufacturing, it’s the place to discover new ceramic powders, printing processes, and sintering technologies that enable complex geometries, lightweight design, and superior component durability.
Innovation you can touch
Additive manufacturing with ceramics is evolving fast — and ceramitec is where that evolution becomes visible. Attendees can expect live demonstrations, discussions, and exhibits highlighting how ceramics are pushing the limits of 3D printing:
- Material innovations: from oxide and non-oxide ceramics to hybrid composites optimized for 3D printing.
- Process excellence: solutions for binder jetting, stereolithography, and extrusion-based AM adapted for ceramic feedstocks.
- Industrial integration: automation, post-processing, and quality control systems supporting the leap from prototype to series production.
- Sustainability and efficiency: energy-saving kiln technologies and recyclable raw materials that make ceramics a key player in sustainable manufacturing.
This is where the AM community meets the ceramics experts—to explore not just what’s possible, but what’s next.
Connecting industries and ideas
ceramitec is more than a trade fair. It’s a global innovation hub. Decision-makers, engineers, and researchers from every corner of the ceramics and AM ecosystem gather here to exchange insights and collaborate on future-oriented projects. It’s where industrial users meet material scientists, where hardware meets application, and where new partnerships begin.
The fair’s unique cross-industry scope makes it especially relevant for the field of additive manufacturing
- Aerospace and defense professionals exploring lightweight, heat-resistant materials.
- Energy and mobility innovators developing durable, sustainable components.
- Medical engineers working with biocompatible ceramics for implants and instruments.
Every conversation at ceramitec opens a door to a new solution, a new collaboration, or a new market.
Why ceramics matter for additive manufacturing
For those driving innovation in AM, ceramics offer a distinct competitive edge:
- Performance: unmatched hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability.
- Precision: capability to produce complex, micro-structured components.
- Sustainability: materials that last longer and support circular manufacturing models.
ceramitec presents these strengths not in theory, but in practice — through product showcases, and interactive panels that connect vision with implementation.
Join the movement: ceramitec 2026
Additive manufacturing is entering a new era of material diversity and functional design. Ceramics are at its core — and ceramitec 2026 is the place to experience their full potential.
If you’re interested in 3D printing, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with global leaders in ceramics, discover breakthrough technologies, and see firsthand how this high-performance material is shaping the future of manufacturing.
Discover ceramics. Discover innovation. Discover opportunities – at ceramitec 2026, March 24–26, Messe München.
