In 2017 Morgan invested into Lithoz´ LCM-Technology for its Centre of Excellence located in Stourport-on-Severn in the UK, a global hub for development of new structural ceramic materials and processes for application in sectors as diverse as aerospace, medical and energy.
Johannes Homa, CEO of Lithoz is delighted. "Morgan is as a future-oriented company earning its success by pioneering technical innovations. We are grateful Morgan trusts in Lithoz manufacturing systems.” With this decision Morgan is on the forefront to evaluate the opportunities arising from additive manufacturing of high-performance ceramics.
Mike Murray, CTO of Morgan Advanced Materials commented ‘Additive manufacturing has the potential to set new standards for the manufacture of high performance ceramics and we are excited to be increasing our exploration of the possibilities of the technology.’
“Innovative enterprises & technology leaders such as Morgan have already internalized that technological advantages come incrementally by affording oneself to reconsider traditional thinking patterns. With its professional expertise Lithoz considers itself as a strong partner along the supply chain of AM of ceramics. We are not just selling machines. We accompany our customers as partners by providing them with any necessary support they need - so they can benefit from technological virtues on an emerging market” – determines Johannes Homa.
Morgan Advanced Materials plc is a global engineering company headquartered in Windsor, UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company is a world-leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. It has approximately 85 manufacturing sites across more than 30 countries serving customers in more than 100 countries.
Lithoz is the world market & innovation leader in additive manufacturing of trechnical ceramics. It offers development and production of materials and additive manufacturing systems for processing high-performance ceramics. This includes customer specific development of materials, processes and applications as well as tailor-made software solutions and support for research projects.