Kyocera to Highlight Ceramic and Sapphire Engineering Solutions at Pittcon 2025
Kyocera will present a range of cutting-edge ceramic and single-crystal sapphire engineering solutions at Pittcon 2025, set to take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from March 3rd to 5th. Pittcon, one of the world’s most recognized expositions for analytical, lab, and life science equipment, offers a platform for manufacturers and solution providers to showcase their latest technologies. With over 65 years of experience in providing custom engineering solutions, it is a leader in applying Fine Ceramic super-materials to advance analytical research and scientific instrumentation.
The Role of Kyocera’s Ceramics in Analytical Research
Kyocera’s ceramics are known for their exceptional mechanical, thermal, and optical properties. These properties, including high wear resistance, excellent electrical insulation, and outstanding chemical stability, make it’s Fine Ceramics the ideal material for a range of scientific applications. In addition, it’s single-crystal sapphire has become essential in applications requiring high transmission over a wide range of wavelengths. This capability supports the advancement of various analytical tools, such as mass spectrometry and chromatography, which are vital in modern research.
Innovative Ceramic Solutions on Display at Pittcon 2025
At Pittcon 2025, Kyocera will be showcasing a number of groundbreaking ceramic solutions designed to push the boundaries of laboratory science. These innovative technologies include:
Alumina Multilayer Direct Bonding
One of the standout technologies being showcased at Kyocera’s booth is the alumina multilayer direct bonding method. This technique allows for the bonding of complex ceramic parts without the need for glue, offering an efficient and highly reliable solution for the fabrication of advanced ceramic components. This bonding method is particularly important for creating high-performance analytical tools and instrumentation used in research and development.
Ceramic with Internal Electrodes
Kyocera will also highlight its ceramic components with internal electrodes, a revolutionary advancement in ceramic manufacturing. Through its state-of-the-art injection molding technology, it can create ceramic parts with embedded electrodes and under-cut shapes. While this technology is still in development, samples will be on display at Pittcon, demonstrating the immense potential for complex, customized ceramic components that can be used in various applications.
Sapphire Apertures for Blood Analysis Devices
Kyocera’s expertise in laser processing is enabling the production of sapphire apertures for blood analysis devices. The company’s high-precision laser technology allows for the creation of sapphire components with intricate shapes, which are crucial for accurate blood cell analysis. Specifically, its sapphire apertures facilitate the sheath-flow DC detection method for red blood cells and platelets, allowing cells to pass through a detector in an orderly manner to precisely measure cell size. This capability is essential for enhancing the accuracy of blood analysis systems, with applications in medical diagnostics and research.
Ceramic Additive Manufacturing (CAM)
Kyocera will also demonstrate its ceramic additive manufacturing (CAM) capabilities, which include custom 3D printing of alumina and zirconia ceramics. This technology enables the creation of complex geometries and customized shapes for a variety of applications. With CAM, there is no need for traditional tooling, significantly reducing production time and allowing for rapid prototyping of new components. Additionally, the ability to print ceramic parts with high precision allows for the creation of intricate shapes and tight tolerances, which are essential for advanced analytical equipment.
Advancing Laboratory Science with Fine Ceramics
Kyocera’s ceramic additive manufacturing produces shapes and geometries that would be impossible to achieve with traditional forming methods such as injection molding or dry pressing. This ability to create intricate designs with precision is transforming laboratory science by enabling the development of parts with small channels, complex structures, and composite shapes. These innovations are particularly beneficial in fields such as medical diagnostics, scientific research, and analytical testing.
At Pittcon 2025, visitors to Kyocera’s booth can view a wide variety of sample components that showcase the potential of Fine Ceramics in advancing laboratory applications. Some of the items on display include:
- Laser processed sapphire
- Sapphire wafers
- Alumina substrates with copper or silver patterning
- Alumina, zirconia, and silicon nitride components
- Additive manufactured parts
- Pistons and sleeves for pumps
- Metallized feedthroughs
These samples demonstrate the exceptional craftsmanship of Kyocera’s custom ceramic components, which are designed to be lightweight and precisely shaped to micron-level tolerances.
Broad Applications for Kyocera’s Ceramic and Sapphire Technologies
Kyocera’s Fine Ceramics and single-crystal sapphire have a wide range of applications across various industries. In the field of laboratory analysis, these materials are used in devices like plasma windows, gene sequencers, blood separators, and X-ray machines. They also play a vital role in medical applications, including pacemakers, cardiac monitors, neuromodulation devices, surgical tools, and orthopedic joint replacement systems. These applications underscore the versatility and importance of Kyocera’s ceramic and sapphire technologies in the development of cutting-edge analytical equipment and life-saving medical devices.
Conclusion: A Commitment to Advancing Analytical Research
Kyocera’s presence at Pittcon 2025 will highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing scientific research and analytical technology through the application of Fine Ceramics and single-crystal sapphire. With its deep expertise in material science and innovative manufacturing processes, Kyocera continues to provide solutions that meet the complex demands of today’s high-tech industries.
Visitors to Kyocera’s booth (#428) will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in ceramic engineering, from the revolutionary alumina multilayer direct bonding technique to the precision sapphire apertures for blood analysis devices. The company’s custom ceramics and sapphire technologies are helping to drive the development of more efficient, accurate, and reliable laboratory instruments, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in scientific research and medical diagnostics.
Kyocera’s participation in Pittcon 2025 reinforces its position as a leading provider of innovative engineering solutions that support the advancement of analytical equipment, medical technologies, and industrial applications worldwide.
Click here to learn more about Kyocera’s laboratory analysis equipment solutions. To schedule a dedicated booth appointment, please email [email protected].
About KYOCERA
Kyocera Corporation (TOKYO:6971) (https://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of Fine Ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, solar power generating systems, printers, copiers and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the company’s consolidated sales revenue totaled 2.0 trillion yen (approx. $13.3 billion). Kyocera is ranked #874 on Forbes magazine’s 2024 “Global 2000” list of the World’s Largest Public Companies, and has been named by The Wall Street Journal among “The World’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies.”
