Interceram

On the campus of the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Germany, research has been conducted since 1765 on the extraction, processing, refining and reuse of raw materials and substances. The sustainable use of resources is also the driving force for innovative research projects at the Chair of Ceramics.

For a long time, the production of ceramic coatings has only been possible by means of sintering techniques conducted at more than 1,000 °C. However, a novel spraying method, Powder Aerosol Deposition (PAD), enables their production at normal room temperatures.

Toyota has developed new aluminium casting technology for cylinder heads that uses liquid glass in place of sand and adhesive cylinder heads. This will help to reduce odour and smoke during production.