From its base in Tonawanda, New York, Calix Ceramic Solutions supplies and engineers advanced ceramic materials and components for demanding industrial applications. The company stands out for pairing ceramic engineering support—including material selection, failure analysis, and ceramic-to-metal integration—with an unusually broad materials portfolio. Calix also offers 3D-printed ceramics for intricate geometries and serves as a research collaborator with the University of Colorado Boulder, a relationship documented since 2019.
Sigma Advanced MaterialsBorn in a Silicon Valley garage, Sigma Advanced Materials is a Buffalo-based engineering company that develops and finishes advanced-material components, with a particular focus on metallizing and joining technical ceramics. The privately owned small business provides customized engineering and manufacturing-process design for challenging ceramic, metal, and polymer applications, including rapid prototyping and certified component sourcing. Founded in 2014 and re-established as a woman-owned LLC in 2022, Sigma is also ITAR-registered and works with partners in North America and beyond.CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
ChemCubed, LLCChemCubed is a Nesconset, New York company built around a collaborative team with more than 25 years of experience in the printing industry. It develops additive-manufacturing solutions for organizations pursuing printed electronics and custom end-use components, with work spanning tailored materials and integrated printing systems. Its leadership also provides practical guidance on formulation, scale-up, and difficult materials-process problems.NESCONSET, NY
P-Ker EngineeringP-Ker Engineering is a Waterport, New York firm known for handling difficult technical-ceramics projects from early development through testing. It makes custom ceramic components for customers who need prototypes or small- to medium-volume production, including specialized metal-ceramic assemblies for demanding applications.WATERPORT, NY
Associated Ceramics and Technology, IncSupplying the energy industry since 1966, Associated Ceramics and Technology manufactures custom technical ceramic materials and components in the United States. Its engineering team brings ceramic, manufacturing, and tooling expertise into complex parts from the start, supported by an in-house tool shop and machining capabilities for demanding tolerances. Two facilities produce more than 1.2 million parts per day for customers worldwide, with the company holding ISO 9001 certification.SARVER, PA