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The new microwave kiln at the Ceramic Corridor Innovation Center’s nano-structured electro-ceramic pilot facility functions at ambient atmospheric pressure as well as in vacuum operation mode. Compared to conventional firing processes, it can sinter large loads of virtually any oxide or non-oxide material in a fraction of the time—up to a temperature of 2000° C.
“With all the knowledge we gained during our two years of working with the CACT, we were also able to expand into other markets.”

– Lee Snook, project manager,
INNEX Industries, Inc.

Students and affiliated companies alike have access to state-of-the-art laboratory environments and equipment at the CACT. Here you can perform an exceptional range of analytical tests and research, utilizing the latest equipment available.
The new microwave kiln at the Ceramic Corridor Innovation Center’s nano-structured electro-ceramic pilot facility functions at ambient atmospheric pressure as well as in vacuum operation mode. Compared to conventional firing processes, it can sinter large loads of virtually any oxide or non-oxide material in a fraction of the time—up to a temperature of 2000° C.
Left and top: The new microwave kiln at the Ceramic Corridor Innovation Center’s nano-structured electro-ceramic pilot facility functions at ambient atmospheric pressure as well as in vacuum operation mode. Compared to conventional firing processes, it can sinter large loads of virtually any oxide or non-oxide material in a fraction of the time—up to a temperature of 2000° C.

 
In fact, most high-tech companies don’t have facilities as up to date as the CACT’s… which is why so many companies have chosen to partner with us to advance or create products, or solve perplexing glass and ceramic technology problems quickly, completely and affordably.

The New York State College of Ceramics
(NYSCC), which provides the CACT faculty
base, is home to some of the world's
foremost experts in ceramic engineering, materials science, glass science and applied industrial research. State-of-the art laboratory environments and equipment are continually upgraded to provide cutting-edge analytical testing facilities.

Following is a partial listing of our facilities available to serve your company’s needs. Feel free to call or email us for more information. And of course, if you’d like to see our facilities for yourself, we invite you to visit the CACT at the Alfred University campus.

  Nano Ceramics Fabrication Pilot Plant
  W.M. Keck Lab: Mechanical and Thermal Properties
  Surface Microstructure Analysis Laboratory (SEM, TEM, EDS, Optical,      SIMS,  XPS)
  High Performance Ceramics Laboratory
  Hot Pressing / Hot Extrusion Laboratory
  Thermal Analysis Laboratory (DTA, TGA, TE)
  Computer Modeling / Simulation Laboratory
  Particle and Porosity Characterization Laboratory
  Thin / Thick Film Processing Laboratory
  X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory
  FTIR / Raman Spectroscopy Laboratory
  Glass Manufacturing Research Laboratory
  Electronic Ceramics Processing & Characterization Laboratory
  ONR Clean Room Facilities
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