Founded in 1985, ADVANCED CERAMICS INC. is a world leader in the technology of advanced materials. Now a part of BAE Systems, ADVANCED CERAMICS is able to provide fully integrated material solutions for the semiconductor, and defense manufacturing industry. As a world class strategic partner with locations worldwide, we provide customers with the competitive edge necessary to succeed in today's business environment. ADVANCED CERAMICS has three manufacturing facilities which occupy more than 67,000 square feet of state-of-the-art ceramic production, product development and research operations. CERCOM is the world's largest vacuum hot press facility with 21 vacuum hot press furnaces capable of producing finished products up to 580mm in diameter. ADVANCED CERAMICS was started primarily for the development of and product of advanced military armor and has leveraged the benefits of its patented PAD (pressure assisted densification) process to expand into numerous markets that require the superior engineered materials. ADVANCED CERAMICS produces over 25 different materials for the semiconductor, defense, and industrial business sectors. These unique materials are backed by our quality service and superior technical support to ensure customers' requirements. ADVANCED CERAMICS has an expert engineering staff that works with customers to develop materials for next generation requirements. Utilizing years of experience in developing, fabricating and producing advanced technology material solutions we are able to provide cost-effective solutions for the most demanding applications. Our pioneering research has brought numerous international awards and patents. As a result, we find ourselves well positioned at the leading edge of our unique industry. ADVANCED CERAMICS Technical Staff can custom tailor material properties to meet the rapidly increasing needs of the world marketplace for today, and many years to come.