Engineering ceramics play a critical role in some of the world’s most demanding applications, where extreme temperatures, aggressive environments, and exceptional performance requirements exceed the capabilities of conventional materials. From thermal protection systems on re-entry spacecraft to missile nose cones, heat shields, turbochargers, and catalytic converters, advanced ceramics enable technologies that operate under the most challenging conditions.

This live online course provides a practical introduction to engineering ceramics, exploring their unique properties, key material families, manufacturing routes, and aerospace applications. Delegates will gain an understanding of how ceramic components are designed and processed, including forming methods, de-bindering, and sintering, as well as the relationship between processing, microstructure, and performance.

Through real-world examples drawn from aerospace and high-temperature engineering sectors, participants will discover why materials such as nitrides, carbides, and borides are selected for critical applications and how advanced ceramics contribute to the performance, efficiency, and reliability of modern engineering systems.