Ceramitec Munich 2028

Ceramitec takes place from 25–27 April 2028 at Messe München, Munich, Germany. It is an international trade fair for the ceramics industry, covering technical and high-performance ceramics, heavy-clay, fine and refractory ceramics, raw materials and powder metallurgy. Its industrial focus connects material manufacturers and equipment suppliers with user industries, engineers and research professionals looking at ceramic applications and production technologies.

Ceramitec Munich 2028 at a glance

The 2028 dates and venue are announced. Check the organiser’s visitor information for practical details as the edition approaches.

Why Ceramitec Munich matters

See materials in the context of applications

Ceramic products range from traditional heavy-clay materials to engineered components for demanding industrial uses. At Ceramitec, visitors can compare material properties and production approaches in a dedicated ceramics-industry setting, then relate them to the requirements of their own products and processes.

Connect the material and process chain

The event brings together ceramic materials, production technology and industrial applications. This breadth is useful when a technical decision involves more than the component itself: raw materials, forming, firing, process control and quality testing can all influence a finished product’s performance and production economics.

Meet an international professional audience

The 2026 edition recorded 485 exhibitors from 38 countries, including a 66% international exhibitor share, and around 12,000 visitors from 74 countries. These organiser-reported figures indicate a broad international setting for comparing suppliers and discussing technical applications.

• Exhibitors: 485 from 38 countries in 2026; organiser-reported.
• International exhibitors: 66% in 2026; organiser-reported.
• Visitors: around 12,000 from 74 countries in 2026; organiser-reported.
• Exhibition area: 33,000 m² in 2026; organiser-reported.

The reported scale can support a broad review of suppliers and applications, but visitors will get more from the halls by setting technical and commercial priorities before arrival.

Exhibition sectors and product groups at Ceramitec Munich

The organiser identifies heavy-clay, fine and refractory ceramics, raw materials, technical ceramics and powder metallurgy among the featured areas. The product groups below translate those sectors into practical areas to investigate; individual exhibitors and product ranges should be checked in the official directory when it is available.

Technical and high-performance ceramics

• Engineered ceramic components for industrial applications
• Wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant components
• Electrical and thermal insulating ceramics
• Precision ceramic parts for demanding operating conditions
• Advanced ceramic materials and application development

Heavy-clay ceramics

• Bricks and structural clay products
• Roofing and building ceramics
• Clay preparation and processing systems
• Forming, drying and firing technologies
• Plant and process equipment for heavy-clay production

Fine and refractory ceramics

• Fine ceramic materials and shaped products
• Refractory materials for high-temperature processes
• Kilns, firing systems and kiln furniture
• Sintering and thermal-treatment equipment
• Process solutions for refractory and fine-ceramic production

Raw materials and production inputs

• Natural and synthetic ceramic raw materials
• Glaze materials, frits, engobes and pigments
• Powders, binders and process additives
• Grinding media and materials for preparation
• Storage, dosing and batching systems

Powder metallurgy and forming processes

• Metal powders and powder preparation
• Mixing, blending and granulation
• Pressing, extrusion and moulding technologies
• Shaping, calibration and finishing processes
• Process control and production equipment

Production, measurement and environmental systems

• Conveying, handling and materials-flow systems
• Crushing, milling, screening and separation
• Measurement, control and automation
• Laboratory, analysis and testing equipment
• Dust extraction, filtration and emissions treatment

Who should visit Ceramitec Munich?

Ceramitec is most useful when you arrive with a material, process or sourcing question. The organiser describes a professional audience that includes decision-makers from industry, research and user industries, with applications linked to medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Ceramic manufacturers and production companies

Useful if your company is evaluating production inputs, plant upgrades or process improvements:

• Compare raw materials and production inputs for a defined product range.
• Review preparation, forming, firing and finishing options.
• Discuss process stability, throughput and quality-control requirements.
• Identify equipment and engineering providers for a planned investment.
• Assess supplier support, maintenance and integration requirements.

Relevant roles include plant managers, production engineers, process specialists, technical directors and procurement teams.

Industrial buyers and technical teams in user industries

Useful if your products or operations depend on ceramic materials or components:

• Compare technical ceramics for heat, wear, electrical or chemical demands.
• Discuss component specifications and application constraints with suppliers.
• Explore alternatives for an existing material or production bottleneck.
• Understand how ceramic components may fit into a wider system.
• Identify technical questions that require testing or engineering follow-up.

Relevant roles include design and materials engineers, R&D specialists, sourcing managers and technical procurement teams in medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Equipment, materials and engineering suppliers

Useful if your company serves ceramic production or powder metallurgy:

• Present products and technical expertise to an international professional audience.
• Meet manufacturers evaluating materials, equipment and engineering services.
• Explore distributor or project relationships in relevant application areas.
• Gather feedback on process needs and product specifications.
• Plan discussions around applications where your offer has a clear technical fit.

Relevant roles include business-development managers, export teams, product managers, application engineers and company leaders.

Research institutions and technical specialists

Useful if your work concerns ceramic materials, production processes or industrial applications:

• Compare current approaches to materials and manufacturing challenges.
• Exchange knowledge with industrial users and suppliers.
• Identify questions for collaborative research or technology transfer.
• Follow discussion on process efficiency and high-temperature applications.
• Relate research findings to production and end-use requirements.

Relevant roles include researchers, materials scientists, laboratory specialists and technical educators.

Why visit Ceramitec Munich?

1. Shortlist suppliers for a defined application. Bring component specifications, operating conditions and required performance so discussions stay concrete.
2. Compare ceramic materials. Ask suppliers to explain composition, tolerances, thermal or wear properties, testing and limitations for your use case.
3. Review production technologies. Compare preparation, forming, firing, sintering and process-control options against capacity and quality needs.
4. Evaluate an investment. Use conversations with equipment and engineering providers to define technical requirements and questions for a later feasibility review.
5. Explore alternatives for user-industry projects. Medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering are identified as application areas connected to ceramics.
6. Follow technical priorities. The 2026 conference discussions included process efficiency and sustainability challenges in high-temperature industries; use the 2028 programme, when released, to plan sessions.
7. Build a focused follow-up list. Record the product, application fit, documentation needed and next action for every supplier or research contact worth pursuing.

Why exhibit at Ceramitec Munich?

Manufacturers of ceramic materials and components, machinery suppliers, plant builders and engineering-service providers may consider exhibiting when they have a clear audience and application to reach. The 2026 edition included 485 exhibitors from 38 countries and around 12,000 visitors from 74 countries, all organiser-reported; this shows the event’s international reach, not a guarantee of enquiries or sales.

Exhibitors can use participation to present materials or technologies, discuss applications directly with professional visitors, gather feedback on product fit and maintain business relationships. A useful stand plan starts with a defined product story, target user industries, technical evidence and the conversations the team needs to have. Before committing, assess stand costs, staffing, product demonstrations, logistics, after-sales support and the relevant market-entry and conformity requirements for each target market. ilikevents can assist with participation planning and organiser coordination.

What makes Ceramitec Munich different?

Its focus spans ceramic materials, production technologies and the user industries that rely on them. The official sector description brings together heavy-clay, fine and refractory ceramics, raw materials, technical ceramics and powder metallurgy. The 2026 final report also described the fair as a marketplace for user industries and noted professional discussions involving industry, research and end users. For visitors, that combination can help connect material selection with production and application questions rather than treating each in isolation.

What should you try to achieve at Ceramitec Munich?

“See what is new” is too broad to guide a technical visit. Choose a concrete objective that matches your role and project.

If you are a ceramic producer

Identify a shortlist of suppliers for one production constraint and record the evidence you need on throughput, quality, integration and support.

If you are an industrial buyer

Compare at least three material or component approaches for a defined application, including their operating limits and documentation needs.

If you supply machinery or materials

Prioritise the user industries and applications that best fit your product, then prepare targeted questions for potential customers and partners.

If you work in research

Identify specific process or materials questions for technical exchange and note which industrial requirements should shape further work.

A productive visit ends with clear decisions, contacts and follow-up actions—not a collection of brochures without context.

How to prepare before Ceramitec Munich

1. Define the technical or commercial question

Write down the application, process or purchasing decision you need to advance. For components, include operating temperature, mechanical or chemical exposure, tolerances, expected service life and any relevant testing requirements. For production equipment, record current capacity, bottlenecks, target output and integration constraints.

2. Build a target-company list

Use the official exhibitor directory when it becomes available. Sort companies into three groups: A – must meet for a live project; B – useful to compare or contact; C – explore if time allows. Match each target to a product group and a specific question.

3. Prepare supplier questions

• Which material grades or compositions suit the operating conditions?
• What properties are measured, and under which test conditions?
• What tolerances, dimensions or finishing options are available?
• What are the material’s limits in temperature, wear, corrosion or electrical use?
• Which forming, firing or sintering processes are used?
• What output, cycle time and quality range can the equipment support?
• How does the proposed system integrate with existing plant and controls?
• What samples, technical datasheets or test results can be shared?
• What maintenance, spare parts and service arrangements are available?
• Which certifications or conformity documents apply to the product and destination market?

4. Arrange priority meetings

Contact high-priority suppliers in advance where possible, and define the desired outcome for each discussion: a technical comparison, sample evaluation, quotation request, distributor conversation or further engineering review. Allow time for unplanned discoveries without letting them displace the most important meetings.

5. Prepare your own technical brief

Bring a concise description of your application, drawings or non-confidential specifications, process conditions and decision timeline. Keep sensitive designs and proprietary information protected; share only what is appropriate for an initial conversation.

How to make the most of Ceramitec Munich

Use a consistent record for every supplier or technical discussion:

Company → Product or process → Application fit → Evidence to request → Contact → Next action

For example, a production team comparing kiln systems might record the required firing profile, target throughput, energy and atmosphere constraints, integration needs, and the data needed for a technical review. A buyer assessing a ceramic component could note the operating environment, properties demonstrated, tolerances and sample-testing plan.

Photograph or collect product information only with permission, and record enough context to distinguish similar materials or equipment. At the end of each day, rank contacts as immediate project, potential fit or market intelligence, then assign a named person and deadline for follow-up.

Beyond the Ceramitec exhibition floor

The 2026 edition included a conference programme. Discussion reported after the fair focused on process efficiency and sustainability challenges in high-temperature industries, alongside industry exchange about technical ceramics and high-performance materials. These are examples from the 2026 edition, not a promise of the 2028 programme. Check the organiser’s programme information when the next edition’s sessions are published and prioritise topics connected to your projects.

Ceramitec Munich visitor profile and business opportunities

These are practical interests inferred from the event’s published sectors and named user industries. Specific project requirements and supplier capabilities should be confirmed directly during technical discussions.

Travelling to Ceramitec Munich

The organiser’s visitor travel information identifies Messe München’s Main Entrance East at Am Messeturm, 81829 Munich. The fairgrounds connect directly to Messestadt Ost on the U2 subway line; the organiser says the trip from Munich Central Station takes about 20 minutes without changing trains. Messe München is 42 kilometres from Munich Airport, with shuttle buses, public transport and taxis listed as travel options. Check the organiser’s 2028 travel arrangements before departure, as details can change.

Practical information for international visitors

Arrange travel, accommodation, payments and any visa requirements for your nationality before departure. The organiser provides visa-service information for participants who require a visa to enter Germany; check current eligibility and instructions with the official visitor information.

One day or several days at Ceramitec Munich?

One day

Worth considering if you have a short target list, pre-arranged discussions and a narrow technical objective. Prioritise the relevant material or process groups and leave time to record follow-up actions.

Two days

Useful when you need to compare suppliers across several sectors or combine equipment discussions with material and application research. Reserve one block for planned meetings and another for broader discovery.

Three days

The full three-day schedule may suit visitors with a broad project, a diverse target list or several teams to coordinate. Divide coverage by sector or application, then share findings using a common evaluation template.

After Ceramitec Munich: where the real value starts

Follow up while discussions are still specific. Classify contacts as:

• A – Immediate project: a supplier, technology or material directly connected to an active decision.
• B – Potential fit: a relevant option that needs more data, testing or internal review.
• C – Market intelligence: a contact or insight useful for longer-term planning.

For each A and B contact, send a short recap of the application discussed and request the next useful evidence: specifications, test results, drawings, sample availability, process data, operating limits, service terms or a quotation. Compare responses against the same criteria and involve technical, procurement and production colleagues before making a commitment.

Is Ceramitec Munich worth visiting?

Ceramitec is particularly relevant if your work involves ceramic materials, ceramic production, powder metallurgy or industrial applications that depend on engineered ceramics. Buyers and engineers can use the fair to compare products and ask technical questions; manufacturers and suppliers can explore equipment, materials and professional relationships; researchers can connect technical work with industrial needs. Its broad sector mix makes a clear target list essential. If you arrive with an application, process challenge or supplier decision in mind, the visit can support more useful comparisons and better-defined follow-up than an unstructured walk through the halls.

Make your Ceramitec Munich plan

What do you need to compare, source or decide that cannot be resolved from a catalogue alone? Set that objective before you travel, and use each conversation to build evidence for the next decision.

Specify. Compare. Discuss. Evaluate. Follow up.

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