Sinto Advanced Ceramics Receives Outstanding Product Award at CIIF 2026

The additively manufactured ceramic catalyst manufactured by Sinto Advanced Ceramics received the Outstanding Product Award at the 26th China International Industry Fair (CIIF) in Shanghai. The award recognizes products that demonstrate technological innovation and industrial relevance within the new materials sector. The awarded component is a ceramic catalyst manufactured from high-purity alumina and designed for chemical processing applications.

Recognition for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

The catalyst features a periodic open-cell diamond structure that was developed to combine high surface area with defined fluid flow characteristics. Such geometries are difficult to realize using conventional ceramic manufacturing methods and illustrate the design freedom enabled by additive manufacturing. The component is manufactured using ceramic stereolithography and demonstrates the capability of additive manufacturing to produce complex ceramic structures with precisely controlled geometric parameters.

From Component Design to Industrial Production

While additive manufacturing enables advanced catalyst geometries, the industrial production of large porous ceramic structures requires precise control throughout the entire manufacturing process. Printing, debinding, and sintering must be carefully coordinated to achieve defect-free components with consistent material properties. The awarded catalyst substrate demonstrates the successful combination of complex lattice design, technical ceramic materials, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

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Significance for Process Engineering Applications

Catalyst carrier structures play a critical role in chemical processing by influencing surface area, flow behavior, and reaction efficiency. Additive manufacturing allows these parameters to be tailored to the requirements of specific processes while maintaining the thermal and chemical resistance required for demanding operating conditions. The award highlights the growing industrial adoption of ceramic additive manufacturing for functional components beyond prototyping applications.

Learn More About the Award-Winning Component

A detailed technical case study covering the design, manufacturing process, material properties, and engineering considerations of the awarded catalyst substrate is available here:

Additively Manufactured Ceramic Catalysts for Chemical Processing