CeramTec has been a supplier and manufacturer of technical ceramics with a focus on advanced ceramic (HPC) solutions since 1903 and specialises in the development, manufacture and distribution of parts, components and products made from ceramic materials. With more than a century of development and production experience in the HPC industry, CeramTec is a world leader in the manufacture of advanced ceramics and develops these materials for use in a wide range of applications. CeramTec's advanced ceramics are used in a number of areas, including medical applications such as hip prostheses, other orthopaedic implants, dental implants and medical devices, as well as in the mobility and electronics industries, and also in other industrial applications. With production sites and subsidiaries in Europe, North and South America and Asia, CeramTec has a global presence as a manufacturer and supplier. CeramTec's headquarters are located in Plochingen near Stuttgart. In 2022, CeramTec generated sales of more than 730 million euros. CeramTec employs approximately 3,600 people worldwide, of which around 2,000 are in Germany.