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Ceramics Group

The network for professional people working with advanced, engineering or industrial ceramics including clay and cementitious materials

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The IOM3 Ceramics Group (formerly the Ceramics Society) is a community of professionals with a shared technical interest in ceramics, led by a team of volunteers. The Ceramics Group is home to the Clay Technology Subgroup (formerly the International Clay Technology Association), the Cementitious Materials Subgroup and the former Ceramics Science Committee. The group provides a peer support network for members and is the source of the expertise that underpins IOM3 activities in this area. On this page you will find the latest news, relevant technical content, professional development opportunities and information about upcoming events.

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27 May 2023

Vetropack resumes production in Ukraine

Vetropack, a glass packaging manufacturer, is cautiously ramping up operations again at its Gostomel plant in Ukraine.

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26 May 2023

Cambridge policy briefing calls for demand-led innovation in foundation industries

Government needs to act urgently to support demand-led innovation in UK industry to pursue climate targets, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) policy briefing says.

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23 May 2023

Rebuilding Syria from rubble

A method of recycling concrete rubble left by war could help rebuild key infrastructure in Syria.

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Clay Technology Subgroup

The mission of the Clay Technology Subgroup (formerly the International Clay Technology Association (ICTa)) is to promote heavy clay technology on a UK and international basis and to provide members with opportunities to broaden their professional outlook, skills and qualifications, thus enabling them to face change with greater confidence and thereby help secure a dynamic future for the heavy clay industry.      

 

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Andrew McDermott

Andrew McDermott

Chair - IOM3 Ceramics Group

Courses to support professional development in the Heavy Clay Industry

IOM3 Training Academy offers courses that are suitable for those just starting out in the industry, those wishing to develop their learning further and those needing to undertake regular training to maintain their CPD record.  Our courses are available in a number of formats and some lead to recognised qualifications from PIABC.

Support from IOM3 Training Academy

 

The ICTa Trust also supports a number of courses run by the University of Derby including the Mineral Products higher technfician apprenticeship, university diploma in Clay Studies and foundation degree in Clay Technology.  In addition, those that have already undertaken the apprenticeship or foundation degree can top up to the full BSc(Hons) in Minerals Management.

Support from the University of Derby

 

Forthcoming events

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  • 6–7 June 2023

An Introduction to Oilfield Metallurgy Spring 2023

Specialist metallurgical training for those working in the oil and gas sectors.

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  • 9–10 June 2023

Scotland Polymer Study Tour

Free two-day residential course for 11-19 design technology teachers

Edinburgh
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  • 14 June 2023

Engineering Metallurgy

A one-day course exploring the basic concepts of metallurgy

Grantham
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