EOS invests in ceramics

Dr Hans J Langer, founder and CEO of EOS, is the new partner of Lithoz GmbH, reportedly the world's first system provider for the additive manufacturing of high-performance ceramics. 

"In the past three years Lithoz has managed to establish a new an innovative production method in the field of high-performance ceramics,” said Dr Johannes Homa, CEO and founder of Lithoz. “Through our partnership with Dr Langer our work finds special recognition and our future growth opportunities will increase significantly."

Lithoz’ technology makes it possible for the first time to produce fully functional high-performance ceramic components by using an additive manufacturing process. 

Competent partner

"With Lithoz we have found a competent partner who will complement our product range ideally in the future,” said Dr Langer. “While EOS is the world leader in the field of laser sintering of metals and plastics, the technology of Lithoz will open up a variety of new technical applications in the field of high-performance ceramics. In my opinion there is great potential for high-performance ceramics in aerospace and medical applications."