50 Years of Ceramics in the US - Looking Back, Looking Forward

An overview of the ceramics industry in US is presented. The development and widespread use of synthetic raw materials and other advancements over the past fifty years has led to a new class of ceramics that are now called as advanced, engineering or high-technology ceramics. Presently, the market for the US ceramics industry is estimated to be around $38 billion. Some of the challenges that face US ceramic manufacturers include availability and cost of raw materials, quality and cost of labor and changing markets.