International Syalons
Manufactures advanced silicon nitride and sialon ceramics for extreme environments, with additive manufacturing capabilities via lithographic technology (L-AMT) to produce complex small-scale components like impellers.
- CEO / Founder
- Alain Ennen
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- CALSITHERM Group[2]
Technology & Products
Key Products
Silicon nitride ceramics (Syalon 101, Syalon 050); Sialon ceramics; Alumina ceramics; Zirconia ceramics; Silicon carbide ceramics; 3D-printed ceramic components (e.g., impellers)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in silicon nitride/sialon formulations and AM process development via EU Horizon 2020 ToMax project, enabling rapid prototyping of bespoke ceramic parts for high-temperature applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of intricate ceramic geometries impossible with traditional methods, reducing lead times for prototypes and small batches while maintaining material properties equivalent to conventionally sintered ceramics.
How They Differentiate
Focus on silicon nitride/sialon ceramics with AM capabilities for complex shapes, unlike broader ceramic suppliers; offers custom AM solutions for small-batch, high-performance applications where traditional molding is impractical.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring wear, corrosion, and thermal-resistant ceramic components
Industry Verticals
Molten metal handling; Oil & gas; Chemical processing; Automotive; Aerospace; General industrial
Competitors
CoorsTek; CeramTec GmbH; Morgan Advanced Materials
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Turnover reached record levels in 2011 due to demand from existing customers and new business opportunities in markets like wear, molten metal handling, chemical and process, and aerospace; invested in lithographic additive manufacturing technology (L-AMT) through European Commission Horizon 2020 project ToMax
Major Milestones
Founded in 1994 (originated from Lucas Syalon Ltd. in 1970s); Acquired by CALSITHERM Group in 2018; Participated in EU Horizon 2020 ToMax project for AM ceramics; Developed lithographic AM for silicon nitride components