Metoxit
Manufactures high-precision oxide ceramic components and sub-assemblies for medical implants (dental/orthopedic), watch industry, and mechanical/electrical engineering through traditional and additive manufacturing processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Jordi Belart
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Dental implants; Orthopedic implants; Abutments; Root posts; Surgical instruments; Watch components; Industrial ceramic parts
Technological Advantage
Proprietary BIO-HIP® process for extra-high strength ceramic materials; established quality control systems meeting medical device standards; partnership with Lithoz for additive manufacturing capabilities in ceramics.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides vertically integrated ceramic manufacturing expertise with Swiss precision quality, enabling custom high-performance ceramic solutions that meet stringent medical and industrial specifications.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play AM companies like Lithoz (which focuses on 3D printing technology), Metoxit combines traditional ceramic manufacturing with AM partnerships for end-to-end medical component production. Compared to CeramTec (broader ceramics portfolio), Metoxit specializes in oxide ceramics with strong medical focus and Swiss precision reputation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Medical device manufacturers, dental implant companies, watchmakers, industrial equipment manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Medical; Dental; Watchmaking; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering
Competitors
CeramTec; Lithoz
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Metoxit AG is a medium-sized Swiss company founded over 40 years ago, specializing in oxide ceramic materials and sub-assemblies for medical implants and industrial components. The company has 450 followers on LinkedIn and operates from Thayngen, Switzerland. In 2021, Metoxit partnered with Lithoz for 3D-printed ceramic dental implants. The company announced an investment of more than CHF 7 million (EUR 6.6 million) in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, creating 40 new jobs initially, potentially increasing to 80. Metoxit is the official company partner of the European Society for Ceramic Implantology (ESCI).
Major Milestones
Founded in 1978; Partnership with Lithoz for 3D-printed ceramic dental implants (2021)