Innovation in Ceramics

At IntoCeramics, based in Houston, Texas, our Innovation Center is where cutting-edge ceramic technology and practical research and development come together to drive the future of ceramic manufacturing. Our goal is to bring new ideas and materials to life with precision, efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that your project is viable and can meet the demands of today’s competitive market.

Four Phases of Ceramic Innovation: From Concept to Reality

At IntoCeramics, we follow a structured, four-phase process to ensure every project is fully evaluated and optimized for success. Starting with testing the feasibility of the idea, we move through stages that address market potential, profitability, and scaling before finalizing the process and preparing for full-scale production. We have long used a phased approach to our work, allowing a go/no-go decision at each phase. Each step is designed to minimize risks, maximize potential, and deliver results that align with both business goals and technical requirements.

Is it possible?

  • Analytical and ceramic processing testing

DOES IT MAKE SENSE?

  • Market Potential
  • Formulation, physical processing, and testing with other materials as needed
  • High level capex/opex; environmental
  • & regulatory issues
  • Will it be profitable

PILOT PROCESS

  • Prove process at larger scale with full properties testing
  • Design facility; capex/opex at high accuracy

BUILD AND STARTUP

Proudly helping a wide range of clients.

At IntoCeramics, we proudly work with a wide range of clients across industries. No matter the size of your business, our ceramic consultants are here to help you find the right solutions, delivering quality and results you can count on.

Startup Companies or Individual

We support many clients that do not have laboratory testing facilities to further research and development efforts. IntoCeramics operates a fully equipped testing laboratory including extensive equipment for:

Milling/Grinding
Forming
Drying
Calcining / Sintering / Firing
Size Classification
Advanced ceramics research facility

We also offer extensive analytical testing through our partnership with Clemson’s Bishop Materials Research Center, allowing IntoCeramics to be a full-service facility.

These capabilities allow IntoCeramics to be a highly cost-effective resource for new firms or individuals ready for proving a concept.

Emerging Growth Companies
Ceramic material innovation process

These companies often have a successful business model, revenue, and are ready to take the next step in revenue growth. Often the greatest barrier is in development of:

  • Upscaling to larger production quantities
  • Streamlining processes for greatest efficiency
  • Facility plan design
  • Accurate CAPEX/OPEX

IntoCeramics experience in process design, business development AND our extensive laboratory facilities offers unique opportunities for the emerging growth company that is finding itself limited. We collaborate with your technical and business staff to find the best path forward.

Medium to Large Firms
Research and development in ceramics

Often, a firm or a division of a firm lacks expertise in certain areas. And sometimes even if a firm has the expertise, they may not have the time available these days to execute the needed research development and testing. IntoCeramics can step in to fill these gaps, providing specialized knowledge and resources when and where needed.

If your areas of development include any of the following industries, IntoCeramics can provide what these firms may not have or the opportunity to develop.


Our material science and mineral expertise include:

  • Kaolin
  • Ball Clay
  • Bauxite
  • Limestone
  • Ceramic fluxes including feldspars and nepheline syenite
  • Binders-Organic and Inorganic
  • Quartz and silica sands
  • Garnet and igneous minerals

Your Project, Our Priority

We understand that every project is unique, which is why we tailor our approach to fit your specific needs. From the initial raw material evaluation to the final product testing, we are committed to delivering results that align with your goals. By choosing IntoCeramics, you gain a partner dedicated to advancing your ceramic solutions with precision, innovation, and excellence.

Contact us today to learn more about how our Innovation Center can help take your ceramic projects to the next level.