Hydra Manufacturing CEO to Participate in Expert Panel Discussion at The Advanced Ceramics Show 2025
Professor Rob Kay, CEO of Hydra Manufacturing, will be joining industry leaders in a panel discussion at The Advanced Ceramics Show 2025, sharing insights on the future of advanced ceramics manufacturing and innovation.
Expert Panel Discussion: Transforming Applications with Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
The Advanced Ceramics Show, taking place on July 9-10, 2025, at the NEC Birmingham, features a comprehensive conference program with over 150 speakers from across the industry. Our CEO will participate in a pivotal panel discussion focused on overcoming barriers to wider adoption of advanced ceramics and strengthening the UK's position in this vital sector.
The panel will explore critical topics including:
Strategies for reducing high production costs in advanced ceramics
How engineers can adapt their thinking to best utilise ceramic AM
The current limitations of ceramic AM
Future trends in advanced ceramics applications
Why This Matters for the Industry
Advanced ceramics are essential to numerous industries, from aerospace to energy, offering exceptional durability, heat resistance, and specialized electrical properties. With global competition intensifying, this discussion comes at a crucial time for UK manufacturers and stakeholders across the supply chain.
The session will provide actionable insights for attendees looking to navigate the evolving landscape of advanced ceramics and capitalize on emerging opportunities in this high-growth sector.
A Growing Track Record of Expertise
This panel participation follows Hydra Manufacturing's notable achievements at last year's event, where our innovative approaches to ceramic manufacturing were recognised with two awards in the poster competition – all before our company had even been officially registered. Rob’s presentation will showcase our 12 year journey, from our early research at The University of Leeds, to spinning-out and releasing The CHAMP.
Our rapid growth from an award-winning concept to an established manufacturer in the advanced ceramics space demonstrates our commitment to pushing boundaries and developing practical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.
Event Details
Panel Title: Transforming Applications with Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
Date: July 9, 2025
Time: 1:40 pm - 2:35 pm
Location: Conference Theatre 2, NEC Birmingham
Event: The Advanced Ceramics Show 2025
Join Us at the Show
In addition to the panel discussion, we invite all attendees to visit us at the Lucideon booth (1347) to learn more about our innovative ceramic manufacturing technologies and discuss potential collaboration opportunities.
Register for your free pass to The Advanced Ceramics Show here.