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Aerospace safety relies on in-flight navigation and communications. Having reliable components for these systems are critical, especially when it comes to extreme conditions found at hypersonic speeds. Technical ceramics can survive some of the harshest conditions known, which is why they are an excellent material navigation and antenna components for the aerospace industry. You can learn more at https://bit.ly/3lYdBMu. #Aerospace #TechnicalCeramics

The semiconductor revolution has transformed life as we know it—powering everything from smartphones to renewable energy systems. As highlighted in this BBC article, silicon chips are at the heart of this transformation, enabling countless innovations. At CoorsTek, we're proud to play a critical role in this journey. Our ultra-pure silicon components, crafted with precision and expertise, are essential for semiconductor processing equipment. These parts ensure the reliability and efficiency of the tools that create the chips driving our modern world. From manufacturing to everyday life, silicon’s impact is profound—and we’re thrilled to contribute to this legacy of innovation. Learn more about our semiconductor solutions at https://lnkd.in/eWiJjUw. Article: https://lnkd.in/dXJ3P6m. #Semiconductors #AdvancedMaterials #CoorsTek #Innovation #Silicon

With temperatures dropping outside, the competition within our CoorsTek Center for Advanced Materials (CCAM) facility in Golden, CO is heating up. Recently, the CCAM team hosted their 4th annual Chili Cook-Off, featuring ten unique entries. The event provided excellent culinary experiences and fostered a spirit of fierce but friendly competition. Employees from various departments gathered to mingle and cast their votes for the winner of the coveted Chili Champion trophy. Ultimately, Chris Mejia, Senior Manager of Research & Development, won the prize for the second consecutive year. Congratulations to Chris! Demonstrating his innovative skills, Chris (now known as the CCAM Chili Guru) said he experimented with a new recipe, which used a base of white chicken chili enhanced with the warming spices of curry. He always incorporates Colorado-grown roasted pueblo chilies as his now, not so secret ingredient. Thank you to our CCAM Employee Insight Team who hosted this event and to all our incredible employees who showed up to eat chili, vote for their favorite, and ensure our cook-off was an absolute success! We certainly are Better Together. #BetterTogether #FriendlyCompetition #EmployeeEngagement

At CoorsTek, we understand that manager effectiveness is at the heart of our success. Exceptional leaders don't just manage tasks – they inspire, guide, and develop their teams to push the limits of what’s possible. We believe empowered leaders enable the entire organization to thrive. To support this, we’ve designed training programs that are geared to managers at various stages of a leader’s journey. Our suite of six Manager Effectiveness training programs ranges from Supervisor and Coaching Foundations to our Leadership Impact course that helps managers understand the key levers in our financial model to drive profitability. We cap it off with an executive leadership development program with our partner USC Marshall School of Business that prepares our top leaders to enhance agility in people and process while building a global culture of success. #ManagerEffectiveness #InspiringLeaders

Happy National Button Day! Did you know CoorsTek once made ceramic buttons? In the 1990s, CoorsTek entered the consumer market with several different products, including ceramic shirt buttons. These buttons were made from one of our zirconia materials, which has a unique structure that combines strength, toughness, and heat resistance. We even filed a patent for this button in 1991! Because the button was made from ceramic, it would have less chance of breaking during dry cleaning and was marketed as being so tough it would outlast the article of clothing on which it was placed. Although we no longer manufacture ceramic shirt buttons, CoorsTek continues to pioneer technical applications for our many zirconia material formulations that are ideal for extreme mechanical environments. #NationalButtonDay #TechnicalCeramics

To us, Veteran’s Day is not just one day each year. It’s every day, driving us to invest in advanced materials and manufacturing capabilities to provide severe-duty armor components to our military. We’re proud to say we’ve been doing this for over 50 years and helping to save lives like Gary Worthy: https://bit.ly/3MADQCF. Technical ceramic armor components are formulated to be lightweight with exceptional strength. Whether it’s for aircraft, vehicles, or body armor, our materials outperform steel and can be made in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and thicknesses. Components are also manufactured with tight-tolerance standards, high-purity formulations, and controlled microstructures to ensure reliability. To learn more about our aerospace and defense components, visit: https://bit.ly/3KO234U. #Armor #Defense #TechnicalCeramics

Today, we pause to recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. Your commitment to service has shaped our country and protected our freedoms. Thank you for your unwavering courage and selflessness. Let’s remember, honor, and show our appreciation to all the men and women who have served. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringHeroes #ServiceAndSacrifice

As we gear up for the holiday baking season, here’s a Friday fun fact: In the early 1990s, a CoorsTek subsidiary, Ceramicon Designs, developed ceramic cookie molds for the company Brown Bag Designs. While this fun and innovative use for ceramics never made it to production, they remind us of our sweet beginnings! Who knew our path could go from cookie cutters to cutting-edge technology? #FridayFunFacts #BakingHistory #CookieCreativity #TechnicalCeramics

Ever wondered what goes on inside a semiconductor processing chamber? In this video, you’ll get an exclusive look at an etch chamber and the precision-engineered components CoorsTek creates for semiconductor equipment manufacturers. One standout feature is the custom-designed lid, built to channel microwave energy into the plasma etch chamber effectively, while standing strong against the harsh plasma environment. Our advanced technical ceramics are tailored with resilient materials and innovative designs to meet the unique demands of our customers. Discover how CoorsTek solutions can help you push the boundaries of semiconductor technology with components that enhance durability, reduce cycle times, and boost production yields at https://lnkd.in/eWiJjUw. #Semiconductor #TecnicalCeramics #Innovation #SemiconductorSolutions

Ever gotten a tattoo that seemed like a great idea at the time… only to feel differently down the road? Maybe it was an ex’s name, a spontaneous design, or a trend that hasn’t aged well. It’s wild how something so permanent can end up feeling so temporary! Fortunately, laser tattoo removal has become significantly more advanced in the last several years, thanks in part to Q-switched lasers that can break down ink particles in the skin so they can be absorbed and eliminated by the body. Q-switched lasers can target specific tattoo ink colors with minimal impact on the surrounding skin. Q-switch technology involves the combination of highly controlled YAG laser crystals, which can be engineered to create the desired wavelength to target particular colors. However, traditional monocrystalline YAG materials are expensive and time consuming to produce. Fortunately, CoorsTek has developed state-of-the-art transparent polycrystalline YAG optoceramics, which remove many of the barriers presented by single crystal YAG to deliver optimal performance at scale. Technical ceramics may not be able to prevent bad tattoos in the first place, but thanks to innovations in materials science, CoorsTek is helping to eliminate regretful choices, one tattoo at a time. Visit https://lnkd.in/djRpVjZN to learn more. #NoRagrets #TattooRemoval #Laser #MaterialsScience #TechnicalCeramics