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Advanced Engineered Materials Ltd (ASX:AEM)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for AEM
Current share price for AEM : $0.340 -0.08 (-19.05%)+
Release
15 Jul 2026 9:37AM
Price at Release
$0.420
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Summary
Advanced Energy Minerals Ltd (AEM) has announced a cooperation agreement with Swiss company Zürcher Frères SA (ZFS) to be the exclusive supplier of nano particle high purity alumina (HPA) for zirconia-alumina ceramics production. This agreement follows successful testing that showed significant improvements in the mechanical properties of these ceramics, such as hardness and fracture toughness, when using AEM's nano HPA. The collaboration aims to explore applications in medical and dental implants, cutting tools, and ballistic protection among others, with an estimated current global demand for zirconia-toughened alumina ceramics being around 3,000 tonnes per annum. The partnership marks a strategic advancement in high-performance ceramics manufacturing with AEM's technology offering enhanced performance capabilities.
Key Points
  • AEM to be exclusive supplier of nano HPA for ZFS ceramics
  • Significant improvements in ceramics' hardness and toughness
  • Applications include medical implants and cutting tools
  • Estimated global demand for zirconia-toughened alumina is 3,000 tpa
  • Cooperation signifies strategic advancement in ceramics manufacturing
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