Latest News from BCE

New ISO 9001 certificate available

BCE has successfully passed the re-audit for DIN ISO Norm 9001:2015. The new certificate is available on the website in the download area.
The successful certification already according to the latest version 2015 underlines the will and the claim to produce customer specific high-performance ceramics in documented processes.
The DIN ISO standard 9001:2015 is a supporting element, in addition to the ceramic components themselves, which is important for a successful procurement philosophy of the customers.

Certificate DIN EN ISO 9011:2015 – BCE Special Ceramics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Februar 26, 2020

BCE invests again in technology

Honing is still the most important technology for machining precision bores.
BCE takes this into account and has invested in a honing machine for the fine machining of bores down to the µm range of accuracy.
This allows the specific machining and production of bores with finest surfaces for e.g. bearing bushes, cylinders for pumps,
valves or similar. High accuracy and reproducibility is guaranteed by in-process measurement.

Feeding elements

Januar 27, 2020

BCE at ceramitec 2018 in Munich

Presenting the company and taking a look into the future of the ceramic industry.

BCE has achieved this goal with great success at the leading international trade fair for ceramic manufacturers and their suppliers. The „Who’s Who“ of the ceramists used the time in Munich to cultivate existing contacts and to find out more about the latest developments in manufacturing processes and the trend towards increasing complex structures. In a relaxed atmosphere interested customers and suppliers used the opportunity to exchange details about upcoming projects in a personal conversation with the managing director Dr. T.Weiß.

 

BCE at ceramitec 2018 in Munich

April 18, 2018

Investment in highly dynamic 5-axis machining center

On January 25, 2018, an additional new 5-axis machining center was delivered at BCE Special Ceramics and placed without any problems on the shopfloor.

The installation offers new possibilities of faster und more accurate machining and ensures constant quality in production processes by using integrated measurement systems for tools and geometry. The investment emphasizes the target of BCE to be prepared for higher customer requirements in the future by continues technological modernization.

 

 

Februar 13, 2018

PV system

On February 24, 2017, the newly installed PV system of BCE Special Ceramics GmbH was launched and connected to the grid. The installation by a regional partner, WIRCON company in Waghäusel (brand name WIRSOL) went smoothly. From planning to start-up only a few weeks passed – and project was delivered within the agreed time line and budget. This is not self-evident nowadays. 🙂
The photovoltaic plant generates around 97 kWp and an average annual yield  of around 90,000 kWh. 366 modules have been installed to feed 3 inverters. The lion’s share of the generated electricity is for own needs – approx. 85 % of the yield will be consumed by BCE.
With the about 25 to 30 % share of the PV system in the entire electrical energy supply, BCE succeeds in CO2 neutral sintering process, even more some further production steps are also „green“ now. This is a significant contribution to the „CO2 Footprint“ of BCE high-performance ceramics. The BCE as a small and medium-sized company has been associated with the Mannheim location for 30 years now. With this investment at the premise BCE  strengthens its local engagement even with respect to the environment.

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März 13, 2017

ISO 9001:2015 certification

BCE Special Ceramics GmbH has passed the certification of DIN ISO 9001 in its 2015 version.
The new main topics of DIN ISO 9001 standard focus more on relevant processes and interested parties, such as the customers (sic), and less on the documentation itself. This allows more room for intensive continuous improvement (CIP – Continuous Improvement Process) of all relevant processes to take care of. Ultimately, the benefit reflects in the optimal design of the entire supply chain, from the raw material to the end customer. A manageable period of intensive preparation was necessary to achieve the goal. However the benefit will be long-lasting.

Link to the pdf of the certification

März 13, 2017

BCE is investing in solar power!

In order to remain energy conscious in an energy intense industry, we place great worth on using the power we need efficiently and sustainably. To continue our forward thinking, BCE has decided to install a photovoltaic system which will be able to preform at a kilowatt peak of approximately 100. The system is intended primarily for internal use with the target being 70%. WIRCON, brand name WIRSOL, will be starting installation in 2017 and the solar power system will be put into operation thereafter.

Dezember 6, 2016

BCE donates for the victims of the earthquake in the Himalaya region…

Two weeks after the devastating earthquake in Nepal another massive quake occurred in the Himalayan state. The massive aftershock brought more houses to collapse. After the quake on 25 April almost half a million homes were destroyed or severely damaged in Nepal. Millions of Nepalis are currently living in tents and are dependent on food deliveries.

April 10, 2015

BCE supports Gordon Research Conference (GRC)

BCE Special Ceramics GmbH supports the symposium „Chemical Reactions at Surfaces“ of the well-established Gordon Research Conference , taking place 8 – 13th February 2015 in Ventura, California (USA) (www.grc.org/programs). The GRC provides an excellent program with outstanding speakers from all over the world, especially from Europe, USA and Asia. Most participants work in the field of UHV -based surface research and thus provide an international platform for presentations and discussions at the highest academic level.

Februar 1, 2015