Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology

Alfred University's CACT is one of 15 Centers for Advanced Technology located across New York State created to speed technology transfer from universities to the marketplace. The CACT at Alfred University specializes in applied and technical research that solves real-world problems to provide practicable, scalable solutions in support of commercializing cutting edge products and solutions.

CACT Support for NYS-based Industry-Sponsored Programming

The CACT helps support NYS-based firms by providing financial support to offset short-term analytical programs, sponsored research, internships and workforce development programs, including industry short courses. Typical cost-share support ranges from 20-30% and can help to extend the amount of work firms can conduct with Alfred University. Funding is made available on a first-come, first-served basis

Get Involved

The CACT is supported through the direction of its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). If your firm is located in New York State, and you have an interest in helping to direct the CACT's mission, please contact David Gottfried.

Center for Glass Innovation

The Center for Glass Innovation (CGI) was established at the New York State College of Ceramics to develop next generation glass materials and improve glass manufacturing processes to optimize material performance for industrial and government applications.

Learn more about the CGI

Ask CACT

Your questions will be brought to the attention of those best suited, and we'll answer as promptly as possible.

Engineering Short Courses

For those interested in increasing their expertise in the field of ceramics and glasses, or for those just being introduced, our engineering short courses are a great option.

Analytical Testing Capabilities

The CACT is pleased to provide analytic testing services to the general public. Various ceramic, glass and kiln firing test services are available.

Learn More About Testing Services

Faculty / Staff

David Gottfried

Deputy Director for Business Development/Government Relations Representative

CACT

gottfried@alfred.edu
McMahon Building Room: 114

John Simmins

Director of Research Promotion/Economic Development & CACT

CACT

simmins@alfred.edu
McMahon Building Room: 113

Laurie Graziano

CACT Office Assistant

CACT

grazianol@alfred.edu
McMahon Building Room: 110

History

First designated in 1987, the Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology is one of the 15 Centers for Advanced Technology (CAT) the State of New York created to speed technology transfer from universities to the marketplace. New York State funds each CAT through Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR). Each CAT receives funding to form partnerships and support industrial development programming with New York State companies.

The Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) was founded at Alfred University's New York State College of Ceramics which provides it with a strong foundation of education and research in ceramics and glass. The College of Ceramics is a world-renowned ceramics and glass science school, with one of the only glass science PhD programs in the country.

Now past its 30th anniversary, the CACT was recently redesignated to provide an outcomes-based approach to research. Economic impact to New York Sate is now built into every new research program.

Focus

The focus at Alfred University's CACT is advanced ceramic materials and processing which includes:

Electronic Ceramics
High-Temperature Structural Ceramics
Photonic Ceramics and Glasses
3D and Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics
Whitewares
Advanced Manufacturing Processes (including Nanostructured Processing Capabilities)
Computer Modeling and Simulation
Electromagnetic Processing

We'll Help You Find the Answers

David Gottfried

Deputy Director for Business Development/Government Relations Representative
CACT