Infrastructure for Technical Ceramics and Glass Development

The CACT at Alfred University specializes in applied and technical research that solves real-world problems to support practicable, scalable solutions in support of commercializing cutting edge products and solutions.

At Alfred University's CACT, industrial partners gain access to the resources and expertise needed to advance your company's research and boost your bottom line. As the only institution in the country to offer a glass science PhD program and one of only two institutions dedicated to ceramic engineering, the CACT links firms into a unique skill set to solve challenges addressing a wide range of technical and research areas.

CACT can also provide support for programming with New York State-based companies, large and small, with matching funds provided through our annual operating contract with New York State's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). Whether it's a short-term analytical testing project or a long-term research and development program, CACT can lower your development costs and help ensure faster time to market for your technical ceramics and glass technology.

Center for High Temperature Characterization

CACT also works with Alfred University's completed $4 million Center for High Temperature Characterization (CHTC) and is supporting the development of the new $7.75 million Ceramic Research, Education and Technology Enterprise (CREATE). This new effort is focused on supporting industry's needs to fully develop and commercialize additive manufacturing/printed ceramics and glass, as well as solutions for ceramic machining and surface finishing.

The CHTC was established through a $4 million award from the State of New York. Its mission is to serve as a unique, one-stop resource combining high-end analytical facilities with internationally recognized materials expertise.

The CHTC has comprehensive facilities for observing the behavior of materials and devices exposed to high temperature environments.

Providing a concentration of research and development capabilities for understanding the links between high temperature environments and material performance.

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View a current list of our equipment and technical capabilities.