Glass, mirrors, tiles, porcelain, and concrete – they are all examples of common ceramics. But how are they manufactured, and what are the uses of ceramics? We will explain more about that in this film. You'll learn that ceramics are inorganic and non-metallic materials that can be divided into traditional ceramics, such as glass, porcelain, brick, and concrete, and technical ceramics, which are used, for example, in heat shields or knives. The film gives you examples of how technical ceramics are also used in advanced medical technology, such as knee and hip joint prostheses, and how they continuously are developed into new areas of use due to their hard and durable properties.