For decades, engineers and designers have faced a persistent challenge: how to reliably join components made from post-fired ceramic materials.

Traditional fastening methods for these materials often require external clamps, brazed fittings, or adhesive bonding. Not only do these approaches increase assembly complexity and take up more physical space, they also introduce points of failure that can reduce reliability under stress. For example, in high-temperature or chemically aggressive environments, joints can degrade, seals can leak, and performance can suffer—often with critical consequences in aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.