But how is a tile actually made? Behind a simple covering lies a highly technological process, the result of research, design and industrial innovation.<\/p>\n
Here are all the stages of the production process in Ceramic Valley.<\/p>\n
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1. Selection of raw materials<\/h3>\n
It all starts with the raw materials<\/strong>, mainly: These materials are carefully selected and mixed to obtain a mixture with specific characteristics: strength, compactness and stability.<\/p>\n In Ceramic Valley, the quality of the mixture is fundamental, because it determines the final performance of the product.<\/p>\n The raw materials are finely ground and transformed into an atomised powder.<\/p>\n The process is carried out using: This produces a homogeneous powder with the right degree of moisture, ready for the pressing phase.<\/p>\n This phase is highly controlled by digital systems that guarantee constant uniformity.<\/p>\n The atomised powder is fed into high-pressure hydraulic presses.<\/p>\n Here, the tile is formed<\/strong>, which can be: The modern presses at Ceramic Valley achieve extremely high levels of precision, allowing the production of large porcelain stoneware slabs with increasingly larger dimensions.<\/p>\n After pressing, the tiles are still \u2018raw\u2019 and contain residual moisture.<\/p>\n They are then placed in industrial dryers to remove the water and prepare them for the next stage: decoration and firing.<\/p>\n This stage is delicate, because uneven drying could compromise the final quality.<\/p>\n One of Ceramic Valley’s strengths is innovation in digital decoration. The technology allows for extremely high precision in detail and a wide variety of aesthetics.<\/p>\n Design is a central element in the district’s international success.<\/p>\n The most important stage is firing in roller kilns, which can reach temperatures of over 1,200\u00b0C.<\/p>\n During firing: This is where the tile acquires its definitive characteristics: hardness, impermeability and dimensional stability.<\/p>\n After firing, the tiles can be: Each piece undergoes automatic and manual quality checks to verify: Only products that comply with standards are packaged.<\/p>\n The Emilian ceramic district is also among the most advanced in terms of sustainability.<\/p>\n Many companies invest in: Ceramic Valley is not only about industrial production, but also continuous research into energy efficiency and environmental impact.<\/p>\n How is a tile made in Ceramic Valley? Between Sassuolo and Fiorano lies a concentration of know-how that is unique in the world. And this is precisely what makes Ceramic Valley a global benchmark in the ceramic sector.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Clays
\u2022 Feldspars
\u2022 Siliceous sands
\u2022 Natural minerals<\/p>\n2. Grinding and preparing the dough<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Drum mills
\u2022 Industrial atomisers<\/p>\n3. Pressing: the shape comes to life<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Small format
\u2022 Large slab
\u2022 Thin or thick<\/p>\n4. Drying<\/h3>\n
5. Digital decoration<\/h3>\n
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Thanks to industrial inkjet printers, it is possible to reproduce:
\u2022 Marble effect
\u2022 Wood effect
\u2022 Concrete effect
\u2022 Ultra-realistic natural textures<\/p>\n6. Cooking at high temperatures<\/h3>\n
\u2022 The materials are compacted
\u2022 The surface vitrifies
\u2022 High-strength porcelain stoneware is obtained<\/p>\n7. Grinding, finishing and quality control<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Rectified (for perfectly square edges)
\u2022 Polished
\u2022 Textured
\u2022 Lapped<\/p>\n
\u2022 Flatness
\u2022 Colour uniformity
\u2022 Resistance<\/p>\n8. Innovation and sustainability in Ceramic Valley<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Heat recovery from kilns
\u2022 Process water recycling
\u2022 Emissions reduction
\u2022 Circular economy<\/p>\nFrom natural material to surface of excellence<\/h3>\n
Through a complex, precise and highly technological process that transforms natural raw materials into resistant and refined surfaces.<\/p>\n
Every tile tells this story: innovation, territory and industrial expertise.<\/p>\n