1. EVITherM 22/4/03 Ceramics Industry  b sections covered Sub-sectors covered  Refractories  Advanced / engineering ceramics  Building Products  Whitewares Diverse applications within one industry leading to equally diverse requirements in some cases. Some areas thermal measurements vital, other areas very little requirement.

2. EVITherM 22/4/03 Ceramics Industry Refractories  All companies used thermal measurement and control and had a requirement thermal data. All felt support of thermal matters was variable  thermal matter Training required in form of internet ( 66%), remainder by a combination of internet and face to face.  All companies had internet access and thought a dedicated site was a good idea.  Most important information - thermal conductivity and data required for heat transfer calculation and F. E. modelling for refractories  Fast access with some qualifying data was most requested level, but all may be required infrequently.  All happy to provide their requirements  Participation mainly by e-mail ( 33%, e-mail and meetings - 33%, neither 34%.)

3. EVITherM 22/4/03 Ceramics Industry Advanced / Engineering Ceramics  All companies used thermal measurement and control and had a requirement thermal data. Support on thermal matters was variable  Training required in form of internet ( 40%), 40%by a combination of internet and face to face, 20% neither.  All companies had internet access and thought a dedicated site was a good idea.  Most important information - Data required for heat transfer calculations. Thermal shock info. for design.  Fast access with some qualifying data was most requested level, but all may be required infrequently.  All happy to provide their requirements, if confidentiality kept.  Participation 40% by e-mail, 60% by both e-mail and meetings

4. EVITherM 22/4/03 Ceramics Industry Building Products  All companies used thermal measurement and control and had a requirement thermal data. All felt support on thermal matters was not adequate.  Training required in form of internet access ( 100%  All companies had internet access and thought a dedicated site was a good idea.  Most important information - Thermal conductivity  Fast access with some qualifying data was required  Do not wish to provide other information  Participation by e-mail ( 100%)

5. EVITherM 22/4/03 Ceramics Industry Whitewares  All companies used thermal measurement and but had no particular requirements for thermal datacontrol and had a requirement thermal data. Support on thermal matters was felt to be adequate.  Training not required  All companies had internet access and thought a dedicated site was a good idea in other areas of industry

6. EVITherM 22/4/03 Ceramics Industry Overall Conclusion  Requirement for thermal data and training mainly via internet.  Fast access to data required with some qualifying information  Thermal data for FE modelling and thermal shock design info. are main data requirements  Interest in supporting development of EVITherMat mainly e-mail level, but some interest in meeting participation