Vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced technical ceramics and ballistic protection solutions from ceramic powder to finished product
Nurol Teknoloji A.Ş.
Ankara (Gölbaşı) · Ankara (Kahramankazan) · Miami, FL · BerlinNew on Amplifa
About Nurol Teknoloji
Nurol Teknoloji was founded in 2008 as a subsidiary of Nurol Holding in Ankara and develops and manufactures advanced technical ceramics and ballistic protection systems. The company produces boron carbide (B4C), silicon carbide (SiC), alumina (Al2O3 99.5%) and SiC/B4C hybrid ceramics (60/40) using reaction bonding and direct sintering in high-temperature sintering furnaces with inert gas atmosphere up to 2250 °C. On this basis, the company manufactures hard armor plates, soft ballistics, composite armor, armor for military vehicles and structural ballistic protection for land, air and naval platforms. Production is vertically integrated – from powder processing through sintering to assembly and qualification. Own ballistic testing laboratories accredited by TÜRKAK to ISO/IEC 17025 as well as simulation capabilities (finite element analysis, Split Hopkinson) complement the value chain. Customers include security forces and defense organizations; the company exports to over 65 countries, including several NATO states.
- Site
- Ankara (Gölbaşı), Turkey
- Processes
- Boron carbide (B4C) ceramic production (reaction bonding), B4C ceramic production by direct sintering, Alumina ceramic production in various sizes, geometries and thicknesses, SiC ceramic production (inert gas atmosphere furnaces at 2250°C), SiC/B4C hybrid ceramic component production (furnaces 2050–2150°C, inert gas atmosphere), High-temperature sintering of technical ceramics, Hard armor plates (ceramic plates) for personnel protection, Soft armor / soft protection systems
- Materials
- Boron Carbide (B4C), Alumina (Aluminum Oxide, 99.5%), Silicon Carbide, SiC/B4C Hybrid (60/40), Silicon Carbide (SiC), Composite Materials
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, AQAP 2110, BA 9000, ISO/IEC 17025 (ballistics laboratory accreditation, TÜRKAK), AS9100 (EN 9100), Other (ISO 27001), Other (AQAP 2110), Other (BA 9000), Other (ISO/IEC 17025, TÜRKAK)
- Founded
- 2008
- Industries
- Defense, Military, Security forces, Aerospace, Naval, Nuclear/industrial wear protection
- 01
Processing of ceramic powders (B4C, SiC, Al2O3, SiC/B4C hybrid)
- 02
Forming and high-temperature sintering (inert gas atmosphere, 2050–2250 °C)
- 03
Machining/qualification of ceramic components
- 04
Composite and system manufacturing (hard and soft ballistics, vehicle and
- 05
Ballistic testing (accredited laboratory) and simulation
- 06
Assembly and delivery
Ceramic Materials and Processes
Boron Carbide (B4C)
Third-hardest known material, density 2.52 g/cm³; produced via reaction bonding and direct sintering for lightweight ballistic armor plates.
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Manufactured in furnaces with inert gas atmosphere at 2250 °C for personnel, vehicle and structural protection.
Alumina (Aluminum Oxide, 99.5%)
Cost-efficient ceramic in various sizes, geometries and thicknesses for ballistic protection and wear applications.
SiC/B4C Hybrid (60/40)
Hybrid powder with low density (2.8–2.9 g/cm³), sintered at 2050–2150 °C for armor systems, wear plates and nuclear applications.
Composite Materials
Used in soft ballistics, composite armor, ballistic helmets (STANAG 2920) and armor solutions for aviation platforms.
Locations
Ankara (Gölbaşı)
TRHeadquarters and factory – Gölbaşı Ceramic Excellence Center
- Materials
- B4C, SiC, Al2O3, SiC/B4C hybrid
- High-temperature sintering furnace (inert gas atmosphere, 2250 °C)
- Sintering furnace (2050–2150 °C, inert gas atmosphere)
- Ballistic test laboratory (TÜRKAK-accredited, ISO/IEC 17025)
- R&D center
Ankara (Kahramankazan)
TRFactory – Composite Excellence Center
- Materials
- Composite materials
- Composite Excellence Center
Miami, FL
USSubsidiary Nurol Technology USA LLC (sales, American market)
Berlin
DEOffice – Nurol Technology Germany GmbH
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron carbide (B4C) ceramic production (reaction bonding)Casting | – | – | – | – | Boron carbide (B4C) |
| B4C ceramic production by direct sinteringCasting | – | – | – | – | Boron carbide (B4C) |
| Alumina ceramic production in various sizes, geometries and thicknessesCasting | – | – | – | – | Alumina (Al2O3) |
| SiC ceramic production (inert gas atmosphere furnaces at 2250°C)Casting | – | – | – | – | Silicon carbide (SiC) |
| SiC/B4C hybrid ceramic component production (furnaces 2050–2150°C, inert gas atmosphere)Casting | – | – | – | – | SiC/B4C hybrid (60/40) |
| High-temperature sintering of technical ceramicsCasting | – | – | – | – | Alumina (Al2O3), Silicon carbide (SiC), Boron carbide (B4C) |
| Hard armor plates (ceramic plates) for personnel protectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | B4C, SiC, Al2O3, Composite materials |
| Soft armor / soft protection systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Composite armor / composite protectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Military vehicle armor / platform protectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Structural ballistic protectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ballistic testing (TÜRKAK-accredited laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Modeling and simulation (numerical impact/blast analyses)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Armor Integrity – sensor-based situational awareness system for armor platesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ballistic helmets (composite helmets, STANAG 2920)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Composite materials |
| Add-on armor and spall liners for land vehicles (STANAG 4569 Level 1–6)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lightweight ceramic armor for helicopter seats and floorsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Split Hopkinson pressure bar testing (material characterization)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finite element analysis (simulation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-temperature sintering furnace (inert gas atmosphere, 2250°C) | – | – | – | – | Ankara (Gölbaşı) |
| Sintering furnace (2050–2150°C, inert gas atmosphere) | – | – | – | – | Ankara |
| Ballistic test laboratory (TÜRKAK-accredited, ISO/IEC 17025) | – | – | – | – | Ankara |
| Split Hopkinson pressure bar (material characterization) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Composite Excellence Center (Kahramankazan) | – | – | – | – | Kahramankazan / Ankara |
Additional services
Quality, Certifications and Testing
The ballistic testing laboratories are accredited by TÜRKAK to ISO/IEC 17025 and test according to NIJ, STANAG and TS-EN standards. An integrated management system includes AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 50001 as well as AQAP 2110 and BA 9000; the production facilities hold clearances up to NATO Secret.
| Evidence | Ankara (Gölbaşı) | Ankara (Kahramankazan) |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| AS9100 (EN 9100) | ||
| ISO 14001 | ||
| ISO 45001 | ||
| ISO 50001 | ||
| Other (ISO 27001) | ||
| Other (AQAP 2110) | ||
| Other (BA 9000) | ||
| Other (ISO/IEC 17025, TÜRKAK) |
History
- 2008
Founded as a subsidiary of Nurol Holding in Ankara
- 2010
Among the first Turkish manufacturers of ceramic armor
- 2012
Start of series production of B4C and SiC ceramics
- 2021
New R&D center and competence centers in Gölbaşı and Kahramankazan
- 2022
Foundation of Nurol Technology USA LLC for the American market
- 2023
Nurol Holding acquires majority stake in Industriekeramik Hochrhein GmbH (IKH), Germany
- 2024
Five products with NIJ certification; exports to over 65 countries