Lucideon (formerly Ceram) is an independent materials development, testing and assurance company based in Stoke-on-Trent and in the UK.
The original main building on Queens Road in Penkhull was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in December 1951.
In May 1986 it changed its name to British Ceramic Research Ltd, having been incorporated as a company on 18 November 1985.
Lucideon is situated south of the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
Lucideon provides materials development, technologies, consultancy and testing and analysis to a diverse range of industries; principally healthcare, construction, ceramics, aerospace, nuclear and power generation.