A ceramic and metal composite and method of manufacture, is provided in which a ceramic phase is mixed with a metal phase to form a composite able to be applied to a substrate or formed to any shape/configuration required. For example, the composite can form, or be applied to a substrate for use as biomedical implants which can assist in and enhance osteo development or at least provide a material of better biocompatibility/bioactivity and osteo integration or infiltration with the composite. Advantageously, the ceramic and metal phases are bioactive/biocompatible. In a preferred embodiment, the composite is a homogenous mix ceramic and metal phase (and/or bioglasses) when analyzed on a micro meter scale.