Frank Kuzler is president and senior analyst at Dedalus Consulting Inc., a publisher of industrial market research and an independent consultancy. He has over 20 years of experience as an analyst and consultant, and is well-versed in interpreting regulatory environments affecting advanced technology markets. He specializes in advanced materials such as ceramics, diamond-based products, nanomaterials, cutting tools, abrasives, and carbides; electronic components such as RF and microwave, frequency-control devices (e.g., quartz crystals, oscillators, resonators), and surge protection components and devices; and photonics (e.g., germanium, IR optics, CCD and CMOS image sensors, photo diodes). Kuzler is also a member of the New York State Bar. He can be reached at (212) 709-8352 or info@dedalusconsulting.com.
The range of applications in which complex ceramic oxide powders have shown considerable gains over traditional materials is extensive, but many of the potential benefits are just now being explored.
In general terms, a fuel cell is constructed of the following components within a sealed environment: two electrodes (anode and cathode), an electrolyte, and interconnects.
Although more than 500 suppliers of cutting tools, parts and supplies exist worldwide, the competitive field for ceramic tools is much narrower, and only a handful of companies control the large majority of the market.
Figure 1. Ceramic cutting tools global market, 2007-2015 ($MM). Ceramic materials have been used in the cutting industry for over 100 years. In fact, it did not take long for
