The Molten Metal Systems (MMS) business of Morgan Advanced Materials has developed extra-large ISO-pressed crucibles with a capacity to hold up to 3 mt of molten metal.

Developing suitable powder blends for ceramic dry powder pressing requires the precise manipulation of several parameters to ensure the powder fills the die effectively and forms a stable green body.

Ceramics Expo 2017 drew thousands of attendees from over 1,600 companies and 33 different countries to the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 25-27. The third annual event provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the ceramic industry while reconnecting with old friends and building new business relationships.

The ceramic powder market is facing the same old challenges as it directly follows the demand for ceramic parts. Market pressures include the increasing use of plastics, glass, intermetallics and newer alloys.

Organic fibers touch our lives each day—from the food we eat and the products used in our homes to medicines, vitamins, and even innovative ceramics.

The project is one of 16 innovative proposals selected to receive funding to accelerate the development of next-generation battery and fuel cell products.

The furnaces will sinter specialty ferrite materials processed at 1,700°C.

3M Co. and Zirkonzahn SRL and Zirkonzahn Deutschland GmbH announced recently that they have settled a patent infringement lawsuit.

Linn High Therm recently launched its protective gas chamber furnace with gastight muffle.

Thermal Technology recently shipped its first direct current sintering (DCS) 15-6 unit to a prominent U.S. national laboratory.