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U.S. Senator Gardner Visits CoorsTek Center for Advanced Materials

Opened in 2016, the center supports the development of new materials that help product designers, developers and manufacturers across industries overcome a broad range of challenges.

September 1, 2017

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Colorado’s U.S. Senator Cory Gardner, along with members of his staff, recently toured the CoorsTek Center for Advanced Materials in Golden, Colo.

Federal Grant to Help Create a Marine-Focused Composites Manufacturing Cluster

The grant will be used for development of the sector, as well as creating new jobs and economic growth in the area.

Joan Mantini

August 2, 2017

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In an effort to grow the composite manufacturing cluster in Rhode Island, a $125,000 federal grant was recently given by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Rhode Island Marine Traders Association.

Factors to Consider in Ceramic Drying and Firing

Problems ranging from simple cracking to catastrophic steam explosions can occur if ceramic products are not dried uniformly.

Thomas Schultz Gregory D. Lewicki

August 1, 2017

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Drying is a necessary step in the processing of all ceramic products and components, whether it takes place as a separate step or is a preliminary step in the firing process. Ceramics are made from different combinations of materials that can be in slurry form or even more liquid, in the case of slip-cast ware at the start of the fabrication process.

Composites Testing Market to Reach Nearly $2 Billion by 2022

Increasing production of composites-rich commercial and regional aircraft, along with the development of new composite applications in different industries, are major growth drivers for the testing market in the composites industry.

July 26, 2017

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The global composites testing market was reportedly valued at $1.2 billion in 2016 and is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% over the next five years to reach $1.9 billion in 2022.

Aircraft Engines to Increasingly Incorporate CMCs

The market for global ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) used in aircraft engines is projected to reach an estimated $393.2 million in 2022.

July 21, 2017

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The global ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) market in aircraft engines offers an exceptional growth opportunity during the forecast period of 2017 to 2022.

Ceradyne EPIC Award Maintains Top Spot

Ceradyne’s EPIC Award from Raytheon continued to capture the most interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 17, 2017

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Readers Epically Interested in Ceradyne Award

Last week, readers were drawn in droves to news about Ceradyne’s EPIC Award from Raytheon.

Susan Sutton

July 10, 2017

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Ceradyne Wins Raytheon EPIC Supplier Excellence Award

Ceradyne reportedly distinguished itself by finding innovative ways to create cost efficiencies and improve quality assurance for producing ceramic missile radome material in the Clarkston, Ga., facility.

July 3, 2017

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Raytheon has recognized Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, with an EPIC Supplier Excellence Award for its outstanding performance, innovation and collaboration on U.S. Department of Defense projects.

Gallium Nitride on the Rise in RF High-Power Semiconductors

Gallium nitride’s share of RF power semiconductor revenues is projected to more than double between 2016 and 2022.

June 27, 2017

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Gallium nitride (GaN) is capturing meaningful market share of RF high-power semiconductors, especially in wireless infrastructure.

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