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2012 October
2012 October Ceramic Industry
Hot Forging Process
A new class of materials has been patented for use in the hot forging of ceramic compositions.
Maximizing Benefits from Test Laboratory Services
Following a few simple guidelines can help manufacturers manage their testing program.
Total Productive Maintenance: A Strategy for Your Lean Journey
Process industry operations can benefit from implementing a total productive maintenance philosophy.
Here Comes the Sun
Scientists have developed a new kind of solar cell that could capture significantly more of the energy from the sun than current cells.
On the Cutting Edge: Piezoelectric Ceramics
From sonar and ultrasound to cancer treatments, piezoelectric ceramics make many high-tech applications possible.
Materials Innovations: Putting out the Flame
A novel clay-based coating may point the way to a new generation of “green” flame retardants.
Kiln Lining Solutions
Efficiency and effectiveness in the manufacturing process are greatly increased through the use of high-performance refractory products.
Inside CI: Turbulent Times
I was at a conference earlier this year, where the keynote was given by an economist who detailed his predictions for the worldwide economy.
Ceramic Decorating: Deco ’13 Program Now Available
The preliminary program for Deco ’13 in Louisville has been mailed to all members and posted on the website for the Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products (SGCDpro).
Glass Works: Improving Public Confidence in Closed-Loop Recycling
A recent survey of 2,078 adults across the UK found that 73% of respondents don’t know where their recycled materials go, and 65% don’t know what these materials will be made into.