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Our March 2014 issue highlights thermal processes, as well as decorating and glass. Be sure to check it out today!

Creating a Cleaner World through Radio Frequency Systems

RF ceramic substrate drying technology is being implemented around the globe to address increasing automotive regulations.
March 1, 2014

Radio frequency (RF) heating and drying systems were first developed in the early 1940s and have been used by the ceramic and glass fiber industries for over 50 years.


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Investing in Ceramics: Rookwood Pottery Opens Boutique Store

The store will sell all Rookwood Pottery art tile and pottery, as well as original pieces from its artists.
March 1, 2014

For the first time in its 133-year history, the Rookwood Pottery Co. has opened its own boutique to showcase its full line of art pieces.


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Digital Printing for Ceramics and Glass

Digital printing with inkjet technology offers significant benefits across a wide range of industry applications.
March 1, 2014

Digital technology has made rapid inroads in ceramic tile printing, and is capable of making the same impact in architectural glass decoration and other ceramic and glass applications.


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Case Study: Digital Ceramic Printed Glass Enhances O'Hare International Airport

Digital printed glass is changing the face of airports and architectural glass around the world.
March 1, 2014

Terminal 5 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport recently underwent renovation that included the installation of digital ceramic printed glass.


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Glass Innovation: What are Q-Glasses?

A team of researchers has reported possible evidence for a new category of solids.
March 1, 2014

"Very weird. Strangest material I ever saw,” says Lyle Levine, materials physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).


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Impulse Firing Technology

Impulse burners can help ceramic manufacturers save energy and comply with emissions guidelines.
March 1, 2014

The application of impulse burning in ceramic combustion began in 1958. The combustion was mainly done with light or heavy oil.


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Materials Innovation: Liquid Crystal "Flowers" Can Be Used as Lenses

This type of directed assembly could be useful in making optical switches and other applications.
March 1, 2014

A team of material scientists, chemical engineers and physicists from the University of Pennsylvania has made another advance in their effort to use liquid crystals as a medium for assembling structures.


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IP in Depth: Understanding the USPTO's Compact Prosecution Process

Under compact prosecution, examiners were expected to prosecute a patent application thoroughly in the first USPTO action.
March 1, 2014

Under compact prosecution, examiners were expected to prosecute a patent application thoroughly in the first USPTO action.


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Ceramic Decorating: The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products' 50th Anniversary

The Sheraton Station Hotel will serve as host property for the event, which will be held April 5-7.
March 1, 2014

The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products (SGCDpro) will celebrate 50 years during Deco ’14 in Pittsburgh, Pa., birthplace of SGCDpro.


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Glass Works: Consumer Interest in Recycling Grows

In 2013, average cullet use was up to 33%.
March 1, 2014

A recent survey found that a growing number of Americans say recycling is important to them and significantly impacts their food and beverage purchasing decisions.


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Inside CI: The "People" Business

I came to realize that we don't have to be in the hospitality business in order to recognize that our interactions with people can make or break our business.
March 1, 2014

I’ve been doing a fair amount of traveling lately, and I had a somewhat below-average experience while checking out of one hotel.


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