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2014 March
Creating a Cleaner World through Radio Frequency Systems
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.
Investing in Ceramics: Rookwood Pottery Opens Boutique Store
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.
Digital Printing for Ceramics and Glass
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.
Case Study: Digital Ceramic Printed Glass Enhances O'Hare International Airport
Terminal 5 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport recently underwent renovation that included the installation of digital ceramic printed glass.
Glass Innovation: What are Q-Glasses?
"Very weird. Strangest material I ever saw,” says Lyle Levine, materials physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Impulse Firing Technology
The application of impulse burning in ceramic combustion began in 1958. The combustion was mainly done with light or heavy oil.
Materials Innovation: Liquid Crystal "Flowers" Can Be Used as Lenses
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.
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.
Ceramic Decorating: The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products' 50th Anniversary
The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products (SGCDpro) will celebrate 50 years during Deco ’14 in Pittsburgh, Pa., birthplace of SGCDpro.
Glass Works: Consumer Interest in Recycling Grows
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.
Inside CI: The "People" Business
I’ve been doing a fair amount of traveling lately, and I had a somewhat below-average experience while checking out of one hotel.