Archive for March 2012
Photoblogging from 48th Symposium on Refractories in St. Louis
Rick Volk from Uni-Ref, Inc. was RCD’s 2012 T.J. Planje Award winner. On Wednesday and Thursday I attended the 48th…
Read MoreFlood of ‘big data’ announcements, awards coincide with unique federal webcast
Despite some doubts I expressed yesterday, the “Big Data” webcast did indeed happen today (although it appeared that were no…
Read MoreUseful metrics for comparing new energy storage technologies
A typical mid-size family sedan carries a 200 hp engine. How meaningful is that metric for modern, non-agrarian drivers? Similarly,…
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Here’s what we are hearing: Kyocera presents comprehensive home energy management system (FuelCellToday) Technology group and solar energy pioneer Kyocera…
Read MoreMaterials Genome Initiative, other federal ‘big data’ projects to be covered in Thursday live webcast
Okay, I have to confess that I don’t really know if the Materials Genome Initiative is going to be discussed…
Read More‘Transformation thermodynamics’ shows potential of thermal invisibility cloaking
Managing heat is no small issue, but so far it’s been done mostly by more-or-less brute force methods: keep it…
Read MoreVideo of the week: Gates talks about the future of energy, miracles and the need for “200 crazy” people
Credit: The Wall Street Journal; YouTube Love him or hate him, Bill Gates does have influence. In this new Wall…
Read MoreACerS members: A change to Society’s homepage login
Important alert for all members of The American Ceramic Society who use the ACerS website – ACerS is converting to…
Read MoreDOE to hold Critical Materials Energy Innovation Hub workshop
The Advanced Manufacturing Office of DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy will be holding a half-day workshop on…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Hey, take a look: Berkeley Lab study shows significantly higher potential for wind energy in India than previously estimated A…
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