Manufacturing

Monitoring faults in industrial machines—an ultrasonic sensor to maximize efficiency

By April Gocha / March 14, 2014

European researchers have developed a new ultrasonic sensor that can detect faults in industrial machines to prevent machine breakdown and failure, and ultimately improve efficiency.

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Obama’s proposed 2015 budget includes increased spending for R&D, STEM education

By Jessica McMathis / March 7, 2014

President Obama has delivered to Congress a $3.9-trillion budget request for 2015 that includes $56 billion for his “Opportunity, Growth and Security Initiative” and increased spending for research and development (R&D).

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Eileen De Guire / March 7, 2014

Ceramics and glass business news of the week

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A new path to the synthesis of monomodal mesoporous metal oxides

By April Gocha / March 4, 2014

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have made drastic improvements to traditional methods for generating monomodal mesoporous materials, opening the gates to improved manufacturing techniques for uniform and controllable mesoporous materials.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Eileen De Guire / February 28, 2014

Ceramics and glass business news of the week

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Tesla Motors aspires to double world production of lithium-ion batteries with new battery ‘giga factory’

By April Gocha / February 26, 2014

Tesla plans to boost production and shipment of Model S electric cars in 2014, necessitating a “giga factory” to double world production of lithium ion batteries to power its fleet.

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Turning trade-offs to pay-offs—Business, manufacturing leaders to converge, connect at CLS 2014

By Jessica McMathis / February 18, 2014

The 4th Ceramic Leadership Summit (CLS), April 7–9 in Baltimore, Md., will bring manufacturing and business executives together to tackle business strategies for success.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Eileen De Guire / February 4, 2014

Other materials stories that may be of interest

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Photoblog—ICACC exhibit hall draws large crowd and Ceramics Expo officially launches

By Eileen De Guire / January 31, 2014

ICACC exhibit hall draws large crowd and Ceramics Expo officially launches

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Inaugural ‘Ceramics Expo’ trade show set for Cleveland, Ohio

By Eileen De Guire / January 24, 2014

Ceramics Expo establishes a crucial marketplace for ceramic and glass manufacturing and supply chain products and services under one roof.

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