Ceramic Tech Today

Beijing to host business leaders, scientists at 5th International Congress on Ceramics

By Jessica McMathis / May 27, 2014

In 2014, Beijing will play host to delegates from the International Ceramic Federation (ICF) for the 5th International Congress on Ceramics (ICC5), August 14–21 at the Beijing International Convention Center.

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Plenty of gemütlichkeit as first joint German-ACerS glass meeting opens in Aachen

By Eileen De Guire / May 27, 2014

The first joint meeting of ACerS Glass and Optical Materials Division and the German Society of Glass Technology (DGG) opened on Monday in Aachen, Germany.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / May 27, 2014

Other materials stories that may be of interest for May 27, 2014.

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Social media stereotypes? Study identifies four types of users among academics and researchers

By Jessica McMathis / May 26, 2014

A study of academics and researchers from German universities and the Association’s research institutions has pinpointed four types of social media users in research and academia.

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By the numbers: US manufacturing output up, new orders and export sales down

By Jessica McMathis / May 25, 2014

Despite a dip in new orders and export sales, the Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index was up from 55.4 to 56.2 in May.

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Solar-wind energy may tower over other renewables to provide clean electricity to Arizona

By April Gocha / May 24, 2014

The Solar Wind Downdraft Tower is the first hybrid solar-wind energy technology, and it may be coming to a hot climate near you.

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Full of bioinspired ceramics and student content, the June/July ACerS Bulletin is now online

By April Gocha / May 23, 2014

The June/July 2014 issue of the ACerS Bulletin, a double issue featuring bioinspired materials and student content, is now online.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By April Gocha / May 23, 2014

Ceramics and glass business news of the week for May 23, 2014.

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Video: Lithium–sulfur batteries may drive electric cars into the mainstream

By April Gocha / May 22, 2014

Researchers may have developed a new use for waste elemental sulfur as a component of next-gen batteries that are cheaper, lighter, and more efficient.

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ACerS announces 2014 Distinguished Life Members, Class of Fellows

By Eileen De Guire / May 22, 2014

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) recently announced its 2014 Distinguished Life Members and Class of Fellows.

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