Archive for 2017
Five materials science wonders to watch in 2017
Just as in 2015 and 2016, I’m going to peer into my crystal ball and make some predictions about what will be big in the materials science world in the coming year.
Read MoreVideo: Corning’s glass and more materials enable latest consumer electronics tech in store at CES 2017
Glass and ceramic materials are enabling technologies that make a ton of today’s tech possible, even though the materials’ role in these products is often overlooked.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
How to tell when a nanoparticle is out of shape, highly stretchable conductive material can be electrically activated and can heal itself, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 4, 2017.
Read MoreL. Eric Cross (1923–2016) discoveries led to piezoelectric transducers for modern medical ultrasound
ACerS Fellow and Distinguished Life Member Leslie Eric Cross (1923–2016) passed away peacefully on December 29, 2016. His work on piezoelectric transducers led to development of today’s medical ultrasound technology.
Read MoreHello 2017! Peek into ACerS 2017 calendar to see what’s in it for you
Acres has a lot of exciting meetings in the works. Keep your eye on Ceramic Tech Today, the website, and the ACerS Bulletin for all the latest details.
Read MoreSetting the standard—ASTM Committee C28 Advanced Ceramics enters its 4th decade
With over 50 standards on test methods, practices, guides, terminology, and specification for advanced ceramics under its jurisdiction, Committee C28 is proud to hold its first meetings of the year in conjunction with ACerS in January 2017.
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