Webinar Description
Hosted by: ACerS Manufacturing Division and ACerS Engineering Ceramics Division
Friday, October 30, 2026; 2:00–3:00 p.m. Eastern US time
Sponsored by the Manufacturing Division and Engineering Ceramics Division, the October webinar will feature one speaker: Advanced Materials Through Structure and Ceramic Processing
Description
Advanced Materials Through Structure and Ceramic Processing
A material’s performance depends on how it is built, from its microstructure to the finished part. This webinar surveys materials engineered through structure and processing for specific functionality. Examples include advanced extrusion to form bicomponent filled polymer fibers and ceramic cellular structures, direct hydrogen reduction of metal ore concentrate, advanced porous structures, and hard, electrically conducting, tough ceramics. Each example illustrates how ceramic processing influences the attributes of the finished product.
Biography
James Zimmermann, R&D Department Lead, Applied Ceramics Incorporated
Dr. James Zimmermann leads the R&D department at Applied Ceramics Incorporated, where he is responsible for driving new ceramic and catalyst products and technologies toward commercialization. Applied Ceramics manufactures custom material solutions for high-temperature and catalytic reaction applications.
He earned his doctorate in Ceramic Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri–Rolla). Before joining Applied Ceramics, he spent 18 years as a research scientist at Corning Incorporated. His expertise is in engineering advanced microstructures through advanced processing to improve the mechanical and thermomechanical performance of ceramic products. In his current role, he also manages the new product and innovation pipelines and drives the integration of new technology across the company.
Registration
ACerS member: no cost
ACerS GADS and Material Advantage student member: no cost
Non-member: $30
Non-member student: $15
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If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Evans.
This webinar is brought to you by the ACerS Manufacturing Division and ACerS Engineering Ceramics Division.
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