Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramics Expo 2026: Unlocking the potential of engineered ceramics for thermal management
Ceramics Expo 2026 took place in Cleveland, Ohio, from May 5–6. The presentations and panel discussions at this year’s event focused largely on the potential of engineered ceramics for thermal management applications.
Read MoreData centers and drone warfare drive sudden shifts in the global fiber optics market
The rise of AI-driven data centers and fiber-guided drone warfare are causing supply shortages and price hikes in the global fiber optics market. This CTT looks closely at each trend.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 20, 2026
Better batteries through optimized slurry processing, AI scans catch ceramic defects earlier, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 20, 2026.
Read MoreBeyond solar cells: Perovskites make their way into lighting and display technologies
The use of perovskites as the emissive layer in light-emitting diodes is becoming a popular research topic. This CTT shines light on what is needed to realize this technology’s commercial potential.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 18, 2026
World’s largest operating tokamak begins commissioning with major 8-meter coils upgrade, Spain and France set benchmark in renewables expansion without biodiversity loss, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 18, 2026.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Bai Cui
We feature Bai Cui in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is currently chair of the Manufacturing Division.
Read MoreOhio Creativity Trail: National Museum of Cambridge Glass, Mosser Glass, and Imperial Glass Museum
This month’s featured sites on the Ohio Creativity Trail are the National Museum of Cambridge Glass, Mosser Glass, and Imperial Glass Museum in eastern Ohio. These two museums and operating glass factory share the history of glass companies in the neighboring areas of Cambridge and Bellaire.
Read MoreApproaches to green glass manufacturing, plus more inside May 2026 ACerS Bulletin
The May 2026 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring approaches to green glass manufacturing—is now available online. Plus—trinitite glasses from nuclear testing.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 13, 2026
Ultra stainless steel for green hydrogen production, photon state teleported between quantum dots, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 13, 2026.
Read MoreHigh-voltage direct current: Advantages, challenges, and the ceramic backbone of the potential supergrid
High-voltage direct current transmission offers numerous advantages in today’s energy environment, but certain ceramic innovations will be needed to enable its widespread adoption.
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