Posts by Lisa McDonald
Fast-charging EV stations could be a reality in three years
In a collaborative effort between researchers and industry, a team is working to develop fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Their success could lead to wider adoption of EVs in the near future.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Heye International and Bucher Emhart Glass form partnership, NSG Group selects location for US manufacturing plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 26, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: These robots will clean your messy room, if you have time to wait
A Japanese company has developed an autonomous robot that can clean up a messy room by identifying objects and responding to commands. Watch today’s video to see the “Autonomous Tidying-up Robot.”
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, aluminum air flow batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 24, 2018.
Read MoreGlass surface nanotexturing method earns grand prize in design contest
Researchers who have used nanotechnology to develop invisible glass have earned a $20,000 grand prize in Create the Future Design contest, beating out 800 contenders from 60 countries.
Read MoreMS&T18 and ACerS Annual Meeting—Recapping a busy week
MS&T18 closed the week with a record 3,200 attendees, 92 vendors, and thousands of technical presentations. The Annual Meeting, Awards banquet, technical sessions, and student contests rounded out a busy week for ACerS members.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Eco Glass Productions doubles its facility size, CoorsTek to host free webinar on engineered ceramics, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 19, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: MS&T18 day two: Expo opens, disc golf, mug drop, posters—It’s all about networking!
Day two of MS&T18 was all about the students! From the poster session to the mug drop and disc golf contests, it sure looked like the students were having a blast. Watch today’s video to catch the mug drop and disc golf contests.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Critical Materials Institute prints anistropic magnets, Tübingen hosts machine learning center, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 17, 2018.
Read MoreMS&T18 day 1: Renewing friendships, honoring achievements
MS&T18 kicked off with a full schedule of activities, including the Arthur L. Friedberg and Richard M. Fulrath lectures, annual membership meeting, ACerS committee meetings, student tour of Owens Corning, and the Awards banquet. And there was a lot of networking in between!
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