Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other 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!
Read MoreNovel coating reduces corrosion and biofouling on ships
Researchers have developed a coating that could reduce biofouling on ships by up to 50%. Their coating could double a ship’s deployment at sea and reduce maintenance and fuel costs.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
JACerS editors offer free access to journal articles through October 31, Kyocera builds new manufacturing plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 12, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: Accessorize your smartphone with a robotic finger
Have you ever considered adding an electronic finger to your mobile device? Watch today’s video to learn more about MobiLimb, a robotic finger that can perform a variety of functions when attached to your device.
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