Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week
Barry Art Museum to feature international glass sculptures, Allied Mineral to provide run-out pits, and more ceramic and glass business of the week for October 5, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: Move over electric cars—battery-powered train takes center stage in Europe
Now that electric cars are becoming more commonplace, could electric trains be far behind? Today’s video offers a glimpse into a German transportation company’s vision for battery-powered trains.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Spray-on antennas from MXenes, fabricating low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 3, 2018.
Read MoreManufacturing Day is opportunity for industry to educate community
This Friday, October 5, manufacturers will celebrate Manufacturing Day— an opportunity for manufacturers to change public perception of manufacturing in a positive way. Check out the more than 2,400 events happening around the U.S.
Read MoreACerS Lifetime Member gets considerable ROI from involvement in Society
ACerS Fellow S.K. Sundaram has accomplished a lot in his 20+ year career. In this recent interview, he reflects on his career, how being involved in ACerS resulted in recognition and several awards, and benefits of membership.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
HPC4Mfg National Laboratory to host webinars for Manufacturing Day, ZEISS introduces new lens, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 28, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: Silver nanoparticles can keep you from smelling bad
Does your clothing sometimes stink after a good workout? Today’s video shows how an element in the periodic table—silver—can kill the bacteria that causes body odor. Watch the video to learn more about silver’s stink-slaying superpowers.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanoparticle super structures from pyramid-shaped building blocks, recycling EV batteries in Japan, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 26, 2018.
Read MoreReport: Nuclear has potential to play bigger role in meeting global energy demand
A new report from MIT Energy Initiative says that nuclear energy has the potential to be used as an alternative energy source as long as cost and policy issues are addressed. Read the report and watch the video to learn more.
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society Names New Executive Director
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The American Ceramic Society Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mark J. Mecklenborg as executive director effective Jan.…
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