Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
New techniques for MEMS, GaN building blocks, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 29, 2015.
Read MoreYear in review: Infographic reveals top Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2015
Thinking back to 2014, we published some great stories on Ceramic Tech Today. And for 2015, we kept the dream alive—here’s a look at our most popular posts from the past year.
Read MoreThey know when you are sleeping—Netflix launches socks that sense when you’ve dozed off
Netflix has a technical solution to a very fundamental problem. The brand recently launched a kit for ambitious do-it-yourselfers to assemble their own pair of socks that detect when you’ve fallen asleep and pause your program so you don’t miss any of the action.
Read MoreACerS Bulletin kicks off 2016 with new materials development, data management, and an introduction to the incoming president
Can you believe 2016 is almost here? Regarding the ACerS Bulletin, 2016 has already begun—the first issue of the new year is now available online.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Lucideon’s new standard for ceramic tableware, PPG plant commits to water reuse, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for December 23, 2015.
Read More‘Tis the season for giving—Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation will quadruple your gift with special opportunity
In the spirit of the giving season, Ted Day, chair of the CGIF and president and CEO of Mo-Sci Corporation, will “match dollar-for-dollar all gifts of $1,000 or more to the CGIF (up to $100,000 total) from now until December 31, 2015,” he wrote in a recent letter to current and future donors.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Transparent metal films for next-gen displays, spray-painted ceramic particles, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 22, 2015.
Read MoreMark your calendar for ICACC’16 student and young professional activities
Attention students and young professionals: Make sure to attend the student activities at the 40th International Conference and Expo on…
Read MoreWhat works for penguins could work for planes: Secrets of the feather show how to prevent ice formation
New research shows that when it comes to anti-icing surfaces, the animal world’s most dapper creatures have a few tricks on their flippers.
Read MoreLarry Hench—inventor of Bioglass and children’s author—dies at age 77
Larry Hench, ACerS Distinguished Life Member and Fellow, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, Dec. 16. He turned 77 in November.
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