Posts by Lisa McDonald
‘Martian concrete’ could be key to future human colonization on Mars
If we’re going to colonize Mars someday, we’ll need to build durable structures to shelter us from the elements. Materials scientists at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., have developed a concrete material using only what’s available on the red planet and without using water.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramco launches online ceramic fastener portal, Versum Materials logo revealed, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for January 8, 2016.
Read MoreGorilla Glass goes fast: Automotive version of Corning’s strengthened glass goes in new Ford GT
The sleek Ford GT supercar is shedding pounds as the first production vehicle to incorporate a windshield of thin-yet-strong Corning Gorilla Glass.
Read MoreVideo: Graphene membrane filters could revolutionize industries like nuclear, pharmaceuticals
It may be a new year, but the buzz surrounding graphene and its potential across many applications continues to percolate. Check out the latest research from The University of Manchester in England, including a video that breaks down the magic of this versatile material.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Boron nitride flexes its muscles, five things to know about crystals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 6, 2016.
Read MoreWelcome to a high-tech new year—Five new consumer electronics trends debut at CES 2016
The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show kicked off in Las Vegas yesterday, and media outlets on the scene are already reporting on the latest tech to debut at the show. Here are five trends we’re seeing.
Read MoreASTM Committee C28 Advanced Ceramics celebrates three decades of excellence in standards
2016 marks the thirtieth year of the founding of ASTM Committee C28 on Advanced Ceramics. Committee C28 kicks off its anniversary year with a joint meeting with ACerS on Jan. 24, 2016, as part of the 40th Jubilee celebration of ICACC’16 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Read MoreTethon 3D moves toward additive manufacturing stronger, harder ceramics with compression-enhanced 3-D printer
Ceramic 3-D printing company Tethon 3D has filed a U.S. patent application for a new ceramic printer design that seeks to optimize additive manufacturing of ceramics.
Read MoreFive materials science wonders to watch in 2016
Now that we’ve relived the best of Ceramic Tech Today from the past year, it’s time to turn towards the future—here are my predictions for the top five materials science topics that will take center stage in 2016.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Alcoa signs with Boeing, Materials Technologies moves forward, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for December 30, 2015.
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