Posts by Lisa McDonald
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world
Glass and refractories business news of the week.
Read MoreHigh-alumina ceramic insulator at heart of new spark plug
Federal-Mogul Corp., a Southfield, Mich.-based supplier of OEM and aftermarket automotive components and systems, has introduced a new high-performance spark plug featuring a high-alumina insulator material that enables the plug to handle the increasing thermal, voltage, and other requirements of modern high-output gasoline engines.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest.
Read MoreVideo: GE’s six-second science video challenge
GE published a series of six-second videos through their blog, Edison’s Desk that feature scientists like Grigorii Soloveichik and his work on flow batteries for electric vehicles.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics and glass business news of the week
Read MoreWorld Academy of Ceramics elects 13 ACerS members to new class of Academicians
The Italy-based World Academy of Ceramics has selected its 15th class of Professional Members of the Academy in its biennial election, including ACerS immediate past president George Wicks and 12 other ACerS members.
Read MoreCement, concrete sustainability a hot topic
Portland cement production and concrete production can be messy, but researchers are working to make the processes greener and more sustainable.
Read MoreShort courses, symposia highlight Glass Problems Conference
The 74th Glass Problems Conference is sure to offer valuable information to anyone involved in the glassmaking industry, but some of the event’s most useful programming is in the exclusive short courses and symposia being offered as separate options to attendees.
Read MoreRenewable energy technologies move toward commercialization, still compete for government $$
Renewable energy technologies such as solar and fuel cells are moving toward commercialization but still compete for government R&D funding.
Read MoreNAMII announces new RFP for additive manufacturing
The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute announced a request for proposals for its second round of projects on additive manufacturing. The RFP is open to any organization or institution, but a NAMII member must be a partner in the proposal. NAMII expects to award $9 million in multiple awards.
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