ACerS news

Introduction to “Glass under pressure” for Glass: Then and Now

By Jonathon Foreman / December 21, 2022

As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is glass under pressure.

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Video: A look back on the International Year of Glass and a turn to the future

By Lisa McDonald / December 21, 2022

With the spectacular International Year of Glass at its end, today’s CTT looks back on some of the many events which took place this year. Included is a special address to the community by Megan McElfresh, executive director of the Stained Glass Association of America.

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Video: Translating bioceramic research from the lab to the clinic—a discussion with William Bonfield

By Lisa McDonald / November 30, 2022

To fulfill the growing demand for bioceramics and bioactive glasses, scientists will need to not only innovate new materials but translate them to market. In an interview, William Bonfield, recipient of the 2021 Larry L. Hench Lifetime Achievement Award, shares advice for others looking to translate their innovations into clinical settings.

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Ceramics and glass in space, plus more inside December 2022 ACerS Bulletin

By Lisa McDonald / November 17, 2022

The December 2022 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of ceramics and glass used in space travel and exploration—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM and ceramicSOURCE 2023.

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Introduction to “Glass-ceramics” for Glass: Then and Now

By Jonathon Foreman / November 11, 2022

As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is glass-ceramics.

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Sustainability guides discussion at 83rd Conference on Glass Problems

By Lisa McDonald / November 8, 2022

The 83rd Conference on Glass Problems welcomed 426 attendees to Columbus, Ohio, from Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2022. The conference featured numerous talks on various aspects of sustainability, including decarbonization and energy efficiency, raw materials, and collaborative initiatives.

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Global themes ‘steel’ the show at ACerS 124th Annual Meeting at MS&T22 in Pittsburgh

By Lisa McDonald / October 18, 2022

More than 3,000 people converged in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 9–12, 2022, for ACerS 124th Annual Meeting at MS&T22, which featured two newly co-located commercial exhibitions. Read a summary of all that occurred during the four-day conference.

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Introduction to “Glass topology and artificial intelligence” for Glass: Then and Now

By Jonathon Foreman / October 7, 2022

As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is glass topology and artificial intelligence.

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Turkey’s advanced R&D inspires tomorrow’s innovations, plus more inside October/November 2022 ACerS Bulletin

By Lisa McDonald / September 22, 2022

The October/November 2022 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of research and markets in Turkey—is now available online. Plus—the etymological origins of various names for “glass.”

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Introduction to “Molecular dynamics simulations” for Glass: Then and Now

By Jonathon Foreman / September 9, 2022

As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is molecular dynamics simulations.

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