ÉireComposites’ new large-blade tooling uses alternating layers of ceramic cement and carbon fiber/PEEK, with embedded heating elements. Credit: ÉireComposites. Check ’em out: Direct influence of residual stress on the bending…
Read MoreGian Nicola Babini, 1944-2012. Credit ISTEC CNR. There has been heartfelt sorrow across the international ceramic community upon learning that Gian Nicola Babini, outstanding educator, visionary and strong advocate of…
Read MoreRick Volk from Uni-Ref, Inc. was RCD’s 2012 T.J. Planje Award winner. On Wednesday and Thursday I attended the 48th Symposium on Refractories sponsored by the St. Louis Section and…
Read MoreImportant alert for all members of The American Ceramic Society who use the ACerS website – ACerS is converting to a new web-based association management system that will make the…
Read MoreMaterials engineering will drive development of the next generation of energy efficient vehicles. Credit: Wikipedia. News is ubiquitous about efforts and advances in the realm of energy, often in the…
Read MoreACerS past president was a guest on a recent radio broadcast to discuss rare earth elements. Credit: Wikipedia. Steve Freiman, ACerS past president, was a guest on the Kojo Nnamdi…
Read MoreThe 4th International Congress on Ceramics with the 3rd Ceramic Leadership Summit track ACerS director of membership and marketing, Megan Bricker, coordinates the Society’s outreach to students and young professionals.…
Read MoreNew papers that have been accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society are posted to “Early View” on the Wiley website and can be read even before…
Read MoreA scene from the exhibit hall at Ceramitec 2009. Credit:AlexSchelbert.de; Munich Trade Fairs International Group In just ten weeks, the Ceramitec 2012 trade fair opens in Munich, Germany, and it’s…
Read MoreBoeing’s 787 making its debut in Europe at the Farnborough Airshow in England in 2010. The ICC4 Aerospace track focuses on opportunities for advanced engineered ceramics in new aircraft systems.…
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