Nonoxide ceramics typically undergo high-temperature synthesis in an inert atmosphere to prevent spontaneous oxidation. Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have now found that potassium bromide keeps nonoxide ceramics from oxidizing when synthesized in normal air.
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The market for multilayer ceramic capacitors is ballooning with the rise of connected devices in our homes, automobiles, and pockets—but supply is not keeping pace with demand.
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Frit produced by researchers in Spain using a pre-production scale microwave processing method compared well to commercial frit prepared in a traditional gas-fired continuous furnace—and it used 64 percent less energy per kilogram of frit to produce.
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With a plummeting public opinion of plastic, shifting consumer preferences and new initiatives designed to reduce waste may offer some interesting possibilities for glass packaging.
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Since 2015, there have been quite a few advancements in glass 3D printing technology. Take a look at some highlights from the past four years, and find out what may come next.
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Researchers from Heriot-Watt University and industry successfully welded glass and metal together using an ultrafast laser microwelding process. They are now developing a prototype for the laser processing system to take it closer to commercialization.
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Planning to attend Ceramics Expo 2019? A two-track conference, B2B Matchmaking, Product Showcase, and networking opportunities are just a few of the highlights. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect to see at the newly-formatted conference.
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Establishing colonies on the moon will require a means to fabricate spare parts for repair or replacement. One Austrian company is already 3-D printing ceramic nuts and bolts out of simulated moon dust.
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Visit Air Products Foundation’s hospitality suite at the 79th GPC in Columbus, Ohio this week and help support the future of ceramic and glass science. For every 100 visitors, it will donate $100, up to $15,000 to the CGIF and the GMIC.
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This Friday, October 5, manufacturers will celebrate Manufacturing Day— an opportunity for manufacturers to change public perception of manufacturing in a positive way. Check out the more than 2,400 events happening around the U.S.
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