Ceramic Tech Today

Guide your buying with ceramicSOURCE, ACerS annual buyer’s guide—now available online

By April Gocha / November 25, 2014

We’ll leave buying sweaters, snuggies, and sneakers up to you, but when it comes to a professional purchase for your job, company, or career, we’d like to help.

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News from the glass and refractory ceramics world

By P. Carlo Ratto / November 24, 2014

News from the glass and refractory ceramics world.

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An attitude of gratitude—and it starts with you

By Jessica McMathis / November 23, 2014

For our “I Love ACerS” project, we wanted to capture those experiences, those things (networking, career development, friendships, etc) that have made your involvement with ACerS special.

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Corning debuts strongest glass yet with new Gorilla Glass 4

By April Gocha / November 21, 2014

Corning unveiled the latest and toughest version of its infamous Gorilla Glass yesterday, and the new Gorilla Glass 4 promises to be two times tougher than any competitive cover glass on the market.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By April Gocha / November 21, 2014

Owens Corning earns top honor, PPG COO sells, Corning considers shedding silicone, and other ceramics and glass business news of the week for November 21, 2014.

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Windowless aircraft offers lower carbon emissions and high-flying fun (with a view)

By Jessica McMathis / November 20, 2014

The Center for Process Innovation’s windowless fuselage features no windows but comes with an extraordinary view.

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Armored vehicle maker trusts bulletproof glass to stop AK-47 bullets

By April Gocha / November 19, 2014

Armored vehicle outfitter Texas Armoring’s CEO Trent Kimball has bulletproof glass to thank for the ability to stand behind his products, quite literally.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / November 19, 2014

Growing forests of carbon nanotubes, high-temperature superconductors explained, new crystalline order for thermoelectric applications, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 19, 2014.

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Raise the photovoltaic roof: Rooftop and utility-scale solar prices are on the decline

By Jessica McMathis / November 18, 2014

According to a news release, two reports—Utility Scale Solar and Tracking the Sun—from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show that solar costs substantially less than it did in recent years.

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Glass-grown algae may be the future of biofuel

By April Gocha / November 18, 2014

Algae are biofuel powerhouses, and while challenging, scientists estimate that it is within the realm of possibility to scale algae production high enough to meet many of the energy demands of a growing population.

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