Ceramic Tech Today

Actionable strategies for increased diversity, inclusion in scientific community priority one at July summit

By Jessica McMathis / June 24, 2014

Be a part of the conversation about diversity and inclusion by attending the TMS Summit on Creating and Sustaining Diversity in the Minerals, Metals and Materials Professions 1 (DMMM1), July 29–31, at the National Academy of Sciences Building.

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News from the glass and refractory ceramics world

By P. Carlo Ratto / June 23, 2014

News from the glass and refractory ceramics world.

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Nikon’s nonstick coating keeps camera glass safe from moisture, grit, and grime

By Jessica McMathis / June 22, 2014

Nikon Japan has released a set of lenses with a fluorine coating that keeps moisture, markers, and more from ruining a good time.

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Corning Glass Research Summit nucleates game plan for glass science research

By Eileen De Guire / June 20, 2014

Corning Inc. execs are worried about the future. Facing a $30 billion global technical glass market, they see a mismatch between the pipeline of new glass researchers and the pipeline of opportunity for engineered glass products.

Last week the company held a Glass Research Summit to proactively work the problem.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By April Gocha / June 20, 2014

Ceramics and glass business news of the week for June 20, 2014.

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Video: Catching carbon dioxide—new material helps contain greenhouse gas release from natural gas wellheads

By April Gocha / June 19, 2014

A new material developed by scientists at Rice University may help ease some of the burdens behind natural gas preparation by replacing current costly and energy-intensive techniques to isolate natural gas from contaminating carbon dioxide gases from natural gas wells.

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Researchers uncover oh-so-private Pantelleria’s ‘island of glass’ past

By Jessica McMathis / June 18, 2014

Thanks to a “ground-breaking” study of volcanic activity on the isle by a team at the University of Leicester (UK), mostly private Pantelleria is being thrust into the international scientific spotlight.

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Short on time but not content, courses at MS&T14 let you learn from the experts

By April Gocha / June 18, 2014

In addition to the great presentations and lectures in the vast technical program, the front end of MS&T14 also will feature a few short courses to help maximize learning potential in the Steel City.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / June 17, 2014

Other materials stories that may be of interest for June 18, 2014.

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News from the glass and refractory ceramics world

By P. Carlo Ratto / June 17, 2014

News from the glass and refractory ceramics world

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