North America’s largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, deployed a cloud-based Quality Intelligence platform at 31 of its plants. Enact, from InfinityQS, will allow the recycler to standardize data collection and quality programs at its plants.
The US defence department is on track to build the first heavy rare-earth separation plant outside China in decades, after awarding the tender for phase 1 planning and design work to Australian rare-earth producer Lynas. The location of the project has not been disclosed but is likely to be Texas.
Australian researchers are teaming up with Viridian, one of Australia’s largest glass manufacturers, to test the use of perovskite semi-transparent solar cells to transform windows into active power generators.
Italian glass manufacturer Bormioli Pharma completed the acquisition of GCL Pharma, a company specializing in pharma closures. This acquisition follows Bormioli’s acquisition of Remy & Geiser last fall.
The drupa, the largest printing equipment exhibition in the world, was rescheduled for April 20–30, 2021. For further information and regular updates, visit www.drupa.com.
Since April 10, the Spanish ceramic tile industry is gradually resuming work after stopping their production activity, following restrictions set by the Spanish government to tackle the spread of COVID-19.
China’s Jiangxi province saw all major production firms fully resume production in March in the sectors. Jiangxi is the country’s largest production base of tungsten and heavy rare earths with 213 major producers.
Screw Conveyor Corporation announced the publication of its new bucket elevator catalog. These bucket elevators are used in industrial and agricultural environments. The new catalog presents complete information on both the company’s centrifugal and continuous bucket elevator models.
Vitro Architectural Glass announced that architects, designers, and glazing contractors can now access a new live chat service available throughout www.vitroglazings.com. Operated by Vitro’s Architectural Services team, the live chat service is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
II-VI Optical Systems announced the launch of its new name and corporate identity, II-VI Aerospace & Defense, Inc. This change is meant to strengthen their legal incorporation as a separate entity, decouple their IT organization from the rest of the corporation, ensure full compliance to FARS, and finish integration of several acquisitions.
Nanovis announced that it received 510(k) clearance for a bioceramic nanotube surface on its Nano FortiFix Pedicle Screw System. They plan to offer a complete portfolio of nanotechnology enhanced pedicle screw systems to include open, percutaneous, midline, and deformity.
