Our Mission
Manufacturing Division of the American Ceramic Society is dedicated to addressing the needs of the ceramics manufacturing industry and to supporting the production of all ceramic components and products. The Manufacturing Division will strive to provide quality technical programming for industrial participants, promote the recruitment and hiring of ceramic engineers into ceramic manufacturing companies, develop short courses and workshops to facilitate the education of industrial personnel in the field of ceramics, and provide support for the manufacturers and suppliers of ceramic materials.
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Founded in 2015, Ceramics Expo is the natural home for Manufacturing Division activities, including targeted workshops, short courses, Division membership lunches, and Division business meetings. Be part of this dynamic trade show held annually.
Also the Division curates information of keen interest to manufacturers on topics such as:
- EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act
- Hazardous air pollutants and rules for the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
- Respirable crystalline silica standards
- Government agencies
- Manufacturing organizations, trade associations, and societies
Resources pertaining to manufacturing regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
Division Awards
Manufacturing: John E. Marquis Award
The John E. Marquis Award shall be presented to the author or authors of the paper on research, engineering or...
Division Resources
Leadership
The Manufacturing Division of The American Ceramic Society is dedicated to the development of its members. If you would like to contact any of the MFG Division officers, visit the ACerS online Membership Directory for contact information. You must be a member to access the directory. Or, you may contact Marcus Fish who will assist you.
2024–2025 Manufacturing Division Officers
Chair: Sarah Whipkey | Saint Gobain
Chair-elect: Bai Cui | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Vice-chair: Chao Ma | Arizona State University
Secretary: Rehan Afzal | Blasch Precision Ceramics
Counselor: William Carty | Alfred University
ACerS Board of Directors Division Liaison: Joe Cesarano | Robocasting Enterprises, LLC
DEI Subcommittee representative: Manoj K Mahapatra | University of Alabama at Birmingham
President’s Council of Student Advisors Delegate:
Pattiya Pibulchinda | Northwestern University
YPN Division Liaison: Open position
Diversity Statement
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of ceramic science and engineering.
ACerS strives to promote involvement and access to leadership opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, career path or academic level.
About the Manufacturing Division
Learn about manufacturing resources pertaining to manufacturing regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety regulations.