ACerS Bulletin
The membership magazine of The American Ceramic Society
Germany: Building a climate for innovation
In this issue we look at research and markets in Germany. The cover story shows how Germany is confronting environmental and human capital challenges as it invests in R&D to support sustainable development goals. Plus, the “Deciphering the Discipline” column considers the similarities and differences between German and U.S. research groups.
An additional feature article shows how health concerns and production constraints surrounding conventional piezoceramic materials are driving interest and growth in the nascent market for lead-free and textured piezoceramics. Also, the global market for 3D printing in the construction industry is explored in the “Business and Market View” column.
Finally, meet the ACerS leaders for 2023–2024.
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Table of Contents
Feature Articles
Germany: Building a climate for
innovationby Randy B. Hecht
Germany is confronting environmental and human capital challenges as it invests in R&D to support sustainable development goals.
Read the cover story | View the market snapshot28 PDF
Increasing demand for lead-free piezoceramic
systems and textured ceramicsby A. Murat Avcı, Servet Kızılırmak, and Ender Suvacı
Health concerns and production constraints surrounding conventional piezoceramic materials are driving interest and growth in the nascent market for lead-free and textured piezoceramics.38 PDF
Meetings
Upcoming dates: ICACC 2024, EMA 2024, PACC-FMAs 2024, GOMD 2024, and 10th International Congress
on Ceramics43
Departments
News & Trends
3
Spotlight
8
Ceramics in Biomedicine
19
Ceramics in the Environment
20
Ceramics in Manufacturing
23
Research Briefs
24
Columns
Business and Market View
7
Deciphering the Discipline
by Jesse Hinricher
Different scientific philosophies: A visitor’s perspective on thinking like an American in Germany48
Resources
Calendar
44
Classified Advertising
45
Display Ad Index
47
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