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.

An important message for ACerS members

The new digital format for the Bulletin is here! If you prefer to continue receiving a paper copy, directions for opting in to print are included in the ACerS Spotlight section of the May Bulletin.

Feature Articles

Germany: Building a climate for
innovation

by 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 snapshot
28PDF

Increasing demand for lead-free piezoceramic
systems and textured ceramics

by 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.
38PDF

Meetings

Upcoming dates: ICACC 2024, EMA 2024, PACC-FMAs 2024, GOMD 2024, and 10th International Congress
on Ceramics

43

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

3D printing for construction: Global markets
7

Deciphering the Discipline

by Jesse Hinricher

Different scientific philosophies: A visitor’s perspective on thinking like an American in Germany
48

Resources

Calendar

44

Classified Advertising

45

Display Ad Index

47

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