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Breaking the mold: Cutting-edge research involving contrary ceramics
In general, ceramics and glasses are both considered hard, brittle materials that are resistant to corrosion and heat. However, researchers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what properties these materials can possess. This column will briefly highlight a variety of research that is expanding what our definition of a ceramic…
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Polycrystalline transparent ceramics: Developing optical materials for extreme environments
When people think of transparent materials, they often think first of glass or plastic. Indeed, for everyday applications, these materials are hard to beat: They offer excellent optical properties, adequate mechanical properties, and can be fabricated easily and affordably on an industrial scale. In extreme environments, however, these materials fall…
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Lead-free piezoelectric ceramics: Technologies and global opportunities
The global market for lead-free piezoelectric ceramics was valued at $279 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% to reach $549.8 million by the end of 2030. The toxic impacts of lead on human health and the environment are driving…
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Why most AI manufacturing projects fail and how to fix it
Artificial intelligence is reshaping advanced manufacturing, especially processes involving ceramics, glasses, and other hard or brittle materials. But adopting AI is far more difficult than simply buying software and connecting machines. Manufacturers must understand the advantages and limitations of different models, so they can determine where AI fits best within…
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Next-gen superconducting ceramics could change how we travel and much more
Forty years ago, two physicists from IBM’s research laboratory in Zürich, Switzerland, reported a groundbreaking discovery: Superconductivity, or the quantum mechanical phenomenon in which certain materials exhibit zero electrical resistance when cooled, could be achieved at higher temperatures using ceramics. Superconductivity had been discovered decades before, but its applications had…
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Beralmar Energies attends Hispalyt Congress 2026
This June, Barcelona-based Beralmar Energies attended the Hispalyt Congress 2026, held in Bilbao, Spain. Beralmar Energies is a specialist in energy solutions for heavy clay industrial processes. The team shared their views with manufacturers and experts and strengthened their relationship with other members of the brick industry.
Fritsch China location now the largest Fritsch laboratory in Asia
Fritsch Milling and Sizing completed the relocation and upgrade of its office in Beijing, China. The new location now serves as Fritch’s largest laboratory base in Asia. The integrated hub will feature on-site customer visits and equipment demonstrations, customized sample pretreatment and testing solutions, and hands-on technical training for agents and customers.
Niron Magnetics receives 2026 Innovation Excellence Award for Science Advancement from Innovation Research Interchange
Rare-earth-free permanent magnets producer Niron Magnetics was recognized with the 2026 Innovation Excellence Award for Science Advancement by Innovation Research Interchange. The award honors individuals and organizations driving innovation, advancing sustainability, strengthening innovative cultures, applying digital technologies, expanding scientific discovery, and building collaborative approaches to solving complex industry challenges.
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