Ceramic Industry articles from December 2007

Ceramic Industry archives from December 2007

At your service.(INSIDE CI)
December 1, 2007... My favorite restaurant in town serves excellent food. I've never had a bad meal there, and the prices are reasonable, too. The main thing I love about it, though, is the great service. It's wonderful to be greeted warmly and treated well...

International calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2007... Dec 11 Nano Bio Clean Tech Forum ** San Jose, Calif., www.ianano.org Dec 12-14 Electronic Ceramics ** Materials Park, Ohio, http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org Jan 11-13 International Conference on Consumer Electronics ...

Ferro commissions new plant in Spain.(IN THE NEWS)
December 1, 2007... Ferro Corp. has commissioned its new tile color plant in Castellon, Spain, a year after breaking ground. The plant includes approximately 12,000 square meters (approximately 129,000 square feet) for production, quality control and supporting...

Evonik and TSM plan integrated solar silicon production facility.(IN THE NEWS)
December 1, 2007... Evonik Industries and The Silicon Mine (TSM) are planning to build the first integrated production facility for solar silicon in The Netherlands. In this integrated production network, Evonik's Chemicals division will manufacture Siridion[R]...

Saint-Gobain completes sale of reinforcements and composites.(IN THE NEWS)
December 1, 2007... Saint-Gobain recently announced the completion of the sale of its Reinforcements and Composites businesses (excluding U.S. fiber reinforcement activities) to Owens Corning, effective November 1, 2007. Originally set to take place in two phases,...

Union Process launches user-friendly website.(IN THE NEWS)(Website overview)
December 1, 2007... A redesigned website for Union Process is now online at www.unionprocess.com. With an all-new look, the site is streamlined to be more user friendly with in-depth information on the company's wet and dry grinding attritors, small media mills...

Nanotechnology pilot plant opens at Alfred.(IN THE NEWS)
December 1, 2007... A $1.8 million nanotechnology pilot plant to develop and test new products will influence the development of Allegany County and the region, said New York State Senator Catharine Young at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new...

Diamond America announces relocation.(IN THE NEWS)
December 1, 2007... In keeping with its goal of providing customers with the highest-quality machines, parts and service, Diamond America Corp. recently announced the relocation of its offices and the merging of its manufacturing facility with that of its sister...

Frahme Consulting reaches milestone.(IN THE NEWS)
December 1, 2007... Frahme Consulting Services, Inc. recently announced that it will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. According to Carl Frahme, Ph.D., president, the company has completed a wide variety of projects and assignments in the ceramic and...

Bright spots on the dial.(KILN CONNECTION)
December 1, 2007... I have been vocal about unfair trade over the past several years. It saddens me to see good North American companies go under or outsource to China and leave their skilled workforce unemployed. Sometimes it's personal--I hate to see colleagues...

Center of excellence: CoorsTek's new Specialty Materials Center provides a comprehensive resource for advanced ceramic material development.(INVESTING IN CERAMICS)
December 1, 2007... CoorsTek recently announced the opening of its new Specialty Materials Center, which will focus on the development of next-generation ceramic materials for applications in high-technology markets, like semiconductor, electronics, laser,...

Keeping cool: developed originally for the UK nuclear industry, a zirconia-based coating is finding increasing uses in the automotive industry and beyond.(Cover story)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although the UK's enthusiasm for nuclear power has waned, the spark of creativity that its development fostered still glows. Originally developed for nuclear applications, a durable, heat-resistant ceramic coating *...

Electroless plating: electroless metal deposition processes have been developed for LTCC metallization that yield excellent wire bond strengths and solder joint reliability.
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ceramic substrates generally exhibit superior thermal performance when compared to organic substrates for uses in electronic packages, although many organic packages are also used due to cost and circuit design...

Ceramics & cars: the ultimate driving experience: ceramic-based electrical components for automotive applications have become exponentially more sophisticated while their size continues to decrease.
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Madison Avenue's slick car ads often highlight different driving conditions to showcase key selling points like safety and audio-visual equipment. What the ads neglect to illustrate, though, are the nuts and bolts...

Making the most of your testing dollars: although it doesn't hurt to compare prices, the right lab can deliver greater value by acting as a partner, providing test selection expertise and producing reports with meaningful information.
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As businesses feel increasing pressure to compete globally, their finance departments are continually searching for cost-control efforts to improve the bottom line. The annual budget for testing may bring such...

The state of the industry: the various facets of the ceramic industry each enjoy individual successes and opportunities, and face their own challenges.(Industry overview)
December 1, 2007... The ceramic industry is exceptionally broad and far-reaching, impacting nearly every facet of our lives. The industry is traditionally categorized into five main sectors--advanced ceramics, whitewares, refractories, glass and brick/structural...

Second-hand [not equal to] second-best: although each second-hand machinery purchase is unique, diligent research and careful evaluation can help ensure the best outcome.(special section: business guide)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The second-hand machinery market is very mature in the free world markets. A lot of machinery used in ceramic manufacturing is traded each year due to ready availability and lower pricing in comparison to new...

Selling your company: choosing the right advisor will help you achieve a premium-priced deal with minimal risk to post-closing liabilities.(special section: business guide)
December 1, 2007... If you are considering selling your company, your situation is analogous to a person facing major surgery. For that individual, the most important decision is choosing the surgeon who performs the operation. That decision will likely determine...

Business barometer: The Global Business Confidence[TM] Index provides an economic indicator for international trade.(special section: business guide)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Global Business Confidence Index, a recently developed indicator of confidence among international business decision-makers, may become a useful forecasting tool for business leaders involved in international...

Services directory address index.(Directory)
December 1, 2007... ACCCO, INC / BURLEY CLAY PRODUCTS INC. P.O. Box 35, 451 Gordon St., Roseville, OH 43777 (740) 697-2005 Fax: (740) 697-2500 remmert@accco-inc.com, www.accco-inc.com Rick Emmert Provides specialized ceramic services,...