Ordinarily, when ceramic items are manufactured, the raw material has to be fired in a kiln at temperatures exceeding 1,000 ºC (1,832 ºF). Needless to say, it's a very energy-intensive process. Now, ...

New computer-aided ‘predictive technology’ has potential to save industry time, money and reduce wastage. Engineers at the University of Leicester have invented a new technique in the manufacture of ...

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Feb. 28 (UPI) --Industrial kilns, the commercial ovens used to fire bathroom tiles and tableware, operate at temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees Celsius. Scientists at ETH Zurich have found a way ...

The ceramic industry faces increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, raw material depletion, and CO₂ emissions associated with conventional ...

A study has developed an innovative method that overcomes the limitations of traditional additive manufacturing (3D printing), significantly simplifying and accelerating the production of ...

French engineers have developed a ceramic composite that is roughly 10 times tougher than ...

H.C. Starck Ceramics CEO Dr. Carsten Russner gives an introduction to technical ceramics and how H.C. Starck is involved within this industry. Could you please provide a brief introduction to H.C.

Engineers at the University of Leicester have invented a new technique in the manufacture of ceramics that has the potential to save the industry time and costs while reducing wastage. The novel ...