Tag: ceramics
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The Synergy of Advanced Ceramics and Industrial Robotics and Automation
Welcome to a groundbreaking exploration at the intersection of advanced ceramics and industrial robotics and automation. In this article, we embark on a journey that unveils the remarkable synergy between these two fields and how their integration is reshaping manufacturing processes and driving innovation. By combining the exceptional properties of advanced ceramics with the precision…
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New lasers can weld ceramics without furnace, claim scientists
Smartphones that don’t scratch or shatter. Metal-free pacemakers. Electronics for space and other harsh environments. These could all be made possible thanks to a new ceramic welding technology developed by a team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and the University of California Riverside. The process, published in the August 23 issue…
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Additive manufacturing: It’s a matter of finding the right composition
The terms “additive manufacturing” and “3D printing” are used interchangeably, although it seems additive manufacturing suggests an industrial context whereas 3D printing has become so widespread that it could be considered a consumer technology now. The majority of those who use such processes are, however, makers or manufacturers, meaning they’re on the supply side of…