As we work to put the finishing touches on our exclusive annual Equipment Digest issue, I’m reminded of a quote from Arthur C. Clarke: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In general, I must admit that I’m not terribly mechanically or technologically inclined, so pretty much any piece of working equipment seems fairly magical to me. However, even those of you who are more sophisticated than I am surely can’t help but be impressed with the breadth and variety of technologies and equipment used in our industry.

From abrasive wheels and agglomerators to wire screening cloth and X-ray systems (and everything in between!), our year-round reference tool incorporates descriptions/definitions for hundreds of different types of machinery and equipment used for various manufacturing processes in the ceramic, glass, refractories, and brick industries. Products are listed alphabetically, and definitions explain what each product is and how it is typically used. (The Equipment Digest is also available—and fully searchable—online at ceramicindustry.com/equipmentdigest.)

An index of Equipment Digest display advertisers is included at the beginning of the directory, and supplier* contact information is included throughout. You are invited to follow up with these companies to request more information about the products you need to help your business succeed. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding how we can make the Equipment Digest even more useful in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com. Enjoy the magic!

*Supplier listings indicate paid advertising. Contact AnnaMarie McCann at mccanna@bnpmedia.com for pricing and additional details.