The monthly roundup from Editor-in-Chief Susan Sutton.
I absolutely love fall; it’s
such an exciting time of the year. The air is cool and crisp, the changing
leaves are gorgeous and the holiday season is right around the corner. There is
so much going on, I hardly know where to start.
First things first-we’ve got a
great issue lined up for November. Every year, the
Equipment
Digest provides definitions
and supplier listings* for hundreds of types of machinery and equipment. In
addition, this exclusive reference resource is available online and is fully
searchable. Online listings also often include additional details, including
videos or data sheets, so be sure to visit
www.ceramicindustry.com/equipmentdigest.
Our cover story this month
details the media milling process, which is vital for the production of quality
products throughout a variety of industries. “Media Milling Advances” provides
some history and background, along with information about the latest
technologies and future developments in media milling.
According to our very own
Equipment Digest, “Dilatometry is a thermophysical properties
measurement technique used to determine the expansion or shrinkage of solids, powders,
pastes and liquids during heating or cooling.” It’s important to keep in mind
that a dilatometer’s test results depend on calibration and testing conditions,
though. Learn more in “It’s All Relative.”
This issue also features a
Brick & Clay Record section, including a case study article detailing a
new batching line that is simplifying processing for a specialty minerals
producer. “Green” is no longer just a buzzword-it represents a sea change in
the way manufacturers operate and how they’re perceived by consumers. The Brick
Industry Association (BIA) discusses the qualities that make brick innately
green, and shares tips on how the brick industry can benefit.
On another note, we heard from
a reader who felt that a recent column indicated an endorsement by
CI for a particular company and reflected a bias that was
inappropriate for our publication. I’d like to take a moment to clear the air.
Any columns that are run in
CI represent the opinions of the author, and the author
alone.
CI does not endorse any specific companies or products
involved in the ceramic, glass and related industries. That said, we agree that
we should not have published this particular column, and we understand that
(especially in this difficult economic climate) our readers rely on us to
provide unbiased, practical information to help them succeed. I want to
personally apologize to anyone who feels that we did not live up to that trust.
We are working diligently to ensure that the situation is not repeated.
Finally, if you received a
renewal reminder on the outside of your issue this month, please take a moment
to complete and return it. (Please note, you need to sign and date it, and
check the appropriate boxes, or your renewal will not be processed.) You can
also go online to
www.ceramicindustry.com/online to
update your subscription. If you take advantage of this early renewal
opportunity, you won’t be asked to renew again until May 2009!
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