Laurel M. Sheppard is president of Lash Publications International (www.lashpublications.com), a firm providing writing and editing services. She has a B.S. in ceramic engineering from Ohio State University and is a 1991 recipient of the Karl Schwartzwalder Professional Achievement in Ceramic Engineering award. She can be reached at 2545 HIlliard Rome Rd., Suite 136, Hilliard, OH 43026; (614) 527-1398; fax (614) 527-2403.

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Smart Design Solutions

December 1, 2001

By Laurel M. Sheppard

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A lower-cost, highly functional CAD system is streamlining the design process for The Pfaltzgraff Co.

Sifting Through the Raw Materials Markets

September 25, 2000

By Laurel M. Sheppard

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Over the last year or so, consolidation in the raw materials and minerals industry has continued at a rapid pace in almost every segment.

The Porcelain Enamel Industry: New Developments and Challenges

September 18, 2000

By Laurel M. Sheppard

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Porcelain enamel has been around for 4000 years and shows no signs of disappearing any time soon.

Understanding Microstructural Evolution

July 30, 2000

By Laurel M. Sheppard

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More than 120 researchers from around the world attended the 10th international JFCC workshop held in mid-March of this year. Sponsored by the Japan Fine Ceramics Center located in Nagoya, Japan, the workshop focused on grain boundary engineering of ceramics.

Gelcasting Enters the Fast Lane

April 12, 2000

By Laurel M. Sheppard

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Technological advances are catapulting gelcasting into mainstream high-performance ceramic manufacturing.

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