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End Uses Evolving for Hexagonal Boron Nitride

Continuous research for identifying new potential materials is prompting manufacturers to use hexagonal boron nitride in their products.
July 28, 2017
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The thermal coatings segment is anticipated to be the largest application area for hexagonal boron nitride from 2017-2021.


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Transducer Basics: Ceramics in Transduction

Single-element transducers are often the most cost-effective option for signal generation and sensing applications, while multiple ceramic element transducers are best-suited for high power or large displacement applications.
Brian Julius Jeff Zahnd Ron Staut
June 1, 2017
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Transduction refers to the conversion of energy from one form to another. In terms of piezoelectric transducers, it means the conversion of electrical to mechanical energy and/or vice-versa. This is made possible by the inclusion of active piezoceramic components in the transducer, and can take place in a variety of mediums (e.g., air, liquid, etc.) using a variety of transducer designs.
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CTS Announces Noliac Acquisition

Founded in 1997, Noliac leverages 20 years of experience in piezoelectric multi-layer tape cast manufacturing to produce stacked actuators and other components.
May 26, 2017
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CTS Corp. recently announced that it has acquired Noliac A/S, a designer and manufacturer of tape cast and bulk piezoelectric components, sensors, and transducers.


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New Kyocera President is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in the appointment of Hideo Tanimoto as the new president of Kyocera Corp.
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Susan Sutton
March 20, 2017
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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.
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Morgan Sells UK Electro-Ceramics Business to CeramTec

The UK Electro-Ceramics business produces a range of piezo and dielectric ceramic products used in a wide range of industrial, electronics, medical and defense applications.
March 6, 2017
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Morgan Advanced Materials plc recently announced that it has agreed to the sale of its UK Electro-Ceramics business, comprising two sites at Ruabon and Southampton, to CeramTec UK Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of CeramTec GmbH.
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