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Medical Applications to Drive Silicon Nitride Market through 2023

Sintered silicon nitride (SSN) is projected to be the largest segment of the silicon nitride market from 2018-2023.

May 22, 2019

The silicon nitride market is projected to grow from $90 million in 2018 to $127 million by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.

Readers Most Drawn to HarbisonWalker Expansion Plans

Last week, news from HarbisonWalker regarding its plans to increase capacities drew the most reader interest.

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May 20, 2019

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Cree Announces Plans to Invest $1 Billion to Expand Silicon Carbide Capacity

Upon completion in 2024, the facilities will substantially increase Cree’s silicon carbide materials capability and wafer fabrication capacity.

May 15, 2019

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Cree, Inc. recently announced that it will invest up to $1 billion in the expansion of its silicon carbide capacity with the development of a state-of-the-art, automated 200-mm silicon carbide fabrication facility and a materials mega-factory at its U.S. campus headquarters in Durham, N.C.

Corning Sees Strong Start to 2019 with Double-Digit Sales Increase in First Quarter

Corning achieved GAAP sales of $2.8 billion and core sales of $2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2019, representing an increase of 12% and 13%, respectively, compared to the 2018 quarter.

May 10, 2019

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Corning Inc. recently announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Multiple End-Use Industries Driving Increasing Demand for Advanced Composites

Advanced composites are widely employed across verticals like aerospace, automobile, construction, sports, and military.

May 10, 2019

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The global advanced composites market is currently experiencing strong growth and projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% from 2019-2024.

Kyocera Announces Record Revenue for Fiscal Year 2019

For the second consecutive year, Kyocera reportedly attained record consolidated sales revenue, totaling ¥1.6 trillion (approximately $14.6 billion), an increase of 3% over the prior year.

May 9, 2019

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Kyocera Corp. recently announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

Corning Showcases Ceramic and Glass Technologies at Ceramics Expo 2019

Corning has participated in Ceramics Expo since the inaugural show in 2014.

May 1, 2019

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Corning Inc. recently announced that it is showcasing a collection of its ceramic and glass technologies in booth 617 at Ceramics Expo in Cleveland, Ohio.

Astronomical Growth Projected for Global 3D-Printed Composite Materials

The growing adoption of 3D-printed composite materials in the aerospace sector is one of the key factors that will drive the market’s growth.

April 23, 2019

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The global 3D-printed composite materials market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 38% from 2019-2023, according to a market research report.

20 Million Vehicles Shipping in 2023 will Come Equipped with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Both

An increasing number of OEMs are now poised to give into popular consumer demands and integrate Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in-vehicle, without the need for a handset and despite concerns over data and OEM branding.

April 15, 2019

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As voice control continues to gain popularity in the home, consumers are increasingly hoping to use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri in the vehicle too, according to ABI Research.