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Open this email for new and featured products from manufacturers and suppliers. (If you are using Outlook 2007, we recommend viewing this email in a web browser to experience full functionality) View in Browser Forward To a Friend Ceramics and Glass Materials Alert September 29, 2011 Hello, GlobalSpec Subscriber: Here is your weekly Ceramics and Glass Materials Alert from GlobalSpec. In this issue: New Technical Articles Tradeshows and Events Recommended for You Follow Us:        Featured Product Announcements   FABTECH 2011 Heads to Chicago North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event returns to McCormick Place,...READ MORE > Wanli® oil fracturing proppant To enhance the output of oil & gas wells, China Wanli ceramic proppant are being exported to the north America...READ MORE > Enhanced Hexoloy® SA Silicon Carbide Enhanced Hexoloy® SA Silicon Carbide exhibits reduced micro-porosity, which results in increased flexural...READ MORE > DynaGuard Microporous Insulation Panels Near net shape sizes of microporous insulation encapsulated in glass cloth for easy handling and...READ MORE > Unique Thermal Media for Gas Savings in RTOs HexPak™ is the latest development in RTO ceramic heat transfer media which is designed to improve thermal...READ MORE > Ceramic Materials for Concentrated Solar Power Saint-Gobain Ceramics is a leader in material design and cost effective solutions for concentrated solar power. Our...READ MORE > Complex Ceramic Assemblies for Surgical/Medical Manufacturing of ceramic components and ceramic-to-metal braze...READ MORE > Core Rods EXTRAMET'S NEW GENERATION TUNGSTEN CARBIDE core pins are produced with the correct finish, sizing and tapers for...READ MORE > Lead Silicate Glass Glass tubing is a key component used in the lighting industry. Elmet Technologies supplies glass tubing products in...READ MORE > Oil & Gas Processing with Ceramic Materials Extracting, refining and processing fossil fuels are enormously complex operations that require a formidable...READ MORE > Custom Ceramic Armor The materials of choice for today's armor protection systems. Hexoloy-Silicon Carbide SiC, Boron Carbide and...READ MORE > Optical Ceramics CILAS develops transparent ceramics that are usable as optical components. These top-quality materials, which have...READ MORE > Search Product Announcements: (If you are using Outlook 2007, we recommend viewing this email in a web browser to experience full functionality) Technical Articles   A changing landscape for engineering It's no secret that low-cost competition from overseas, soaring energy prices and the continued strength of the Canadian dollar have combined to expose several weaknesses in the Canadian manufacturing sector. Companies are under the gun as never before to become more efficient and optimize... (read more) Custom vs Standard The push for standards in today's marketplace certainly does have its advantages. Using standard components makes it easier to manage inventories, and helps facilitate technical support and customer service. For example, if you have only one type of screw in your assembly, and a customer calls to... (read more) Understanding the true cost of inventory There are many conflicting opinions concerning inventory management. Minimizing lead times while reducing costs is a daily juggling act that all procurement and inventory management professionals face. While there is no silver bullet or quick fix to this complex issue, there are ways to better... (read more) Tradeshows and Events of Interest   Upcoming GlobalSpec Online Conferences & Trade Shows GlobalSpec's online conferences & trade shows are highly interactive and informative events accessible directly from the convenience of your desktop. They will satisfy your desire to learn about key issues, hot topics, and new technologies impacting your world. Participate in educational sessions, meet with leading manufacturers in the Exhibit Hall, and network with peers. October 26, 2011 Solar Energy Join key manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe at GlobalSpec's Solar Energy event. Explore the latest developments in photovoltaic and solar thermal systems; learn of developments in concentrating solar power; examine new applications for passive solar. Learn More. Recommended for You   Other GlobalSpec users who receive this Ceramics and Glass Materials Alert also enjoy these e-Newsletters: Glass & Ceramics Advanced Ceramics; Specialty Glasses; Thermal Ceramics & Refractors; Processing Technology & Fabrication  Past Issues Coatings & Surface Engineering Coatings; Cleaning & Surface Preparation; Surface Engineering; Lubrication & Wear  Past Issues See the complete list of GlobalSpec e-Newsletter publications. This is your latest alert for Ceramics and Glass Materials . To see your list of recommended Product Alerts, click here. To see all available alert categories, click here. ©2010 GlobalSpec. All rights reserved. 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