Ceramic

Valley of lost cities found in the Amazon – technological advances in archaeology are only the beginning of discovery

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Instead, without needing to brave the hazards of the forest, Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) has revealed networks of buried roads and earthen mounds.

Key Points: 
  • Instead, without needing to brave the hazards of the forest, Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) has revealed networks of buried roads and earthen mounds.
  • The point of exploratory science is to reveal what has so far been hidden.
  • So has 300 years of research and recent technological advances left us with little left to be discovered?
  • The changes in technology are wonderful tools that help me find and model history, but they do not deplete it.

Why excavation is key to understanding

  • They have opened up areas of exploration that were previously too remote, too deep, or too dangerous.
  • But seeing an image of something in the ground or at the bottom of the sea is only the most preliminary step in discovery.
  • You cannot truly understand an image until you have seen the artefacts associated with ancient constructions and you have studied the occupational history.
  • In the excavation, coins, the evidence of burning, catapult stones and ceramics were discovered.

More and more sites to study

  • The challenges in the field are not that we are running out of things to study, but that we lack the resources to study and protect the abundance of poorly understood ancient sites.
  • The increased capacity to find sites highlights the need to conserve these places and protect them from development and looting.
  • Profound knowledge comes with the study of the culture and the vertical excavation that peels back the history of a lost civilisation.


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Jay Silverstein receives funding from the National Geographic Society and The American Research Center in Egypt.

EQS-News: EU Earth observation: OHB System AG has been awarded a contract for the development phase of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 Next Generation

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Therefore, work is already underway to develop the next generation of Sentinel-2 satellites for the European Earth observation programme Copernicus.

Key Points: 
  • Therefore, work is already underway to develop the next generation of Sentinel-2 satellites for the European Earth observation programme Copernicus.
  • The OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the space and technology group OHB SE, has been contracted by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the mission and system definition of the Next Generation Sentinel-2 mission, and to prepare the following implementation phase.
  • Two parallel contracts of a volume of six million euros each and a nominal duration of 2.5 years have been awarded by ESA for this so-called definition phase.
  • Their high-resolution, multispectral images in the optical and near-infrared range between 443 and 2190 nanometres observe the condition of soils and plants.

FAUCHON L'Hotel Kyoto Debuts Sake Immersion Experience in Partnership with Tsuki no Katsura, a 350-Year-Old Sake Brewery

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To offer guests the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Japanese cultural experience, Fauchon L'Hotel Kyoto is launching a sake immersion experience.

Key Points: 
  • KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To offer guests the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Japanese cultural experience, Fauchon L'Hotel Kyoto is launching a sake immersion experience.
  • The Fauchon L'Hotel Paris will also feature Tsuki no Katsura sake on its menu for guests to experience.
  • The rooms are adorned with rare sake-related ceramics from the collection of the Tokubei Masuda Shoten brewery which produces the Tsuki no Katsura sake.
  • For another option, guests may make arrangements for a tour of the Tsuki no Katsura Sake Brewery (minimum two people required).

KYOCERA SLD Laser Demonstrates Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assembly

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assemblies.

Key Points: 
  • KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assemblies.
  • The LaserLight Headlight Modules can be arranged in a set of 4 per headlight for example 2 modules for low beam and 2 modules for high beam.
  • The FiberLight Grille assembly offers ultra-bright white light in a thin emissive fiber only possible with laser light, enabling vehicle manufacturers to offer a strong brand signature of automobiles.
  • KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD) is a wholly owned subsidiary and group company of KYOCERA Corporation, commercializing a new generation of gallium nitride based laser light sources for automotive, mobility, specialty lighting, and consumer applications.

ART HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW Premieres Friday, April 26, 2024 on PBS and Streaming on PBS.org and the PBS App

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the new PBS special ART HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW, actor, author, humorist and renowned performer John Lithgow ("Killers of the Flower Moon," "The Crown," "The Old Man") shares his passion for arts education by joining students and teachers at four Los Angeles organizations, diving into four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. Celebrating how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of students of all ages, ART HAPPENS HERE follows Lithgow as he tries his hand at singing, dancing, printmaking, and pottery, working alongside and learning from young people whose lives are being transformed by art. The one-hour special ART HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW premieres Friday, April 26, 2024, 10:00–11:00 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App.

Key Points: 
  • The one-hour special ART HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW premieres Friday, April 26, 2024, 10:00–11:00 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App.
  • Growing up, Lithgow wanted to be an artist and was inspired and encouraged by his public school art teachers.
  • "Education involves much more than just the basic academic subjects and preparing kids for being tested and evaluated.
  • Major funding for ART HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW was provided by John and Louise Bryson.

GCC Sanitary Ware Market to Reach $1,303.5 Million, by 2032 at 6.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "GCC Sanitary Ware Market by Material (Ceramics, Pressed Metals, Acrylic Plastics and Perspex, and Others), by Product Type (Toilet Sink/Water Closet, Wash Basin, Pedestal, and Cistern), By End User (Residential, Commercial, and Others), By Application (Bathroom and Kitchen), By Price Range (Up To $200, $201 To $500, and $500 and above)". According to the report, the GCC sanitary ware market was valued at $712.5 million in 2022 and is projected to reach $1,303.5 million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • These projects often require high-end, aesthetically pleasing sanitary ware, and ceramics provide a perfect blend of functionality and design.
  • However, the Acrylic Plastics and Perspex segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2032.
  • Increase in use of acrylic and Perspex for manufacturing bathtubs, sinks, and other fixtures due to their aesthetic appeal and adaptability in luxury developments drives the demand for this segment in the GCC sanitary ware market.
  • Bathroom trends in the GCC sanitary ware market emphasize water-saving and eco-friendly fixtures, reflecting the region's water conservation efforts.

GCC Sanitary Ware Market to Reach $1,303.5 Million, by 2032 at 6.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "GCC Sanitary Ware Market by Material (Ceramics, Pressed Metals, Acrylic Plastics and Perspex, and Others), by Product Type (Toilet Sink/Water Closet, Wash Basin, Pedestal, and Cistern), By End User (Residential, Commercial, and Others), By Application (Bathroom and Kitchen), By Price Range (Up To $200, $201 To $500, and $500 and above)". According to the report, the GCC sanitary ware market was valued at $712.5 million in 2022 and is projected to reach $1,303.5 million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • These projects often require high-end, aesthetically pleasing sanitary ware, and ceramics provide a perfect blend of functionality and design.
  • However, the Acrylic Plastics and Perspex segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2032.
  • Increase in use of acrylic and Perspex for manufacturing bathtubs, sinks, and other fixtures due to their aesthetic appeal and adaptability in luxury developments drives the demand for this segment in the GCC sanitary ware market.
  • Bathroom trends in the GCC sanitary ware market emphasize water-saving and eco-friendly fixtures, reflecting the region's water conservation efforts.

Chairish Announces The Chairish Art Gallery at Bergdorf Goodman

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chairish, the design industry's leading luxury online marketplace for one of a kind home furnishings and art, is thrilled to announce the return of The Chairish Art Gallery, Chairish's celebrated brick and mortar retail experience in partnership with Bergdorf Goodman. Hosted at the luxury retailer's Fifth Avenue flagship, the gallery features a special collection of over 300 original artworks from 30 artists, including Brock DeBoer, Alice Ford, Liz Marsh, Manuel Santelices, Kate Schelter, Jenny Walton and more, only available for purchase in-store from January 11 - April 8, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Following last year's blockbuster debut in the landmark New York City department store, The Chairish Art Gallery is back with an even more ambitious shoppable art experience.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chairish , the design industry's leading luxury online marketplace for one of a kind home furnishings and art, is thrilled to announce the return of The Chairish Art Gallery, Chairish's celebrated brick and mortar retail experience in partnership with Bergdorf Goodman.
  • "We look forward to welcoming sophisticated art and fashion lovers to our newest iteration of The Chairish Art Gallery with our five immersive, forward-looking themes."
  • For additional information on Chairish and The Chairish Art Gallery at Bergdorf Goodman, please visit www.chairish.com .

Protochips announces the global availability of the AXON HFR™ High Frame Rate module for studying the high-speed dynamics of materials using Gatan IS cameras

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Through Gatan's advanced camera technology, materials scientists have become accustomed to the power of capturing high resolution TEM images at video frame rates and sometimes exceeding 1000 frames per second.

Key Points: 
  • Through Gatan's advanced camera technology, materials scientists have become accustomed to the power of capturing high resolution TEM images at video frame rates and sometimes exceeding 1000 frames per second.
  • With the AXON HFR module, scientists can now quickly index, open and review terabytes of data that contain hundreds of thousands of images and metadata in a single time sequence.
  • "The release of AXON HFR illustrates the value that two companies can create when working together.
  • This capability, combined with Protochips' Fusion AX™, Poseidon AX™ and Atmosphere AX™ systems, provides a powerful solution for in situ materials workflows.

Artemis Announces Sale of STC to IDEX

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artemis ("Artemis"), the Industrial Tech Private Equity firm, completed the successful sale of its portfolio company, STC Material Solutions ("the Company" or "STC") to IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX).

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artemis ("Artemis"), the Industrial Tech Private Equity firm, completed the successful sale of its portfolio company, STC Material Solutions ("the Company" or "STC") to IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX).
  • Since acquisition in October 2018, STC experienced transformational growth under Artemis ownership.
  • James Ward, Partner, said of Artemis' experience with STC, "The Artemis partnership with STC is point in proof of Artemis' vision, mission, and values on the whole.
  • We believe that the future of STC has never been brighter and we look forward to cheering them on as part of the IDEX family."