Superhard materials

Meller Optics Introduces Sapphire and Ruby Balls that are Designed for Super Small Drone Vision Systems

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Materials, Matter, Minerals, Oxide minerals, Superhard materials, Materials science, Optical Materials, Transparent materials, Sapphire, Ruby, Camera lens, Plano-convex

Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, are impervious to most chemicals, solvents, and detergents and have surface finishes to 80-20 scratch-dig.

Key Points: 
  • Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, are impervious to most chemicals, solvents, and detergents and have surface finishes to 80-20 scratch-dig.
  • Unaffected by fast moving dirt, they can be precision ground into short focal length plano-convex micro lenses to precisely fit the vision systems on super small drones.
  • with A/R coatings that provide 85 to 98% typical transmission, depending upon the application, Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls can be supplied with a calib-ration certificate validating diameter and sphericity.
  • Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls are priced according to material, size, and quantity; delivered from stock.

Global Corundum Market Growth, Trends and Forecast 2020-2025: Growing Demand for Synthetic Corundum in Abrasion Applications is Driving Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Natural Resources, Luxury, Retail, Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Minerals, Materials, Chemistry, Abrasives, Oxide minerals, Superhard materials, Corundum, Polymorphism, Aluminium

The "Corundum Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Corundum Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global corundum market is expected to grow with a CAGR greater than 6% during the forecast period.
  • One of the major factors driving the market is the growing demand for synthetic corundum in the abrasion applications.
  • The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global corundum market owing to high demand from countries like China, Japan, and India.

DGAP-News: PVA TePla AG: Silicon carbide (SiC) - Strategic development of the PVA TePla Group

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Materials, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Ceramic materials, Materials science, Superhard materials, Abrasives, Gemstones, Silicon carbide, Coating

This cooperation will further expand the know-how in the process technology of SiC components and coatings as well as the worldwide marketing of the equipment.

Key Points: 
  • This cooperation will further expand the know-how in the process technology of SiC components and coatings as well as the worldwide marketing of the equipment.
  • SiC is massively gaining importance due to its exceptional temperature resistance, high degree of hardness and low weight, especially for high-performance components and SiC coatings.
  • As part of this cooperation, PVA TePla AG has acquired a minority stake in MPA Industrie SA.
  • PVA TePla develops and builds - as a world leading specialist - crystal growing systems and quality inspection systems for the semiconductor industry.

SINTX Technologies Announces Grant of New U.S Patent For Antibacterial Applications of Silicon Nitride

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Materials, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Ceramic materials, Nitrides, Superhard materials, Silicon nitride, Ceramic, Boron, Nitride

This newly issued patent broadly covers a variety of biomedical implants wherein the Companys silicon nitride is applied to improve the antibacterial characteristics of the implant.

Key Points: 
  • This newly issued patent broadly covers a variety of biomedical implants wherein the Companys silicon nitride is applied to improve the antibacterial characteristics of the implant.
  • The antibacterial characteristics of SINTXs silicon nitride were identified in 2012, and have been confirmed by multiple independent studies.
  • SINTX Technologies is an OEM ceramics company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride for medical and non-medical applications.
  • The core strength of SINTX Technologies is the manufacturing, research, and development of silicon nitride ceramics for external partners.

Ceramic Armor Market Research Report by Material Type, by Application - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Materials, Chemistry, Matter, Ceramic materials, Carbides, Superhard materials, Composite materials, Armour, Ceramic armor, Ceramic, Silicon carbide, Boron

Ceramic Armor Market Research Report by Material Type (Alumina, Boron Carbide, Ceramic Matrix Composite, and Silicon Carbide), by Application (Aircraft Armor, Body Armor, Marine Armor, and Vehicle Armor) - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

Key Points: 
  • Ceramic Armor Market Research Report by Material Type (Alumina, Boron Carbide, Ceramic Matrix Composite, and Silicon Carbide), by Application (Aircraft Armor, Body Armor, Marine Armor, and Vehicle Armor) - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
    This research report categorizes the Ceramic Armor to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
    Based on Material Type, the Ceramic Armor Market studied across Alumina, Boron Carbide, Ceramic Matrix Composite, and Silicon Carbide.
  • Based on Application, the Ceramic Armor Market studied across Aircraft Armor, Body Armor, Marine Armor, and Vehicle Armor.
  • What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Ceramic Armor Market during the forecast period?
  • What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the Global Ceramic Armor Market?

Meller Optics Introduces Custom Sapphire Waveplates for High Power IR and Visible Lasers

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Materials, Optics, Physical sciences, Transparent materials, Polarization, Oxide minerals, Superhard materials, Optical mineralogy, Waveplate, Sapphire, Goniometer, Positioning goniometer

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom manufactured ultra-precise low order sapphire waveplates that extend polarization control into the infrared for high power IR and visible lasers.

Key Points: 
  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom manufactured ultra-precise low order sapphire waveplates that extend polarization control into the infrared for high power IR and visible lasers.
  • Meller Sapphire Waveplates change the polarization state of a laser beam from linear to circular and vise versa to extend polarization control into the infrared; beyond fused silica optical waveplates.
  • Custom manufactured in sizes from 10 to 30 mm in "A" or "M" plane configurations, their crystal-lographic orientation and location are fully validated on an in-house X-Ray Goniometer to assure the highest possible accuracy.
  • Featuring Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, Meller Sapphire Waveplates are highly resistant to chemicals, scratching, shock, and temperature fluctuations.

Diablo is "Turning Up Your Cuts" With the Introduction of Steel Demon® AMPED™ Thick Metal Carbide Reciprocating Saw Blades

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Tools, Saws, Materials, Carbides, Superhard materials, Ceramic materials, Refractory materials, Reciprocating saw, Titanium carbide, Blade, Jigsaw

Today, Diablo is excited to announce another industry first, the Steel Demon AMPED carbide reciprocating blade.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Diablo is excited to announce another industry first, the Steel Demon AMPED carbide reciprocating blade.
  • and Diablo's TiCohi-density carbide provides an unprecedented two times increased performance over standard metal cutting carbide reciprocating saw blades.
  • "Diablo is the leader in reciprocating blade technology as well as the true and only architect of carbide reciprocating saw blades.
  • Typical applications for these blades include, but not limited to:
    Diablo's full line of Steel Demon AMPED thick metal reciprocating saw blades are available now, wherever Diablo products are sold.

Global Silicon Carbide Ball Market Report 2020: Analysis and Forecast 2015-2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Ceramic materials, Carbides, Abrasives, Superhard materials, Gemstones, Silicon carbide, Boron, Draft:Away From Home

The "Silicon Carbide Ball Global Market Insights 2020, Analysis and Forecast to 2025, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Silicon Carbide Ball Global Market Insights 2020, Analysis and Forecast to 2025, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report describes the global market size of Silicon Carbide Ball from 2015 to 2019 and its CAGR from 2015 to 2019, and also forecasts its market size to the end of 2025 and its CAGR from 2020 to 2025.
  • For geography segment, regional supply, demand, major players, price is presented from 2015 to 2025.
  • For competitor segment, the report includes global key players of Silicon Carbide Ball as well as some small players.

SINTX Technologies Develops New Mask Fabric with Silicon Nitride

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Technology, Defense, Other Science, Research, Other Defense, Health, Women, MEN, General Health, Family, Science, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Textiles, Consumer, Medical Supplies, Steel, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemistry, Matter, Ceramic materials, Superhard materials, Nitrides, Silicon nitride, Ceramic, Nonwoven fabric, Boron, Ceramic matrix composite, Technology, Defense, Other Science, Research, Other Defense, Health, Women, MEN, General Health, Family, Science, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Textiles, Consumer, Medical Supplies, Steel, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemistry, Matter, Ceramic materials, Superhard materials, Nitrides, Silicon nitride, Ceramic, Nonwoven fabric, Boron, Ceramic matrix composite

(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The company said that it has successfully dispersed and embedded silicon nitride particles into nonwoven and woven fabric fibers.
  • SINTX Technologies is an OEM ceramics company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride for medical and non-medical applications.
  • The core strength of SINTX Technologies is the manufacturing, research, and development of silicon nitride ceramics for external partners.
  • For more information on SINTX Technologies or its silicon nitride material platform, please visit www.sintx.com .

SINTX Technologies Develops New Mask Fabric with Silicon Nitride

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Materials, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Ceramic materials, Superhard materials, Nitrides, Silicon nitride, Ceramic, Nonwoven fabric, Boron, Nitride, Ceramic matrix composite

The company said that it has successfully dispersed and embedded silicon nitride particles into nonwoven and woven fabric fibers.

Key Points: 
  • The company said that it has successfully dispersed and embedded silicon nitride particles into nonwoven and woven fabric fibers.
  • SINTX Technologies is an OEM ceramics company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride for medical and non-medical applications.
  • The core strength of SINTX Technologies is the manufacturing, research, and development of silicon nitride ceramics for external partners.
  • For more informationon SINTX Technologies or its silicon nitride material platform, please visit www.sintx.com .