Product developers and material researchers unite to extol the benefits of ceramic components versus components made of "traditional" materials (metals or polymers). Continuous research and development efforts have improved the competitive position of ceramic industrial parts by combining the superior performance properties of ceramics with economically feasible production methods. This volume is replete with case studies of product development success stories from organizations such as Philips Display Components, Allied Signal, AT&T Bell Labs, TAM Ceramics, and many others. Selected Contents Ceramic sensors, thermistors, and varistors
Capacitors and transducers
Optical fibers and communication systems
Component processing
Ultrasonic drilling
Laser processing of components
Capacitors and transducers
Optical fibers and communication systems
Component processing
Ultrasonic drilling
Laser processing of components
Papers from the 96th Annual Meeting of The American Ceramic Society, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (1994).
