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MTC441
Issue date: 24 February 2010
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Morgan Technical Ceramics undertakes pioneering research into energy harvesting
Leading manufacturer of ceramic components, Morgan Technical Ceramics, is undertaking a Shorter Knowledge Transfer Partnership (sKTP) project with Glynd?r University. The project, which will last 26 weeks..../continued
MTC447
Issue date: 18 November 2009
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CERAM and Morgan Technical Ceramics announce Technology
Partnership
CERAM has announced a new Technology Partnership alliance with
Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC), a global leader in advanced ceramic materials
and component innovations across many technology-led markets including aerospace,
automotive and medical.../continued
MTC443
Issue date: 19 October 2009
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Major breakthrough in investment casting optimises
the manufacturing of high performance parts
Morgan Technical Ceramics, Certech, has pioneered a new flow
modelling technique for the design of ceramic cores used in the manufacturing
process of high performance parts for the aerospace, automotive and medical
markets. The use of the software is a major breakthrough.../continued
Feingussverfahren: bedeutender Durchbruch
optimiert die Herstellung von Hochleistungsteilen
Morgan Technical Ceramics, Certech, hat ein neues Strömungssimulations-Verfahren
zur Entwicklung von keramischen Gusskernen pioniert, das bei der Herstellung
von Hochleistungsteilen zur Verwendung in der Raumfahrt- und Fahrzeugindustrie,
sowie in der Medizin angewendet wird.../continued
MTC422
Issue date: 24 September 2009
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New underwater testing laboratory
Morgan Technical Ceramics has unveiled a new underwater acoustic
testing laboratory at its manufacturing site in Southampton, UK. The laboratory
allows the materials specialist to perform in-house testing and calibration
of underwater transducers used in commercial and defence sonar applications,
as well as the evaluation of the performance of medical ultrasound transducers.../continued
MTC434
Issue date: 3 August 2009
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Morgan Technical Ceramics to manufacture fused silica
rollers for solar applications at US facility
Following the third straight year of record growth for the
US solar industry1 Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) is to offer
its fused silica rollers for use in solar energy applications from its manufacturing
site in Fairfield, New Jersey, USA.../continued
MTC427
Issue date: 30th July 2009
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New bioceramic material improves comfort and quality
of life for patients
Morgan Technical Ceramics has developed a new bioceramic material
for surgical implant devices. Vitox® AMC is an alumina matrix composite
material which can withstand high shock without fracture and exhibits exceptionally
low wear rates compared to alumina, metal or polyethylene alternatives.../continued
MTC424
Issue date: 9th July 2009
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New ceramic plates enable advancement of SONAR
Leading manufacturer of ceramic components, Morgan Technical
Ceramics, has developed a new processing technique for manufacturing the
ceramic plates used in piezoelectric composite transducers for SONAR equipment.../continued
MTC425
Issue date: 4th June 2009
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New manufacturing process improves reliability of
deep-drilling bits used in oil and fossil fuel exploration
Morgan Technical Ceramics' (MTC) Wesgo Metals business has
developed a proprietary manufacturing process for the production of high-strength,
high-purity alloys for deep-drilling bits used in oil and fossil fuel exploration.../continued
Neuer Fertigungsprozess verbessert die
Ausfallsicherheit von Tiefbohrspitzen für Versuchsbohrungen nach Öl
und fossilen Brennstoffen
Wesgo Metals, ein Bereich von Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC)
hat einen patentrechtlich geschützten Prozess entwickelt für die
Produktion von hochfesten, hochreinen Loten für Tiefbohrspitzen, die
bei Versuchsbohrungen nach Öl und fossilen Brennstoffen zum Einsatz
kommen.../continued
MTC421
Issue date: 13th May 2009
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New air-in-line sensor enables safe delivery
of fluids
Morgan Technical Ceramics has launched a new air-in-line sensor
for use in medical devices that deliver fluids to patients' circulatory
systems. The ultrasonic sensors give reliable and accurate detection of
the presence of air bubbles in fluids, providing OEMs with a key safety
element for equipment, such as infusion pumps.../continued
Neuer "AIR IN LINE"
(Luftblaeschen) sensor ermoeglicht sichere zufuehrung von fluessigkeiten
Morgan Technical Ceramics hatt einen neuen "AIR IN LINE"
sensor auf den markt gebracht, fuer den gebrauch in medizinischen geraeten
die fluessigkeiten in das Kreislauf system des patienten leiten. Der Ultrasonic
Sensor gibt verlaessliche und akurate wahrnehmungen weiter von "Luftblaesschen"
in der fluessigkeit, dies bietet dem OEM's eine Schluesselfunktion fuer
die Sicherheit der geraete, wie z.B Infusionspumpen.../continued
MTC419
Issue date: 25th March 2009
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Morgan Technical Ceramics' CVD business to offer PBN
material for solar applications
Performance® Pryolytic Boron Nitride (PBN)
material ideal for use in thin film photovoltaic deposition process
Morgan Technical Ceramics' Chemical Vapor Deposition Materials business
(MTC - CVD Materials) is to offer its Performance(r) Pyrolytic Boron Nitride
(PBN) material for use in manufacturing of the photo absorption layer in
thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) cells.../continued
MTC357
Issue date: 5th March 2009
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Ceramic cores stay stable as casting temperatures
soar
* New material ensures core stability with high temperature
super alloys
* Results in higher casting yields, reduced scrap rates and lower casting
costs
Morgan Technical Ceramics Certech (MTC Certech), a leader in the investment
casting industry, has introduced a new ceramic core material, P52. Developed
to maintain rigidity and provide tight dimensional and geometric control,
P52 ensures ceramic cores remain extremely stable during the casting of
turbine blades.../continued
MTC342
Issue date: 29th January 2009
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Morgan Technical Ceramics wins multi-million pound
contract for vehicle armour
Leading materials specialist, Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC), has won a
multi-million pound contract with NP Aerospace to supply ceramic components
for vehicle armour panels. The deal was signed after a successful evaluation
of the MTC products, which were chosen for their high performance and excellent
protective capabilities.../continued
MTC340
Issue date: 9th December 2008
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Morgan Technical Ceramics celebrates 40-year collaboration
by securing multi-million euro contract
Morgan Technical Ceramics, designer and manufacturer of technical ceramic
components, has secured a new multi-million pound contract with leading
pump manufacturer, Grundfos. The deal coincided with two other celebrations
at Morgan Technical Ceramic's Stourport site.../continued
Local manufacturer secures multi-million
pound contract
Morgan Technical Ceramics' (MTC) design and manufacturing facility in Stourport-upon-Severn,
has secured a new multi-million pound contract with Danish pump manufacturer,
Grundfos.../continued
Morgan Technical Ceramics feiert 40
Jahre Zusammenarbeit mit der Unterzeichnung eines millionenschweren Vetrags
Morgan Technical Ceramics, Entwickler und Hersteller von Komponenten aus
technischer Keramik, hat einen neuen Vertrag mit einem Wert von mehreren
Millionen Euro mit dem führenden Pumpenhersteller, Grundfos, unterzeichnet.../continued
MTC347
Issue date: 6th November 2008
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Morgan Technical Ceramics Diamonex diamond-like carbon
(DLC) coating significantly extends the life of fingerprint scanners
Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC), a leader in innovative ceramic, glass,
metal, and engineered coating solutions, is working with leading fingerprint
scanner experts to optimise its Diamonex® diamond-like carbon (DLC)
coating for fingerprint recognition devices.../continued
MTC346
Issue date: 15th October 2008
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Morgan Technical Ceramics attacks semiconductor manufacturing
challenges with Sharkskin™ technology
Morgan Technical Ceramics, a leader in engineered ceramics,
has introduced a new technology that can significantly improve process residue
adhesion, decrease process-related defects and increase yields during the
manufacturing of integrated circuits. . . / continued
MTC348a
Issue date: 13th October 2008
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Morgan Technical Ceramics hosts discussions between
local business and Shadow Cabinet MP
On Friday 10th October Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) hosted
a meeting between Alan Duncan, the Shadow Secretary of State for Business
Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR), and Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Chamber of Commerce members at its Stourport-upon-Severn manufacturing site.
. . / continued
MTC338
Issue date: 15th September 2008
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The Haldenwanger business of Morgan Technical Ceramics
adds OHSAS 18001 to its health and safety credentials
W. Haldenwanger, the Morgan Technical Ceramics business located
in Waldkraiburg, Germany, has demonstrated its continued commitment to operational
excellence by completing the OHSAS 18001 international occupational health
and safety management system specification.. . . / continued
MTC333
Issue date: 20th August 2008
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Morgan Advanced Ceramics announces new pad conditioners
for 32 nanometer wafer fabrication
30% higher material removal rate on blanket copper wafers
compared to conventional pad conditioners
Morgan Advanced Ceramics’ Diamonex division announces a new pad conditioner
for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of wafers. The Diamonex Phoenix®
Edge pad conditioner produces the highly consistent and fine pad texture
required for the advanced process nodes. . . / continued
MTC307
Issue date: 7th April 2008
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Yixing Haldenwanger supplies ceramic rollers for the
first ceramic thin tile kiln in China
Yixing Haldenwanger Fine Ceramics, a business of Morgan Technical Ceramics,
has announced that its SM90 ceramic rollers have been successfully installed
in the first ceramic thin tile kiln in China. . . / continued
MTC317
Issue date: 2nd April 2008
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Morgan Technical Ceramics acquires Certech and Carpenter
Advanced Ceramics in £73 million deal
Morgan Technical Ceramics’ parent company, The Morgan Crucible Company
plc, has acquired Certech and Carpenter Advanced Ceramics from US firm Carpenter
Technology Corporation. . . / continued
MTC300
Issue date: 27th March 2008
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Piezoelectric bimorph provides solution for battery-less
intelligent tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
Morgan Electro Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of electro ceramic material
solutions, has developed a piezoelectric bimorph suitable for use in automotive
tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The piezoelectric bimorph enables
TPMS manufacturers to design self-energising (battery-less) remote sensors
that accurately measure tyre pressure, with none of the lifetime and disposal
issues associated with batteries. . . / continued
MAC247
Issue date: 11th January 2008
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Semiconductor wafer manufacturers to make productivity
gains thanks to cost effective new ceramic components
With an estimated 90% of failures in robotic handling systems being caused
by improper wafer placement, semiconductor OEMs are, understandably, looking
for ways to combat the problem. . . / continued
MAC293
Issue date: 14th November 2007
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Luxury mobile phone manufacturer uses DiamondShield
coating to increase scratch-resistance
North American manufacturer of luxury mobile phones, Mobiado, is using a
revolutionary scratch-resistant coating on the front face of its exclusive
Luminoso 3G phone. The new DiamondShield coating gives polycarbonate and
acrylic screens a previously unattainable scratch-resistance that is comparable
to glass, while maintaining the weight savings, impact resistance, formability
and other benefits of plastic. . . / continued
MAC259a
Issue date: 2nd November 2007
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Zuverlässigkeit
von Keramik-Kondensatoren verbessert
Neu von Morgan Electro Ceramics, einem führenden Hersteller elektrokeramischer
Materiallösungen, ist ein Keramik-Kondensator für Hochspannungsentladungen
mit einer hohen Durchschlagfestigkeit von bis zu 10 kVmm-1 und
einem von Natur aus geringen dielektrischen Verlust. . . / continued
Les condensateurs
céramiques gagnent en fiabilité
Morgan Electro Ceramics, fabricant leader de solutions électrocéramiques,
lance un nouveau condensateur céramique de décharge haute
tension à puissance de rupture élevée (jusqu’à
10 kVmm-1) et perte diélectrique intrinsèquement
faible. . . / continued
MAC235
Issue date: 28th September 2007
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Compact and reliable multilayer capacitors for high RF applications
Morgan Electro Ceramics, the leading manufacturer of electro ceramic material
solutions, has launched a new RF multi-layer ceramic capacitor. The 10mm
square, type 106, offers high capacitance and performance in a small unit
volume and provides reliable operation for a variety of high RF voltage
and high RF current applications. . . / continued
Kompakte und zuverlässige Vielschichtkondensatoren
für HF-Anwendungen
Morgan Electro Ceramics, der führende Hersteller elektrokeramischer
Materiallösungen, hat einen neuen keramischen RF-Vielschichtkondensator
auf den Markt gebracht. Der 10 mm2 kleine Typ 106 bietet hohe
Kapazität und Leistung bei kleinem Volumen, und arbeitet zuverlässig
in einer Reihe von Hochfrequenzspannungs- und Hochfrequenzstrom-Anwendungen.
. . / continued
Condensateurs multicouches compacts fiables pour applications
à haute fréquence radio (RF)
Morgan Electro Ceramics, une des sommités dans le champ des solutions
électrocéramiques, a lancé un nouveau condensateur
céramique multicouche RF. Ce nouveau condensateur de 10 mm2 nommé
Type 106 offre une haute capacité et de hautes performances dans
un petit volume et permet une utilisation fiable pour toute une gamme d’applications
RF haute tension et courant for. . . / continued
MAC265
Issue date: 25th September 2007
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Injection moulded zirconia dental abutment
complies with ISO13356 Implants for Surgery
Morgan Advanced Ceramics has achieved ISO13356 “Implants for Surgery
using Non-Metallic Materials” compliance for its Y-ZTP Zirconia, the
material used in the manufacture of its ceramic injection moulded (CIM)
dental abutments & copings. These products offer dental practitioners
and laboratories significant benefits in terms of biocompatibility, aesthetics
and volume manufacture. The new approval gives customers complete confidence
in the suitability of the material as an alternative to traditional Titanium.
. . / continued
MAC259
Issue date: 29th August 2007
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Ceramic capacitors increase reliability
New from Morgan Electro Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of electro ceramic
material solutions, is a high voltage discharge ceramic capacitor with a
high break-down strength up to 10 kVmm-1/hr and an inherently
low dielectric loss. This combination of properties allows increased energy
storage for high performance and improved reliability of circuits with high
peak current and repetition rates, for example in power-pulse applications
such as gas lasers used in cosmetic markets. . . / continued
MAC201a
Issue date: 4th July 2007
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Morgan Advanced Ceramics fournit des composants céramiques destinés
à équiper le collecteur de lumière orbital à
grand angle (OWL) de la NASA
Fabricant leader de composants céramiques, Morgan Advanced Ceramics
a décroché un marché avec Photek, portant sur la fourniture
d’isolateurs hexagonaux en céramique destinés à
équiper les intensificateurs utilisés dans le cadre du projet
OWL (Orbital Wide-angle Light-collector) de la NASA . . . / continued
Morgan Advanced Ceramics liefert Keramikkomponenten
für den orbitalen Weitwinkellichtsammler (OWL) der NASA
Der führende Hersteller von Keramikkomponenten, Morgan Advanced
Ceramics, hat mit Photek einen Vertrag über die Lieferung hexagonaler
Keramikisolatoren für in der OWL-Mission der NASA eingesetzte Verstärker
abgeschlossen. . . / continued
MAC266
Issue date: 6th June 2007
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Free CD-ROM offers design engineers a guide to ceramic components manufacture
and application
Morgan Technical Ceramics has produced a new Interactive Presentation CD-ROM,
designed to educate and inform design engineers and component specifiers
about the many and varied uses of today’s modern technical ceramic
materials. The new CD is issued to coincide with the re-launch of the company’s
web site at www.morgantechnicalceramics.com
. . . / continued
MAC240
Issue date: 17th May 2007
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The Morgan Crucible Company plc buys a year of the capital’s history
in Museum of London’s sale of the centuries
Morgan Technical Ceramics' parent company, Morgan Crucible Company plc (“Morgan”),
has bought a year of London’s history to celebrate the year the company
was founded. The Company has made their purchase in an imaginative scheme
set up by the Museum of London to raise funds for its £18 million
redevelopment. . . / continued
MAC267
Issue date: 16th May 2007
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New manufacturing facility for high quality dental transducers
Morgan Electro Ceramics is expanding its capability to offer a complete
design, manufacture and test service for specialist dental transducers,
to meet the growing market for dental equipment in Europe. The new service
combines Morgan Electro Ceramics’ piezo materials with its specialist,
precision manufacturing capability to produce custom products in high volume
with very good levels of repeatability
. . . / continued
MAC208b
Issue date: 9th May 2007
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Morgan Electro Ceramics bietet piezoelektrische Antriebsplatten für
die Festplattenindustrie
Morgan Electro Ceramics, der führende Hersteller von elektro-keramischen
Komponenten, stellt seine neuen piezoelektrischen Antriebsplatten für
Hersteller von Festplatten vor. Die Hochleistungs-PZT-Platten ermöglichen
eine genauere Steuerung des Lese- / Schreibkopfs im Vergleich zu anderen
Antrieben. Daraus resultierend können Hersteller von einer höheren
Speicherkapazität pro Scheibe und schnelleren Zugriffszeiten profitieren.
Dadurch wird die Anzahl der erforderlichen Speicherscheiben gesenkt, wodurch
letztendlich die Herstellung von kleineren Servern ermöglicht wird
. . . / continued
Morgan Electro Ceramics crée des plaques
pour actionneurs piézoélectriques pour l’industrie des
lecteurs de disques
Morgan Electro Ceramics, leader dans la fabrication de composants électrocéramiques,
a annoncé la sortie de ses nouvelles plaques pour actionneurs piézoélectriques
destinées aux fabricants de lecteurs de disques durs. Ces plaques
PZT hautes performances permettent un contrôle plus précis
de la tête de lecture/écriture que les autres types d’actionneurs
donnant ainsi aux fabricants la possibilité de disposer d’une
capacité de stockage accrue par disque et de temps d’adressage
réduits. Ces progrès technologiques permettent de réduire
le nombre de disques de stockage nécessaires, et de fabriquer des
serveurs moins encombrants. . . / continued
MAC208
Issue date: 26th April 2007
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Morgan Electro Ceramics offers piezoelectric actuator plates for the disc
drive industry
Morgan Electro Ceramics, leading manufacturer of electro ceramic components,
has announced its new piezoelectric actuator plates for manufacturers of
hard disc drives.
The high performance PZT plates allow for more accurate control of the read/write
head compared to alternative actuators and as a result manufacturers can
benefit from increased storage capacity per disc and faster address time.
. . / continued
MAC264
Issue date: 13th April 2007
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Morgan Advanced Ceramics launches new large diameter ceramic bearing offering
better stability for hip replacements
Morgan Advanced Ceramics (MAC) will be showing its new range of 36mm diameter
HIP Vitox® alumina ceramic femoral heads and acetabular cups, on stand
817 at MEDTEC China 2007. The new larger size can be used in hip replacement
surgery and is offered in response to increasing demand from customers for
larger diameter products for better joint stability. . . / continued
MAC201
Issue date: 20th February 2007
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Morgan Advanced Ceramics supplies ceramic components for NASA’s orbital
wide-angle light-collector (OWL)
Leading ceramic component manufacturer, Morgan Advanced Ceramics, has secured
a contract with Photek to supply hexagonal ceramic insulators for intensifiers
used in NASA’s OWL mission. OWL is the world’s first earth-orbiting
system designed to study air showers initiated by ultrahigh-energy cosmic
rays (UHECR). The use of ceramic in the OWL’s ‘eyes’ will
allow an accurate image of these particles to be generated and will enable
scientists to make significant discoveries about their origins - whether
they are harbingers of new physics, associated with hidden dimensions, or
generated high-density trapped defects of space left over from the Big Bang.
. . / continued