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Carl Panzera and Dmitri Brodkin pose next to a cold isostatic press, which presses zirconia powder into disks or rounds. To achieve a homogeneous density distribution, the internal pressure is extremely high—Brodkin estimates it’s twice as high as the pressure in the deepest part of the ocean.
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For a glimpse at the current—and future—state of ceramic technology, LMT visited Pentron Ceramics, the sole porcelain manufacturer in the continental U.S. Although not formally established as Pentron Ceramics until 2005, Pentron's roots...
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March 2009
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Smart Redesign Delivers More Space in Same Footprint
Kim Molinaro · Inspiring Interiors · June/July 2025
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Renstrom Dental Studio: Truly a Family
Jennifer Ludwig · I Want to Work in That Lab · June/July 2025
Lino Lakes, MN; 72 employeesOwners: Randi and Scott James A third-generation, family-run business, Renstrom Dental Studio in Lino Lakes, MN, is built...
Cosmetic Dental Specialties: Quality Over Quantity
Jessie Blanchard · I Want to Work in That Lab · June/July 2025
Portland, OR; 15 employeesOwner: Brianne Lequerica-Munday When I first joined Cosmetic Dental Specialties in Portland, OR, in 2021, I was used to being...
Trains, Planes and Automobiles: The Global Impact of 3D Printing
Kelly Fessel Carr · Publisher's Page · June/July 2025
As we were organizing our Product Focus on 3D Printing Materials for this issue