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As a foundation directed to aid the ceramics industry and the arts, our primary purpose is to help you achieve your goals. Partnering...
Geno Marinelli
Jul 26, 2023
New Online Course From Orton | Refractory Manufacturing
In partnership with The American Ceramic Society: It covers basic concepts from powder preparation to forming of refractories. Refractory...
Geno Marinelli
Jul 25, 2023
TempTAB For Your Dental Zirconia Needs
#Dental professionals need the dependability and accuracy of Orton's TempTABs to deliver consistent, quality results. Daily use will...
Geno Marinelli
Jul 21, 2023
Orton's Material Laboratory is a dedicated lab specializing in advanced ceramics
Our dedicated Material Research Center will work with you to fill your most stringent ASTM /ISO material testing needs. Be it glass,...
Geno Marinelli
Jul 14, 2023
Did You Know ceramics is one of the fastest growing artforms in the world?
Join the leagues of novices and jump into the wide world of ceramic art. As one of the fastest growing artforms in the world, ceramics is...
Geno Marinelli
Jul 12, 2023
Another Great Tradeshow! - ACerS
To our attendee connections, We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your presence and engagement at the recent Structural Products...
Geno Marinelli
Jun 8, 2023
Properties and Testing of Refractories
Will we see you in Westerville, Ohio, this July for the Properties and Testing of Refractories Course? Live, in-person lectures and lab...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
May 4, 2023
Ceramic Expo May 2-3
See you in one week at the Ceramic Expo in Novi, Michigan! Stop by booth 1424 and see what Orton Ceramic can do for you. Materials...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Apr 24, 2023
Properties of Refractories Online Course Starting Next Week!
Starting next week - reserve your spot now! The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation and The American Ceramic Society are teaming up once...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Apr 14, 2023
The 58th Annual St. Louis Section / Refractory Ceramics Division Symposium on Refractories
It's back, March 28-30, 2023! The 58th Annual St. Louis Section / Refractory Ceramics Division Symposium on Refractories , sponsored by...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Mar 23, 2023
National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Winners
Proud to be a sponsor of the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition. Here are a few winners from the recent exhibition during NCECA 2023 in...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Mar 21, 2023
Properties of Refractories
The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation and The American Ceramic Society are teaming up once again to offer an online live course focused...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Trofimov to Present at MIM2023
Attending MIM2023 in a couple of weeks? Make sure you catch Dr. Artem Trofimov's presentation on "Hot Disk Thermal Characterization of...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Feb 15, 2023
Thermal Shock - DIN 51068
You need to move fast for DIN 51068 - Testing Of Ceramic Materials; Determination Of Resistance To Thermal Shock; Water Quenching Method...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jan 24, 2023
What is creep, and why is it important?
Creep is the time-dependent, permanent deformation of a material at elevated temperatures. Understanding creep behavior provides insights...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jan 13, 2023
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Wishing you a happy holiday season from the team at The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation. Here’s to new beginnings and new...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Dec 22, 2022
Materials Testing O-H-I-O
The Materials Testing Group at Orton receives test samples from all over the world. Occasionally, they really hit home. Thanks for the...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Dec 2, 2022
Hot Disk featured in Powder Metallurgy Review, Winter 2022
Understanding the thermal properties of metal powders: Characterisation of powders using the Hot Disk technique The thermal properties of...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Nov 30, 2022
Characterization of Refractory Microstructures
The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation and The American Ceramic Society are teaming up once again to offer a course focused on the...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Nov 29, 2022
Orton - Over 125 Years of Service
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that the roots of The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation date back to 1896? That was the year Dr. Orton...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Nov 18, 2022
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