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High Strength Refractory Failure!!!
Who says materials testing can't be exciting? Slow-motion video of a high-strength refractory during a cold crush test (turn up the...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Nov 16, 2022


Hot Modulus of Rupture (ASTM C583)
Measuring the modulus of rupture of refractories at elevated temperatures has become a widely accepted means to evaluate materials at...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Oct 28, 2022


83rd Conference on Glass Problems
Will we see you at The 83rd Conference on Glass Problems will take place October 31-November 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio? ...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Oct 13, 2022


The Essential Kiln Notebook
The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation is proud to be included in The Essential Kiln Notebook by Kara Leigh Ford. The Notebook ensures...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Oct 4, 2022


Orton Pyrometric Cones In Action
Orton Pyrometric cones are used worldwide to monitor heatwork and temperature uniformity inside kilns. What is heatwork, you ask? It is...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Sep 16, 2022


Ceramics Expo Aug 30-31st
See you next week at The Ceramics Expo in Cleveland on August 30-31. Stop by booth 1108 and see what Orton Ceramics has to offer!...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Aug 26, 2022


Investment Casting World Conference
Attending the 15th World Conference on Investment Casting in ​Anaheim, California on ​August 21 - 24, 2022? If so, stop by booth 523 and...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Aug 16, 2022


HotDisk TPS in June 2022 PIM-International Magazine
Did you see the article about HotDisk TPS in the June 2022 issue of Powder Injection Moulding International on the "Application of hot...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jul 8, 2022


Orton-ACerS Refractory Technology Program
The Edward Orton Jr. Foundation and The American Ceramic Society is pleased to offer our Refractory Technology Program. This program is...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jul 6, 2022


Ceramitec 2022 June 21-24 World's leading trade fair for the ceramics industry
Will we see you in Munich, Germany next week? Stop by Hall C2 Booth 229 and see what Orton Ceramics has to offer! #ceramitec #glass...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jun 15, 2022


PowderMet 2022 - June 12-15
Stop at booth 100 and see what Orton Ceramics has to offer at PowderMet 2022 International Conference on powder metallurgy and...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jun 8, 2022


Introduction to Glass Properties Online Course Starts June 7th
In response to industry demand Orton has partnered with the American Ceramic Society to offer the online course "Introduction to Glass...
Jim Litzinger
Mar 22, 2022


Next On-Line Refractory Short Course to begin April 12th, 2022
In response to industry demand Orton has partnered with the American Ceramic Society to offer the online course "Introduction to...
litzinger
Feb 24, 2022


Upcoming Conferences, Exhibits and Trade Shows
Future: Silicone Expo - Cleveland, OH - September 9-11 2025 Clemson Brick Forum  - Anderson, SC - September 29-30 MS&T 2025  -...
Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Feb 21, 2022


Dr. Trofimov Presents at MIM Conference 2022
Application of Hot Disk Transient Plane Source for Thermal Conductivity Evaluation During Metal Injection Molding: Case of Metal Powders...
litzinger
Feb 18, 2022
ASTM C1161Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature
Flexural strength is determined in three-point or four-point bending on bars of rectangular cross-section. Testing of ten specimens per...
Jim Litzinger
Nov 12, 2021


Artem Trofimov joins Orton
Artem Trofimov has joined Orton as a Product Specialist in our Instrument Department. Artem's experience using the Hot Disk product to...
Jim Litzinger
Jun 25, 2021


Hot Disk Instruments added to Orton's Instrument Line
Orton is pleased to announce its partnership with Hot Disk of Gothenburg, Sweden representing Hot Disk in the Eastern United States, as...
Jim Litzinger
Mar 9, 2021


Orton Supports the National K-12 Ceramic Foundation
The Orton Foundation proudly supports the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition. The K-12 Ceramic Foundation fosters support and nurtures...
Jim Litzinger
Jan 13, 2021


Jessica Putnam-Phillips on ClayShare
Jessica explains how Pyrometric cones help the firing process. Click here to Watch her on ClayShare! What can members do? Members can...
Jim Litzinger
Jan 7, 2021
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