QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Measuring benefits

By Yaiza Paños 06-Jun-2019 07:30:00

This month we will focus on the importance of testing and measuring results to optimize production. Both on small and large scale, measuring and analyzing results will definitely help you increase your production efficiency.

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Temaer: Question of the month, optimization

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: KEY TOOLS TO USE IN CERAMIC MANUFACTURING

By Yaiza Paños 03-May-2019 16:28:51

Measuring results is key to be able to understand how your production is going and if you should make any changes in your supply chain. In today's ceramic market, new tools to measure different parameters appear every year, making it barely impossible to be able to catch up with all of them. However, we have found several that we think might be relevant and a bit more unknown. So this month is all about tools!

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Temaer: Question of the month, Plasticity, Scumming, Tools

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: How to reduce costs in ceramic production

By Yaiza Paños 05-Apr-2019 09:59:00

Reducing production costs has always been an important topic for ceramic manufacturers. There are many ways to reduce costs, but it is not always so easy to do so when you want to achieve high quality results. We can give you a few tips to reduce your manufacturing costs without affecting the final product. This month we will go over cost reduction in both decorative tile and brick and roof tile production, so don’t miss our blog posts!

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Temaer: Question of the month, Clay additives, cost reduction

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Kilns

By Yaiza Paños 08-Mar-2019 15:38:26

This month we will talk about kilns. From their importance during the manufacturing process of both bricks and tiles, to new kilns and trends we can find nowadays. We have asked some questions to our ceramics experts and here is what they have told us. 

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Temaer: Question of the month, Clay additives, kilns

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: What are the latest trends in decorative ceramics?

By Yaiza Paños 07-Feb-2019 16:15:06

Last week we were lucky enough to visit one of the most important ceramic events in Spain, Cevisama, where we could foresee what the future of ceramics will look like. During 5 days, manufacturers exhibit their products, where large sizes and high definition printing continue to reign. So, what are the main trends we could see there?

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Temaer: Question of the month, Decorative, cevisama, ceramic trends

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: challenges in brick manufacturing

By Yaiza Paños 17-Jan-2019 17:03:45

In today’s question of the month we talk about bricks and challenges of manufacturing. During last year we wrote several articles on bricks; how to optimize production, how to increase extrusion rates and how to reduce cracking... This month we will talk about brick manufacturing and how to improve the process.

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Temaer: Structural, Question of the month, Clay additives, bricks

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Frequently Asked Questions - clay conditioners

By Yaiza Paños 13-Dec-2018 07:07:00

We're getting very close towards the end of the year and inspired by the Christmas lights and the chilly weather we have decided to make a "Question of the Month - Christmas Edition". In this special edition we have gathered all of the questions received during the year to prepare a Top 5 FAQs regarding clay conditioners. Are you curious about clay conditioners? Keep reading!

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Temaer: Structural, Question of the month, Decorative, Clay additives

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: How can I reduce the drying time of my production?

By Yaiza Paños 08-Nov-2018 13:15:00

Reducing the drying time of ceramic production is something that many manufacturers aim. However, it is not easy as it requires optimizing the drying parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, and air movement. It involves many variables, but we can tell you some effective tips to acheive your objectives.

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Temaer: Structural, Question of the month, Decorative, Drying, Clay additives, optimization

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: How does a clay conditioner work and what is the benefit?

By Yaiza Paños 05-Oct-2018 15:30:00

Using a clay conditioner can help in different ways depending on what stage of the production process you use it in, what type of clay you have or even the type of clay conditioner itself. 

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Temaer: Structural, Question of the month, Decorative, Clay additives

QUESTION OF THE MONTH: How can I know what is the best product for my process?

By Yaiza Paños 06-Sep-2018 07:00:00

There is a wide variety of conditioners available in the market, but it's not always easy to find the right one for your clay specifications. Our technicians have experimented with different products and clays and they have a few comments to make.

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Temaer: Structural, Question of the month, Decorative, Clay additives

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