The Fusion of Eye Movement and Piezoelectric Sensing Technology Assists Ceramic Art Process Optimization and Mechanical Characterization

Ceramic product shape evaluation is an important part of product development, an important method to optimize product shape design, and is of great significance to reasonably locate users’ consumption psychology and promote the development of ceramic product industry. In this paper, we propose an eye-tracking-based evaluation method for ceramic products from the user’s point of view, in view of the fact that there are few studies on ceramic product shape evaluation, and it is mainly led by designers and enterprise leaders subjectively, with low user participation and lack of objective evaluation means and objective data support. In this paper, through the implementation of eye-movement experiments, we obtain and analyze the eye-movement data related to the semantic perception evaluation of product modeling and the overall evaluation of modeling, establish the mapping relationship between user evaluation and eye-movement data, and provide objective data support for modeling evaluation. This paper provides an objective data support for the styling evaluation. This paper provides new ideas for the ceramic product modeling evaluation method, which helps to promote the development of ceramic product industry, improve the brand recognition of enterprises, and help the marketing personnel to make reasonable marketing planning plans. For the semantic perceptual evaluation of ceramic product styling based on eye-tracking, the effectiveness of product styling design concept communication is evaluated. Ceramic products are constantly changing and developing, with new shapes appearing and old shapes being eliminated. Continual innovation and development of ceramics based on inherited traditions can give them a new look and color under the existing modeling style. Compared with other categories, although ceramic modeling has relatively abstract formal characteristics, but it is the extension of the modeling, still has obvious morphological characteristics, and the impact on people’s aesthetic mood.

STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF CALCIUM OXIDES IN LIGHT-FUSION RAW MATERIALS ON THE PROPERTIES OF A CERAMIC PRODUCT

One of the main problems of modern building ceramics based on low-melting raw materials is the increased CaO content in the charge. This deviation from the normative values of the technological parameters of production leads to defects - underburning / overburning, quirks, looseness, low strength. Firing mode, molding parameters, addition of additives, preparation of raw materials are the factors for solving this problem. The Alekseevsk low-melting clay and the Yarmysh (Uzbekistan) loess-like loam were investigated, the destruction of the sample structure upon absorption of moisture from the CaO air was graphically modeled, the diagrams of the dependence of the fi ring temperature on the compressive strength were plott ed, the infl uence of molding and the fi neness of grinding of raw materials on the compressive strength and the nature of the formation of ceramic defects was derived.

Research on the Application of Internet of Things and VR Technology in the Protection and Development of Shouzhou Kiln

The Internet of things (IoT) has changed the information transmission mode of people, things, and services. The new functional experience will bring users an efficient, convenient, and safe lifestyle. Virtual reality (VR) technology, also known as spiritual environment technology, is a new stage of the development of computer and information technology. It is an important auxiliary tool in the fields of R & D, production, education, and so on. As one of the six most famous kilns in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 BC), Shouzhou kiln plays an important role in the history of ceramics in China and even in the world. However, due to the long history, incomplete site preservation, fragile ceramic materials, and lack of effective promotion and publicity, it has been difficult to make a breakthrough in the protection and development of Shouzhou kiln. VR technology makes comprehensive use of computer software and hardware, breaks the barrier between virtual and reality, and provides a new idea for the protection and development of Shouzhou kiln. On the basis of fully combing the principle of VR technology and analyzing the application possibility of VR technology, firstly, focusing on the history and from the perspective of archaeological research of Shouzhou kiln, this paper discusses how to use VR technology to realize the restoration of ancient kiln sites, ancient ceramics, ancient ceramics technology, and relevant data preservation of Shouzhou kiln. Secondly, focusing on the present, this paper discusses the application of VR technology and Internet of things technology in Shouzhou kiln ceramic product design, Shouzhou kiln process technology improvement, Shouzhou kiln ceramic product display, and Shouzhou kiln marketing. Finally, focusing on the future, this paper discusses the application prospect of VR technology in the inheritance of Shouzhou kiln technology and the promotion of Shouzhou kiln ceramic culture. It is expected to explore feasible paths and methods for the protection, inheritance, and development of ancient ceramic culture in China and even the world through the discussion of VR technology involved in the protection and development of Shouzhou kiln.

Research on Creative Thinking of Ceramic Product Design Based on Style Characteristics

Objectives: Ceramic product design is a process that is the most purposeful, practical and aesthetic product system design made of ceramic materials. It is a creative process of conception, behavior and realization. Design is a creative process, and the power of creativity comes from the use of creative thinking by designers. As a kind of design type, ceramic design, in the face of constantly updated market environment and market demand, naturally cannot exist independently from creative thinking. Methods: The innovative design of ceramic products, once accepted by the society, is not only the decisive factor for the quality leap of ceramic products, but also an important condition for ceramic products to gain competitive advantage in sales. The application of ceramic decorative art in modern decorative design is undoubtedly a new fashion element in the development of modern decorative design. Results: Based on the perspective of the style characteristics of product design, this paper interprets the ceramic decorative art and studies the combination of ceramic product design and creative thinking. Conclusion: In the process of design, creative thinking is used to show the value of products, which provides inexhaustible power for the innovation and development of product design.

Research on Emotional Expression of Daily-use Ceramic Product Design Based on Meta-model

Objectives: Modern people’s pursuit and consumption of ceramic products are different from those in the past. Therefore, designing new daily ceramic products full of enthusiasm, touching and spiritual enjoyment is our constant pursuit of innovative goals. The design of daily-use ceramics has developed from satisfying the needs of life at first to pursuing the individuality and emotion of products at later stages, showing different cultural connotations and pursuits in each stage of development. Methods: Information objects under meta-model are obtained by extracting the characteristics of project management information and product design information, reflecting the relationship between information entities, while knowledge objects are obtained by associating related information objects. Results: Emotional information products have more understanding of human psychology in the design process, which runs through the whole process of product interaction design. Conclusion: Through theoretical analysis of emotional design and analysis of a series of classic design cases of daily ceramic products, emotional expression forms of daily ceramic product design are summarized, and emotional design products that can bring people better use experience are designed.

Industry 4.0 and Smart Data as Enablers of the Circular Economy in Manufacturing: Product Re-Engineering with Circular Eco-Design

The digital transformation of manufacturing firms, in addition to making operations more efficient, offers important opportunities both to promote the transition to a circular economy and to experiment with new techniques for designing smarter and greener products. This study integrates Industry 4.0 technologies, smart data, Life Cycle Assessment methodology, and material microstructural analysis techniques to develop and apply a circular eco-design model that has been implemented in the Italian ceramic tile manufacturing industry. The model has been initially adopted in a simulation environment to define five different scenarios of raw material supply, alternative to the current production one. The scenarios were then validated operationally at laboratory scale and in a pilot environment, demonstrating that a proper selection of raw material transport systems significantly improves the environmental performance of the ceramic product. Both the results of the laboratory tests and of the pre-industrial experiments have demonstrated the technological feasibility of the solutions identified with circular eco-design, enabling the re-engineering of the ceramic product as the fifth of the 6Rs of the circular economy.

EXPERIMENTATION COLOUR OF GLAZE USING A VARIOUS STONE IN SABAH

Ceramics are the oldest art objects ever produced by humans since prehistoric times. Ceramics are made from clay and will change character when exposed to high temperatures above 1200 degrees celsius. Ceramic product is covered with a layer of glass which is a glaze and has a high resistance to temperature or heat. This research aims to document the production of glaze color systematically using various types of stone in Sabah such as Sungai Moyog stone, Lombong Mamut stone, and stone in Sports Complex, Ranau on the surface of the specimen body produced using by kaolin. In addition, this research also aims to identify the response of experimental samples using a mixture of different percentages using the formula Triaxial Line Blend on the surface of kaolin involving aspects of the material, type of combustion, and decoration techniques. The production of glaze color using natural materials which is a Sungai Moyog stone, Lombong Mamut stone, and Sports Complex stone found around Ranau and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is an innovation in the production of color sourced from natural materials as well as efforts to develop the ceramic industry in Malaysia. It is more to the production of natural materials that have undergone the production process to produce a new glaze color. Preliminary studies using samples from color agents which are Sungai Moyog stone, Lombong Mamut stone, and Ranau Sports Complex stone were conducted experimentally. The research includes the preparation and formulation of glaze using the material until it successfully produces color pigments according to the temperature reaction and the type of combustion that has been implemented. This research also aims to study the suitability of glaze color on the surface of ceramic products such as kaolin. In conclusion, through this research, we will better understand the processes and ways how to produce glaze color in the ceramic industry by using natural materials found in the environment. Through this research as well, it is possible to identify the minerals present in the experimental materials that influence the reaction in the production of ceramic glaze color.

Pathway towards a High Recycling Content in Traditional Ceramics

The present work shows the path towards the industrial production of ceramic tiles containing a high amount of recycling materials in the substitution of natural raw materials. Starting from the applied research at laboratory scale, which is able to demonstrate the work feasibility, other important milestones consist of pilot scale production until the proper industrial production. Finally, when all these steps are positively achieved, the practice is consolidated and it is possible to reach the concrete sustainability benefits (social, environmental and economic). The results of an industry driven project that aimed to produce porcelain stoneware tiles containing 85% of recycled materials were selected to show this path. This innovative ceramic product—containing soda-lime scrap glass from urban-separated collection (post-consumer waste) and unfired scrap tiles from industrial ceramic process (pre-consumer waste)—was sintered about 200 °C lower than a traditional porcelain stoneware tile. It maintains high technical performances belonging to class BIa of the International Standard of ceramic tile classification (EN ISO 14411). Moreover, this product fulfils the standard requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles with low water absorption (≤0.5%), and it obtained the certification UNI Keymark. The LCA study was also performed and the results showed a significantly lower environmental impact of this innovative product compared to a traditional porcelain stoneware tile.

Translating Traditional Malay Pottery Motifs To Inspire Ceramic Surface Decoration Design

A particular ceramic product offered by the designers and manufacturers is measured based on its appearance and performance from aesthetic value, design and craftsmanship quality. Products in our daily life play an essential role in bringing us happiness, comfort, convenience and satisfaction to the consumers and buyers. In a Malay community in Malaysia, the Malay Traditional Pottery is one of the Malay arts heritage. Its products used to have a high demand among the locals as well as people from abroad. However, today, demand for Malay Traditional Pottery from the locals has declined significantly. Hence, to improve the product appearance, this study highlights one of the essential factors in ceramic design features, namely surface decoration, by using motifs derived from the Malay Traditional Pottery onto the new contemporary design of the local ceramic products. The surface decoration consists of motifs, patterns, colours, techniques and materials. Surface decoration study would give designers and local ceramic entrepreneurs the product appearance improvement. With such improvements, local ceramic products would become a preferred choice for the consumer’s daily use. This study also aimed to entice the designer to be involved in pattern design and ceramic product surfaces.