Brazil’s Craft Market: Colored Sandpaper Gains Popularity for Art & Handicrafts
Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 8 (Newstrail) – In Brazil’s vibrant craft scene, a surprising material is taking center stage: colored sandpaper. Once confined to industrial sanding and repair work, this textured medium has become a favorite among local artisans, driving a new wave of creative expression in the country’s booming arts and crafts market, which is projected to grow from $10.8 billion in 2025 to $18.5 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 7.3%.
At Rio’s iconic Feira de São Cristovão, one of Brazil’s...
Global Silicon Carbide Raw Material Prices Fall, Easing Cost Pressure on Superhard Abrasive Enterprises
The global silicon carbide (SiC) raw material market has entered a downward price cycle after prolonged volatility, offering much-needed relief to superhard abrasive enterprises long burdened by high costs. Data from Mysteel shows that as of Q4 2025, the average global SiC raw material price has dropped 18% year-on-year, with China’s domestic price falling to around 6,500 yuan/ton, a notable decline from the 2024 peak of 8,200 yuan/ton. This trend is expected to persist into H1 2026, creating...
Smart Innovation & Material Upgrade Drive Grinding Head Precision to ±0.5μm Error Margin
April 24, 2024 — In a significant leap forward for micro-manufacturing, next-generation grinding heads have shattered the 1-micron precision barrier, achieving a groundbreaking ±0.5μm error margin. This milestone, equivalent to a tolerance finer than 1/100 of a human hair's diameter, is powered by the dual-engine of intelligent real-time feedback systems and revolutionary advanced material science, promising to redefine standards in aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device production.
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