Sintered Basalt Tiles to be Tested for Commercialization

Sintered Basalt Tiles to be Tested for Commercialization

Above: Sintered basalt tiles composed with only Hawaiian volcanic basalt and heat. Image: PISCES PISCES’ applied research in basalt sintering has cooked up a product that has investors interested in commercializing it. Last month, PISCES Materials Science and...
Could Hawaii’s Basalt Support a $100 Million Industry?

Could Hawaii’s Basalt Support a $100 Million Industry?

A recent report in Basalt.Today projects that basalt fiber manufacturing will become a $200 million industry worldwide by 2020. Could Hawaii stand to benefit in this niche industry? PISCES is working on an answer. With support from Rep. Mark Nakashima, the...