{"id":1527,"count":76,"description":"<p><strong>The latest innovations, tools, and materials for professionals in the U.S. stone industry<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Technology and Materials is the core section of The Stone Magazine &mdash; where we explore the tools, products, and techniques that shape the future of the stone countertop industry. Whether you&rsquo;re fabricating granite slabs or working with engineered stone, this is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve.<\/p>\r\n<p>We cover everything from natural stones like granite and marble to engineered materials like quartz and solid surface. Our writers &mdash; industry engineers, tech leads, equipment suppliers, and our editorial team &mdash; dive deep into machinery, fabrication methods, and material performance to bring you insights you can use on the job.<\/p>\r\n<p>This section is written by professionals who live and breathe stonework: manufacturers, fabrication shop owners, tooling experts, and more. Their expertise will help you make smarter decisions for your business.<\/p>\r\n<p>And if you&rsquo;re an expert yourself, we invite you to become a contributor! Submit your article idea via our Become an Author page. Valuable educational content is published free of charge; promotional articles can be featured at a standard editorial rate.<\/p>\r\n<p>Don&rsquo;t miss the latest updates in materials and tools &mdash; subscribe to The Stone Magazine and get fresh insights in your inbox every week.<\/p>","link":"https:\/\/countertopscontractors.com\/the-stone-magazine\/technology-and-materials\/","name":"Technology and Materials","slug":"technology-and-materials","taxonomy":"category","parent":1516,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/countertopscontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/1527"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/countertopscontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/countertopscontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/countertopscontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/1516"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/countertopscontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=1527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}