Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in July 2002 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Conferences announced for Montreal and Madrid. (ASM News).
• Thin-film shape memory alloy actuates MEMS devices. (Metals).
• Software simulates, predicts structure aging and failure. (Testing/Analysis).
• Functional prototypes made by ultrasonic consolidation. (Forming/Processing).
• [CO.sub.2]-based A/C systems help heat hybrid vehicles. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Nucleated casting for land-based gas turbines: Clean Metal Nucleated Casting is a new method for casting superalloys in the semi-solid state, producing ingots with fine grain structure and minimal inclusions.
  by Carter, William T., Jr.
• Economical heat-resistant alloy. (Special Advertising Section).
• The key to job search success: resumes that sell. (ASM News).
  by Benedict, Alesia
• U.S. Science Board calls for enhanced federal role in international science. (ASM News).
• Laminated steel reduces lawn mower noise, vibration, weight. (Metals).
• Forging program simulates interaction between roll/ring. (Testing/Analysis).
• High-speed machining cuts time for making sub propeller. (Forming/Processing).
• 'Explosive structuring' textures mold surfaces. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Distributed Energy Resources conference. (Symposium Preview).
• Hardfacing Solutions CD-ROM. (Special Advertising Section).
• Tomorrow's materials engineers: where will they come from? (ASM News).
  by Sly, Carla
• ASM Hartford and Southern Connecticut Chapters host 'Materials Week' in April. (ASM News).
• Liquid molding resin cuts weight, enhances durability. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Surface profiler enables Angstrom resolution, speed. (Testing/Analysis).
• High-pressure extrusion cuts costs, raises quality in bars. (Forming/Processing).
• Piston design based on foundry tool provides broader casting area. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Carbonate fuel cell materials.
  by Yuh, Chao Yi
• IMS convention convenes in Quebec City in early August. (ASM News).
• Materials Camp 2002 delegates.
• Caption: ASM Los Angeles Chapter presents Student Night poster awards. (ASM News).
• Unintended consequences. (Editorial).
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Rapid prototyping polymers are flexible, durable, fast. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Low-temperature deposition makes dense metal coatings. (Surface Engineering).
• Graphite mold casting allows lower cost, faster turnaround. (Forming/Processing).
• Aqueous surface treatment is flexible, resists corrosion. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Laser surface engineering: recent developments are providing more efficient, reliable, and cheaper lasers for cost-effective surface engineering.
  by Dahotre, Narendra B.
• Nominees for 2003 ASM Nominating Committee sought. (ASM News).
• ASM Cleveland Chapter presents awards. (ASM News).
• Automotive: Saturn ION introduces new personal, premium features. (Industry Insider).
• Euro coin blanks produced by the billion. (Of Material Interest).
• Structural ceramics database contains >30,000 values. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Polyelectrolyte multilayers protect wires in salt water. (Surface Engineering).
• Osmium metal bulk modulus higher than that of diamond. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Method developed for making eight-inch carbon nanotubes. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Magnetorheological fluids smooth out Cadillac's ride. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• From the president's desk. (ASM News).
• Thomas Krotine. (Members in the News).
• Net-shape manufacturing. (Products).
• Stainless Steels and Specialty Metals. (Guest Editorial).
  by Salsgiver, Jim
• Polyamide resists heat, chemicals in auto thermostat. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Anti-microbial coated steel suppresses growth of bacteria. (Surface Engineering).
• Computational microscope simulates material strength. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Nickel-diamond coatings enhance load transmission. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Stainless Steels Conference 2002; the Stainless Steels Conference 2002 will be presented at the ASM International Materials Solutions Conference and Expo, 7-10 October 2002, in Columbus, Ohio. (Symposium Preview).
  by Salsgiver, Jim
• Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist Online combines proven content, online convenience. (ASM News).
• Judith A. Todd. (Members in the News).
• 60 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Nickel-base alloy resists corrosion at high temperature. (Metals).
• Dow, Cyclics enter alliance to develop CBT resins. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• ASM International. (World Web Watch).
• Introducing the next generation: ASM Handbooks Online debuts. (ASM News).
• Titanium suspension springs enhance performance in autos. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Microscopy & Microanalysis 2002. (Conference Preview).
  by Voelkl, Edgar
• Materials Solutions 2002 arrives in Columbus this October. (ASM News).
• Free quotes on auto insurance. (ASM Member Benefit).
• 40 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Advanced auto steels protect better with no cost increase. (Metals).
• Composite foam structures absorb high levels of impact. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Friction stir welding joins hot-rolled steel plates. (Welding/Joining).
• The Institute of Materials launches distance learning. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Metal-supported catalyst system has 0.025 mm thick walls. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Thermal spray basics.
  by Dorfman, Mitchell R.
• Guest programs announced for Columbus event. (ASM News).
• 2002 Chapter Leadership Days to be held this month. (ASM News).
• 20 years ago. (Pastimes).
• All-steel piston developed for heavy-duty diesel engines. (Metals).
• Carbon fiber reinforced nylon wheels made for ATVs. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Laser welding helps resist corrosion in stainless steels. (Welding/Joining).
• The Saturn VUE. (Advances in Automotive Materials).
• High-strength steels developed for fatigue and impact resistance. (Advanced in Automotive Materials).
• Glow-discharge spectrometer. (Special Advertising Section).
• Leaders in the field to lecture during Annual Event. (ASM News).
• In memoriam. (ASM News).
• 6.5% Si magnetic steel sheet designed for transformers. (Metals).
• Photon-induced positrons detect hidden fatigue damage. (Testing/Analysis).