Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in June 2003 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Metal foil substrates enable Flexible CIGS solar cells. (Metals).
• AFM with sealed environment chamber views sample in vacuum. (Testing/Analysis).
• Clearcoat technology cuts VOC emissions by 25%. (Surface Engineering).
• X-ray-based computed microtomography studies structures. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Copper: growth through new technology; significant advances have been made in copper alloy development and application-related technology.
  by Kundig, Konrad
• Oil and gas drilling materials. (Tech Spotlight).
  by Griffo, Anthony
• Fuel cells a highlight of ASM Materials Solutions 2003. (Materials[TM] Solutions 2003 Conference & Exposition).
• In memoriam. (ASM News).
• Microscopy products. (Products).
• Cut costs, not jobs. (Editorial).
• Foil/wire/polymer sheet cuts weight in electronic package. (Metals).
• Casting simulation program models casting processes. (Testing/Analysis).
• Software helps choose good solvents to replace bad ones. (Surface Engineering).
• Magnetic fields change crystalline metals to glass. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Crucible Materials Corporation. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• University of Illinois students explore materials in space. (ASM News).
• ASM Washington D.C. Chapter presents Burgess Memorial Award. (ASM News).
• 60 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Praxair Surface Technologies Inc. (2003 Corporate spotlight: Advertisement).
• Calendar.
• Program models forging flaws in product development. (Testing/Analysis).
• Laser-treated golf club cuts vibration, increases velocity. (Surface Engineering).
• ADMET: New, used, retrofit--ASK ADMET for a total solution to all of your materials testing needs. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Nanocomposite: a method for the manufacture of nanocomposites based on a highly concentrated, intercalated, pelletized product has been developed that will reduce costs and improve properties.
  by Chaiko, David J.
• Granta Design Limited: unlocking the potential of your materials information. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• ASM conference calendar. (ASM News).
• EDAX Inc.: advancing materials characterization. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• 40 years ago. (Pastimes).
• A diamond-like coating for barcode scanners. (Of Material Interest).
• High-flow nylons speed cycle times, cut injection pressure. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Material yield system raises efficiency, reduces waste. (Testing/Analysis).
• Program to commercialize Titanium extraction process. (Forming/Processing).
• Diagnostic Instruments Inc. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Fischer Technology Inc. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Armoloy Corp. (Corporate Sporlight: Advertisement).
• Enter the EDFAS Photo Contest. (ASM News).
• Materials and product testing. (Special Advertising Section).
• Innov-X Systems. (Corporate Spotlight).
• Grill opening reinforcement on Jaguar made of nylon resin. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Durability software integrates fatigue analysis with CAE. (Testing/Analysis).
• Prototypes for portable grill made in three weeks. (Forming/Processing).
• LECO Corporation: the worldwide choice for analytical and metallographic solutions. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Rhenium Alloys Inc. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• The B-52 Stratofortress. (Centennial of Flight 1903-2003).
• ASM Foundation's Materials Camp growing in success and recognition. (ASM News).
• 20 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Amorphous alloy casts strength, hardness into thin-wall casing. (Metals).
• MTS Systems Corporation. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Polycarbonate resin combined with silicone raises strength. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• MIG welding combined with laser beam in hybrid process. (Welding/Joining).
• ASM International. (World Web Watch).
• Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co. Inc. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Tensilkut Engineering. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Manufacturing Sciences Corp. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Soliciting creative science fair project ideas. (ASM News).
• For all your sectioning needs. (Special Advertising Section).
• Austenitic stainless resists pitting, crevice corrosion. (Metals).
• Boron nitride ceramics carry heat away twice as fast as Al. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Thermal stir welding merges fusion, friction stir welding. (Welding/Joining).
• Nitride and carbide layers formed in metal composites. (Forming/Processing).
• Alloy selection for cold forming Part I.
  by Frick, Douglas G.
• Data systems for optimal material selection: a structured approach to information engineering allows diverse resources to be exploited fully, and optimal selection of materials can be achieved.
  by Cebon, David
• Bay State Surface Technologies Inc. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• International Metallographic Contest deadline approaches. (ASM News).
• Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Titanium cuts weight, raises performance in auto springs. (Metals).
• Nylon composite cable carriers replace metal. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Advanced methods to weld composites on Army vehicles. (Welding/Joining).
• First blisk shipped for Joint Strike Fighter.
• Extec Corp. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Industrial materials for the future: the Dept. of Energy has ongoing programs for the research, design, development, engineering, and testing of advanced materials.
  by Wessel, James K.
• Nicoll nominated for VP; Huber for treasurer; Chong, Fabian, Frazier, Kennedy for trustees. (ASM News).
• Arthur E. Focke Leadershape Awards recipients selected. (ASM News).
• Buehler Ltd. (Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Quenching steel by agitated water stops part distortion. (Surface Engineering).
• Mg-Al-Sr die casting alloy resists creep, high heat. (Metals).
• Reinforced polyester resins resist warping in Saturn part. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Epoxy adhesive is disbonded by application of electricity. (Welding/Joining).
• Cryogenic nanotechnology enables future semiconductors. (Materials Science/R&D).