Joining of advanced materials.(Guest Editorial)

The exciting advances in materials science involving the development of advanced and specialty materials have not been met with corresponding progress in the science and technology for joining these new materials. Joining is a critical and often-overlooked technology that dictates the success of components and devices produced across all industrial sectors. Consequently, continued advances in joining of advanced and specialty materials are mandatory for sustained success. The ASM International Materials Solutions Conference in Columbus (Oct. 18-21) marks the occasion of the Seventh ...