Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in August 2006 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Pastimes.
• Multiaxial fiber-optic strain sensors image real-time strain.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Aluminum and Kevlar combined in hurricane-resistant panels.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Materials and processes for Medical Devices training 2006.(Chapter News)
• Krysta Biniek named ASM Foundation National Merit Scholar.(ASM NEWS)
• Thermal spray celebrates centennial anniversary at ITSC 2006.(Seattle2006)
  by Hanneforth, Peter
• TiN coating offers increased durability, abrasion resistance.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• MS & T 2006: technical program preview.
• Precision Metalforming Association report predicts business conditions.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• One-pot method for making hollow nanocrystals.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Salty spheres.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Software acquires data and enables closed loop control.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Isotropic steel has equal strength in all directions.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• ASM Trustee Lisy addresses Southern Connecticut Chapter.(Chapter News)
• 2006 awards recipients honored for distinguished achievements.(ASM NEWS)
• Nanocomposite materials: an innovative turnover for the wire arc spraying technology.
  by Georgieva, P.
• New prismatic film boosts brightness, hides moire for LCD screens.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Nanotechnology's impact today--and how to make sense of it.(BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT)
  by Nordan, Matthew M.
• 2005 annual forging industry sales data released.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Rechargeable thin-film lithium battery operates at high heat.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Aluminum Atomium is now stainless steel.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Arc jet tests heat shield on Crew Exploration Vehicle.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Aluminum/boron carbide composite to build nuclear shielding parts.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Local student wins Mohawk Valley Chapter scholarship.(Chapter News)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Better performance of plasma thermal spray.
  by Molz, Ronald J.
• SUNY Stony Brook hosts Consortium on thermal spray.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
  by Russo, Lysa
• Strong, corrosion-resistant stainless steel: this strong, tough, corrosion-resistant stainless steel improves performance of equipment in aerospace, medical instruments, oil drilling, firearms, and marine applications.
  by Wert, David E.
• Metalcasters meet with lawmakers in Washington.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Hollow gold clusters may make cages for atoms.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Ultrasonic metamaterial could enhance ultrasound images.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Recliner car gets three thousand miles per gallon.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• VW GX3 is a crossover between a car and a motorcycle.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Edmonton Chapter awards materials engineering students.(Chapter News)
• JTST highlights.
• Successful consultant/client relationships.
  by Tucker, R.C., Jr.
• Thermally sprayed golf clubs achieve improved backspin.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Heat Treating Technology Roadmap: update 2006; The ASM Heat Treating Society's Research & Development Committee is working to identify future technological needs, to develop R & D programs to meet these needs, and to provide mechanisms for transfe
• Densiform process gives PM parts high fatigue strength.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Helium ion microscope provides high resolution, high contrast.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Nanoporous cobalt and copper metal foam structures designed.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Really swimming with sharks.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Mesoporous material removes metal contaminants from waste.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Polymer alloy selected for Flavour Shaker.(OF MATERIAL INTEREST)
• Handbook Committee meets at Materials Park.(ASM NEWS)
• From the TSS mechanical committee.(MEMBERS CORNER)
  by Gouldstone, Andrew
• OSHA hexavalent chromium regulation.
  by Crawmer, Daryl
• Metallisation system protects future of hotel.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Quality in heat treating: this article is based on "assuring the quality of heat treated product," chapter 14 in Practical Heat Treating, second edition," by Jon L. Dossett and Howard E. Boyer, published by ASM International.
  by Dossett, Jon
• Dual coating process protects concrete reinforcing steel bar.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Eutectic alloy systems.(TECH NOTES)
• Aluminum die casting alloy resists corrosion, transfers heat.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Transforming materials into products.(GUEST EDITORIAL)
  by Bretz, Philip E.
• Historical Landmark plaque relocated to restored Spanish forge.(ASM NEWS)
• United Nations of Thermal Spray (UNTS).(INTERNATIONAL UPDATES)
• A winning alternative to hard chrome in deep bore applications.
  by Ruggiero, P.
• Victrex launches two series of coatings.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Ceramics and glass global market to reach $500 million.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• High-strength HPDC aluminum pistons raise fatigue strength.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Pitting-resistant steel developed for auto gears.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Globalization of information.(EDITORIAL)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Training courses 2006.(ASM NEWS)(Calendar)
• China thermal spray.(INTERNATIONAL UPDATES)
• Focus on Monitor Coatings.(THE SPRAY SHOP)
• Powder coating educational seminar offered to colleges.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• World's largest solar photovoltaic project is begun.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• Tailor-welded blanks improve crashworthiness in auto parts.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• New society members.(Directory)
• Advanced composites improve stiffness on flange of missile.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Ed Slowter: fellow and former ASM treasurer.(In Memoriam)
• ASM Events at MS & T'06 Oct. 14-19, 2006, Cincinnati, Ohio.(ASM NEWS)(Calendar)
• Thermal Spray Hall of Fame Award presented to Atsushi Hasui.(INTERNATIONAL UPDATES)
• How to characterize a thermal spray coating using electron microscopy.(HOW TO ...)
  by Puerta, Doug
• Hardfacing products keep industrial parts strong.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor launched.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• Continuous rheo-conversion casts magnesium, aluminum.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• ASM/Roberts Challenge: a salute to our donors ...(ASM TOMORROW: "BUILDING THE FUTURE")
• High-strength, heat-resistant plastic made of natural materials.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)