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Articles in October, 2006 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes
- Pastimes.
- Cardiac assist device covers heart with polymer cup.(MPMD)
- Adhesives from mussels combined with polymers for implant coatings.(MPMD)
- ISTFA 2006 rides into lone star state: the Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society will hold its 32nd International Symposium for Testing & Failure Analysis (ISTFA 2006) November 12-16 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in the Texas state capital.
- Finite element analysis software helps design competition bicycles.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Army awards funding to develop joining of ceramic armor to metals.(MILITARY MATERIALS)
- Direct laser sintering makes parts of cobalt-chrome alloy.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
- Aircraft engine ducts made of advanced composite materials.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
- Buckyball hydrogen tanks.(STRESS RELIEF)
- Applied Process hosts ASM Materials Camp--Teachers participants.(Members in the News)
- Artificial limbs may be attached directly to bone.(UNIVERSITY RESEARCH)
- Thermoplastic composite kayak weighs less, costs less, resists impact.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
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Biomedical microdevices at the Cleveland Clinic: BioMEMS is an enabling technology for ever-greater functionality and cost reduction in smaller devices for improved medical diagnostics and therapies.(MPMD)
by Roy, Shuvo - Titanium composite resists wear in medical implants.(MPMD)
- Titanium implants made via metal injection molding.(MPMD)
- Polyethylene fiber provides strength and stability in rigging.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Ski helmet has hard shell and soft energy-absorbing foam.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Semiconductor device made by painting liquid onto glass.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
- Picoindenter enables direct observation of deformation.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
- Titanium heat pipes release heat for space power systems.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
- New society members.(Directory)
- TMS has new executive director and technical director.(Members in the News)
- Modular hip has improved fit and adjustability.(MPMD)
- Femoral nail developed; bone-healing ultrasound approved.(MPMD)
- PTFE coated wire reduces friction for medical devices.(MPMD)
- Carbon nanotubes functionalized to reinforce tennis rackets.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Ceramic composite armor tiles pass key ballistic tests.(MILITARY MATERIALS)
- Graphene-based sheets reinforce polymer composites.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
- Fiberoptic strain sensors provide real-time image analysis.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
- Koenigsegg CCX has aluminum engine, carbon-magnesium wheels.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
- Nominations sought for George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award.(ASM NEWS)
- The ASM Materials Education Foundation presents 2006 Scholarships.(ASM NEWS)(Company overview)
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Biomaterials at the University of Mississippi Medical Center: the Department of Biomedical Materials Science at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) was formed in July 2004 to enhance and expand research activities that have been ongoing for
by Zardiackas, Lyle D. - Ion implantation improves hardness of titanium implants.(MPMD)
- Advanced bearing reduces wear in knee system by up to 96%.(MPMD)
- Carbon nanotube hockey sticks resist impact 60 to 70% better.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Closed-cell low-density foam makes strong surfboards.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Nanoscale structured solar cell both absorbs and collects.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
- Nanoparticle adhesives disbond via alternating magnetic field.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
- Low-density single-crystal superalloy resists creep.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
- Nano air vehicle.(STRESS RELIEF)
- Subhash Singhal honored for fuel cell contributions.(Members in the News)
- Small is better.(ON THE COVER)
- Collagen-mineral composite approved for spine repair.(MPMD)
- Co-Cr dental prostheses made via rapid manufacturing.(MPMD)
- Piezoelectric fibers increase torsional stability of snow skis.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Hot-pressed boron carbide armor, helmets protect troops.(MILITARY MATERIALS)
- Nanocrystalline vanadium nitride stores more energy.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
- Surface chemical composition determined by X-ray photons.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
- Machinable austempered ductile iron provides higher strength.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
- Harry H. Honegger.(In Memoriam)
- Nominations sought for 2007 Class of Fellows.(ASM NEWS)
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The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System: the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System recently became the only hip resurfacing device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.(MPMD)
by Morrison, Mark L. - Antimicrobial biomaterial inhibits MRSA adherence.(MPMD)
- Spinal stabilization system restores natural function.(MPMD)
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Lockheed Martin armor developments.(TECH SPOTLIGHT)
by Hunn, David - TPU gives ski boots strength, flexibility at low-temperature.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- The USS New York includes steel from the World Trade Center.(MILITARY MATERIALS)
- Agreement launched to develop laser-welded auto structures.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
- AISI and AIST award grants for university steel research.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
- Now you know.(STRESS RELIEF)
- Carpenter Technology Corp.(Members in the News)
- Fusion of spider silk and silica nanocomposite makes new bone.(UNIVERSITY RESEARCH)
- Hip system provides enhanced proximal fixation and stability.(MPMD)
- Supercritical fluids designed for drug-eluting coatings.(MPMD)
- Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer enables less wear on implants.(MPMD)
- Polymer snowboard binding enables precise heel adjustment.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Effects of supersonic shock waves studied for steel and aluminum.(MILITARY MATERIALS)
- Neutron scattering reveals material structure, properties.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
- SEM is combined with focused ion beam for imaging/analysis.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
- Plastic cable ties reconnect severed sternum.(OF MATERILAL INTEREST)
- Product spotlight: Alloy Phase Diagrams Center.(ASM NEWS)
- Osseointegration reduced with titanium aluminum nitride.(UNIVERSITY RESEARCH)
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Medical devices + collaboration = innovation.(MPMD)
by Prabhakar, Samuel - Hydrophilic coating enables stent to be inserted faster.(MPMD)
- Alloy technology reduces debris from metal-on-metal friction.(MPMD)
- Scandium golf club is lighter and stronger than titanium.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Alcoa supplies aluminum tube to Nike for baseball bats.(SPORTS MATERIALS)
- Carbon nanotubes grown vertically on silicon wafer.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
- No-bake magnesium cast inlet frame reduces weight, saves time.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
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