Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in February 2007 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Liquid-crystal rubber prevents overheating in protective suit.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Prototype tweezers ease splinter removal.(OF MATERIAL INTEREST)
• Four ASM members grace TMS Plenary Series.(Members in the News)
• Materials and Processes for Medical Devices Training 2007.(Chapter News)
• Liberty Bell designated an ASM Historical Landmark.(Distinguished Lecturer Nominations Open)(Landmark overview)
• Important changes to Surface Coatings International.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Etching stainless steels for delta ferrite: color etching and electrolytic etching can help metallographically evaluate delta ferrite content.(TECH SPOTLIGHT)
  by Hetzner, Dennis W.
• Concentrator solar cell achieves 40% energy efficiency.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• Antimicrobial selenium coatings to prevent infection.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Phase-changing material helps bicycle helmet to keep cool.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Toward a prosperous 2007.(EDITORIAL)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Metal powder trade groups elect new presidents.(Members in the News)
• Mohawk Valley Chapter holds annual 'Operation Shadow'.(Chapter News)
• ASM affiliate societies' committee chairs named for 2006-07 term.(New Chairs of IMS and TSS Committees)
• Ultrananocrystalline diamond coatings earn technology innovation award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• AL 4565 alloy: superaustenitic stainless steel.(ALLOY DATA SHEET)
  by Ludlum, Allegheny
• Copper rotors help efficiency of electric motors in trucks.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Welding processes simulated with online computing tools.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Polymers can change into three different shapes.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Pastimes.
• Defense Department honors Bhakta Rath.(Members in the News)
• Penn State Chapter cosponsors McFarland Award lecture.(Chapter News)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Apollo Diamond named to R&D 100 list.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Miniature masterpieces: these are some of the entries in the 2006 AM&P cover contest. They are reproduced here for your enjoyment.
• Microdrilling method enables wells to reach natural gas.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Laser robot welding system fixes microcracks in turbines.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Hollow platinum spheres made of continuous dendritic sheets.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Rubber camshaft timing belt reinforced with carbon fibers.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Synthetic diamonds.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Vern Wedeven will receive SAE Colwell Medal.(Members in the News)
• AISI/AIST program offers scholarships.(Nominations Sought for Two ASM Awards)
• JTST highlights.
• Ultrahydrophobic coating prevents aircraft corrosion.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• DUCTILE-TO-BRITTLE TRANSITION OF PLASTIC MATERIALS: This article reviews the factors that result in brittle performance of normally ductile plastic materials.
  by Jansen, Jeffrey A.
• Ethanol conversion technology to consume 83% less energy.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Free-forming process cuts titanium cost by a factor of five.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• X-ray microscope examines nanomaterials in three dimensions.(TESTING CHARACTERIZATION)
• Sea King helicopter completes flight with composite rotor blades.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Insignificant digits.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Paul Whitcraft named vice chair of ASTM Board.(Members in the News)
• ASM extends partnership with Granta Design.(Nominations Sought for Two ASM Awards)
• Second Asian Thermal Spray Conference (ATSC2006) a success.(INTERNATIONAL UPDATES)
• Tokyo Electron licenses patented spray technology.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• 2006 AMP cover contest.
• NCMS releases benchmark report on nanotech industry.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Carbon nanoknife enables cutting of biological cells.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Phase contrast enables X-rays to reveal nanometer features.(TESTING CHARACTERIZATION)
• Could thorium replace uranium in nuclear reactors?(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Bees in training.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Aluminum production authority Jim Morris dies at 78.(IN MEMORIAM)(Obituary)
• Nominate a young teacher for the Bradley Stoughton Award.(Nominations Sought for Two ASM Awards)
• News from Japan Thermal Sprayers Association.(INTERNATIONAL UPDATES)
• TST receives ISO 9001 certification.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Analysis of 19th century boat anchor using field metallography techniques.(JACQUET-LUCAS AWARD)
  by Deacon, Ryan
• Laser manufacturing and carbon coatings win awards in Michigan.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Strong new glass is built by vapor deposition of thin films.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Tests help diesel engines to meet emissions regulations.(TESTING CHARACTERIZATION)
• Low-density germanium has the same structure as diamond.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• No more flat tires.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Training courses 2007.(Members in the News)
• Call for engineering materials award nominations.(Nominations Sought for Two ASM Awards)
• Next-generation cold spray systems for thermal spraying.
  by Heinrich, Peter
• Nanodiamonds help replace toxic chromium coatings.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• World stainless steel production rises by 30%.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• RF heating plus critical fluids extract oil from shale.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• Electronic inks infused with nanoparticles to build sensors.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Searchable database documents fuel cell and hydrogen programs.(TESTING CHARACTERIZATION)
• Fiber-reinforced resin/steel sheet make thin strong panel.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Hal Kessler wins Titanium Achievement Award.(Members in the News)
• Phoenix Iron & Steel Works named an ASM Historical Landmark.(ASM Honors Phoenix Iron & Steel Works)(Landmark overview)
• GTS: a success story.
  by Heinrich, Peter
• Raymor to expand thermal spray coating production capacity.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• ThyssenKrupp and JFE Steel extend agreement.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• Self-reacting friction stir welding tool closes keyhole.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Carbon nanotubes cut into seeds to grow new nanotubes.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)
• Computed tomography system to evaluate aircraft parts.(TESTING CHARACTERIZATION)
• Steel strength increased by solidifying into metallic glass.(METALS POLYMERS CERAMICS)
• Scanning electron microscopy.(TECH NOTES)