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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)