Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in April 2007 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• ASM members elected to NAE.(Members in the News)(Nationl Academy of Engineering)(Brief article)
• Automotive diaspora.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer has enhanced mechanical properties.(Brief article)
• Thermoforming paint film resists wear and chipping.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• High-velocity oxyfuel thermal spray.(TECH NOTES)
• Cleveland Chapter sponsors metal forming symposium.(Members in the News)(ASM Cleveland Chapter)(Brief article)
• Rapid prototyping of artificial tissues and medical devices: rapid prototyping techniques may be used to create patient-specific medical devices and artificial tissues.(MPMD)
  by Boland, Thomas
• Materials for Medical Devices Database: Cardiovascular Module.(MPMD)(Brief article)
• Sandia researchers working on miniature terahertz device.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Sandia National Laboratories)(Brief article)
• Boston Scientific receives clearance for 100-mm balloon.(MPMD)(Brief article)
• Hafnium-based material replaces silicon dioxide.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Brief article)
• Global coating solutions: ITSC will be held May 14-16, 2007 at the Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China.(2007 INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SPRAY CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION)
• Plasma sprayed tungsten carbide replaces chromium.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• Advanced coal combustion technologies: coal is plentiful in the United States, but technologies must be developed to make it burn more efficiently and to sequester the carbon dioxide it generates.(POWERING THE FUTURE)
  by Hardy, Dennis R.
• After 38 years of service, Alain Honnart, FASM, retired Dec. 31, 2006, as a member of the executive committee of Vallourec, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, and CEO of the group's stainless steel and titanium activities.(Members in the News)(Alain Honnart re
• Implantable microgenerator to be powered by movement.(self-energizing implantable medical micro system to be developed soon)(Brief article)
• Biomaterials and the NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer.(OBSERVATIONS)(National Cancer Institute)
  by Juliano, R.L.
• Semisolid casting process cuts cost for aluminum parts.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• FDA approves spiral variable radius mapping catheter.(MPMD)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
• Aluminum brake rotor clad with iron is 50% lighter.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Brief article)
• Methane hydrates drilled and tested in Alaskan North Slope.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Brief article)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Thorium Power may develop nuclear infrastructure in Poland.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Swierk Institute of Atomic Energy)(Brief article)
• Materials and Processes for Medical Devices Training 2007.(ASM NEWS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
• Study begins of cobalt-chromium drug eluting stent.(Brief article)
• Training courses 2007.(ASM NEWS)
• Simulations indicate aluminum could cut auto weight by 35%.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Brief article)
• Wright and Regeneration to develop xenograft implants.(MPMD)(Wright Medical Group Inc.)(Regeneration Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
• Eskimo Nebula.(STRESS RELIEF)(astronomical discoveries)(Brief article)
• World produces 1239.5 mmt of crude steel in 2006.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Brief article)
• Materials Research & Advanced Engineering Dept.(Members in the News)(Dr. Matthew J. Zaluzec receieves Henry Ford II Distinguished Award )(Brief article)
• Alcoa provides structural design and engineering for GM's Sequel.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(General Motors Corp.)(Brief article)
• Boston Chapter activities reviewed.(ASM NEWS)(Advancement of Material & Process Engineering)(Brief article)
• University of York and Smith & Nephew begin new collaboration.(MPMD)(Brief article)
• Implants to be built via rapid manufacturing.(MPMD)
• Upgrades made to global powder metallurgy database.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(European Powder Metallurgy Association's online database services)(Brief article)
• Alcoa establishes center of excellence in Russia.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Innovation Center of Excellence)(Brief article)
• New society members.
• Global steel industry grows faster than other material sectors.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Brief article)
• Alan Cramb: AIST's Howe Memorial Lecturer.(Members in the News)
• Steven Zinkle wins DOE award.(Members in the News)(Department of Energy )(Brief article)
• Gibbons, Helmus led MMDD Cardiovascular Module project.(ASM NEWS)(materials for medical devices database )(Brief article)
• Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems.(TECH SPOTLIGHT)(Organization overview)
  by German, Randall
• Tool remotely repairs plastic pipelines.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Method rapidly evaluates quality of carbon nanotubes.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Brief article)
• NADCA report shows benefits of custom aluminum alloys.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(North American Die Casting Association)(Brief article)
• Federal funding of R & D to slow, industry to increase.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(Brief article)
• Interactive Strategic Plan available online.(ASM NEWS)(www.asminternational.org/sponline/asmstrategicplan.htm)(Website overview)(Brief article)
• Test vehicles are built to protect soldiers from mines.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• John Jonas: finalist for Canada's Herzberg Medal.(Members in the News)(Dr. John J. Jonas)(Brief article)
• Is AIM's oldest member also ASM's?(Members in the News)(Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia)(Alessandro Reggiori celeberates his anniversary)(Brief article)
• Houston hosts HTS induction heating meeting.(ASM NEWS)(Heat Treating Society)(Conference news)(Brief article)
• Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research: scientists and engineers at ICAR constantly search for ways to make materials stronger, lighter, and more efficient in tires, fuel cells, and structures.(Organization overview)
• Platinum-nickel alloy raises catalytic activity by 90 times.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• Electrothermal mechanical test system combines heat and stress.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Brief article)
• Ceramic brake rotors, aluminum panels build faster motorcycle.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Nanomicroscope reveals the transport of gold atoms.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Brief article)
• Custom implants made for complicated revisions.(MPMD)
• MIT fusion reactor aids study of nuclear energy.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)(Brief article)
• Three-dimensional cartilage woven of synthetic material.(UNIVERSITY RESEARCH)(Brief article)
• Inaugural EDFAS Lifetime Achievement Recognition to SwRI's Silvus.(Members in the News)(The Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society )(Southwest Research Institute)(Stan H. Silvus)(Brief article)
• Nano-devices hold promise for early-stage cancer detection.(UNIVERSITY RESEARCH)(Brief article)
• Multi-alloy aluminum: fusion technology enables engineers to create aluminum alloy combinations that are no longer cost-prohibitive, or that were not possible via traditional methods.
  by Tedeschi, Nando
• Etched silicon forms micro-shutters for space telescope.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)(NASA develops shutter grid arrays from silicon)(Brief article)
• ATI 425 titanium approved for aerospace applications.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Brief article)
• Polyurethane resin with metal flakes attenuates EMI.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Composite simulation tool predicts deformation of parts.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Brief article)
• Study shows that drug-eluting stents reduce deaths by 32%.(Brief article)
• Heating method increases capacity by 50%.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• Carbon-fiber composite needle replaces stainless steel for MRI.(MPMD)(magnetic resonance imaging)(Brief article)
• Inert coating prevents thrombosis on vascular stents.(MPMD)(CeloNova BioSciences)
• Penicillin-coated polymer protects against bacteria.(UNIVERSITY RESEARCH)(polytetrafluorethylene)(Brief article)
• Measurement errors in mechanical testing.
  by Gedney, Richard
• Corncobs turned into methane storage briquettes for carbon.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)(University of California at Berkeley develops carbon briquettes)(Brief article)
• High-performance aluminum alloys designed for critical parts.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Student at RPI develops miniature terahertz device.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)(Brief article)
• Shape-memory materials help orthopedic reconstruction.
• Experiments show durability of brazed copper-brass joints.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• NAM releases comprehensive energy strategy for competitiveness.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(National Association of Manufacturers)(Brief article)
• Pastimes.(publication flashback)