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Articles in June, 2007 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• MPIF recognizes five ASM members.(Members in the News)(American Society of Metals)(Metal Powder Industries Federation)(achievement of Ian S. R. Clark, Richard P. Mason, Ronald C. Mowry, Thomas Philips and John D. Sterbank)(Brief article)
• NRC issues early site permit for first new nuclear reactor.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(Nuclear Regulatory Commission)(Brief article)
• Standard characterizes shock in airframes and computers.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Brief article)
• Manned airplane powered by fuel cell makes flight tests.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Analysis of nanoparticles explains durability of cement.(research of cements)(Brief article)
• International Conference on Microalloyed Steels: Processing, Microstructure, Properties and Performance.
• High-conductivity copper profiles continuously cast.(copper castings prepared by Rautomead Ltd.)(Brief article)
• Directory of Specialty Alloy Producers: this directory lists the members of the Specialty Steel Industry of North America, the Nickel Institute, the International Stainless Steel Forum, and the Cobalt Development Institute.(Directory)
• Precious metal nanocrystals made from cellulose fibers.(Brief article)
• High-temperature polymer withstands high pressure.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Corrosion-resistant nickel alloys, Part 1: nickel alloys provide levels of corrosion resistance not possible with other alloys. This is part one of a three-part series about corrosion-resistant nickel alloys.
  by Crook, Paul
• Aluminum and gold films made into shape-memory alloys.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Brief article)
• Methane hydrates: clean energy from the sea; Methane hydrates contain enough methane to provide the natural gas needs of the United States for a hundred years.(POWERING THE FUTURE)(Survey)
  by Rath, Bhakta B.
• ASM Chicago Regional Chapter continues to lead.(ASM TOMORROW: "BUILDING THE FUTURE")(American Society for Metals)(Brief article)
• Not an ivory tower.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Russian national standards body signs MOU with ASTM Intl.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Brief article)
• Hyperlens can magnify and project nanowire images.(research of hyperlens)(Brief article)
• Thermoplastic polyolefin forms fully integrated fender module.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Borealis GmbH)(Brief article)
• Advanced technology vehicle demonstrates 30 technologies.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• Battery-powered sunglasses.(STRESS RELIEF)
• High-resolution imaging may replace liquid penetrant tests.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Halogen-free compositecable has thin walls.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Delphi Corp.)(Brief article)
• SSINA names new chairman, vice chairman.(Members in the News)(Specialty Steel Industry of North America appoints Douglas A. Kittenbrink and Sunil Y. Widge)(Brief article)
• Tandem arc welding methods developed for building ships.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• System monitors health of composite military missiles.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Albuquerque Chapter features WTC metallurgy presentation.(Chapter News)(Conference news)
• Laser sintering system makes large parts of titanium powder.(Brief article)
• Training courses 2007.(ASM NEWS)
• Welcome to AeroMat 2007!(GUEST EDITORIAL)(ATI Allvac )
  by Bayha, Thomas
• Carbon fiber fuselage made for Boeing Dreamliner.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Brief article)
• Nanoneedle metamaterial builds optical cloaking device.(research and usage of optical cloaking device)(Brief article)
• Snow scooter durability improves with composite.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Bayer MaterialScience AG)(Brief article)
• Composites Afford Ability Initiative.
  by Russell, John D.
• Analyzing ancient Chinese bronzes.(STRESS RELIEF)(Brief article)
• Nanoparticles combine with sensors to repair cracks.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
• Aluminum alloy development for the Airbus A380--Part 1.
  by Lequeu, Ph.
• Microbeam Analysis Society honors UAH President Williams.(Members in the News)(University of Alabama in Huntsville)(achievement of David B. Williams)(Brief article)
• Recycled rubber from scrap tires replaces petrochemicals.(PROCESS TECHNOLOGY)
• Online tool helps to select appropriate NDT method.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• Aircraft materials and processes.(EDITORIAL)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• One-molecule-thick layer of coating acts as barrier to oil.(research and uses of Polyethylene glycol)(Brief article)
• To our friends and colleagues at Virginia Tech.(ASM NEWS)(Brief article)
  by Parrington, Ron
• Making nanoscience accessible to the blind.(OF MATERIAL INTEREST)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• World stainless steel production increased by 16% in 2006.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(International Stainless Steel Forum )(Brief article)
• Single-crystal nanoribbons form flexible electronic parts.(resaerch of semi conductors)(Brief article)
• Bullet-proof body armor made of carbon nanotubes.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Steel industry explores C[O.sub.2]-reduced steel making.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(Brief article)
• The air car.(STRESS RELIEF)
• Pastimes.(briefs)
• Implant alloys discussed at S. Conn. Chapter meeting.(Chapter News)(Brief article)
• Plastic has the ability to change electrical conductivity.(research of plastic at University of Texas at Austin)(Brief article)
• Software predicts corrosion in advanced welded materials.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• ASM nominees announced: Fabian for VP; Huber for Treasurer; Macdonald, Parker, Tirpak for Trustees.(ASM NEWS)
• Nanostructured metal composites deliver high strength, toughness.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Annual event lecturers announced.(ASM NEWS)
• Our mission ... to excite young people in materials, science, and engineering careers.(ASM TOMORROW: "BUILDING THE FUTURE")
• John Stephens developed active metal brazing alloys.(IN MEMORIAM)(Brief article)
• Rolls-Royce acquires fuel cell processing company.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)
• Stress-corrosion cracking in ethanol pipelines is studied.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)(Pipeline Research Council International)(Brief article)
• Aluminum engine block alloy contains 17% silicon.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• First ship propulsion motor based on HTS superconductor.(BUSINESS TRENDS)
• New society members.
• Pillars society accepts bequest.(ASM TOMORROW: "BUILDING THE FUTURE")(Obituary)
• National Science Foundation.(Members in the News)(Brief article)
• Steel content of an average U.S. light vehicle is 62%.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(Brief article)
• Industrial robot inspects engine components via ultrasound.(TESTING/CHARACTERIZATION)
• "World's strongest aluminum alloy" made via spray forming.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)
• Milling of micro system components needs precision.(management and product development of MiniMill )(Brief article)
• Characteristics of rust.(TECH NOTES)
• Nanogenerator takes mechanical energy, changes it to current.(BUSINESS TRENDS)(Brief article)