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Stainless Steel Paramecium
Algae, larvae, paramecia, microscopic seaweed, and other denizens of the deep assume gleaming new forms in the hands of Italian sculptor Andrea Forges Davanzati. The artist’s most famous and spectacular piece, Paramecium, consists of various self-balancing stainless steel tubes.
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A Member’s Voice
Learn more about ASM: Interact with our online Strategic Plan
During the past five years, we have made substantial progress in creating the ASM of the future. We have built on our traditional strengths, and have added new capabilities and new services.
The past 18 months have seen the most prolific burst of new services in ASM history. Guided by the Strategic Plan, we continue to bring many new products and services to the ASM membership. This is your update on the critical areas that are shaping the future of your society.
Dr. Dianne Chong, FASM
President, 2007-2008
Dr. Lawrence C. Wagner
President, 2006-2007
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The 8th International Conference on Trends in Welding Research
June 2-6, 2008
Galloway Gardens Resort
Pine Mountain, Georgia USA
This conference will feature five days of technically-intensive programming focused on both fundamental and applied topics related to welding and joining.
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19th AeroMat Conference & Exposition
June 23-26, 2008
Austin Convention Center
Austin, Texas USA
Revolutionizing Materials & Processes for Air Vehicles & Space Systems
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Watch Investment
Casting in Action
This recently revised presentation not only offers an overview of investment casting uses, but also outlines the advantages of investment casting, and shows a step-by-step demonstration of how it works.
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Industry News
Alcoa Sells Reynolds Wrap Unit; 'Rank Wrap' New Moniker?
International Herald Tribune
New Zealand investment group Rank has agreed to buy Alcoa's packaging and consumer businesses for $2.7 billion in cash to expand in the United States. Rank, based in Auckland, has made about $7 billion of acquisitions over two years in the United States, New Zealand, and Europe to become the second-largest drink-carton maker in the world.
ArcelorMittal Acquires South American Stainless Tubemaker
Business Wire
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, has announced the acquisition of Cinter S.A., an important stainless steel tube producer located in Uruguay. The purchase forms part of ArcelorMittal's strategy to strengthen its stainless steel business in South America.
CarTech Selling Ceramics Business to Morgan Crucible
AFX News Limited
Carpenter Technology Corp. has agreed to sell its ceramic operations to Morgan Crucible Co., a UK-based advanced materials company. The sale is part of Carpenter’s continued efforts to further strengthen and grow its nickel-based alloy and titanium businesses.
Toyo's New Aluminum Foil Alloy Combats Soy Sauce Corrosion
Asia Pulse Pte Ltd
Toyo Aluminium KK has developed aluminum foil that does not break down as readily in the presence of acid as regular household foil. Tests show that regular aluminum foil 20 microns thick developed holes in less than a month when immersed in soy sauce. The same thickness of the new foil showed no changes after three months.
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News from AM&P
Goodyear, the innovator of run-flat tire technology on Earth, is working with NASA Glenn Research Center to significantly evolve the technology to develop non-pneumatic wire-mesh tires for the moon, and eventually Mars.
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The Edison Welding Institute announces the Welding Stainless Steel Alloys Workshop, January 30-31 at EWI in Columbus, Ohio. The rising price of nickel has resulted in the transition to lower-nickel alloys in many industries. The workshop will cover the implications of transitioning to these materials.
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The Government of Canada announces that it will invest $118 million in six National Research Council technology cluster initiatives over three years. As part of this announcement, the NRC National Institute for Nanotechnology will receive $36 million over the next three years.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed custom software and electronics to process data acquired by a conventional atomic force microscope, transforming the microscope’s normal topographical maps of surfaces into precise two-dimensional representations of mechanical properties at scales on the order of billionths of a meter.
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Upcoming Events
HEAT TREAT SHOW VIRTUAL EXPO!
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Surface Engineering for AeroSpace and Defense
January 21-22, 2008
Coronado Springs Hotel
Walt Disney World
Orlando, Florida USA
The National Association for Surface Finishers, in conjunction with ASM International is hosting this event to address current issues facing surface engineering professionals in a wide variety of disciplines today as well as providing information and opportunities to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Learn more.
Materials Innovations in an Emerging Hydrogen Economy
February 24-27, 2008
Hilton Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach, Florida USA
This is a new biannual conference that provides an opportunity for global experts in the hydrogen field to discuss materials needs and new technologies related to hydrogen-based alternative energy sources.
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This book explains the metallurgy of steel and its heat treatment for non-metallurgists. It starts from simple concepts—beginning at the level of high-school chemistry classes—and building to more complex concepts involved in heat treatment of most all types of steel, as well as cast iron. It was inspired by the author when working with practicing bladesmiths for more than 15 years. Most chapters in the book contain a summary at the end. These summaries provide a short review of the contents of each chapter.
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Manager, Failure Analysis and Metals Testing
MEMC Electronic
Materials Inc.
St. Louis, Mo.
Utilize all available resources to analyze a variety of silicon wafer failures to ensure effective problem resolution and quick customer response. Work with cross-functional teams to determine root causes of failures and implement preventive actions. Develop methods, processes, procedures, and equipment to improve the failure analysis process.
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