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Call for Abstracts<\/h1>

The Heat Treat 2027 Organizing Committee invites researchers, engineers, scientists, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for consideration in the Heat Treat 2027 Technical Program.<\/p>

Share your research, process improvements, case studies, applications, and emerging technologies with a global audience of heat treating professionals.<\/p>

Abstract Submission Deadline: February 5, 2027<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Topics for the Call for Abstracts<\/h1>
  • Emerging Trends & Sustainability
    <\/strong>Decarbonization, energy efficiency, digitalization, Industry 4.0, AI, advanced thermal processing, sustainability & CO\u2082 reduction<\/em><\/li>
  • Bulk Heat Treatments<\/strong>
    Annealing, normalizing, solution treatment, aging, stress relief, tempering<\/em><\/li>
  • Quenching Technologies & Distortion Control<\/strong>
    Quenching technologies, process control, residual stress, distortion prediction and mitigation<\/em><\/li>
  • Surface Engineering
    <\/strong>Carburizing, nitriding, nitrocarburizing, boriding, surface hardening, peening, thermochemical diffusion (chemistry change), material\u2011specific sub\u2011session - surface hardening of self\u2011passivating materials, mechanical surface treatments<\/em><\/li>
  • Induction Heat Treatment & Localized Hardening <\/strong>(Technology\u2011focused track)<\/strong>
    Induction, flame and laser hardening, process modeling, controls, and NDT
    <\/em><\/li>
  • Cryogenic Treatment & Sub\u2011Zero Control<\/strong>
    Sub-zero processing, martensite transformation, wear and performance enhancement<\/em><\/li>
  • Powder Metallurgy, Sintering & Densification (\u201cSpecial Processes\u201d)<\/strong>
    Sintering, MIM, binder jetting, HIP, and microstructure control<\/em><\/li>
  • Structure-Property-Process Relationships in Heat Treating<\/strong>
    Characterization, microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and residual stress<\/em><\/li>
  • Structure-Property-Process (Characterization, Properties, Residual Stress)<\/strong><\/li>
  • Failure Analysis in Heat Treating (joint session with FAS)<\/strong>
    Heat treatment failures, fatigue, wear, corrosion, and failure prevention<\/em><\/li>
  • Artificial Intelligence, Modeling & ICME<\/strong>
    Machine learning, simulations, digital twins, and integrated computational materials engineering<\/em><\/li>
  • Heat Treating in Advanced Materials<\/strong>
    Superalloys, titanium alloys, composites, semiconductors, and amorphous materials<\/em><\/li>
  • Heat Treating of Additively Manufactured (AM) Materials<\/strong>
    Post-processing, stress relief, HIP, distortion control, and microstructure optimization<\/em><\/li>
  • Low Pressure \/ Vacuum Heat Treatment\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>
  • Cleanliness, Contamination & Surface Quality
    <\/strong>Parts cleanliness, furnace atmosphere and contamination control, quench contamination, oxidation and scale, cleaning technologies, downstream cleanliness requirements<\/em><\/div><\/li>
  • New in 2027! What\u2019s Hot in Heat Treatment?\u00a0<\/strong>
    A commercial-focused symposium highlighting the latest innovations, technologies, software, equipment, and solutions shaping the future of heat treatment.<\/em><\/li>
  • Special Symposium: Honoring Roger A. Jones \u2013 Celebrating the life, legacy, and contributions of Roger A. Jones to the heat treating industry
    <\/strong><\/strong>

    The Roger A. Jones Memorial Symposium honors Roger A. Jones, the first president of the ASM Heat Treating Society and a key contributor to the advancement of heat treating. During his career, he played an important role in advancing vacuum heat treating technology and promoting industry collaboration. His leadership within ASM International and the broader heat treating community helped shape the direction of the industry.<\/em><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Abstract Submission<\/h3><\/div>

    Submit an abstract of 150\u2013300 words<\/strong>, written in English, through our online abstract submission system. The user-friendly system allows you to save your work, return to edit your abstract, and submit it before the deadline.<\/p>

    Conference Paper Policies<\/h3>

    Authors whose abstracts are accepted for the Heat Treat 2027 Technical Program will be encouraged to submit a full manuscript of 6\u20138 pages<\/strong> for consideration in the Heat Treat 2027 Conference Proceedings.<\/p>

    Important: A full manuscript is not required to present at Heat Treat 2027.<\/strong> Authors may participate as presenters without submitting an extended abstract or full manuscript.<\/p>

    The first draft of the manuscript is due May 21, 2027<\/strong>, with author feedback provided by June 21, 2027. Final manuscripts are due July 5, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>

    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (JMEP)<\/h3>

    Authors of high-quality, completed manuscripts may be invited to submit their work for consideration in a special Heat Treat focus issue of the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (JMEP)<\/em>.<\/p>

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please indicate your interest when submitting your abstract. Papers published in JMEP are available through SpringerLink and indexed by Google Scholar.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Fluxtrol Student Research Competition<\/b><\/h2>

    Sponsored by Fluxtrol, Inc.<\/em><\/p>

    Heat Treat will offer a young innovative scientists\/professionals\u2019 competition-based award and recognition program, seeking to encourage participation of young scientists in the ASM Heat Treating Society, and to provide attractive offers and opportunities in the worldwide Thermal Processing community. We are soliciting abstract submissions based on thermal processing of metal\/metal containing components for this competition. This is a 2-phase competition encompassing a poster competition, as well as an oral presentation competition for semi-finalists.\u00a0<\/p>

    SPECIAL NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0students who wish to include a manuscript in the Heat Treat conference proceedings will need to adhere to the same (earlier) deadlines (below) as authors in the general Heat Treat technical program.<\/p>

    Prof. Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award
    <\/strong><\/h2>

    Sponsored by Fluxtrol, Inc.<\/em><\/p>

    The Professor Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award recognizes outstanding academic research in induction heating, electromagnetic processing, and thermal processing of metals and metal-containing components. Open to Post-Doctoral Researchers, Lecturers, Professors, and Academic Researchers, the award encourages participation from academic institutions within the ASM Heat Treating Society (HTS) and the global materials and thermal processing community.<\/p>

    Researchers are invited to submit an abstract and indicate their interest in being considered for the award during the abstract submission process. The award recognizes excellence in research and provides support for continued research activities at the recipient's institution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Call for Abstracts<\/h1>

    The Heat Treat 2027 Organizing Committee invites researchers, engineers, scientists, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for consideration in the Heat Treat 2027 Technical Program.<\/p>

    Share your research, process improvements, case studies, applications, and emerging technologies with a global audience of heat treating professionals.<\/p>

    Abstract Submission Deadline: February 5, 2027<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Topics for the Call for Abstracts<\/h1>
    • Emerging Trends & Sustainability
      <\/strong>Decarbonization, energy efficiency, digitalization, Industry 4.0, AI, advanced thermal processing, sustainability & CO\u2082 reduction<\/em><\/li>
    • Bulk Heat Treatments<\/strong>
      Annealing, normalizing, solution treatment, aging, stress relief, tempering<\/em><\/li>
    • Quenching Technologies & Distortion Control<\/strong>
      Quenching technologies, process control, residual stress, distortion prediction and mitigation<\/em><\/li>
    • Surface Engineering
      <\/strong>Carburizing, nitriding, nitrocarburizing, boriding, surface hardening, peening, thermochemical diffusion (chemistry change), material\u2011specific sub\u2011session - surface hardening of self\u2011passivating materials, mechanical surface treatments<\/em><\/li>
    • Induction Heat Treatment & Localized Hardening <\/strong>(Technology\u2011focused track)<\/strong>
      Induction, flame and laser hardening, process modeling, controls, and NDT
      <\/em><\/li>
    • Cryogenic Treatment & Sub\u2011Zero Control<\/strong>
      Sub-zero processing, martensite transformation, wear and performance enhancement<\/em><\/li>
    • Powder Metallurgy, Sintering & Densification (\u201cSpecial Processes\u201d)<\/strong>
      Sintering, MIM, binder jetting, HIP, and microstructure control<\/em><\/li>
    • Structure-Property-Process Relationships in Heat Treating<\/strong>
      Characterization, microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and residual stress<\/em><\/li>
    • Structure-Property-Process (Characterization, Properties, Residual Stress)<\/strong><\/li>
    • Failure Analysis in Heat Treating (joint session with FAS)<\/strong>
      Heat treatment failures, fatigue, wear, corrosion, and failure prevention<\/em><\/li>
    • Artificial Intelligence, Modeling & ICME<\/strong>
      Machine learning, simulations, digital twins, and integrated computational materials engineering<\/em><\/li>
    • Heat Treating in Advanced Materials<\/strong>
      Superalloys, titanium alloys, composites, semiconductors, and amorphous materials<\/em><\/li>
    • Heat Treating of Additively Manufactured (AM) Materials<\/strong>
      Post-processing, stress relief, HIP, distortion control, and microstructure optimization<\/em><\/li>
    • Low Pressure \/ Vacuum Heat Treatment\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>
    • Cleanliness, Contamination & Surface Quality
      <\/strong>Parts cleanliness, furnace atmosphere and contamination control, quench contamination, oxidation and scale, cleaning technologies, downstream cleanliness requirements<\/em><\/div><\/li>
    • New in 2027! What\u2019s Hot in Heat Treatment?\u00a0<\/strong>
      A commercial-focused symposium highlighting the latest innovations, technologies, software, equipment, and solutions shaping the future of heat treatment.<\/em><\/li>
    • Special Symposium: Honoring Roger A. Jones \u2013 Celebrating the life, legacy, and contributions of Roger A. Jones to the heat treating industry
      <\/strong><\/strong>

      The Roger A. Jones Memorial Symposium honors Roger A. Jones, the first president of the ASM Heat Treating Society and a key contributor to the advancement of heat treating. During his career, he played an important role in advancing vacuum heat treating technology and promoting industry collaboration. His leadership within ASM International and the broader heat treating community helped shape the direction of the industry.<\/em><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Abstract Submission<\/h3><\/div>

      Submit an abstract of 150\u2013300 words<\/strong>, written in English, through our online abstract submission system. The user-friendly system allows you to save your work, return to edit your abstract, and submit it before the deadline.<\/p>

      Conference Paper Policies<\/h3>

      Authors whose abstracts are accepted for the Heat Treat 2027 Technical Program will be encouraged to submit a full manuscript of 6\u20138 pages<\/strong> for consideration in the Heat Treat 2027 Conference Proceedings.<\/p>

      Important: A full manuscript is not required to present at Heat Treat 2027.<\/strong> Authors may participate as presenters without submitting an extended abstract or full manuscript.<\/p>

      The first draft of the manuscript is due May 21, 2027<\/strong>, with author feedback provided by June 21, 2027. Final manuscripts are due July 5, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>

      Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (JMEP)<\/h3>

      Authors of high-quality, completed manuscripts may be invited to submit their work for consideration in a special Heat Treat focus issue of the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (JMEP)<\/em>.<\/p>

      If you are interested in this opportunity, please indicate your interest when submitting your abstract. Papers published in JMEP are available through SpringerLink and indexed by Google Scholar.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Fluxtrol Student Research Competition<\/b><\/h2>

      Sponsored by Fluxtrol, Inc.<\/em><\/p>

      Heat Treat will offer a young innovative scientists\/professionals\u2019 competition-based award and recognition program, seeking to encourage participation of young scientists in the ASM Heat Treating Society, and to provide attractive offers and opportunities in the worldwide Thermal Processing community. We are soliciting abstract submissions based on thermal processing of metal\/metal containing components for this competition. This is a 2-phase competition encompassing a poster competition, as well as an oral presentation competition for semi-finalists.\u00a0<\/p>

      SPECIAL NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0students who wish to include a manuscript in the Heat Treat conference proceedings will need to adhere to the same (earlier) deadlines (below) as authors in the general Heat Treat technical program.<\/p>

      Prof. Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award
      <\/strong><\/h2>

      Sponsored by Fluxtrol, Inc.<\/em><\/p>

      The Professor Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award recognizes outstanding academic research in induction heating, electromagnetic processing, and thermal processing of metals and metal-containing components. Open to Post-Doctoral Researchers, Lecturers, Professors, and Academic Researchers, the award encourages participation from academic institutions within the ASM Heat Treating Society (HTS) and the global materials and thermal processing community.<\/p>

      Researchers are invited to submit an abstract and indicate their interest in being considered for the award during the abstract submission process. The award recognizes excellence in research and provides support for continued research activities at the recipient's institution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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