Technical Program

ITSC 2028 brings together researchers, engineers, industry leaders, educators, and students from around the world for a premier technical conference in the thermal spray industry. The program offers a rich mix of learning and networking opportunities, featuring keynote presentations, special sessions, panel discussions, and both oral and poster presentations.

A highlight of the conference is the Industrial Forum, where exhibitors showcase the latest products and services addressing current industry challenges. Attendees can explore cutting-edge tools and technologies, gain practical insights, and connect directly with industry innovators shaping the future of thermal spray.

The Call for Abstracts for ITSC 2028 will open in January 2027, inviting researchers and practitioners to submit contributions and share their latest work with the global thermal spray community.

Key Topics

Advanced Coatings for Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbines (IGTs) – joint symposium with AeroMat

• TBCs and EBCs for Gas Turbines

• Turbine Clearance Control Coatings

• Load-Bearing, Tribological, and Component Repair Coatings

• Cold Spray Coatings for Aerospace Applications

Fundamentals / R&D

• AI, Machine Learning, Materials and Process Informatics, Modeling and Simulations

• Carbon Neutrality, Environmental Impacts, and Life Cycle Analysis

• Characterization and New Evaluation Techniques

• Cold Spray Process Fundamentals, Simulation, and Particle Impact

• Cold Sprayed or Aerosol Deposition – Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, and Metal Matrix Composite Coatings

• Novel Coatings – High Entropy Alloys, Nanomaterials, Hydrophobic Coatings, TBCs, Tribological Coatings

• Novel Powders and Advances in Feedstock Materials

• Novel Processes – Hybrid Manufacturing, Laser Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Repair

Thermal Spray Applications

• Automotive Applications

• Medical Applications

• Climate Action for Carbon Neutrality, Battery and Sustainable Energy Applications

• Cold/Thermal Spray Additive Manufacturing

• Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Applications

• Equipment, Powder, Consumables, and Economics

• Repair, Refurbishment, Remanufacturing for Circular Economy

• Wear and Corrosion Protection Applications for Energy, Oil and Gas, Marine, Manufacturing, Construction, and Food Processing

Join us in New Orleans to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and discover solutions that advance both research and industry practice.