ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that the ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and Exposition (Heat Treat 2015) in Detroit, co-located with the American Gear Manufacturer’s Association Gear Expo, attracted over 7000 heat treating and gear professionals from all over the world, and included an equipment exhibition featuring 202 companies in 288 booths.
The technical program featured more than 140 oral and poster presentations, including a brand new Applied Technology track focused on practical applications for operators. “Learning about the academic side of things is nice,” said Jonn Nebbe, Metallurgical Engineer at Eaton Corporation. “But learning practical applications that I can take back the shop floor? That’s what I’m here for.”
Attendees also enjoyed a plenary session from Dr. Alan Taub, Chief Technical Officer of the newly established American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, who discussed the LIFT (Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow) consortium. The conference program also featured an expert-led panel on “New Development and Opportunities in Heat Treating” focused on technology needs and new disruptive technology within the industry. Finally, the popular Master Series lectures educated attendees on specific technical subjects such as the past and future of martensitic steels, bainite transformation in steel, and the Holloman-Jaffe parameter.
Local high school students got to participate in the ASM Materials Education Foundation “Mini Materials Camp” on the show floor during Heat Treat. Eight presenters gave hands-on science demonstrations to over 150 students in the mini-camp, including heat treating bobby pins and paper clips and the principle of diffusion at work in brassing a penny. College students also took part in the free “This is Heat Treat” student program, which included a special 35 and Under Keynote Breakfast and a student networking mixer on the show floor.
The main networking event was called “The Heat Is On,” at Waterview Loft at Port Detroit. Guests were treated to flame twirlers, local craft beer, and an amazing fireworks display on the Detroit River, which surprised and delighted both guests and locals who happened to catch the show.
Heat Treat 2017 will take place in Columbus, Ohio, October 24-26, 2017. Space is limited, and will sell out! To reserve exhibit space for that show, contact:
Christina Sandoval, Global Exhibition Manager
E: [email protected]
P: 440.338.5151 ext. 5625
