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✈️ This week's Materials Minute is for anyone who has ever wondered what advancements have led to modern airplanes. In this clip from a TSS Open Mic Webinar, Marcel Van Wonderen, a retired engineer from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, delivers a powerful line: without thermal spray coatings, an airplane can't fly anymore. These coatings have become so embedded in aerospace engineering that they don't just maintain parts, they've fundamentally changed how parts are designed. And according to Marcel, there's no replacing them. The only option is to keep advancing them further. #ASMMaterialsMinute #ThermalSpray #TSS #Aerospace #Aviation #Coatings #MaterialsScience #Engineering

This week, ASM's Board of Trustees gathered at ASM headquarters, the iconic Dome, for their annual visit. For ASM staff, it was a chance to share a meal, swap stories, and connect in person with the leaders shaping where ASM is headed. We were especially glad to spend time with Daniel Dennies, who will step into the role of ASM President following current President Elizabeth Hoffman. Getting to welcome him, hear his perspective, and share a conversation over lunch was a reminder of just how grounded and people-first ASM's leadership truly is. The future of this society is in great hands. Here's to what comes next! #ASMInternational #BoardOfTrustees #Leadership #MaterialsScience #ASMmembership

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Still on your to-do list? ✅ ASM's Education Sale wraps up July 31 and your 20% savings disappear with it. Use code SUMMER20 on any self-study course and finally invest in that skill you've been meaning to build. Time's running out 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejGPd5UX #ASMcourse #Educational #MaterialsScience #Engineering #STEM #SelfStudy #SummerSale

"When our global community comes together at IMAT, real progress happens." Hear from ASM International's 2025–2026 President, Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, and Executive Director, Veronica J Becker, on why IMAT 2026 is more than a conference. It's where the global materials community comes together to collaborate, innovate, and shape the technologies, processes, and materials of the future. 📅 September 28–October 1, 2026 | Quebec City, Canada Early bird pricing ends August 24. Register today and save. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMmKQpKX #IMAT2026 #MaterialsScience #ASMInternational #MaterialsEngineering #Leadership #TechnicalConference

ASM Member Spotlight: Sarah T. Sarah Tucker is an aerospace engineering professional who repairs advanced aircraft components, including next-generation starters. A 2023 graduate of Auburn University, she enjoys combining hands-on engineering with repair design to improve aircraft reliability. Through ASM International, Sarah is expanding her knowledge of metallurgy and materials through educational courses and technical resources as she continues to grow her career in aerospace engineering. “I work with a lot of different metals (Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Inconel, etc.), and this isn't something you learn in the university classroom. A lot of what I've learned is either on the job or through ASM resources.” Connect with Sarah on the ASM member platform: https://lnkd.in/gYfjjwik #ASMmember #MemberSpotlight #TechnicalAssociation #Membership #MaterialsScience #engineering

This week's Materials Minute opens with a story of a six-year-old boy launching his first rocket and ends with a reminder of why a moment like that matters. In this clip from an EDFAS webinar, "From Military Hardware to Microchips: One Engineer's Near 50-Year Career Arc", our speaker, Steven Herschbein, recalls how Former President Kennedy's announcement of the Space Program and that first launch lit a fire in him that never went out. Nearly 50 years of engineering later, he now visits middle and high schools, bringing that same spark to the next generation. And with the Artemis II launch reigniting public excitement around space exploration, he's seeing something he hasn't seen in a while: a resurgence of interest in technology and engineering. Some stories come full circle in the best way. ASM's community is full of members with the passion for STEM. They share this passion with future generations and enrich our member community with their experience. Watch the clip below. 👇 #ASMMaterialsMinute #EDFAS #STEM #SpaceExploration #Artemis #Engineering #NextGeneration #CareerJourney

The Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (#JFAP) is pleased to announce that the JFAP 2025 Best Paper winner. The winner is “Influence of Load Misalignment on T-bolts Failure in Wind Turbine Blades” by Guillermo Muñoz-Hernandez, Giovanni Vidal-Flores, Filiberto Ramon-Cipriano, Jose Guadalupe Rico-Espino, and Felipe Garcia-Ramirez, CIATEQ, A.C. Centro de Tecnologia Avanzada. The Best Paper was selected by the Editorial Board of the journal from all papers published in Volume 25. The award will be recognized at #IMAT2026 in Quebec City, Canada.   You can read the JFAP 2025 Best Paper here: https://lnkd.in/eqhf_X9m We extend our congratulations to the authors of this winning paper! #BestPaperAward #AwardRecognition #ASMjournal #TechnicalJournal #MaterialsScience #FailureAnalysis

If you're a student or emerging professional in materials science, IMAT 2026 is the event you don't want to miss. Competitions with cash prizes, professional development opportunities, networking events, participation grants, and more all waiting for you in Quebec City this fall. Watch the video to hear from students and emerging professionals who attended IMAT last year and gained valuable experiences. September 28–October 1, 2026 | Quebec City, Canada 👉 See everything that's in store for students: https://lnkd.in/eiChaFp2 #IMAT2026 #StudentOpportunities #MaterialsScience #EmergingProfessionals #STEM #CareerDevelopment #ASMInternational

If it involves residual stress, it's on the program at the 2026 Residual Stress Technology Conference. #RSTC2026 This year's sessions include: ✅ Residual stress measurement methods ✅ Correlation among methods ✅ Manufacturing processes ✅ Additive manufacturing ✅ Fatigue, corrosion & stress corrosion cracking ✅ Residual stress simulation ✅ Shot peening, heat treatment & modification methods ✅ Formation of residual stress fields and more: https://lnkd.in/efgk5fzw Join leading experts and professionals from around the world for two days of specialized sessions in Quebec City, Canada. 📅 Sept. 29–30, 2026 | Early bird pricing ends Aug. 24 Link to register 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVPBc9fz #ResidualStress #TechnicalConference #FailureAnalysis #AdditiveManufacturing #CorrosionCracking #StressCracking #MaterialsScience #Engineering