Automotive manufacturers are making significant investments in the design and development of bioplastics and biocomposites-based components.

This article explores two case studies regarding use of materials data and software educational tools to analyze biocompatibility related to implantable medical devices. The example applications are glass-ceramic scaffolds and suture anchor implants.

Improving the mechanical properties and wear resistance of polymers used as implant bearing materials requires new approaches and modern technology. This article describes recent work on translating novel materials and coatings into clinical practice to reduce risks and significantly improve orthopedic implant fixation and longevity.

Engineering departments at universities across the U.S. are using materials testing to advance scientific research. Five innovations under development are presented here, including work on advanced materials to improve building integrity and to enhance medical treatments.

The circular economy and sustainability are multifaceted concepts and thus should be pursued through collective advancements across various scientific fields.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: volunteer profile for Barry Murchie, QET Consultants; testing of composite materials.

3D printing of organic and inorganic materials requires special consideration in both material selection and the process used. This article provides an overview of the the six major processes used for 3D bioprinting: extrusion bioprinting, inkjet printing, selective laser sintering, stereolithography, laser-induced forward transfer bioprinting, and two-photon polymerization.

A recent advance in the evolutionary ladder of materials for orthopedic sports medicine applications involves composites made of one or more bioabsorbable polymers. This article describes preclinical and clinical results for a specific formulation comprising 30% beta tricalcium phoshate and 70% poly(lactide-coglycolide) polymer.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM announces 2024 award program recipients including Henry Clay Frick Birthplace as an ASM Historical Landmark; Alpha Sigma Mu lecturer announced; student board members announced; professional profile for Priyanka Adapala; Kanpur hosts Materials Camp; In memoriam for Todd Leonhardt.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM Materials Education Foundation announces 2021 scholarship winners; ASM Constitutional Amendments approved by the ASM Board in September 2021; ASM Acting Executive Director Ron Aderhold recaps the IMAT and Heat Treating events held in September 2021; updates to the ASM volunteer structure to encourage the formation of new technical communities and committees; celebrating 50 years of ASM Historical Landmarks; Briana Richardson and Scott Spohler announced as recipients of the 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award; professional profile for Ingrid M. Padilla Espinosa.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM announces 2021 award recipients; ASM student board members announced for 2021-2022; professional profile for Caitlin Walde; remembrance of ASM Librarian Eleanor Baldwin.