This article describes work being done at the University of Limoges to develop thermal spray coatings for use in new nuclear power plant designs.

Zircotec Ltd., UK, originally developed its technologies for use in nuclear reactors. During the last decade, its coatings have been used in several other applications, including orthopedic implants, and the company has expanded into the defense sector with a greater emphasis on heat protection. This Technical Spotlight outlines some of the company's process capabilities.

Cold spraying is a potentially attractive method for producing accident tolerant fuel cladding, near-net shape nuclear reactor components, and nuclear fuel storage canisters.

Radio frequency inductively coupled plasma (RF-ICP) spraying is shown to be a promising method for producing oxidation-resistant W and W-Cr coatings on plasma-facing surfaces in fission and fusion reactors.

Thermal spray plays an important but latent role in many energy generation applications. Strong R&D commitment is required to further expand its technological envelope. This article addresses future directions in the use of thermal spray coating technologies in the energy sector.

For those who are active within the thermal spray industry, 2017 offered a dramatic mix of jubilation and concern over conditions within the global thermal spray market. This article briefly reviews some of the market factors influencing the industry in 2017 and future outlook.

The development of polymers, traditionally neglected in fusion materials research, is crucial to the success of commercial fusion energy. This article provides an overview of the materials science and technology challenges that will need to be addressed to develop the mechanically “soft” materials that will serve functional needs in a fusion pilot plant.

Cold spray was primarily developed for use in applications that are extremely sensitive to high process temperatures. Due to this factor and its other unique capabilities, cold spray is becoming attractive as an enabling technology for 3D printing or additive manufacturing. Current work is focusing on reducing the spot size of cold spray systems to enable them to produce more intricate and highly finished shapes.

Optimizing the integrity and performance of highly engineered surfaces and structures requires the ability to visualize and understand material behavior over multiple length and time scales from a three-dimensional perspective. The Electron Microscopy Centre at the University of Manchester is equipped for such work as demonstrated in problem-solving scenarios involving multiscale imaging and analysis of the progression of intergranular corrosion in Al alloy 2024, the catalytic effect of silver nanoparticles in seawater, recrystallization in a volume element of a bronze alloy, and defect progression on graphene surfaces.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM Board appoints committee and council chairs; ASM appoints Carrie Wilson as Interim Managing Director; Nagpur Chapter welcomes Navin Manjooran; Los Alamos Delves into Oppenheimer; professional profile for Ainsley Pinkowitz; 2023 DomesDay winners; In memoriam for Rodney R. Boyer.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM's 2013 Class of Fellows; 2014 ASM/TMS Distinguished Lectureship in Materials & Society; Emerging Professionals.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: 2015 class of ASM Fellows; ASM holds its first-ever Affiliate Summit in July 2015; spotlight for ASM Handbook, Volume 7 editors Prasan Samal and Joseph Newkirk.

Beryllium won a lengthy competition as the material of choice for the mirrors on the James Webb Space Telescope, set to launch in 2018. This article documents the development history leading up to that decision. It took decades to perfect powder atomization and HIP'ing processes to make optical-grade beryllium components homogeneous, isotropic, polishable, thermally and dimensionally stable, and above all, predictable.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM/TMS Distinguished Lectureship; Tribute to Dr. George A. Roberts; Author Spotlight for Mitchell R. Dorfman; Members in the News.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: MS&T 2014 lecturers announced; dedication ceremonies held for two 2013 ASM Historical Landmarks. ASM Student Board Members names for 2014-2015; the National Institute of Standards and Technology celebrated the 100th anniversary of its metallurgy division; volunteer profile for Arun Kumar.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM and TMS Launch Energy Journal; Emerging Professionals; Profile of a Volunteer; Pioneering Metallurgist Zay Jeffries.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM announces 2020 award recipients; Iowa State University Ames Project Site is selected as a 2020 ASM Historical Landmark; ASM appoints Ron Aderhold as Acting Managing Director; Alloy Digest is added to the ASM Digital Library, and Alok Nayar succeeds Dennis Rahoi as Editor; professional profile for Becky Holdford.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM launches its latest affiliate society, the Failure Analysis Society; ASM partners with Zeiss in enhancing the ASM education facilities; volunteer profile for Merna Salama.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM announces 2020 class of Fellows; Ho Lun Chan, Payam Emadi, and Casey Gilliams are selected as ASM student board members for 2020-2021; John Ågren named 2021 recipient of the J. Willard Gibbs Phase Equilibria Award; Dave Bourell records an introduction to additive manufacturing video presentation; Ray Fryan provides an overview of the ASM Data Ecosystem initiative; professional profile for Elizabeth Perepezko; Andrew Frerichs describes the use of ASM Connect by the Emerging Professionals Commitee; In Memoriam for Edward J. Kubel, Jr., long-time editor of AM&P magazine.

News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: Affiliate Societies announce new officers and board members; AM&P becomes more digital; NRC landmark unveiling; Robert Hanlin named 2023 George A. Roberts award recipient; Photo gallery highlights from IMAT 2023; professional profile for Sara Wonner; Chennai hosts HTSE 2023; In memoriam for Ronald William Armstrong.