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Several industries are now expanding robot integration beyond production tasks into new areas such as testing, where it has been shown to increase throughput and eliminate operator influence.

This article provides an overview of pulsed laser dewetting self-assembly (PLDSA) and its use in the production of silver and cobalt films with desired nanostructure.

Laser melting of elastocaloric metals can create fatigue-resistant microstructures, which enables solid-state cooling technologies.

The latest advancements in inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) systems are changing the landscape for rare earth element analysis.

Innovations built into a new plasma spray torch address shortcomings of previous axial injection equipment.

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.

This case study addresses the use of online diagnostic tools to adjust spray parameters to ensure consistent results.

Using thermal spray to coat the interiors of pipes and tubes used in heavy duty applications enhances mechanical properties and extends component lifetimes. This article describes results from a trials to optimize coating properties produced with new hardware designed to coat pipe interiors with diameters down to less than 5 inches, which has traditionally been a challenge for the production of high quality coatings.

Variable valve timing (VVT) plates are part of a system designed to optimize engine performance by changing the lift, duration, and timing of valve lift events. This article reviews a case study involving cracking of AISI 1045 steel VVT plates after heat treating.

This article presents an overview of the use of thermal spray technology at The Boeing Co., dating back to 1968 when the first thermal spray specification, "Plasma Flame Spray Coating," was released. It also discusses anticipated needs based on industry trends.

This article demonstrates the application of machine learning to the classification and segmentation of bainitic microstructures and compares three approaches for assigning the ground truth: correlative microscopy using EBSD as an additional information source, comparison with images obtained from specially produced reference samples, and unsupervised learning.

New research explores a zirconia-based shape memory ceramic that exhibits a unique type of electrically triggered martensitic transformation.

Metallic glasses are noncrystalline solid metals that have high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and impressive hardness compared to their crystalline counterparts. A modern understanding of how glasses are formed along with an appreciation for the high ultimate yield strength of metallic glasses are leading to a boon in applications for these unique materials.

In recognition of ASM International's 100-year anniversary, AM&P highlights historic events and technological advancements that occurred over the course of those years. This issue extends the timeline from 1954 to 1963, which includes the fatigue testing of a de Havilland Comet in a water tank, the discovery of the AOD process for stainless steel, the first commercial atomic power plant, the opening of ASM's geodesic dome, and the Project Mercury missions to orbit Earth.

Through a series of case studies, the benefits of micro x-ray fluorescence (XRF) over traditional XRF are demonstrated in the power generation industry for informing weld procedures, identifying root cause, and providing materials or component specifications.

The high heating and cooling rates of additive manufacturing make it a good fit for metallic glasses, whose high elasticity, strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance are used in high-performance applications such as aerospace, defense, and biomedical devices.

This article describes traditional methods for identifying particle contamination in manufacturing processes as well as a new alternative method that uses scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. The new system provides efficient, accurate microanalysis to identify the size, shape, and chemical composition of particles. A case study in automobile manufacturing is presented.

Automated mechanical testing can reduce results variability, save time and money, and enhance safety. This article gives some examples of testing automation and the advantages it confers.

Materials used to construct spacecraft and protective gear—including the International Space Station and space suits for astronauts—must be lightweight yet strong enough to guard against cosmic dust that travels at hypervelocity. The article describes the use of glass microspheres to model cosmic dust as part of a program to enhance space apparel.

Data obtained from thru-process profiling is used to calculate performance against specification, investigate process problems, and optimize the heat-treating process.