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TMI ATC Project Moving Forward
he Thermal Manufacturing Industries Advanced Technology Consortium (TMI ATC) AMTech project led by ASM
International was formed to lead and coordinate a national effort that identifies common thermal manufacturing needs
across industries and solicits input from key stakeholders. Roadmapping workshops will identify technologies ready
for implementation in thermal manufacturing industries, as well as high-priority areas for development.
In support of this effort, a diverse group of experts including Heat Treating Society members are being surveyed
to identify barriers and opportunities for advancement in thermal manufacturing. This information will provide
a picture of the state of thermal manufacturing, and help shape the process for conducting workshops. Planned
workshops include one at Furnaces North America, October 9–10 in Nashville, Tenn., with a stronger focus on heat
treating, and one at MS&T 2014, October 16–17 in Pittsburgh, with a stronger focus on other thermal processes
(melting, drying, curing, etc.).
CALL TO ACTION!
Please provide your responses to the
following survey questions keeping in
mind your specific area/expertise in
thermal manufacturing:
• What is your role/area of activity
in thermal manufacturing?
• What are the major opportunities
for advanced manufacturing
technology in your area of thermal
manufacturing?
• What specific technology or
technologies would make the largest
impact?
• What are the primary barriers to
implementation of advanced
manufacturing technology in your
area of thermal manufacturing
(e.g., cost, lack of available
technologies, staff constraints)?
• What needs can the TMI ATC fulfill
for you?
• What type of engagement would be
most valuable to you?
• What financial and resource
commitments are you willing to make
to participate in TMI ATC?
HTS will be represented at these
workshops, so please provide your
input by sending responses to
.
Stan Theobald
Senior Director, Business Development
ASM International
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First ASM HTS/Surface Combustion
Emerging Leader Award
to Be Presented in 2015
The ASM HTS/Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award was es-
tablished in 2013 to recognize an outstanding early-to-midcareer heat
treating professional whose accomplishments exhibit exceptional
achievements in the heat treating industry. The award was created in
recognition of Surface Combustion’s 100-year anniversary in 2015.
The award acknowledges an individual who sets the “highest standards”
for HTS participation and inspires others around him/her to dedicate
themselves to the advancement and promotion of vacuum and atmos-
phere heat treating technologies.
Rules for submitting nominations:
• Candidates must be a member and an active participant in
ASM International and HTS.
• Nominees must be 40 years of age or younger and employed full time
in the heat treating industry for a minimum of five years.
• Candidates must be submitted by an ASM International or
HTS member.
• Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with the
nomination form. Nominations should clearly state the nominee’s
impact on the industry and/or service and dedication to the future of
the HTS.
• The award shall be presented to one recipient every two years at the
General Membership Meeting at the HTS Conference and Exposition.
• Recommendations must be submitted to ASM Headquarters no
later than April 1 in the year in which the award is to be presented.
• The first award will be presented in 2015.
• Winner receives a plaque and $4000 cash award funded by
Surface Combustion.
A selection committee consisting of five members will be appointed
every two years by the HTS Awards and Nominations Committee.
Three members of the selection committee will be appointed by Sur-
face Combustion. The selection committee will submit a report for ap-
proval by the HTS Awards and Nominations Committee and the HTS
Board, which shall include the rationale and documentation used for
award selection.
For rules and nomination form for the ASMHTS/Surface Combustion
Emerging Leader Award, visit the Heat Treating Society Community
Website at and click on Membership &
Networking and HT Awards.