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ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014 2
Looking forward to a fantastic 2015
In ways both large and small, it seems this past year has flown by
in a whirlwind of activity culminating in a flurry known as MS&T.
This year’s action-packed conference in Pittsburgh treated atten-
dees to a wealth of technical sessions, intriguing lectures, fun net-
working opportunities, and the entertaining ASM awards dinner.
It’s a real treat to socialize with colleagues and honorees dressed
to the nines in tuxes and evening gowns, bringing some Holly-
wood style glamour to the world of materials science and engi-
neering. Watching our new class of Fellows and other award
winners graciously accept honors that represent a lifetime of effort is truly inspiring.
Another enjoyable part of MS&T is the “big picture” lectures, including the Alpha
Sigma Mu talk, ASM/TMS Distinguished Lectureship, and other special events such
as the inaugural and uplifting Women in Materials Engineering Breakfast and open-
ing plenary session. Alex King, director of the DOE’s Critical Materials Institute,
kicked off the plenary with a rather harrowing reality check with regard to short-
ages of (no surprise) critical materials. He gave examples involving rhenium for jet
engine turbine blades, NdFeB magnets for disk drives, and lithium and cobalt for ad-
vanced batteries. He predicts these shortfalls will likely become worse in the future
due a globally emerging middle class who desire the same creature comforts we
often take for granted in western cultures—you know, “basics” like cars and cell
phones. Another scary point King makes is that ore grades are declining, so it takes
more mining to extract the same amount of useful material. He ended the talk with
a few ideas for mitigating criticality including diversifying raw sources, developing
alternatives to today’s materials, and making better use of existing supplies.
Several other speakers and ASM committee members talked about the impor-
tance of a multi-material strategy for manufactured goods, especially within the
automotive and aerospace industries. As University of Michigan professor Alan
Taub put it, “The days of mono-material design are over.” He went on to discuss
the importance of advanced high-strength steels, increased use of aluminum in
cars and trucks, and the rise of carbon fiber composites. Taub stressed that we
are now in the midst of “mixed materials optimization” and that the number one
problem we are now facing is the joining of dissimilar materials, a thought echoed
by many others at this year’s conference. Look for articles on this topic in upcom-
ing issues of AM&P.
Speaking of AM&P, exciting plans are in store for 2015! To coincide with ASM’s re-
cent branding initiatives, we just completed a design overhaul to better reflect the
leading-edge materials science content within our pages and provide a fresh, up-
dated look for both readers and advertisers. Since 1930, when Metal Progress first
debuted, our magazine has morphed into several iterations to keep up with the
times. Our latest look is set to launch in January. We hope you like it!
On another note, as the holidays are fast approaching, you may be scratching your
head about what to buy your loved ones (or as a treat for yourself ). ASM has a new
lineup of premium apparel items for any situation! Lounge around in a comfy materi-
als science tee or ultra-soft tri-blend hoodie, or decorate your office with artwork fea-
turing original drawings by R. Buckminster Fuller. Check it out at . In the
meantime, we wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday season.