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EDI O ’S MESSAGE
Dissemination: Disperse throughout. Information dis-
semination toHeat Treating Societymembers and the
heat treating community in general is a high priority
for the Society. One method of providing information on the
latest developments in heat treating technology is through
conferences and expositions, which offer a platform to share
knowledge from worldwide experts to a large cross section
of industry participants. The HTS Technology and Program-
ming Committee is continually reviewing this key service to
provide events with the highest member value, including the
biennial Heat Treat Show and regional events that address
specific topics and audiences.
Heat Treat 2015 is just around the corner, taking place
in Detroit from October 20–23. The show is once again co-
located with the American Gear Manufacturers Association
(AGMA). Interest in the technical program is very high, with
145 abstracts submissions from worldwide sources. New
initiatives this year include joint programming with AGMA
on the show floor; special student/young professional ac-
tivities; and a return of the Heat Treating “Master Series”
Sessions, which will focus on the pioneers whose research
transformed heat treating technology.
Discussions about future shows are already taking
place. The colocation with GearExpo (AGMA) continues to
benefit both organizations andwill continue in 2017 in aMid-
west venue yet to be decided.
HTS will host the 2016 IFHTSE Congress on April 18-22
in Savannah, Ga. The event is sponsored by the ASM Heat
Treating Society and the International Federation for Heat
Treatment and Surface Engineering. A call for papers is open
with abstract submissions due by September 30.
HTS is also planning a regional technical conference
and exhibit in Queretaro, Mexico, in late 2016. This event will
showcase heat treating resources available to this important
automotive manufacturing market.
HTS is always looking for fresh ideas. If you are inter-
ested in participating in helping to plan these highly valued
events for members and the heat treating community in
general, think about joining the HTS Technology and Pro-
gramming Committee. Review the Committee Purpose on
the HTS website at and contact
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Ed Kubel
Contributing Editor