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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ASM THERMAL SPRAY SOCIETY
6 ITSC: AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS COLD SPRAY: ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATIONMETHODS— OPTICAL MICROSCOPYEDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOR
iTSSe
IN 2016
The editorial focus for
iTSSe
in 2016 reflects
established applications of thermal spray
technology such as power generation and
transportation, as well as new applications
representing the latest opportunities for
coatings and surface engineering.
November Issue:
Emerging Technologies/Applications
& Case Studies
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t julie.lucko@asminternational.org.
To advertise, contact Kelly Thomas,
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ABOUT THE COVER
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EDITORS
Charles M. Kay
Rajan Bamola
MANAGING EDITOR
Julie Lucko
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jim Pallotta
LAYOUT AND DESIGN
Kate Fornadel
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Annie Beck
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Kelly Thomas, CEM.CMP
Materials Park, Ohio 440.338.1733
kelly.thomas@asminternational.orgTHERMAL SPRAY SOCIETY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Christian Moreau,
President
Luc Pouliot,
Immediate Past President
Douglas G. Puerta,
Vice President
Ann Bolcavage,
Secretary/Treasurer
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