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SMST SHOWPREVIEW Experts from around the world are headed to SMST 2017 to review and assess recent advances and future directions in shape memory and superelastic technology.TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT
PUTTINGWELDS
TO THE TEST
Advanced instrumentation combined
with effective test procedures gives
manufacturers an edge in measuring
and analyzing welds.
ASM NEWS The monthly publication about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other Society activities. SIX SIGMA PROCESS STREAMLINES MATERIALS SELECTION Karteek Kesavamatham Using a six sigma, statistics-based approach for selecting materials offers a unique way to
compare different options for use in various applications.
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Taking a six sigma approach
involves a commitment to
decision-making based on
data and statistics rather
than anecdotal evidence
and assumptions.
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