iTSSe TSS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | JULY/AUGUST 2023 47 iTSSe TSS TS4E 2023: A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED EVENT COMING SOON It gives us immense pleasure to invite you to plan ahead and join us for the next Thermal Spray of Suspensions & Solutions Symposium + EBCs 2023 (TS4E 2023) in Trollhättan, Sweden, this fall. As you are doubtlessly aware, TS4E is a flagship event of the Thermal Spray Society (TSS), which is intended to provide a unique platform to learn about the latest advancements in suspension and solution thermal spray (S&STS) technologies. Following an inevitable short COVID-driven hiatus, University West is extremely proud to host this year’s TS4E on September 12-13. This will mark the first time ever that the event is being conducted outside North America. We believe that this aptly reflects the stature of our university among the global thermal spray community—and we are humbled! A one-day Summer School on S&STS is also being organized immediately preceding TS4E to leverage the congregation of top experts in the field for the benefit of early stage researchers and TS practitioners from industry. As in the past, the symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including suspension-derived thermal barrier coatings, plasma torches for liquid feedstock spraying, and versatility of liquid feedstock thermal spraying. Additionally, two sessions dedicated to environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) will delve into processing and performance of EBCs, and discuss the associated advancements and challenges. The agenda is packed full of invited presentations, striking a good balance between global experts drawn from both industry and academia. The already finalized Technical Program will see each day kick off with a keynote presentation, to complement an impressive lineup of TS4E 2023 speakers. The keynote on the first day will feature Dr. Bryan Harder from the NASA Glenn Research Center, who will speak on “Thermal Spray Processing and Testing of Advanced Environmental Barrier Coatings.” The second day will lead off with Dr. Robert Vassen, FASM, TSS-HoF, from Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH who will discuss “Recent Results on Suspension Plasma Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings.” We are also excited to foster the involvement of students in the symposium by arranging a Student Poster Competition. We are eagerly anticipating the display of inventive concepts and state-of-the-art research that these emerging professionals will contribute to TS4E. There will also be tabletop displays by exhibitors. Networking will be a key aspect of TS4E 2023, and the event is designed to foster an atmosphere of community and collaboration. Attendees can take advantage of networking breaks, lunches, and social events to connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and build relationships. Regardless of whether you are a veteran or a newcomer from either industry or academia, TS4E 2023 is structured to provide the perfect chance to meet new people and gain valuable insights that can help take your career or research to the next level. Due to the generous support of our sponsors, there will be two networking dinners included with your conference registration, at no additional charge. The first of these will offer a unique and exciting networking experience at the Saab Car Museum in Trollhättan, with a perfect setting to establish new connections and strengthen existing ones. Additionally, you will have the chance to hear from the museum curator about the latest updates and trends in the car industry while surrounded by some of the world’s most iconic Saab cars. The following day, TS4E 2023 will culminate with a relaxing evening of networking, music, and local cuisine on the beautiful University West campus, creating the perfect ambience to wind down and connect with fellow profes- sionals in a laid-back atmosphere. Since attendee space is limited to 150 people, please be sure to register early! Student registration is limited to the first 15 students, and further student registration requests will be placed on a waiting list. Due to the generous support from our university, co-organizers, and sponsors, we have managed to engineer an unbelievably low-priced event. So, don’t miss out on this must-attend event and block your calendar for TS4E 2023. A technically invigorating program awaits you in incredibly picturesque Trollhättan! TS4E 2023 Co-Chairs Nicolaie Markocsan, University West Mohit Gupta, University West Shrikant Joshi, University West For additional information, and to register, visit www.ts4eevent.org. EDITORIAL 2 Markocsan Gupta Joshi
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