FEATURE ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | SEPTEMBER 2024 50 QDE 2025: A PREMIER CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO QUENCHING AND DISTORTION ENGINEERING We cordially invite you to join us at the 3rd International Conference on Quenching and Distortion Engineering (QDE 2025), a global conference for professionals and researchers in the field. Organized by the ASM Heat Treating Society and IFHTSE, QDE 2025 will take place in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, from May 5-8 next year. We’re excited to bring this conference back to North America! The program will feature a distinguished lineup of international experts from academia, industry, and government research centers. Session topics include Control and Elimination of Distortion; Quenching Technology; Equipment Design and Fixturing; Heat Transfer as Applied to Distortion Control; Material and Shape Optimization; Agitation Measurement and Control; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Finite Element Analysis and Constitutive Equations; Boundary Conditions; Fundamental Principles; Measurement of Residual Stresses; Modeling of Processes and Phenomena; Prediction and Control of Residual Stresses; and Distortion in Additively Manufactured Parts. In addition to theoretical advancements, attendees will gain valuable insights into how quenching and distortion control advancements are transforming industries like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and electronics. As an enhancement to the robust technical programming, fostering meaningful business interactions will be a crucial component of QDE 2025. Networking opportunities will be strategically scheduled throughout the event, allowing attendees to connect with exhibitors. The conference will create an environment conducive to conducting business and forging valuable relationships and partnerships. QDE 2025 co-locates with AeroMat 2025, AeroTech 2025, and the International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition 2025. This unique convergence provides a fantastic opportunity to explore related fields and broaden your professional network. The QDE 2025 committee’s dedication is instrumental in making this outstanding conference program. Thank you to the following committee members: • Rajan Bhambroo, Tenneco (United States) • Thomas Christiansen, WPI (United States) • Lesley Frame,* University of Connecticut (United States) • Robert Goldstein, FASM, Fluxtrol Inc. (United States) • Scott MacKenzie, FASM, Quaker Houghton (United States) • Mohammed Maniruzzaman, Caterpillar (India) • Michael Nappi, Bodycote Thermal Processing Inc. (United States) GUEST EDITORIAL Vancouver, Canada • Greg Petrus, Scientific Forming Technologies Corp. (United States) • Larissa Vilela Costa, Nucor Steel Brandenburg (United States) And a special thanks to the International Advisory Committee of the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE): • Rafael Colás, FASM, Universidad Autónoma de Nueva Leon (Mexico) • Rainer Fechte-Heinen, Leibniz-IWT (Germany) • Imre Felde,* Obuda University (Hungary) • Jianfeng Gu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) • Stefan Hock,* IFHTSE (Germany) • Bernard Kuntzmann, Listemann AG (Switzerland) • Masahiro Okumiya,* Toyota Technological Institute (Japan) • Massimo Pellizzari,* University of Trento (Italy) • Reinhold Schneider, University of Applied Sciences (Austria) • Marcel Somers, Technical University of Denmark (Denmark) • Christophe Stocky, R&D Centre of ABS Acciaierie Bertoli Safau (France) • Eva Troell, RISE IVF Research Institutes of Sweden (Sweden) • Mufu Yan, Harbin Institute of Technology (China) *IFHTSE Executive Committee Office Holder We hope to see you in Vancouver, a city renowned for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture. QDE 2025 promises to be an inspiring and innovative event that will shape the future of quenching and distortion engineering. Save the date today and be part of this transformative experience. For more information, visit qdeevent.org. Rainer Fechte-Heinen, Lesley Frame, and Scott MacKenzie, FASM QDE 2025 Conference Chairs 2
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