4 Editorial 5 Research Tracks 10 Machine Learning 6 Metals/Polymers/Ceramics 8 Testing/Characterization 11 Process Technology 12 Emerging Technology 13 Sustainability 47 Editorial Preview 47 Special Advertising Section 47 Advertisers Index 48 3D PrintShop TRENDS INDUSTRY NEWS DEPARTMENTS Check out the Digital Edition online at asminternational.org/news/magazines/am-p ASM International serves materials professionals, nontechnical personnel, and managers worldwide by providing high-quality materials information, education and training, networking opportunities, and professional development resources in cost-effective and user-friendly formats. ASM is where materials users, producers, and manufacturers converge to do business. Advanced Materials & Processes (ISSN 0882-7958, USPS 762080) publishes six issues per year: January, March, May, July, September, and November, by ASM International, 9639 Kinsman Road, Materials Park, OH 44073-0002; tel: 440.338.5151; fax: 440.338.4634. Periodicals postage paid at Novelty, Ohio, and additional mailing offices. Vol. 184, No. 1, JANUARY 2026. Copyright © 2026 by ASM International®. All rights reserved. Distributed at no charge to ASM members in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. International members can pay a $30 per year surcharge to receive printed issues. Subscriptions: $499. Single copies: $54. POSTMASTER: Send 3579 forms to ASM International, Materials Park, OH 44073-0002. Change of address: Request for change should include old address of the subscriber. Missing numbers due to “change of address” cannot be replaced. Claims for nondelivery must be made within 60 days of issue. FEATURES JANUARY 2026 | VOL 184 | NO 1 ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | JANUARY 2026 3 19 24 29 21 29 TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT RUBBER MATERIALS TESTING: A PRIMER Proper elongation and break testing of rubber materials ensures the most accurate assessment of a sample’s properties. 19 ELIZABETH HOFFMAN 2025-2026 PRESIDENT OF ASM INTERNATIONAL Meet Elizabeth Hoffman, the new president of ASM, and learn about her professional background, service, and contributions as a leader. 21 TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT HOW RECYCLING TURNS E-WASTE INTO GOLD STANDARD RESOURCES Purity analysis in precious metals recycling is shown to aid the successful recovery of critical samples. 24 FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS, PART II Jeffrey L. Hess This second part in an article series provides an overview of various phases of a failure examination and clarifies terminology used in metallurgical failures.
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