Who is TSS?
The ASM Thermal Spray Society is a vibrant, growing technical community made up of the world’s foremost experts on thermal spray technology and applications. TSS is where over 900 thermal spray professionals come for the latest, best information on developments within the industry. Join this ASM Affiliate society to be part of a global thermal spray community that actively advances the industry by disseminating information to all.
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Upcoming Courses
Thermal Spray Technology Self-Study Course
This course, directed toward technologists and technicians, provides an understanding of thermal spray processing science as well as applications and practice. Click here to learn more.
For the full list of education courses and online options, click here.
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mr. Nelso Antolotti
Founder
Lincotek Group SPA, Italy
Prof. Michael K. A. Khor
Nanyang Technology University
Singapore
Dr. Daniel Sordelet, FASM
Technical Steward for Surface Engineering
Caterpillar Inc.
Thank you to our Student and Early Career Initiative Sponsors
Accepting Applications for the TSS Emerging Professional Membership Program!
Are you ready to take your career in thermal spray to the next level? The ASM Thermal Spray Society is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our Emerging Professional Membership Program!
Program Overview:
The TSS Emerging Professional Membership Program aims to foster the involvement of the next wave of thermal spray professionals within our vibrant community. By joining, you’ll gain unparalleled access to industry insights, invaluable professional development opportunities, and a robust network comprising seasoned academics, researchers, and industry leaders.
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What You’ll Gain:
- Exclusive access to industry events, webinars, and workshops
- Mentorship opportunities with seasoned professionals
- Networking opportunities with peers and experts in the field
- Insights into the latest trends and advancements in thermal spray technology
- Recognition as a dedicated emerging professional within the ASM Thermal Spray Society community
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Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Announces 2023 Best Paper Awards
The Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (JTST) is pleased to announce the winners of the JTST Volume 31 Best Paper Awards, as chosen by an international committee of expert judges. The awards were acknowledged during this year’s International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition, held May 22–25, 2023, in Quebec City, Canada.
The Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Volume 31 Best Paper Award:
“Mechanical and Fatigue Properties of Diamond-Reinforced Cu and Al Metal Matrix Composites Prepared by Cold Spray” by Dr. Ondřej Kovářík, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Dr. Jan Cizek, Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic; Dr. Shuo Yin and Dr. Rocco Lupoi, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Dr. Michaela Janovská, Institute of Thermomechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic; Dr. Jaroslav Cech, Mr. Jiří Čapek, and Dr. Jan Siegl, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; and Mr. Tomas Chraska, Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic.
Click here to view the full announcement printed in the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology.
2023 JTST Editor’s Choice Articles Announced
Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Editor-in-Chief André McDonald recently announced this year’s Editor’s Choice articles, showcasing six of the high-quality articles that were published in the journal in 2023. They are free to read and can be shared with your colleagues.
- “Deposition, Microstructure and Thermal Cycling Performance of Strain-Tolerant Thermal Barrier Coatings” by Dianying Chen, Christopher Dambra, and Mitchell Dorfman
- “Artificial Intelligence Models for Analyzing Thermally Sprayed Functional Coatings” by Parth Mahendru, Moussa Tembely, and Ali Dolatabadi
- “Thermally Sprayed Functional Coatings and Multilayers: A Selection of Historical Applications and Potential Pathways for Future Innovation” by Edward J. Gildersleeve V and Robert Vaßen
- “Modeling Parameters for Finite Element Simulation of Residual Stress in Cold Spray and the Stress Evolution and Distribution” by Fanchao Meng, Xiaping Fan, Zonglin Chi, Shuying Chen, and Xin Chu
- “Antiviral and Antibacterial Cold Spray Coating Application on Rubber Substrate, Disruption in Disease Transmission Chain” by Dulal C. Saha, Scott Joseph Boegel, Shazia Tanvir, Christiane Lourenco Nogueira, Marc G. Aucoin, William A. Anderson, and Hamid Jahed
- “Top–Down Approach for the Deposition of Photoactive (Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3-Based Heterojunctions by Flame Spray: Analysis of Deposition Parameters” by Aixa I. Gutiérrez-Pérez, María Teresa Ayala-Ayala, Alma Gabriela Mora-García, Carolina Hernández-Navarro, Sebastián Pérez, Jesus Adrian Diaz-Real, Jesus González Hernández, and Juan Muñoz-Saldaña
We hope you enjoy reading these outstanding articles, and congratulations to the authors of the selected papers for this well-deserved recognition!
“Free Access to Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Review Article”
Now through the end of May, the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology review article “High Entropy Oxides as Promising Materials for Thermal Barrier Topcoats: A Review” by Hamideh Vakilifard, Hossein Shahbazi, Andre C. Liberati, Rakesh B. Nair Saraswathy, Rogerio S. Lima, Martin D. Pugh, and Christian Moreau is free access for you to download and read!
Multi-layered thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are deposited on gas turbine metallic components to protect them against high temperatures, oxidation, and corrosion. However, TBCs have limited working temperatures and lifetimes due to their material properties. Several approaches are tested to increase TBC topcoats’ phase stability and properties.
To read the article, please visit here now through May 31st.
