TSS 2008 regional events.

Aerospace Coatings Symposium

October 15-16 2008

Sheraton Bradley Hotel

Bradley (Connecticut) International Airport

Learn about some of the latest developments in thermal spray and other surface engineering technologies designed specifically for use in the aerospace industry. Program includes a Plenary Session, two technical sessions (coatings design and coatings implementation), and panel discussions. Featured keynoters are: Sudha Bose, Pratt & Whitney; Marc Froning, BASF Surface Technologies; Markus Heusser, Sulzer Metco Thermal Spray; Christian Moreau, NRC Canada; and Andrew Bordick, Pratt and Whitney. Contact ASM Customer Service at customerservice@asminternational.org, or visit www. asminternational.org/tssaerospaceO8/.

Pre-Event Seminar

Materials and Processes for High Temperature Gas Turbine Components

October 13-14, 2008

Sheraton Bradley Airport

Instructor: Dr. Donald Boone, President, BWD Turbines Ltd., Walnut Creek, Calif. Seminar focuses on thermal spray and other surface modification processes critical to the aerospace industry. Contact ASM Customer Service at customerservice@asminternational.org, or visit www.asminternational.org/tssaerospace08/.

Symposium on Improving Reliability and Consistency in Thermal Spray

December 2-3, 2008

Hyatt Regency Montreal

Quebec, Canada

Co-sponsored by ASM Thermal Spray Society and National Research Council Canada

Symposium features presentations by invited speakers covering reliability and consistency of thermal spray processes and coatings, poster session of recent research findings, and table-top exhibit. Contact customerservice@asminternational.org. CALL FOR POSTERS: Submit 200-word abstract for consideration of presenting at the event to Lysa Russo at lysa.russo @surrysb.edu, DEADLINE for submission is October 15,2008.

Sponsorships Available for both events: To learn more about tabletop exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, or to discuss customizing a program to meet your specific needs; contact Kelly Thomas, Exposition Sales Manager at 440-338-1733; or e-mailkelly.thomas@asminternational.org.