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2024 ITSA Scholarship Recipient Bridges Science and Innovation

Anil Lama is pursuing a PhD in materials science and engineering at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Fla., and will graduate this fall. With a strong passion for surface engineering and a deep-seated interest in thermal spray technologies, particularly cold spray, Lama’s academic and professional trajectory has been shaped by a desire to bridge advanced scientific research with impactful, real-world applications.

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Machining Thermal Spray Coatings

Thermal spray coatings can provide wear and corrosion resistance and can quickly build up dimensions on metallic components that have been worn down or mismachined. They’re fast, affordable, and effective, and they are way off the radar of many of the engineers and machinists who might use them.

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ITSA Member News

I’m happy to report that ITSA had a strong presence at the AMPP Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., where we hosted a booth that drew consistent traffic throughout the show. We gathered a solid list of leads from those interested in thermal spray services and ITSA membership.

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Industry News

Industry News

The International Thermal Spray Association (ITSA) will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette in Peoria, Ill., from November 10 to 12 in conjunction with the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP).

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