Characterization of Materials and Microstructure through Metallography, Image Analysis, and Mechanical Testing, organized by IMS
Characterization of Materials and Microstructure through Metallography, Image Analysis, and Mechanical Testing, organized by IMS
Monday, September 28, 2026: 10:50 AM-12:30 PM
307AB (Québec City Convention Centre)
IMS Symposium Sessions and Descriptions:Metallographic Preparation - Unlock the essentials of metallographic preparation in this focused session. Explore best practices for sample cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching to ensure precise and reproducible microstructure analysis. Learn how advancements in preparation techniques and equipment are improving efficiency and accuracy, paving the way for more reliable material characterization.
Microstructural Characterization - Dive into the world of microstructural characterization and its critical role in understanding material behavior. This session focuses on advanced techniques for analyzing grain structures, phase distributions, and defects across various materials. Gain insights into how these analyses drive innovations in material design, failure prevention, and performance optimization across industries.
Metallography and Failure Analysis (Joint IMS and FAS) - This long-standing joint session demonstrates the intersection of metallography and failure analysis. Submit an abstract to this session to share your work that utilizes metallographic preparation/ analysis to support failure analysis investigations. This session is co-organized by IMS and FAS.
Artificial Intelligence in Metallography - Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of metallography. This session delves into cutting-edge applications of AI for analyzing microstructures, predicting material properties, and accelerating failure analysis. Submit an abstract here to join leading experts and share your applications of AI in metallography. This session is co-organized by IMS and the AI & ML Committee.
Microstructures in Additive Manufacturing - Discover the vital role of metallography to push the field of additive manufacturing to new frontiers. This session examines how microstructural analysis is key to understanding the unique challenges of additively manufactured materials, from ensuring quality to optimizing performance. This session is co-organized by IMS and the Additive Manufacturing Committee.
10:50 AM
11:50 AM
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