Materials Characterization of Coatings, Substrates and Surfaces Symposium

George Muench, Chair

Friday, March 13, 8 AM – 4PM, Walter Library Room 402, University of Minnesota

Please join the Minnesota Chapter of ASM International at Walter Library Room 402, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0132 on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Rob Polance; GSC R&D Material Science

Materials Science in the Development of Pipeclad™ Frac-Shun ERC

Andrew Dixon; Bulk Chemicals, Inc.

Cleaning and Coating Metal Surfaces: Theory, Characterization, and Application

Lauren Ratliff; Brighton Science

New Technologies in Surface Intelligence for Maintenance, Repairs & Operations (MRO)

Lawrence Anderson; Ebatco

Interfacial Adhesion Strength Evaluation of Coating on Substrate Systems

Greg Haugstad; Univ. of MN Characterization Facility

Microscopic and spectral techniques for the analysis of primarily soft coatings in the UMN CharFac

Eric Hintsala; Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology

Next Generation Nanoindentation: Integrated Machine Learning, Bayesian Methods and Automated
Imaging

Javier Garcia-Barriocanal; Univ. of MN Characterization Facility

Analytical techniques for advanced studies of bulk and thin films of hard materials in the UMN CharFac

Tour: Univ. of MN Characterization Facility (CharFac)

– for those interested after the last session, 60-90 minute tour.

Advanced NDT Techniques for Composite Materials

Presented by Jerry Voelker & Andy Kruse

Thursday, February 19th, 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Dinner to follow
American Legion Post 580
290 Lake Drive East. Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317

Abstract

This event will feature a basic primer on composites, typical discontinuities, and the various nondestructive testing methods used, past and present. Composite inspection techniques have evolved through time as material and design requirements have advanced. Join Andy and Jerry for an evening of composite NDT inspection, past and present.

Presenters

Jerry Voelker – Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor, 14 yrs

Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN
1987 Graduate of Ridgewater NDT program
Advanced Ultrasonics, Phased Array Ultrasonics, Manufacturing Processes, Metallurgy
ASNT Level III – UT, MT, PT, VT, and ET

Andrew Kruse – Ultrasonic Level III

Boeing Aerospace and Defense, St. Louis, MO, 17 yrs
Commercial and Defense Aircraft 
Immersion Pulse Echo, Through Transmission, Reflector Plate, A-scan Resonance, C-scan Resonance
2008 Graduate of the Ridgewater NDT program

Meeting Information

Meeting date: Thursday 2/19/25 Meeting time: 5:00-7:30.

Schedule

5:00-5:30 pm Section meeting(s)/social hour
5:30-6:30 pm American Legion buffet/dinner
6:30-7:30 pm Advanced Materials/Composite Inspection Presentation

Cost

Presentation is free. American Legion 2 meat buffet/dinner is $20/person, $5/student.
Attendees can also order off the American Legion menu if preferred.