Fantastic Andre!
We are all looking forward for the return of the TSS Open Mic.
The new format will strengthen the interaction between the guests and the audience by enhancing the dynamic of the interviews.
Besides, as always, the guest are amazing!
Cheers!
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Rogerio Lima, PhD
Senior Research Officer
National Research Council of Canada
Fellow of ASM International (FASM)
15th President of Thermal Spray Society (TSS) at ASM (2022-2024)
e-mail:
rogerio.lima@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 09-01-2025 03:44
From: Andre Liberati
Subject: The TSS Open Mic Returns in a New Format – Future Forward!
This is great news, thanks for sharing Rogerio ! I'm looking forward to following these new sessions, or at least catching up on the recordings - the Open Mic Sessions are a gold mine of great information !
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Andre Liberati
"Maître de Conférences" / Associate Professor
Université de Limoges
Limoges
andre.liberati@unilim.fr
Original Message:
Sent: 08-25-2025 16:33
From: Rogerio Lima
Subject: The TSS Open Mic Returns in a New Format – Future Forward!
Dear Thermal Spray Community!
Great news announcement.
The TSS Open Mic Returns in a New Format – Future Forward 🚀!
Back by popular demand, the ASM Thermal Spray Society (TSS) Open Mic is back-bigger, bolder, and more future-focused than ever! This reimagined series dives into big-picture ideas, industry-shaping trends, and the evolving future of thermal spray through dynamic interviews and candid conversations. No slides - just real talk.
And the registration is totally free and no membership is required!
Mark your calendar:
1) Mr. Nelso Antolotti – Thermal Spray Hall of Fame – Founder and President of Lincotek (Italy) - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. US/Canada ET (30 minutes)
2) Artificial Intelligence (AI) + Industry 5.0 in Thermal Spray – Panel Discussion - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. US/Canada ET (60 minutes)
Panelists:
Ann Bolcavage – Thermal Spray Hall of Fame (Rolls-Royce USA)
Thomas Garcin (Tecnar Canada)
Brian Hazel (Pratt & Whitney USA)
Luc Pouliot (Polycontrols Canada)
Alejandro Vargas-Uscategui (CSIRO Australia)
3) Leo Ajdelsztajn (GE Aerospace USA) - Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. US/Canada ET (30 minutes)
4) Marcel Van Wonderen (KLM Holland) - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. US/Canada ET (30 minutes)
To know more about it and to register for the sessions, just go to this website: Thermal Spray Open Mic Series - TSS Open Mic Series | TSS Open Mic Series
Cheers!
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Rogerio Lima, PhD
Senior Research Officer
National Research Council of Canada
Fellow of ASM International (FASM)
15th President of Thermal Spray Society (TSS) at ASM (2022-2024)
e-mail: rogerio.lima@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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