Topics: structure of metals, mechanical behavior of metals, manufacturing properties of metals, metal alloys, heat treatment, ferrous metals, alloy, Nonferrous metals, alloys, polymers, ceramic, glass, graphite, diamond, nano materials, composite materials, metal-casting processes, metal-casting equipment, metal casting, metal-rolling, metal-forging, metal extrusion, drawing processes, sheet-metal forming processes, powder metal, superconductors, plastics, rapid-prototyping processes, machining, cutting-tool materials, cutting fluids, machining processes, machining centers, machine-tool structures, machining economics, abrasive finishing, finishing operations, micromanufacturing, microelectronics devices, solid-welding processes, brazing, soldering, adhesive-bonding, mechanical fastening, surface technology, engineering metrology, instrumentation, quality assurance, computer-integrated manufacturing, computer-aided manufacturing