Japan Thermal Spray Society

Message from President

The Japan Thermal Spray Society (JTSS) was founded in 1957 with the aim of promoting the development of theory and industry of thermal spray and will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2027. With the passion for thermal spraying of our predecessors in mind, I will do my best to contribute to the further development of the JTSS.

Currently, social conditions are changing dramatically these days. Thermal spray technology is applied in a variety of fields, including industrial machinery, infrastructure, energy plants, semiconductors, automobiles, aircraft, and medicine. However, there are issues such as the large consumption of gas and oxygen, a shortage of thermal spray engineers, and a lack of new applications. The JTSS itself is facing serious problems, including a decline in the number of members and thermal spraying researchers, as well as a decrease in the number of presentations at spring and fall meetings and the number of submitted papers.
Therefore, in the 41st term, under the slogan "Exploring new possibilities for thermal spray technology and contributing to the development of the thermal spray industry," we will work to 1) promote research activities, 2) develop human resources, and 3) improve the management of the JTSS. " First, to promote research activities, we will launch three research subcommittees. We hope that many members will participate and explore new possibilities for thermal spraying technology together. Furthermore, we will promote manufacturing research in collaboration with national research institutes and public research institutions, conduct research in collaboration with the Japan Thermal Sprayers Association, and support the research activities of young researchers. Next, to develop human resources, we will plan and hold various meetings and basic seminars on thermal spraying. Finally, to improve society management, we intend to promote the efficiency of committee activities and the dissemination of information about the JTSS activities and introduce fellow and senior membership systems.
In order to provide a beneficial and enjoyable forum for members, we will work closely with the board of directors, committees, branches, and secretariats to promote the JTSS activities. We sincerely ask for your understanding and cooperation.

　

Satoru Takahashi
President, Japan Thermal Spray Society

Activities

Publications

Journal of Japan Thermal Spray Society (Quarterly, in Japanese)

Proceedings of National Conference on Thermal Spray (in Japanese)

Handbook of Thermal Spraying (in Japanese)

Materials Transactions (Monthly, in English); joint publication with the Japan Institute of Metals

Events

Annual Conference of JTSS

    2013 Spring National Meeting of Japan Thermal Spray Scociety
    20-21 June, 2013　(Wel-tobata, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, JAPAN)
    PROGRAM

    2012 Spring National Meeting of Japan Thermal Spray Scociety
    18-19 June, 2012　(Rijyo Kaikan, Hiroshima, JAPAN)
    PROGRAM

    2011 Autumn National Meeting of Japan Thermal Spray Scociety
    14-15 November, 2011　( Aichi Industry & Labor Center, Nagoya, JAPAN)
    PROGRAM

    2011 Spring National Meeting of Japan Thermal Spray Scociety
    6-7 June, 2011　( Takatsu Garden, Osaka, JAPAN)
    PROGRAM

    2010 Autumn National Meeting of Japan Thermal Spray Scociety
    29-30 November, 2010　( Institute of Industrial Promotion Kawasaki, Kawasaki, JAPAN)
    PROGRAM

The 5th Asian Thermal Spray Conference (ATSC 2012)

（26-27, November, 2012, Tsukuba International Congress Center, Tsukuba, Japan）

International Thermal Spray Conference 2013 (ITSC 2013)

（13-15, May, 2013, Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, Busan, Republic of Korea）