Newswise — August 3, 2011 – Warrendale, PA – With interest in three dimensional materials science research growing at a remarkable rate, the time has come to bring together the world’s key analysts at the 1st International Conference on 3D Materials Science 2012.

Abstracts are currently being accepted through November 15 for this inaugural conference set for July 8-12, 2012 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. The event is sponsored by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).

The potential for rapid development of state-of-the art elements within this area of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) fueled this first-ever conference focusing on a critical growth area of materials science. The goal of the gathering is to facilitate and promote rapid advancements in 3D materials science and create a roadmap for future research.

Alexis Lewis, of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, organized this conference on behalf of the TMS Advanced Characterization, Testing and Simulation Committee."Three dimensional materials characterization and analysis is moving to the forefront of the materials community, with promising developments in both experimental and computational techniques. This conference will bring 3D materials researchers together to share the latest advances and roadmap future directions, to move this exciting field forward," she said.

To submit an abstract or keep up with emerging developments on 3D Materials Science 2012, visit the website: http://www.tms.org/Meetings/Specialty/3D2012/home.aspx.

About TMSTMS is the professional organization encompassing the entire range of materials science and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. Included among its professional and student members are metallurgical and materials engineers, scientists, researchers, educators and administrators from more than 70 countries on six continents.

For more information on TMS, visit our website at: http://www.tms.org