The Proceedings includes research from the symposium held at the Conference of Metallurgy & Materials.  The papers explore a diverse range of topics, including titanium alloys for biomedical implants; lightweight and high-entropy alloy development additive manufacturing of titanium, aluminum, and bronze alloys; advanced welding technologies; casting process optimization; and modern approaches to materials characterization and data-driven materials engineering. Together, these works demonstrate how a deeper understanding of processing-microstructure-property relationships is enabling the development of lighter, stronger, and more durable materials for demanding applications in transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. 

The Metallurgy and Materials Society: Metallurgists have been active in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) since its inception in 1898. In 1945, the Metallurgy Division was formed to reflect the group’s technical interests. Constituted as a society in 1967, MetSoc has grown to become one of the premier global organizations serving the international metallurgy and materials community. Its annual Conference of Metallurgy & Materials (COM) is a preeminent event on the international metallurgy meeting calendar. In partnership with sister societies, MetSoc is also a lead organizer of key world-class conference series such as Nickel-Cobalt, Copper and Lead-Zinc.