A Brief Historical Review of the ESAFORM Association
Résumé
The paper is an attempt to recall the principal events during the first ten years of the ESAFORM association. Nuphymat, a European network on material forming, was a first trial to coordinate research in the field and was soon followed by the creation of the ESAFORM association. The main "philosophical principles" and general scientific goals of the association are briefly recalled. Some examples of achievements are listed and their impact is discussed.