 2008 — Emerging Technologies for Business Success
February 18-20, 2008
San Francisco, California
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Session 1: Manufacturing Cells: Adding Value to Injection Molding Services
Moderator: Herman Plank, Tecnokal LLC
Session 2: Emerging Molding Technologies and Novel Molding Equipment
Moderators: Uwe Haupt, Arburg, Inc., and Rick Shaffer, Netstal Machinery
Session 3: LSR Molding: Innovations; Markets; New Opportunities
Moderators: Ed Laperriere, Wacker Silicones, and Tim Erwin, Spectrum Plastics
Session 4: SPECIAL FORUM: "Best Practices"
Moderator: Deb J. Bristoll-Weis, Engineered Plastics Corporation
Session 5: In-Mold Assembly and Multi-Material Molding
Moderator: Tom Betts, Battenfeld of America
Session 6: Specialty Materials Molding
Moderator: Amos Golovoy, AG Research
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CONFERENCE AGENDA |
| Session 1: Manufacturing Cells: Adding Value to Injection Molding Services |
| Moderator: Herman Plank, Tecnokal LLC |
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Year 2012 - The State of the Plastics Industry
Jeff Mengel, Partner, Plastics Industry Team, Plante & Moran, PLLC
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Manufacturing Cells: A Way to Keep Manufacturing in the USA!
Hermann Plank, TecnoKal LLC
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Thriving in the Molding Industry Utilizing Integrated Manufacturing Systems and Innovative Technologies
Joachim Kragl, Engel
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Understanding the Uses and Benefits of In-Mold Technology
Wade Clark, President, Electroform Company Inc
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Vital Technologies for Business Success: Automation and In-Mold Labeling
Jim Schmitz, Application Engineering Manager, Wittmann, Inc.
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Improving Manufacturability with Injection Molding Simulation
Christine Roedlich, Ph.D., Director of US Engineering Services, Moldflow Corporation
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| Session 2: Emerging Molding Technologies and Novel Molding Equipment |
| Moderators: Uwe Haupt, Arburg, Inc., and Rick Shaffer, Netstal Machinery |
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Using the Right Drive System on Molding Machines to Help Stay Competitive
Juergen Giesow, Regional Manager, Arburg, Inc.
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Closed Loop Process Control Aystems for Injection Molding Based Upon Melt Front Detection
Susan E. Montgomery, PRIAMUS System Technologies, LLC
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3D Visi-Flow Solution for Gas-Assisted Parts
Natalia Kassa, Visi-Flow Consultant,Vero International
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Investigation of Injection Molding Performance Using Induction Barrel Heating
Gregory E. Tremblay and Dan Sowle, Sabic Innovative Plastics; Bruce F. Taylor, Xaloy Corporation
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A Progress in Injection Molding CAE That Shines a Light on the Demanding Mesh Preparation
Venny Yang (speaker), Yun-Hui Tseng, Kuang-Yi Lu, Rui-Ming Teng , CoreTech System (Moldex3D - Taiwan)
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Optimization of the In-Mold Labelling Process by Using Injection Molding Simulation
Cristoph Hinse, Simpatec Simulation & Technology Consulting GmbH, and Peter Felber, Schuster Kunststofftechnik
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| Session 3: LSR Molding: Innovations; Markets; New Opportunities |
| Moderators: Ed Laperriere, Wacker Silicones, and Tim Erwin, Spectrum Plastics |
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Advances in Micro LSR Molding and Applications
Uwe Haupt, Arburg, Inc.
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Broadening Selection for Silicone Molding
Mary A. Krenceski, Extreme Molding
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Challenges for Silicone and TPE Micromolding
Lynn E. Momrow, Extreme Molding
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The Development and Application of Selective Self-Adhesive LIMS Technology
Eric Bishop, North America Marketing Manager, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc.
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High Speed Data Acquisition Techniques in Conjunction with Cavity Pressure and Temperature Monitoring in LSR Molding Applications
Brendan Cahill, PTG Silicones
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| Session 4: SPECIAL FORUM: "Best Practices" |
| Moderator: Deb J. Bristoll-Weis, Engineered Plastics Corporation |
Don't miss this Interactive opportunity to learn from other molders. A panel of leading molders share their experience in the areas of:
1. Strategic Planning
2. Technical Development
3. Automation Solutions
4. Value Added operations
Participants: Nypro, Bemis Manufacturing, Dymotek, MGS Manufacturing Group, Multiject, York Imperial Plastics
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| Session 5: In-Mold Assembly and Multi-Material Molding |
| Moderator: Tom Betts, Battenfeld of America |
2-Shot, IML and Gas/Water Assist: Case Studies of Combined Technologies
Wolfgang Roth, Director Process Technology, Battenfeld, and Günther Auer, Haidlmair
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In-Mold Assembly using Spin-Stack Technology
Jes Gram, President, Gram Technology Inc.
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In-Mold Assembly via Multishot Technologies
John Berg, MGS Mfg. Group
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Recent Developments in Co-Injection Molding
Bob Miller, Yottha Srithep, Rachmat Mulyana and Jose M. Castro (speaker), The Ohio State University
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Hot Runner Technology Driving Multi Material Applications
Martin Baumann, Business Development & Marketing Manager Hot Runners, Husky
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| Session 6: Specialty Materials Molding |
| Moderator: Amos Golovoy, AG Research |
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Improved Micro-Cellular Molding of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Frank Jaarsma, Ticona
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Injection Molding of Poly Lactic Acid Resin (PLA) with Hot Runner Tools
Trevor Pruden, Mechanical Engineering, D-M-E Company
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Metal Molding Systems - Game Changing Technology for Light-Weight Parts
Zac Glasford, Product Manager, Metal Molding Systems, Husky
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Powder Injection Molding for the Fabrication of Micro Components
Volker Piotter (speaker), K. Plewa, S. Norajitra, H.-J. Ritzhaupt-Kleissl and J.H. Hausselt, Karlsruhe Research Center (Germany)
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Injection Molding Compounding with Wood Plastic Composites
Gerhard Griemert, PPA Manager, Krauss Maffei Corporation
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Advances in Predictive Engineering: Most Needed Technology to Replace Metal with Ultra Performance Polymers Most Efficiently
K. C. Desai, Solvay Advanced Polymers
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Process and Material Issues in Ceramic Micro Powder Injection Molding
S.V. Atre, S. Lee, Oregon Nanoscience & Microtechnologies Institute; C. Wu, Hewlett-Packard; K. Simmons, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; S.J. Park and R.M. German, Mississippi State University
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