 2009 — Vital Technologies for Business Success in Changing Global Market
January 26-28
New Orleans, Louisiana
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Session 1: Emerging Molding Technologies and Novel Molding Equipment
Moderators: Uwe Haupt, Arburg, and Rick Shaffer, Netstal Machinery
Session 2: SPECIAL FORUM: "Best Practices"
Moderator: Deb J. Bristoll-Weis, Engineered Plastics Corporation
Session 3: In-Mold Assembly and Multi-Material Molding
Moderator: Tom Betts, Wittmann-Battenfeld
Session 4: Specialty Materials Molding
Moderator: Amos Golovoy, AG Research
Session 5: LSR Molding: Innovations; Markets; New Opportunities
Moderators: Greg Dull, Wacker Silicones, and Tim Erwin, Spectrum Plastics
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CONFERENCE AGENDA |
| Session 1: Emerging Molding Technologies and Novel Molding Equipment |
| Moderators: Uwe Haupt, Arburg, and Rick Shaffer, Netstal Machinery |
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Resin Management Strategies
Jeffrey F. Mengel, Plante & Moran, PLLC
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Green Approach to Injection Molding
Dr. Juergen Giesow, Arburg
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Rapid Temperature Cycling - RTC™
Raymond Foad, Sales Director, Gas Injection Worldwide Limited
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Novel Injection Molding Technique for Light-Weight Applications
T. Müller, J. Vittinghoff, I. Kühnert (speaker), Chair of Polymer Technology, University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
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EXJECTION - A New Technology to Mold Parts
Uwe Haupt (speaker), ARBURG and T. Krivec, IB STEINER
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Closed Loop Process Control Systems for Injection Molding Based Upon Melt Front Detection
Susan E. Montgomery (speaker) and David J. Dreher, Priamus System Technologies
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Advancements in Hot Runner Valve Gating Technologies
Martin Baumann, Business Manager - Hot Runners, Husky Injection Molding Systems
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Integrated Injection Molding Simulation for Faster Tooling Delivery
Vijay Kudchadkar, VISI Flow Application Engineer, VERO CANADA
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Real-Time Fault Detection for Injection Molding Using New Multivariate Technology
Dan Hazen, Product Manager, MKS Instruments, Inc.
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| SPECIAL FORUM: "Best Practices" |
| Moderator: Deb J. Bristoll-Weis, Engineered Plastics Corporation |
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Continuous Improvement Teams: Creating a Proactive System for Long Term Manufacturing
John Berg, Director of Marketing , MGS Mfg. Group
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Value Added Pricing Model: Moving Away From the Gross Profit Model
Bob MacIntosh, President, Nicolet Plastics, Inc.
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Technical Development Planning: Assuring Skilled Technicians for the Future
John Papineau, Vice President of Business Development, Engineered Plastics Corporation
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Are You Missing the Point? Mistakes to Avoid in Your Marketing Plan
Teresa Schell, Marketing Manager, Plastic Components, Inc.
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| Session 3: In-Mold Assembly and Multi-Material Molding |
| Moderator: Tom Betts, Wittmann-Battenfeld |
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Dolphin - Tailor Made Soft Touch Surfaces in a Single Production Step
Joachim Kragl, Manager Processing Technologies, ENGEL CANADA
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Innovative Tooling Solutions - The Key for Success
Hansjörg Keusgen, Sales Manager, FOBOHA GmbH
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The Latest Development in Spin-Stack Tools within In-Mold Assembly, In-Mold Labeling
and Insert Molding
Jes Gram, President, Gram Technology
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Latest Developments in Simulating Multi-Component-Materials
Florian Petzold and Christof Heisser (speaker), SIGMA Plastic Services, Inc
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| Specialty Materials Molding |
| Moderator: Amos Golovoy, AG Research |
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SmartFoam Process for Plastic Injection Moulding
Ulrich Stieler, Director, Stieler Kunststoff Service GmbH
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Injection Molding of Thermo Conductive Compounds for the Housing of Mechatronic Systems
C. Heinle¹, G. Hülder¹ (speaker), Z. Brocka¹, G. W. Ehrenstein¹, S. Egelkraut², H. Ryssel, M. März³
¹Chair of Polymer Technology, University Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; ²Chair of Electron Devices, University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany; ³Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB), Germany
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Localized Reinforcement of Injection Molded Parts Using Continuous Length Glass Fibers
Frank Jaarsma, Ticona
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| Session 5: LSR Molding: Innovations; Markets; New Opportunities |
| Moderators: Greg Dull, Wacker Silicones, and Tim Erwin, Spectrum Plastics |
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Silicone Rubber: Versatile Elastomer for Demanding Applications
Mel Toub, Elastomers Applications Manager, Momentive Performance Materials
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Novel Molding Machine Technology for Exact Silicone Dosing
Tom Kavanaugh, Sales Manager, Sodick-Plustech Inc
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Debugging LSR Molds
Daniel Schölmberger, Elmet North America
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Tooling Developments for Liquid Silicone Rubber
Greg Roembke, Roembke Mfg. & Design
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Molding Cell Automation Utilizing Six-Axis Robotic Technology
Todd Hoffmann, Automation Engineer, PTG Silicones
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General LSR Meter-Mix Dispensing Information
Robert Pelletier, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Fluid Automation
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Latest Developments in Simulating LSR-Materials
Florian Petzold (speaker), Christof Heisser, SIGMA Plastic Services, Inc
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