amerimold 2012 Technical Conference Overview
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MOLD MANUFACTURING FOCUSED SESSIONS (MM)
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOCUSED SESSIONS (++)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012
9 – 9:45am: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION in the Exhibit Hall (MM/++)
How to Bring Back Manufacturing
MODERATOR: Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative
PANELISTS:
Steve DeHoff, Stress Engineering Services
Other panelists scheduled to include representatives from companies who have successfully managed the reshoring process.
10 –10:45am: How 3D Printing Has Taken Prototyping to Another Level (++)
Gary Bailey, xlaFORM
10:45 –11:30am: Exploring Additive Manufacturing Materials to Get Tooling Release Faster (++)
Dan Mishek, Vista Technologies
10 –11:30am PANEL: How to Capitalize on Your Mold Maintenance and Repair Capabilities (MM)
MODERATOR: Steve Johnson, MoldTrax
PANELISTS:
James Bourne, SRG Global
Richard Grimm, Automation Plastics
Scott Phipps, United Tool
Randy Winton, ToolingDocs
Noon – 12:45pm: LUNCHTIME KEYNOTE in the Exhibit Hall(MM/++)
Keynote Presentation by Joe Gibbs Racing
Mark Bringle, Technical Sponsorship and Marketing Director
2-3:30pm PANEL: How to Save Time and Money with Conformal Cooling (MM)
MODERATOR: Vic Baez, Rockwell Automation
PANELISTS:
Kevin Klotz, MGS MFG Group
Bill Muldoon, NyproMold
John Tenbusch, Linear Mold
Technology assistance from: GPI Prototypes, EOS and Single Source Controls
2-2:45pm: Additive Manufacturing and the Future of Rapid Product Development (++)
Mike Siemer, Innovative Medical Device Solutions (IMDS)
2:45-3:30pm: Technology Advances in Additive Manufacturing (++)
Ed Tackett, RapidTech/Saddleback College
3:30-5pm PANEL: How to Successfully Employ Five-Axis Machining (MM)
MODERATOR: Tim Atwood, MSI Mold Builders
PANELISTS:
Gary Eckel, Freeman Company
Greg Pozzo, Makino
John Welch, OpenMind
3:45-4:30pm: Beyond Prototyping (++)
Jon Cobb/Paul Carlson, Stratasys
5:30pm: Leadtime Leader Awards Presentation (MM/++)
Sponsored by: 
5:30 pm – 8:00pm: Networking Reception (MM/++)
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012
9 – 9:45am: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION in the Exhibit Hall (MM/++)
Keynote Presentation by ROUSH
Gary Jurick, VP and General Manager, Roush Performance Products
10-11:30am Panel: How to Be a Part of the Solution to Our Skilled Labor Shortage (MM/++)
MODERATOR, Ed Tackett, RapidTech/Saddleback College
PANELISTS:
Dean Krager, Ferris State
Tom Henry, Sandvik Coromant
Steve Rotman, Apprentice2000
Wendy Wloszek, Industrial Mold
Noon – 12:45pm: LUNCHTIME KEYNOTE PANEL in the Exhibit Hall (MM/++)
How to Consume Competitiveness
Bill Wood, Economics Editor, MoldMaking Technology and President, Mountaintop Economics & Research
1-2:30pm PANEL: How to Retain Customers and Gain New Business (MM)
MODERATOR: Tom Lynn, GE
PANELISTS:
Philip Katen, Plastikos
Neal Goldenberg, Polymer Technologies
Dave LaGrow, Berrien Coalition
Joe Grippe, Proper Group
John Hill, Midwest Mold
Business strategy assistance from: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)
