2015 Symposium Update

High Desert SAMPE Technical Symposium
September 30, 2015

7:30 a.m. - Registration
4:30 p.m. - Wrap-up

Location: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Lancaster, CA.

12 Technical Presentations
50 Material Supplier Exhibitors

Pre-register
Entrance and lunch are free of charge
Lunch sponsored by:

Parker

TenCate

Cytec

Technical Presentations 

0800-0900 Keynote Speaker: John Kardos Professor of Chemical Engineering (Emeritus), Department of Chemical Engineering, Washington University: Critical Issues in Achieving Desirable Mechanical Properties for Discontinuous Fiber Reinforced Composites: Some Myths and Historical Reflections.

Sessions (1/2 Hr. each; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

0900-0930 Dr. Andrew J. Guenthner, Senior Chemical Engineer, Air Force Research Laboratory: Terminating The "Terminal Group" Fallacy in Composite Resins 

0930-1000 Dr. Benjamin G. Harvey, Research Chemist, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Divi sion: High Temperature Thermosetting Resins from Sustainable Feedstocks 

1000-1030 David Dunaj, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division: Composites Laboratory NAWCWD China Lake 

1030-1100 Thomas Rosengren, MATECH: Ultra High Temperature Ready C/ZrOC CMC for Hyper sonics — Alternate Presentation to be announced. 

1100-1130 Jason Lamb, ERC, Inc.: Non-Toxic Multifunctional Silsesquioxane Diamine Monomer for Aerospace Polyimides 

1130-1200 Steve Slaughter, M&P Engineer, Scaled Composites: Inflatable Pressure Intensifier for Lower Cost Large Component Out-of-Autoclave Composite Processing 

1200-1300 Lunch 

1300-1330 Vince Bailey, NONA Composites, LLC: The High Temperature Solution to No Oven - No Autoclave Composite Parts and Tooling 

1330-1400 Mark Dirks, Dupont: Novel Polyimides 

1400-1430 David Dahl, Applications Engineer, Stratasys: Additive Manufacturing of Composite Tooling using FDM 

1430-1500 David Leach, Henkel Aerospace: Improving the Value of Aerospace Composites Struc tures 

1500-1530 Dr. Brian Allen, Chief Staff Metallurgist, Dynamic Sytems, Inc.: The Total Combined Thermal (High-Temperature), Physical Material (20 Ton Force) Simulation Test System For Aerospace, Defense and Other Heavy Metal Developers 

1530-1600 Brian Flaherty and John Kefeyan, Parker Hannifin Corporation: Specialty Materials and Fabricating Technology for RF & EMI Shielding Applications

For more information please view our Symposium Flyer PDF 

One Day Symposium at the A.V. Fairgrounds

One Day Symposium at the A.V. Fairgrounds, September 30, 2015.
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds - Hunter Pavilion

SAMPE high desert chapter is hosting a one day symposium on September 30, 2015 with manufacturers of composites and related materials displaying their current and new products. Our Keynote speaker will be Dr. John Kardos, Professor of Chemical Engineering (Emeritus), Washington University St. Louis. Guest speakers will be presenting a variety of exciting technical papers throughout the day. Snacks and lunch will be served on a complementary basis for symposium attendees. Also, entrance to the Symposium is complementary. RSVP requested.

Registration: 7:30 A.M.
Keynote Speaker: 8:00 A.M.

• 10 Papers presented
• 50 Exhibitiors
• Complimentary admission
• Pre-register online

FREE SNACKS AND LUNCH SERVED TO SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES

Come and join us for and exciting SAMPE high desert chapter techincal symposium.

2015 Symposium Flyer (updated 9/29) - Schedule and sponsor list 

RSVP Requested, Please RSVP here or email the following:

Dr. Shaw Lee
shaw.m.lee@lmco.com
661-572-3282

Hank Marchionni
henry.marchioni@lmco.com
661-572-7931

May Chapter Meeting

Date:  Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Time:  6:00 P.M. Dinner; Speaker at 7:00 P.M.
Location:  AERO Institute
38256 Sierra Hwy
Palmdale, CA 93550

Topic:  Sundance, The first practical solar airplane

SPEAKER: Dr. John Hunter

John obtained his doctorate in theoretical particle physics from The College of William and Mary in 1984.  He ran the Super High Altitude Research Project (SHARP) 400 foot long hydrogen gas gun in the 90s at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. SHARP launched scramjets at Mach 9 and set other records.  He founded Water Station in 2000, a non-profit supplying water to desert travelers at 140 Water Stations on the Southern California border.  Dr. Hunter also started Citizens for All American Canal Safety, which resulted in the installation of 100 safety lines with buoys in the All American Canal.  John worked with a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory team delivering gun truck armor kits to US soldiers in Iraq during 2004 and 2005. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, USA today, Smithsonian Magazine and the National Enquirer. Dr. Hunter currently manages two companies: Sundance Solar LLC and Star Sports LLC.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited space please RSVP to Dr. Roger Fountain: Roger.Fountain@lmco.com    phone: 661-572-5019
or
Ashok Shah:  Ashok.Shah@lmco.com   phone: 661-572-7243

Look-ahead:
Mark your calendars – SAMPE High Desert Symposium is coming up in September 30!

March Chapter Meeting

UPDATE: Speaker changed to Mr. Eric Schwartz, applications engineer at Trilion Quality Systems. Trilion instruments measure deformation by digital image correlation, in the same venue, the Palmdale AERO Institute.  We will host Dr. John Hunter on April 22nd.

Date:  Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Time:  6:00 P.M. Dinner; Speaker at 7:00 P.M.
Location:  AERO Institute
38256 Sierra Hwy
Palmdale, CA 93550

Topic:  Sundance, The first practical solar airplane

SPEAKER: Dr. John Hunter

John obtained his doctorate in theoretical particle physics from The College of William and Mary in 1984.  He ran the Super High Altitude Research Project (SHARP) 400 foot long hydrogen gas gun in the 90s at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. SHARP launched scramjets at Mach 9 and set other records.  He founded Water Station in 2000, a non-profit supplying water to desert travelers at 140 Water Stations on the Southern California border.  Dr. Hunter also started Citizens for All American Canal Safety, which resulted in the installation of 100 safety lines with buoys in the All American Canal.  John worked with a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory team delivering gun truck armor kits to US soldiers in Iraq during 2004 and 2005. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, USA today, Smithsonian Magazine and the National Enquirer. Dr. Hunter currently manages two companies: Sundance Solar LLC and Star Sports LLC.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited space please RSVP to Dr. Roger Fountain: Roger.Fountain@lmco.com    phone: 661-572-5019
or
Ashok Shah:  Ashok.Shah@lmco.com   phone:   661-572-7243

Look-ahead:
Mark your calendars – SAMPE High Desert Symposium is coming up in September 30!

January Chapter Meeting

Date:  Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time:  6:00 P.M. Dinner; Speaker at 7:00 P.M.
Location:  AERO Institute
38256 Sierra Hwy
Palmdale, CA 93550

Topic:  Reusable Vacuum Bag Technology by SWORL*

* SWORL:  Sprayable, Workable, Odorless, Reusable, Long-lasting

As the composites industry, becomes more competitive, and the available skilled workforce shrinks manufacturers search for technology which will maximize production and minimize cost. A growing number of resin infusion shops — and some aerospace manufacturers — are finding their solution in turning to reusable vacuum bag (RVB) technology. Proponents say that RVB membranes can replace disposable bagging films and even rigid countermolds, and that they offer molders a wealth of advantages, including improved part-to-part quality, cleanliness and reduced labor cost.  No less important, they provide a way to cut down on consumables and reduce a shop’s waste stream.   And while many companies view RVB’s as a “silver bullet” they aren’t always the right solution for every process situation.

“How the silicone chemistry is formulated for tear strength is, in my opinion, the most important criterion when selecting a bagging product — it directly correlates to bag life,” says Larry Audette, president of RVB supplier Prairie Technology Group Inc. (Hutto, Texas).

Speakers:  Richard Matthews & Rodney Burnett, SWORL
Richard Matthews Graduated Texas A&M with degree in Mechanical Engineering. Has spent many years in bonding of materials for the Oil and Gas, Automotive and Aerospace Industry. Employed by Oil States Industries first developed the ability to bond rubber materials under high heat conditions down hole. Aerospace development with Huntsman and Trelleborg focused on composite structures. Current owner of Monarch Industries, Brea CA (Adhesive Distributor) and representing SWORL.

Rodney Burnett has 23 years of experience in the adhesive and sealants field with Prairie Technology Group as a Regional Manager.  He was instrumental in the development of the SWORL Vacuum Bagging system in 2006.   Rodney has devoted much of his time in the last several years promoting the SWORL bagging system to many markets.  Rodney is also being credited for developing innovative sealing mechanisms currently being used in the aerospace industry.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited space please RSVP to Dr. Roger Fountain: Roger.Fountain@lmco.com    phone:   661-572-2832

Look-ahead:
February: Nitto Denko on Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) on 2/25/15
March:  Trillion on non-contact imaging strain/extensometry on 3/25/15
April: SAMPE HIGH DESERT 1-DAY SYMPOSIUM on 4/22/15  ---  SAVE THE DATE!