UPCOMING SAMPE DINNER
INFORMATION
Structural Attributes of X-Cor and K-Cor products from Albany Engineered Composites
Speaker: Tim Andrews
Albany Engineered Composites
Albany Engineered Composites
When: Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
Where:
Gordy's Steak & BBQ at Foster Golf Course
Price: Regular: $25 with RSVP, $30 w/o RSVP
Dinner:
Reservations: e-mail: seattlesampe@hotmail.com
Social Hour: 5:00PM
Dinner: 6:00
Speaker: After Dinner
Dinner: 6:00
Speaker: After Dinner
Where:
Gordy's Steak & BBQ at Foster Golf Course
Price: Regular: $25 with RSVP, $30 w/o RSVP
Student/Retiree: $15 with RSVP, $20 w/o RSVP
Dinner:
Smoked Salmon and Chicken Parmesan with Mixed Green Salad, Seasonal Fruits, Pasta Salad Over Roasted Potatoes, and Cheesecake
Reservations: e-mail: seattlesampe@hotmail.com
voicemail: (206) 528-2577
RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
About the Topic
X-Cor and K-Cor are foam based lightweight structural cores reinforced with rods oriented in a truss pattern. They were developed to give foam core the structural capabilities of honeycomb core without the associated service related issues. They offer the design community a wide range of options regarding density, localized load carrying capability and weight savings. Tim Andrews will discuss the attributes of the products as well as the efforts to automate the production process used in manufacturing K-Cor and X-Cor.
About the Speaker
Tim Andrews of Albany Engineered Composites is Program Manager for K-Cor and X-Cor products, which are produced in Albany’s Mansfield, Massachusetts facility. Tim has over 15 years experience in the composites industry including operations, manufacturing engineering, process development and program management. Tim has hands-on composites experience having worked with Radant Technologies, Inc. and as a Development Engineer with Aztex, Inc., original developers of the X-Cor and K-Cor products.
2007 PSME Feedback
The 2007 Puget Sound Materials Expo at the Seattle Museum of Flight on 27 February was well received with more than 180 attendees and 20 exhibitors. The chapter has at least 30 sponsors this year. The website and newsletters will be updated to reflect the new sponsor advertisements. Thanks to all our sponsors and to the exhibitors at PSME.
Abaris Training Scholarships for SAMPE Students
Six SAMPE student members will be able to attend any 5-day Phase 1 course at the Abaris Facilities in Reno, NV or Griffin, GA. Application guide lines are available at:
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/vlasaponara/sampe_abaris.html!
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/vlasaponara/sampe_abaris.html!
Technicians Can Earn Certificates in Composites at Edmonds CC
Edmonds Community College will offer a Work Ready Certificate in Materials Science, starting winter quarter, 2007. In this program, students learn basic material properties, advantages of using composites, and manufacturing processes. The courses will also emphasize hands-on learning.
"We're combining emerging technology with innovative learning processes to create a short term certificate program. They will be flexible in their delivery," said Mel Cossette, Director of Materials Science at Edmonds Community College.
The program is the result of close cooperation between the Boeing Company and Edmonds Community College. The focus of the program is the production of aerospace composites that can be used for a variety of applications, including the 787. Classes will be held in the late afternoon and early evening, Monday through Thursday.
"Our classes are scheduled so that incumbent workers can take advantage of this training," said David Wood, Instructor at Edmonds Community College.
Registration is underway for the classes which will start in January, 2007. To learn more about the programs visit: Materials Science Work Ready Certificate
For attitional information: contact David Wood, Instructor, Materials Science Technology Program, Edmonds CC
425-640-1944
david.wood@edcc.edu
"We're combining emerging technology with innovative learning processes to create a short term certificate program. They will be flexible in their delivery," said Mel Cossette, Director of Materials Science at Edmonds Community College.
The program is the result of close cooperation between the Boeing Company and Edmonds Community College. The focus of the program is the production of aerospace composites that can be used for a variety of applications, including the 787. Classes will be held in the late afternoon and early evening, Monday through Thursday.
"Our classes are scheduled so that incumbent workers can take advantage of this training," said David Wood, Instructor at Edmonds Community College.
Registration is underway for the classes which will start in January, 2007. To learn more about the programs visit: Materials Science Work Ready Certificate
For attitional information: contact David Wood, Instructor, Materials Science Technology Program, Edmonds CC
425-640-1944
david.wood@edcc.edu
Free for SAMPE Members! Available Tuesday, Jan. 16th!
Last year SAMPE electronically published the first of three bonus issues of the Journal of Advanced Materials. The second bonus issue features 23 papers on metals according to JAM Editor and SAMPE Past President Dr. Brent Strong. It is available free to all SAMPE members.
To download, go to http://www.sampe.org/images/SpecialEditionNo.2.pdf!
To download, go to http://www.sampe.org/images/SpecialEditionNo.2.pdf!
SAMPE '07, June 3-7, Baltimore, MD!
As you have probably alread marked in your calendar, SAMPE '07 will be held the first week of June in Baltimore. SAMPE '07 will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Fellows Awards. To commemorate this event, several special events are being planned. You can take advantage of our Early Bird Conference Registration fees, which include a ticket to the Fellows Banquet, and save $140 by registering online NOW!
Meeting Information
Seattle Chapter normally meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in
January, March, April, May, September, October, & November. The Puget Sound
Materials Exposition is held in February, the Crab Feed is in July, and the
Christmas Party is in December. There are no scheduled meetings in June and
August. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Jubilante
Restaurant in Renton. All members are welcome.
Publication & Sponsorship Information
Please send any comments, questions or concerns about the
newsletter to Ryan Toivola or Gregory Gleason (425-294-4525).
Please visit us on the web at http://www.seattlesampe.org/!
Interested in being a sponsor? This includes advertising in this newsletter, a booth at the annual Puget Sound Materials Exposition, and more! Contact Barry Van West (206-655-3737, barry.p.vanwest@boeing.com).
Interested in being a sponsor? This includes advertising in this newsletter, a booth at the annual Puget Sound Materials Exposition, and more! Contact Barry Van West (206-655-3737, barry.p.vanwest@boeing.com).
