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implementing the NADCA educational program and; further developing the level and quality of technology transfer between NADCA and its members. Steve joined NADCA after serving two years as Vice President of Engineering & Technology for Teledyne Casting Service in La Porte, IN. This foundry is a producer of large gray and ductile iron castings. Prior to his position at Teledyne, Steve managed the Materials Engineering Group and Materials Laboratory at +RQH\ZHOO¶V IRUPHUO\ $OOLHG6LJQDO $HURVSDFH &RPSDQ\ $LUFUDIW /DQGLQJ 6\VWHPV LQ 6RXWK Bend, IN where he spent 15 years. Aircraft Landing Systems is a manufacturer of aircraft wheels and brakes. Steve holds both a B.S. and M.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science from the University of Notre Dame.
Jerrod Weaver Director of Education and Training, Non-)HUURXV )RXQGHUV¶ 6RFLHW\ 3DUN 5LGJH ,/
jerrod@nffs.org (847) 299-0950
Jerrod Weaver is the Director of Education and Training for the Non-)HUURXV )RXQGHUV¶ 6RFLHW\ Mr. Weaver has worked with NFFS since 1996 to develop a whole host of innovative educational content, including quality management systems and safety and health programs for the foundry industry. Mr. Weaver also manages several grant and contract programs, including the AMC phase I project (NQS9000) and the recent Metal Matrix Composites program. Mr. Weaver holds a certified association executive credential, as well as certified quality auditor, quality manager and lead auditor credentials issued by the American Society for Quality. Mr. Weaver received a BS in Manufacturing Engineering (with a cast metals emphasis) Western Michigan University in 1996.
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David Weiss VP Engineering / R&D, Eck Industries, Inc., Manitowoc, WI
david.weiss@eckindustries.com (920) 682-4618
Mr. David Weiss, vice president of engineering and R&D for Eck Industries, Inc., is responsible for development and application of high performance alloys and casting concepts for the foundry and their customers. He participated in the development of the lost foam casting process for magnesium alloys for which he shared the Howard Taylor award from the American Foundry Society (AFS), has worked on modified low pressure casting techniques for sand molds and has patented a hybrid high-pressure shell casting process. He received a second Howard Taylor Award for his work on low pressure casting of magnesium. He is past chairman of the AFS aluminum and magnesium divisions and is currently on the Board of Directors for AFS. Weiss
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