INJECTION MOLDING AND DESIGN EXPO | SHOW PREVIEW
policy. And Kathy Kirk, Head of Consulting and Industry Solutions for Consumer and Life Sciences at Bristlecone, will speak about the use of AI and analytics to improve visibility and optimise mould management.
Expert insight Visitors to the Injection Molding and Design Expo can also dip into the free-to-attend conference sessions. These run across two conference theatres over both days of the expo and include a selection of industry-leading speakers from the likes of Ford Motor Company, Berry Global, Faurecia, Amcor, Westfall Technik, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, Teel Plastics, and Cascade Engineering. The two themed conference theatres are focused on ‘Moulding The Future’ and ‘Designing The Future’. Opening keynote presenters for the first day
include Troy Nix, Executive Director of the Manu- facturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP), whose talk is titled ‘Working together to build a stronger molding industry in the USA’. Alper Kiziltas, Technical Expert for sustainability and emerging materials at Ford Motor Company, will speak about selecting materials for more sustain- able vehicles. Day two keynote speakers include Mark Gomul-
ka, CEO of Westfall Technik — one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest growing injection moulding groups — who will discuss business growth and expansion. And Grey Parker, Principal and CEO at leading industrial design consultancy Sundberg-Ferar, who will speak about transforming product design through innovative design thinking. Both of the conference theaters will also feature a
series of expert panel sessions. In the Moulding the Future theatre, the question of ‘What makes a successful moulding operation?’ will be discussed by: Patricia Miller, CEO of Matrix 4; Gary Hulecki, Executive VP at MTD Micro Molding; and Mike Ruggieri, President of Comar. And a separate discussion on the future of mould making will feature: Laurie Harbour, President and CEO of Harbour Results; Camille Sackett, VP of Sales and Project Management at Accede Mold & Tool; Dale Hermiller, President of HS Die & Engineering Inc; Jordan Robertson, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at StackTeck; and Brian Bendig, President of Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing. The Designing the Future Theatre will focus on
trends in automotive, rigid packaging, medical and sustainability. Panel experts include: Katie Roco, Customer Engineering Director at Faurecia; Jeff Stout, Executive Director at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors; Carla Bailo, President and CEO of the
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Network to the sound of the Motor City
Injection Molding And Design Expo visitors staying over the night of 25 May in Detroit can maximise their networking potential at the Expo Networking Party, which takes place a short walk from the expo hall at the Grand Riverview Ballroom. $50 buys a buffet dinner, two drinks and a live Motown band primed to deliver the soundtrack of Motor City. Click here to learn more
Center for Automotive Research; David Clark, VP Sustainability at Amcor: Diane Marret, Sustainability Manager for Consumer Packaging at Berry Global; Jeff Totten, Chief Engineer at Cascade Engineer- ing; Millie Nuno, Director of Business Development for Hoffer Plastics; Thierry Fabozzi, President and CEO of Plastic Technologies Inc (PTI); Jose Ochoa, Director of Sales USA at Greiner Packaging; Megan Tzanoukakis, VP Supply Chain at Sussex Injection Molding; and Christian Herrild, Director of Growth Strategies at Teel Plastics.
Technology tips
Between the panel discussions, the conference theatres will include a series of technology talks from leading suppliers covering: specifying hot runners; harnessing factory data; microcellular foam moulding; lights-out automation; Industry 4.0; advanced control systems; innovations in process simulation; and selecting materials to minimise a product’s carbon footprint. A number of presentations will focus on specific
applications and new technologies. For example, Gene Altonen, Chief Technology Officer at iMFLUX, will discuss his company’s innovations in adaptive processing. Steve Beasley, Regional Sales Manager at KraussMaffei will discuss the injection moulding of lightweight door modules incorporating natural fibre prepreg sheets. Craig Crossley, Applications Engineer at Fortify, will talk about 3Dprint tooling for injection moulding and how to select appropri- ate parts. And Robert Jergens, Midwest Regional Sales Manager for the IMM Division of Wittmann Battenfeld, will speak about the use of Industry 4.0 techniques to create connected production networks and condition monitoring.
To find out more about the Injection Molding and Design Expo and to secure your free visitor registration, go to
www.injectionmoldingexpo.com
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