SAMPE 2023 Panels – Engaging with the SAMPE Community
This year’s selection of panels provides various topics, including technical discussions with Q&A to soft-skill topics such as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a special breakfast and panel for SAMPE’s Young Professionals. Click on the below “SAMPE 2023 Panels Schedule” button and schedule your panels today.
SAMPE’s Technical Committees State of the Technology Highlights
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
SAMPE recently formed seven Technical Committees (TC) that are charged to identify the state of technology in their respective areas. The TCs will each share highlights of the technology and material focus; traditional applications; change drivers; current applications and markets; emerging markets; and competitive materials. The seven Technical Committees are : TC 1 Composites Factory of the Future – Industry 4.0; TC 2 Bonding and Joining; TC 3 High Temperature Materials; TC 4 Recycling of Composites; TC 5 Rapid Manufacturing of Materials; TC 6 Thermoplastics; and TC 7 Space Applications.
Where Are All The People? Shining the Light on Hidden Talent
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
This panel will focus on the workforce challenges faced by the composites manufacturing industry and highlight proven practices to meet the challenge of today’s hiring and retention environment. Skills gaps continue to be high as in-demand job requirements evolve with technology and processes. On average, 40% of employees will require reskilling in 6 months and employers (94%) expect that to happen on the job. More demands on employees and fewer candidates in the talent pool due to retiring Baby Boomers creates the perfect storm for a talent crisis. During this war on talent, how can you prepare your company to succeed in the face of diminishing talent availability? The panel will discuss options such as apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships that build a pathway to employment, recruiting diverse populations and other strategies.
Emerging Technologies – Doing More With Less
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
In an increasingly competitive market, novel solutions to composite applications must be found. How can the addition of small amounts of materials like graphene and nanotubes significantly reduce the mass of a part without adding cost? How can we speed up manufacturing processes and lower the associated tooling costs? This panel will highlight new technologies, materials or hybrid processes that work synergistically with legacy materials and processes to reduce weight and cost.
Bridging the Gap Between Organic High Temperature Polymer Matrix Composites and Ceramic Materials
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
High temperature organic polymers are extremely useful for niche applications up to 600-700°F service. The need for non-metallic materials that exceed 700°F service increases as performance requirements for state-of-the-art applications become more commonplace. Ceramic materials offer solutions but at a cost. There is a technology gap between organic polymer composites and ceramic materials where cost effective hybrid material solutions could be available and provide advantages over traditional ceramic materials. This panel session will discuss the current state for organic polymers and composites and advances that can be used to bridge the gap between organic materials and ceramic materials
DEI Panel: The importance of Diversity, The different types of Diversity, and The best practices of DEI
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Join the SAMPE DEI committee-sponsored panel discussion, “ The Importance of diversity, the different types of diversity, and the Best Practices of DEI” Panelists: Jonathan Sourkes, Head of Business Development for the Transport Business Unit at Victrex. Dr. Angela Trego, PE, PMP, President and Founder of Angela Trego consulting. Christine Locke, Director, Marketing and Membership Services, SAMPE. Moderator: Moutushi Dey, PhD, Chair-SAMPE DEI Committee.
Current & Emerging Applications of Composites in Infrastructure
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
This panel will feature developers and end-users of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for a diverse set of infrastructure and construction applications. Washington DOT’s state design engineer will talk about their motivation and experience with selecting and using FRP rebar, wraps, and arches for transportation infrastructure. The use of corrosion-resistant FRP in wastewater applications and ferry terminals will also be described. Emerging infrastructure applications of composites include carbon fiber-containing transmission towers and lightweight vertiports for Urban Air Mobility.
Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow – From Commodity to Aerospace
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Materials form the foundation of how we live our lives and consumers and OEMs are increasingly demanding products and services that conform to a higher standard in terms of decarbonization, waste reduction, energy efficiency and more. From the clothes that we wear, the car that we drive, the packaging that our products are shipped in, to the airplanes that connect us; sustainability is interwoven into every industry that touches our lives. This panel will be an opportunity for several industries, from consumer products to advanced aviation, to share their outlook for sustainability and to learn from each other how to better position ourselves for a better tomorrow.
State of Thermoplastic Technology
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Thermoplastic composites technology and applications are advancing rapidly. The SAMPE Thermoplastics Technical Committee will present and discuss the status and future direction for thermoplastic composites. This panel will cover materials, fabrication, assembly, modelling, applications and competitive technologies. This is sure to be a lively discussion.
Young Professionals Panel & Breakfast
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Open to All Young Professional Attendees.
Carbon Fiber Supply Chain – Current Industry Needs and Opportunities
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The demand for carbon fiber is increasing for a variety of end use markets, including aerospace, wind, vehicles, industrial, recreational, defense, and medical applications. The Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (CFTF) at Oak Ridge National Lab is a Department of Energy designated user facility to support the growth of carbon fiber production in the US. The CFTF has developed a portfolio of technology focused on expanding the use and availability of carbon fiber to enable renewable energy and energy efficient transportation. To facilitate the adoption of advanced CF manufacturing technology, a market study is underway to understand the current state of the CF supply chain to best determine how the CFTF can best serve the needs of industry to grow the use of lightweight composites in energy saving applications. The preliminary results of this CF supply chain study will be presented which includes raw materials through precursor, carbonization, and pre-processing, and final application into an end-use market. This will be a highly interactive session where the audience will have the opportunity to add their views and perspectives to shape the future of carbon fiber technology development at ORNL.
Automation in Motion: Exploring the Latest Trends and Innovations
Thursday, April 20, 2023
‘This panel brings together three leading companies, Broetje Automation, Electroimpact and MASSVit 3D to discuss the latest trends in composites automation. Speakers will share case studies to highlight the advances and benefits of automation and address how to overcome some of the challenges to automate composites manufacturing.