The RAPID 2013 Conference & Exposition Directory - Society of ...

Workshops & Tours
Concurrent Workshops
Monday, June 10
9 am–1:30 pm
Registration required.
Attendance at any of the Monday workshops includes a box
lunch and admission to the Conference Kick-Off and the
exposition on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fundamentals: Additive Manufacturing
Graham Tromans, G. P. Tromans Associates
This workshop introduces participants to the world of additive
manufacturing technologies with discussions on the most widely
used technologies and how they are applied.
Fundamentals of 3D Scanning and 3D Modeling
Giles Gaskell, Wenzel America Ltd.
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D
scanning technologies, software and processes, highlighting the
differences among data capture technologies, followed by a handson
demonstration of some of the most popular scanning devices.
Metal Parts Using Additive Technologies
Frank Medina, University of Texas at El Paso
This workshop provides an overview of additive processes used
for creating metal parts. Methods for metal part fabrication
range from casting metal parts from rapid-prototyped patterns
to direct metal fabrication using lasers, electron beams or
ultrasonic energy.
Fundamentals of RTV Mold-making
and Polyurethane Casting
Bill Molitor, Innovative Polymers
Myra Bumgardner, Silicones Inc.
Terry McGinnis, BJB Enterprises
This workshop will create an opportunity for model shops,
prototypers, designers and others to learn about the use of
silicones for creating molds and polyurethanes for creating cast
parts in silicone tooling. The panel will also discuss advantages
of using RTV tooling and polyurethane casting to expand your
manufacturing capabilities beyond prototypes into rapid short-run
and medium-run production.
Concurrent Tours
Wednesday, June 12
3:30–6 pm
Cost: $30 (registration required)
Transportation will only be provided in the event of inclement
weather.
Bally Design
Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s cultural district, Bally
specializes in product design and development, engineering,
branding, corporate identity, and environmental design. This
event provides an opportunity to participate in a creative exercise
on product design and network while enjoying a “taste of
Pittsburgh.” See the tools and techniques that drive innovation
and creativity in product design for industrial, medical and
consumer products—all by design.
Thursday, June 13
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Select Tour #1 -OR- Tour #2
Cost: $80 (registration required)
Transportation provided
Tour #1: ExOne & threeRivers 3D
Visitors will view ExOne’s 3D metal printing process from start
to finish as well as be one of the first to tour their cutting-edge
machine build lab. Get up-close and examine a large variety of
metal parts and printed sand molds representing the spectrum of
industrial additive manufacturing.
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