To compete in the global economy, companies must reduce R&D costs, shorten the time from concept to market, and increase productivity. This Emerging Technology Forum will offer concrete solutions and case studies to help you use computational technologies to increase your productivity with significant return on investment. Learn about specific programs between PolymerOhio and the Ohio Supercomputer Center that benefit your company. Connect with partners and resources that will help you apply these successful methods.

Agenda Details:

8:30    Registration and Breakfast

9:00    Welcome – Wayne Earley, CEO, PolymerOhio, Inc.

9:10    Keynote Address – Emily DeRocco, President, Manufacturing Institute

9:45    Ohio’s New MEP Grant – “Advanced Modeling and Simulation for Manufacturing”.
    Richard Markham, Vice President, Programs, PolymerOhio, Inc.

10:00    Improving Productivity in Mold Design and Fabrication.  Kenny Lu, General Manager, Moldex3D North America, CoreTech, Inc.

10:30    Networking Break

10:45    Practical Benefits of Simulation Software. Dan McWilliams, Principal, Granville Plastics Associates, Inc.

11:15    Troubleshooting Extrusion Processes with Simulation. Andrew Christie, President, Optex Process Solutions, LLC

11:45    Training in the Use of Computation. Steve Gordon, Director, Ralph Regula School of Computational Science and Co-Director, Ohio Supercomputer Center

12:15    Lunch - Innovation Anecdotes – Open Mic for 5-minute statements about computation-related innovations (Contact Rich Markham if you have an anecdote)

1:00    Roundtable Discussion - Overcoming Barriers to Use of Computational Methods. Company Representatives

2:00    Discussion – Audience input and interaction

3:00    Final Remarks and Adjourn

Keynote Speaker - Emily DeRocco
President, The Manufacturing Institute
Senior Vice President, National Association of Manufacturing, Washington, DC

Emily DeRocco oversees the education and research arm of the NAM and the design and operations of the new national center dedicated to fostering a new generation of manufacturing workers for the 21st century.  Prior to NAM, she served as Assistant Secretary of Labor, implementing regional economic development initiatives in 39 regions.

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