SAMPE 2011 at a Glance
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Monday, May 23
Registration 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closed
Tutorial 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• Thermoplastic Composites
• Design, Analysis
• Composite Tooling
• Nanocomposites Technology
Tutorials 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Introduction to Composite Materials
• Test Methods for Composites
• Out-of-Autoclave Processing
• Overview of Composite Repair
Sessions 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Nanomaterials: Natural Composites
• Nanomaterials: Applications, Textiles,
Preforms*
• Simulation-based Optimization I
• Liquid Composite Molding
• Thermoplastics I
Panel 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• The Other 95%: Opportunities Outside
Aerospace
Fellow Banquet 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24
Registration 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Keynote Presentation 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• A Journey in Automated Carbon
Composites Manufacturing
Sessions 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• Nanomaterials: Technology & Composites
• Simulation-based Optimization II
• Tooling for Composites I*
• Thermoplastics II
• Composites Durability, Reliability &
Material Characterization
• Resin & Polymer Materials
• Sandwich & Foam Core
• Composite Mfg. & Process Technology I
• University Research I
Panel 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Green Applications: Alternative
Energy Applications
Sessions 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Simulation-based Optimization III
• Nanomaterials: Technology & Composites
• Coatings, Sealants & Surface Treatments
• VARTM & High Temperature
• Out-of-Autoclave Processing I*
• Design & Analysis I
• Composite Mfg. & Process Technology II
• University Research II
Panel 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tooling for Composites
Welcome Reception 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25
Registration 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Keynote Presentation 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• SGL Group – BMW Group: A Visionary
Joint Venture for Carbon Fiber Composites
in Automotive Applications
Featured Lectures 2:00 p.m.
• The Second Design Revolution in
Aerospace Materials, Manufacturing and
Structures
• A Comparison of Nadic Anhydride and
4-Phenylethynyl Phthalic Anhydride for
High Tg Polyimides
Sessions 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• Nanomaterials: Process & Fabrication
• Composite Matrix Science
• Design & Analysis II
• Tooling for Composites II
• Green & Renewable Materials
• Adhesives & Adhesive Bonding
• High Temperature Materials*
• Carbon Fiber & Preforms
Panel 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• Out-of-Autoclave Curing
Featured Lectures 2:00 p.m.
• “Out-of-Autoclave” Composites Curing
Technology
• Carbon Composites e.V.: The Competence
Network
• Assessing and Managing Technical Risk in
Transition of Technology into Systems
Sessions 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Nanomaterials: Applications
• Composite Fatigue & Fracture
• Composite Repair
• Thermal Management*
• Green Mfg. & Technology
• Out-of-Autoclave Processing II*
• Fire Safety & Flammability Technology
• Carbon Composites Society e.V. of Germany
• Technology Maturity in M&P Risk
Management
Panel 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Fibers
Student Reception 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
Registration 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sessions 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• Nanomaterials: Polymers*
• Novel Materials & Fibers
• Design & Analysis III*
• Civil Infrastructure
• Space Applications*
• Recycling & Reuse of Composites
• Ceramics & Ceramic Composites
• Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation
Panel 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• NASA: Advanced Material & Processing
Technology Briefing
Luncheon 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Plant Tours 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Northrop Grumman
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory
*ITAR-restricted papers. Convention attendees who wish to attend these presentations must have ITAR clearance.
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