Time-Compression Technologies '98
The 3rd Annual European Conference and Exhibition
13th-14th October, Nottingham, UK
FINAL PROGRAMME DETAILS
We are delighted to announce the final programme for the TCT 98 Conference
and Exhibition - the UK's biggest Conference and Exhibition addressing
time-to-market issues.
In 1998 two parallel conference sessions will be run, the established
Applications Sessions, and a NEW Technical Session, organised with the help
of Professor Phil Dickens of De Montford University. There will also be an
on-site exhibition featuring over 40 of the best time-compression
technology product and service providers in Europe.
You are respectfully invited to attend.
Applications Programme
This year the programme will identify the key strategies for leveraging the
capabilities of each available TCT process and technology; present
management methodologies for optimising all the critical stages of the
product development cycle in order to compress time and improve quality;
address the barriers to investment in new technology and training and look
at the cost of being late to market. All of this will be considered
utilising applications case-studies - not infomercials!
Technical Programme
Running in parallel to the main applications conference will be a
technical/R&D conference supported by Professor Phil Dickens of De Montfort
University. This will present delegates with the latest research
developments world-wide in Rapid Tooling, discuss the opportunities for
securing research grants and funding and provide technology updates on the
advances being made in rapid product development.
The Exhibition
All delegates will be able to visit the exhibition, running simultaneous
with the conference on both days of the event. Here they will be able to
meet with providers of rapid product development solutions. The exhibition
will allow delegates to meet with the leading suppliers of CAD/CAM, Design,
Analysis, Tooling, Prototyping, Casting, PDM, Materials, R&D, Metrology,
Virtual Reality, and Consultancy.
Special Event Dinner
Sponsored by CIBA Specialty Chemicals, this will take place on the evening
of Tuesday 13th October at the Forte Posthouse. All registered delegates
are invited as guests of TCT. This year's after dinner speaker will be
Tiff Needell from BBC's Top Gear and guests will have the opportunity to
win some fantastic prizes!
Sponsors
We are delighted to announce our sponsors this year. Once again, IBM are
supporting this event as Headline Sponsor, along with CATIA and ICE. This
year's Industry Sponsor is Formation Ltd.
Who should attend?
Engineering professionals with the desire to. . .
o Streamline their product development process
o Learn first-hand from the industry experts and practitioners on how
to implement TCTs into their existing manufacturing regimes
o Keep abreast of the fast moving world of rapid product development
o Learn the real business advantages of TCTs - not more jargon
New Product Managers & Directors
Design Engineers, Managers & Directors
Technical Managers & Directors
Engineering Managers & Directors
Mechanical Engineers
Research & Development Managers & Directors
CAD & IT Managers & Directors
Operations Managers & Directors
Design Team Leaders
Prototyping & Tooling Managers
Manufacturing Managers & Directors
Packaging & Marketing Managers & Directors
Engineering & Production Co-ordinators & Directors
Finance & Investment Officers
Time-to-market has become the most critical factor in the success or
failure of any new product introduction, particularly in today's
increasingly global economy. The quest for speed is nothing new, but the
technologies available, and the manner in which they can be applied, are
constantly evolving.
By attending TCT '98 you can guarantee that your company maintains its
competitive edge into the next millennium.
At TCT '98 you will be presented with a clear and concise appraisal of the
opportunities that exist at every stage of the Product Development Cycle
for cost reduction and time-compression.
Applications Session Papers
Andrew Chantrill, T2M: Evaluating the Cost of Being Late to Market
A Venus et al, Cambridge University: The Development of a Process Approach
to Managing Current & Future Technology Within a Business
Sren Vigs, Lego Group: Putting Users First, Before Technology
Mark Sealy, Computer Sciences Corporation: A Luxury Coach with Half the
Parts and Twice the Features, in Half The Time
Geof Hall, PDM Projects: The Anarchist's Guide to Integrating PDM & MRP
Fred Brown, Design Acumen: Flights of Fantasy-A Concept Aircraft (The
design & mock-up of a full size commercial jet in 3 months).
Brian Wilson, XPD Ltd: Client-Process Re-engineering Through Rapid
Validation Processes
(Integrating 3D CAD within internet applications to communicate and to
validate design intent).
Ing. Giovanni Sigaudo, Teksid: Rapid Casting: DCP and DSPC Technologies To
Obtain An Aluminium Bed Plate for a Fiat Auto New Engine Block
Ian Spragg, Cosworth Engineering: The Application of CAE in New Product
Development
Ron Jamieson & Chris Lawrence, Newcastle University: The Making of an Angel
(Reverse engineering of the Angel of the North - digital photogrammetry, 3D
CAD, VR & tooling).
Dr S Choi et al, The University of Hong Kong: Virtual Simulation of Rapid
Prototyping
Preston G. Smith, New Product Dynamics: Leveraging Cycle-Time Capability of
Your Rapid Prototypes
Ken Cooper, Marshall Space Flight Centre, NASA: Aerodynamic Properties
Analysis of Rapid Prototyped Models vs. Conventional Machined Models
Richard Morabito, Ford Motor Co.: Stereolithography for Large Parts (Case
study)
Olli Nyrhilae, Electrolux : Direct Metal Laser Sintering -
Industrialisation and Cast Studies
P. Stierlen et al, IKP Universitaet Stuttgart: Investment Casting - RP
Patterns for Metal Prototypes
O Johnson & T C Cant, NPL Technologies: The Practical Application of Time
Compression Technologies to Fast Prototyping of Automotive Metal Components
Joel Segal & Paul Ramage, Rover Group Ltd: Land Rover Freelander Blow
Moulded Wash Bottle - A Sprayed Metal Tooling
Mike Nieto, Sun Microsystems UK Ltd: Rapid Tooling - an Integral Part In
Reducing Product Development Lead Times
Ir. J. W. Gunnink et al, TNO: Mult-Axis High Speed Machining. How to Speed
Up Prototyping & Tooling Processes by Using STL-files
Technical Session Papers
Martin Geiger, DaimlerBenz: Advanced Rapid Prototyping Data Frontend For
New Applications
S H Masood & V K Bagam, Swinburne University of Technology: CAD/CAM for
Sculptured Surfaces
Prof. Dr. ir. Imre Horvath et al, Delft University of Technology: Free-Form
Cutting of Plastic Foams: A New Functionality for Thick-Layered
Fabrication of Prototypes
Mark S. Pridham & Gareth A. Thomson, University of Dundee: Laser Forming
with Feedback Control
Frits Feenstra, TNO Industry: HT-FDM: Rapid Prototyping with High
Temperature Engineering Plastics By Use of Fused Deposition Modelling
Neil Hopkinson, De Montfort University: Research into Part Ejection in the
AIM Process
Mr Deon de Beer, Technikon Free State: From CAD to Multiple Parts Using SLA
and Spincasting
Dr Bill O'Neill, University of Liverpool: Investigation of Short Pulse
Nd:YAG Laser Interaction with Stainless Steel Powder Beds
Ms Maresi Berry, Daimler Benz GmbH: Surface Finish and Accuracy Analysis
Discussion for RP Parts
Rupert Soar & Prof. Dickens, De Montfort University: The Use of Laminated
Tooling for the Production of Prototype Pressure Die-Cast Dies
D T Pham et al, University of Wales: Technological Aspects of the RapidTool
Process
L. Iuliano & A Gatto, Politecnico di Torino: Comparison of Rapid Tooling
Techniques for Moulds & Dies Fabrications
Dipl.-Ing. Kai Uwe Koch et al, Fraunhofer IPA: The Creation of
Bio-Compatible, High Stress Resistant & Reabsorbable Implants Using
Multiphase Jet Solidification Technology
Terry Shepherd, DERA Malvern: Novel Microwave Photonic Crystals and Rapid
Prototyping
A Venus & S Pyi Soe, Cambridge University Centre for Technology Management:
The Development of Effective Novel Tooling Processes for the Manufacture of
Plastic Components
G. Jandin, H Liao, C Coddet, LERMPS: Rapid Prototyping & Tooling of Moulds
Using Improved Thermal Spray Process
Prof. Dickens, De Montfort University: Who's Who in Tooling
Costs:
Full Attendance GBP 595
Single Day Rate GBP 315
Exhibition Only (Wednesday 14th October Only) GBP 20
Education, Sole Trader, Group Rates Available on Request
For further details, to register for either the Conference or Exhibition,
please Email Mark Littlewood, TCTRapidNews@compuserve.com or call +44
(0)171 924 5655 (UK), or 312 558 1548 (USA)
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