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  Session Title   Time   Room  
  Monday, September 10  
 

Alternative Manufacturing Processes

 
  Using Programming and Simulation to Develop Optimized Processes for Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) CNC Machining - IMTS52   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W192B  
 

Manufacturing Technology

 
  Tool Failure Analysis and Decision Making - IMTS01   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W192A  
  What Wins — Tool Life or More Parts? - IMTS02   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W192B  
  Part Accessibility Drives the True Cost of the Process - IMTS05   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W194B  
  Setup Time vs. Cycle Time: Profitable Benefits of Implementing Quick-Change Fixturing - IMTS06   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W195  
 

Plant Operations

 
  Purchineering: Bringing Together What Belongs Together - IMTS03   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W192C  
  Hunting the Limits of Accuracy: State of the Art for Volumetric Compensation of Machine Tools - IMTS07   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W192A  
  The Global Markets for Energy Efficient Motors and Drives - IMTS09   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W192C  
 

Quality/Metrology

 
  Model Based Inspection: Leveraging Model Based Definition for QA - IMTS04   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W193B  
  Tuesday, September 11  
 

Alternative Manufacturing Processes

 
  Increasing Production Velocity in a Lean Environment - IMTS11   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192B  
  Additive Manufacturing 101: How the Future of Product Development is Changing - IMTS15   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W195  
  Utilization of High-Power Fiber, Disc, and Diode Lasers for Welding, Heat Treating, and Cladding of Metals - IMTS18   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192C  
  Laser Ablation Technology for Mold Makers and Design Studios - IMTS19   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W193B  
  Aerospace Solutions Utilizing the Latest EDM and HSC 5-Axis Technology - IMTS27   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W195  
 

Manufacturing Technology

 
  Economic Tooling for High-Performance Machining — Increased Material Removal Rate and Production Efficiency with HSS Tools - IMTS10   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192A  
  Plastic Product Design Principles that will Eliminate Uncertainty and Ensure Manufacturability - IMTS22   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192A  
  Best Practices on How to Ensure Optimal Results from your Workholding - IMTS26   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W194B  
 

Materials

 
  Titanium Machining: Capturing Productivity Gains and Cost Savings Offered by Modern Coolant Technologies - IMTS20   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W194B  
  Composites Automation Technology Developments for the Aerospace, Automotive, and Renewable Energy Industries - IMTS21   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W195  
  Dramatic Productivity Enhancements with Cryogenic Super Cooling (minus 321º F) Through-The-Tool Technology - IMTS23   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192B  
 

Plant Operations

 
  ERP Software — How it Enables Businesses to Lean/Green and Prosper in the New Normal Economy - IMTS12   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192C  
  Auto Servo Tuning - IMTS13   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W193B  
  Defining Clean - IMTS17   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192B  
  Advances in Robotic Systems Facilitate Removal of Manual Intervention in Machining Operations - IMTS24   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192C  
  Workforce Development — Filling the Skills Gap - IMTS25   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W193B  
 

Quality/Metrology

 
  ILM vs. PLM — Inspection Lifecycle Management - IMTS14   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W194B  
  How to Improve Part Quality from your CNC Machining Center with Ease - IMTS16   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192A  
  Wednesday, September 12  
 

Alternative Manufacturing Processes

 
  Intelligent Robotic Welding - IMTS28   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192A  
  Improving ROI of Automated Metrology Aided Manufacturing Using Laser Radar Technology - IMTS36   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192C  
  Pump and Pressure Options for Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Systems — What is Most Appropriate for your Application? - IMTS29   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W194B  
 

Manufacturing Technology

 
  Optimization of Process and Tool Selection in Hard Part Turning Operations - IMTS30   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192C  
  Delivering Productivity from Art to Part - IMTS31   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W193B  
  Pushing the Envelope — Optimizing Cutter Performance - IMTS50   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W194B  
  5-Axis Case Studies for Increased Productivity - IMTS34   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192A  
  NSH Technologies for Machining Aircraft Components - IMTS40   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192A  
  The Variables Control Chatter - IMTS42   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192C  
  Face Milling Breakthroughs to Cut Cost Per Part - IMTS45   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W195  
 

Plant Operations

 
  Precision Machining: Strategies for Doing More with Less - IMTS33   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W195  
  Using Existing Technology to Bridge the Skills Gap - IMTS35   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192B  
  Understanding the Benefits and Use of Multi-Function Machines to Improve Productivity - IMTS37   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W193B  
  From Megatrends to Solutions: Turning Change into Opportunity - IMTS39   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W195  
  Revisiting Capital Equipment Justification — The Truth about ROI - IMTS43   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W193B  
  The Machining Center Selection Process — VMC vs. HMC - IMTS44   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W194B  
 

Quality/Metrology

 
  Automating Inspection Reporting - IMTS38   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192B  
  Recent Advances in Comparative Inspection and Measurement - IMTS41   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192B  
 

Tram3

 
  Tram3: Trends in Advanced Machining, Materials and Manufacturing - TRAMCON   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM   W474  
  Thursday, September 13  
 

Manufacturing Technology

 
  Tool Holder Selection Management Care and Quality Control - IMTS51   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W195  
  MTConnect: Downstream Applications to Increase Productivity and Competitiveness - IMTS58   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192A  
  What To Do When Machine Spindles Fail - IMTS59   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192B  
  Digital Simulation and Advanced Automation in Today’s Manufacturing Environment - IMTS63   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W195  
 

Materials

 
  A Complete Perspective of Cutting Composites - IMTS46   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192A  
 

Plant Operations

 
  MCT (Manufacturing Cycle Time) - The Holy Grail of Manufacturing - IMTS47   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192B  
  The Influence of Drill Design on Performance and Hole Quality in Drilling Operations - IMTS32   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W194B  
  Job Shop Automation — Improving the Bottom Line - IMTS08   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192A  
  What is Important in Dealing with Aerospace and Medical OEMs - a Contract Manufacturer's Perspective - IMTS53   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192B  
  Cost Justification — Impacting the 97% of Cost - IMTS54   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192C  
  Programming Machines Smarter and Faster with 3D Lifelike Simulation - IMTS55   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W193B  
  Reducing Compressed Air Energy Costs - IMTS56   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W194B  
  Transform your Manufacturing with Process Control - IMTS60   2:00 PM - 2:55 PM   W192C  
  Conquering Corrosion - IMTS61   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W193B  
  How Integrated Cloud-Based Solutions Support Robust Product Lifecycle Management - IMTS62   3:00 PM - 3:55 PM   W194B  
 

Quality/Metrology

 
  Doing More with Less When Using Wireless Gaging - IMTS48   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192C  
  Advanced and Robust Techniques for the Measurement of Symmetric and Asymmetric Cutting Edges - IMTS49   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W193B  
  Closed-Loop Tolerance Analyses Enable Plant Floor QA Process Improvement - IMTS57   1:00 PM - 1:55 PM   W195  
  Friday, September 14  
 

Alternative Manufacturing Processes

 
  Review of New Laser Solutions for Manufacturing - IMTS71   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192B  
 

Plant Operations

 
  Documenting Energy Efficiency on Operating Equipment - IMTS64   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192A  
  Improving Business Performance Through Safety Management - IMTS66   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192C  
  DFMA and Manufacturing Profitability - IMTS65   9:00 AM - 9:55 AM   W192B  
  Utilizing Technology to Address the Need for a Manufacturing Workforce - IMTS67   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W193B  
  The Shift in Manufacturing Towards Value-Added Services - IMTS68   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W194B  
  Why Can't I Find Skilled Labor When I Have Jobs Available? - IMTS69   10:00 AM - 10:55 AM   W195  
  Are You Earning Your Maximum Potential For Your Current Skill Levels? - IMTS70   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192A  
 

Quality/Metrology

 
  The World of Manufacturing Software - Living in Exponential Times - IMTS72   11:00 AM - 11:55 AM   W192C