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SPE Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON)



7th-Annual SPE AutoEPCON Conference



WHEN: May 1, 2012

WHERE: MSU Management Education Center (Detroit-area), Michigan, USA
(See link at http://mectroy.com/)

CLICK HERE for 2012 SPE AutoEPCON Event Flier including Keynote Speakers

About SPE AutoEPCON

The Automotive Division and Detroit Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) International have developed a new 1-day technical conference and exhibition specifically focused on engineering plastics for the automotive industry.

First held in 2006, the Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON) features technical presentations on the newest advances in materials technology, predictive engineering, process enhancements, and application developments for thermoplastic and thermoset engineering plastics for the automotive industry. Tabletop exhibits are also on display throughout the event. The registration fee includes the Conference Program Book, which contains abstracts of the presentations, as well as lunch, refreshments, and a reception, which provides further networking opportunities for all who attend. In addition, this one-day multi-session Technical Conference and Exhibition includes plenary and keynote addresses from industry leaders.

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Call for Presentations

Abstracts are due March 4, 2012
Final Presentations are due April 8, 2012 (no written papers necessary)
Submit both Abstracts & Presentations to: AutoEPCONpapers@speautomotive.com

Call for Presentations Flier

Registration

To Register, please contact: Dawn Stephens, SPE
Tel: +1.248.244.8993
Fax: +1.248.244.8925

To download a Faxable Registration Form, click HERE.

Or Register Online (with credit cards or PayPal) by clicking HERE.



Registration Fees

$100 USD - SPE Member
$125 USD - Non-SPE Member
$25 USD - Student


For Sponsor Advertising Specifications for AutoEPCON Program Guide, click
HERE .

2012 Press Releases

Keynotes Highlight Industry Trends at 2012 SPE AutoEPCON

Plenary / Keynote Speakers

Speaker, Title & Organization

Tentative Title

Dr. David E. Cole, Chair Emeritus, Center for Automotive Research & Chair and Co-Founder, AutoHarvest The Auto Sun is Rising
Dr. Alan Taub, VP, Global Research & Development, General Motors Co. Advanced Automotive Materials: The New DNA of Personal Mobility
Maria Ciliberti, Americas Business Director, Ticona Engineering Polymers The Automotive Renaissance: Re-Inventing Transportation
Kathy Minnich, Manager, Materials, Engineering & Testing, Ford Motor Co. Material & Supplier Selection: Global Challenges & Evolving Expectations

2012 AutoEPCON Technical Program


Author(s)

Organization

Presentation Title

Session

Brian P. Hake & Charles Buehler General Motors Co. Property Data on Plastic Materials Needed to Support CAE Analyses at GM Track 1 - Design & Applications
Patrick M. Granowicz DuPont Performance Polymers High Strain Rate Testing of Engineering Thermoplastics for Crash Simulation Track 1 - Design & Applications
Matthew Marks & Dhanendra Nagwanshi SABIC Innovative Plastics Plastic-Based Energy Management Solutions for Vehicle Lightweighting and Crashworthiness Track 1 - Design & Applications
Chad Wilson DSM Engineering Plastics The Design and Development of an Impact Application Track 1 - Design & Applications
Ram Ratanagiri DuPont Performance Polymers High Performance Acetal Homopolymer for Automotive Gearing Applications Track 1 - Design & Applications
Prasanna Kondapalli BASF Creep & Fatigue of Vibration Welded Joints Made of Polyamide 6 & 66 Track 1 - Design & Applications
Ray Hartzell Freudenberg-NOK Molded Thermoplastic Transmission Accumulator Piston Track 1 - Design & Applications
Joe Gobernatz ATF Inc. Light Weight Fastening Solutions for Thermoplastic Applications Track 1 - Design & Applications
Bill Burnham DSM Engineering Plastics CO2 Reduction and Fuel Economy Improvement with Stanyl PA46 in Automotive Timing Systems Track 1 - Design & Applications
Doug Stratton Bayer MaterialScience New Concept for Vehicle Integrated Large Center Stack Design - Material & Process Technology Track 2 - Materials
Scott Schlicker BASF New PA with Advanced Stabilization Helps Replace Metals, Reduce Mass Underhood Track 2 - Materials
Dr. Brent Fiedler Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. High-Temperature Fatigue of Glass-Filled PPS Alloys Track 2 - Materials
Joe Walker Freudenberg-NOK FluoroXprene® Fluoroelastomer Transmission Components Track 2 - Materials
Josh McIlvaine DuPont Performance Polymers Low Emissions Acetal Homopolymer Offerings for Interior Automotive Applications Track 2 - Materials
Sumit Mathur Invista Redefining the Continuous Use and Peak Temperature of Nylon 66 Track 2 - Materials
Bruce Mulholland Ticona Engineering Polymers Next Generation UV Stabilized, Impact Modified Polyacetal Copolymer (POM) for Automotive Interior Applications Track 2 - Materials
Andrew Sics SABIC Innovative Plastics Advantages of Engineering Thermoplastics in EV Battery Design Track 2 - Materials


2012 SPE AutoEPCON Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors.

Sponsorship Level

Organization

Logo

(Links to sponsor website)
Premier Sponsor, Exhibitor, & Lunch Sponsor Ticona Engineering Polymers
Premier Sponsor & Exhibitor DSM Engineering Plastics
Premier Sponsor DuPont Automotive
Premier Sponsor Styron LLC
Premier Sponsor Ravago Manufacturing Americas
Premier Sponsor & Exhibitor Invista B.V.
Associate Sponsor BASF
Associate Sponsor Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
Associate Sponsor & Exhibitor Wellman Engineering Resins
Associate Sponsor & Exhibitor RTP Company
Associate Sponsor SABIC Innovative Plastics
Associate Sponsor & Exhibitor Clariant Corp.
Exhibitor Arkema Inc.
Exhibitor ATF, Inc.
Exhibitor & Ad Upgrade Evonik Industries AG
Exhibitor Hyperion Catalysis International
Exhibitor IHS Inc.
Advertising Only Radici Group
Coffee Break Sponsor Entec Polymers LLC
Media / Association Polymotive
Media / Association Automotive NewsWire Magazine
Media / Association Plastics Technology Magazine
Media / Association Plaspec Global Plastics Selector
Media / Association SAE International
Media / Association Automotive Engineering International Magazine
Media / Association The Molding Blog
Media / Association Prototype Today
Media / Association Ward's AutoWorld
Media / Association WardsAuto.com
Media / Association Automotive Design & Production Magazine
Media / Association AutoField Blog