Overview:
The AIMCAL Applied Web Handling Conference is open to both members and non-members of AIMCAL. This conference brings together top professionals in the industry for three days of industry presentations and business networking opportunities. The meeting combines strong industry programming with a relaxed, informal atmosphere for renewing old relationships and making new ones.
The agenda for the conference contains papers detailing technologies and applied research, current or future, that will directly improve productivity and/or reduce waste generation in web handling processes. Exceptional and innovative web handling techniques, equipment, design, materials and process improvements are the core subject matter for the conference. The target audience is technical professionals within engineering, quality and production control functions involving web handling and converting.
Unique to this conference is the merging of noted independent web handling consultants with prominent industry leaders from production organizations. The conference program was organized through AIMCAL’s Web Handling Committee, chaired by David Rumson, Dienes Corporation and Ron Schmidt, Maxcess International. The committee was assisted by top web handling consultants including Dr. David Roisum of Finishing Technologies, Inc., Timothy J. Walker of TJWalker+Associates, and Dr. Dilwyn P. Jones of Emral Ltd.
In addition to the outstanding conference program, there is a TableTop reception on Monday evening to allow attendees the opportunity to meet with industry suppliers in an informal and relaxed environment. Other networking opportunities are available throughout the conference.
An optional short course on Wrinkling, tapping the expertise of three top industry consultants, is available Wednesday.
For OEM Equipment Manufacturers, CEMA the Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association will hold their annual program on Risk Assesment and Liability for Manufacturers on Wednesday.
Click here for the full conference agenda.
Click here for the CEMA Annual Meeting Overview
General Conference Info:
- Attire: All attire is business casual. Ties are not required, or expected.
- Registration: The conference is open to both members and non-members of AIMCAL. TableTop exhibits are available to AIMCAL members or AWEB presenters only. The registration desk will be open on Sunday, May 7 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM and will open again on Monday morning at 7:00AM. Your conference registration includes access to all conference functions including all sessions, receptions, and designated meals. Spouse fees covers Sunday and Monday Evening Receptions. Registration is required to participate in any aspect of the conference. Click here to read about the policy regarding children at the conference.
- Hotel Reservations: Hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Charlotte Marriott Executive Park. Make sure that you reference the AIMCAL meeting in order to receive the negotiated rate of $109 per night (tax not included). Rooms are limited so we suggest that you make your reservations early. Cut-off date to receive the AIMCAL room rate is April 14, 2006. After that date, rooms are available at a space and prevailing rate basis. If registering online please use group code AIMAIMA.
- Proceedings: Extended Abstracts, Papers and Presentations will be published prior to the conference and distributed at registration.
- Golf: Arriving early? Tim Walker of TJWalker+Associates is organizing a Sunday golf outing. For more information, contact Tim directly via email at tjwalker@tjwa.com.
Agenda Overview(see full agenda for session details):
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Sunday, May 7
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12:00pm-5:00pm - Conference Registration
7:00pm-8:30pm - Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Maxcess International
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Monday, May 8
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7:00am - Conference Registration Opens
7:00am-8:00am: - Continental Breakfast
8:00am-12:00pm: Session 1 - Rollers and Nips
1:00pm-4:35pm: Session 2 - Tension and Drives
5:15pm-8:00pm: TableTop Reception - Sponsored by CPP EXPO
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Tuesday, May 9
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7:00am-8:00am: - Continental Breakfast
8:00am-12:15pm: Session 3 - Winding and Unwinding
1:15pm-12:15pm: Session 4 - Slitting
5:00pm: Adjourn- Open Evening
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Wednesday, May 10
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7:00am-8:00am: - Continental Breakfast
8:00am-5:00pm: Session 5 - Web Mechanics, Measurements, and Models
1:00pm: CEMA Annual Meeting Program (DETAILS)
1:00pm: Wednesday Short Courses (Seperate registration fee to attend; see Details below)
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Wednesday Short Course:
A Practical Approach to Eliminate Web Wrinkling
Timothy J Walker - TJWalker+Associates, Inc.,
Dilwyn Jones - Emral Ltd.,
Dr. David R. Roisum - Finishing Technologies
Wrinkles and creases are a major waste category in many converting operations. Wrinkling of paper webs causes an even worse problem – web breaks.
And wrinkles are on the rise. Many converting industry trends mean there are even more wrinkles coming your way. Are you…
- Moving to more polymer film products?
- Decreasing you web thickness?
- Increasing web width?
- Running faster and more integrated processes?
This half-day seminar will present the key concepts, including material, equipment, and process conditions that promote or reduce web wrinkling. Questions that will be answered in this seminar:
- What are the four mechanisms that create wrinkles?
- Which wrinkles are well modeled and what can the models teach us?
- How can wrinkles be prevented with web line geometry and standard cylindrical rollers?
- How does your web react to roller misalignment and diameter variations and how are these used to prevent wrinkles?
- How do special anti-wrinkle rollers work and when are they appropriate based on wrinkle cause, web tension, web width, and environment?
Registration for the Wednesday Short Course requires an additional fee.
Networking Opportunities:
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Sunday-
Opening Reception - Casual dress reception, details available soon.
Monday-
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening TableTop Reception.
Tuesday-
Continental Breakfast and industry presentations, Lunch, and open evening dine around.
Wednesay-
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and the CEMA Annual Meeting |
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Registration Fees:
AIMCAL Member Registration - $595
Non-Member Registration - $695
Presenter Registration - $495
Academia/Student Registration - $295
CEMA Annual Meeting Fee - Free with AWEB Registration!
Spouse/Companion Fee - $50 (Covers Sunday and Monday Evening Receptions)
Sponsors:
TableTops:
TableTops are available to AIMCAL members or AWEB presenters for the Monday evening reception for an additional fee of $200. TableTop exhibits are available to AIMCAL member companies or AWEB presenters only. TableTop staff must be registered for the conference. Table assignments will be provided on site. A 6-foot skirted table, ID sign, and two chairs are provided. All materials must be contained on the 6 foot table.
Advance shipments of exhibit material should be shipped to the hotel address below, c/o Your Company Name, and should be clearly marked with presenter name, name of company or group, and the name of the individual who will be picking up the boxes from the hotel.
Hotel Information: 
Charlotte Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 USA
Phone: 1-704-527-9650
Fax: 1-704-527-6918
Web: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/CLTNC
Contact the hotel directly for reservations. Ask for the AIMCAL room rate ($109US). Room rate cutoff date is 4/14/2006. After that date, rooms are available at a space and prevailing rate basis.
IF MAKING RESERVATIONS ONLINE PLEASE USE GROUP CODE AIMAIMA
About the hotel:
Nestled in the flourishing city of Charlotte and surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of North Carolina, the Charlotte Marriott Executive Park is the ideal setting for productive meetings and a relaxing stay. The Charlotte Marriott Executive Park offers superior luxury accommodations, amenities and services, along with the Marriott tradition of a detail-oriented and courteous staff. We promise an experience that is pleasantly and uniquely different... uniquely Marriott.
Directions from Airport:
Hotel Direction: 6 mi E
Take Billy Graham Parkway South to Tyvola Road/Coliseum Area Exit.
Travel on Tyvola Rd. approx. 4 miles.
Turn right at light after crossing over I-77.
Estimated taxi fare: 12 USD (one way)
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