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Monday, May 5

12:00pm-
6:00pm
Conference Registration

Tuesday, May 6

7:00am Conference Registration Opens
7:00-8:00 Continental Breakfast

Session 1

8:00 - 9:15 KEYNOTE Winding Models - Using Science to Profit
Dr. James K. Good, PhD, PE
Oklahoma State University
9:30 - 10:15 Solutions for Winding Multi-Layer and Patterned Webs
Dilwyn P. Jones
Emral Ltd.
10:30 - 11:00 Cores for Winding - Parameters and Measurements
Andreas Schwab
Corenso United OY Ltd.
11:00 - 11:30 Performance Comparisons in Air Shaft Materials...What Material Works Best for Your Application?
Scott Hansen
Goldenrod Corporation
11:30am - 12:30pmLUNCH

Session 2

12:30 - 1:00 Taking a Look at Razor Slitting
Daniel Cain
Tekkote
1:00 - 1:30 Web Running Slitting Changes Based on Vision System Output Signals
Luis Teixeira
Dienes Corporation
1:45 - 2:15 Advances in Laser Processing of Flexible Packaging Materials
Mark Daun
Preco, Inc.
2:15 - 2:45 Why Isn't Your Slitter Running
Timothy J. Walker
TJ Walker & Associates, Inc.
3:00 - 3:30 Practical Considerations for Zero Speed Splice Unwinds
Neal Michal
Kimberly Clark
3:30 - 4:00 Electrostatic Charge Control in Slitting Operations
Kelly Robinson
Electrostatic Answers, LLC
5:00pm - 7:00pm Table Top Exhibition & Reception - Sponsored by Maxcess International

Wednesday, May 7

7:00-8:00 Continental Breakfast

Session 3

8:00 - 9:15 Troubleshooting Baggy Webs
David Roisum
Finishing Technologies, Inc.
9:30 - 10:15 Anatomy of a Wrinkle
Jerry Brown
Essex Systems
10:30 - 11:00 Web Vibration in Flotation Dryers
Michael P. Bria
MEGTEC Systems
11:00 - 11:30 Initial Application of Multi-Flexible Body Dynamics Software to Web Handling Simulation
Brant Ross, Ph. D., P.E.
MotionPort LLC
11:30am - 12:30pmLUNCH

Session 4

12:30 - 1:00 Feed Forward Algorithms in Web Conveyance Applications
Andre Icso
Circonix Technologies
1:00 - 1:30 Intelligent Micro Servo Control - The Future of Converting?
Dr. Lee Fenney
Sigmala Ltd
1:45 - 2:15 Synchronized Drive Control in Web Handling Applications
William Gilbert
Siemens Energy & Automation
2:15 - 2:45 Equipment Optimization - A Comprehensive Approach
Pierre Nader
SPN Consultants
3:00 - 3:30 Optimizing Registration in Converting Equipment
Joel Oakes
Delta Industrial
3:30 - 4:00 Non-Contact Measurement in Web Handling Processes
Bob Hosler
Keyence Corporation of America
4:00 - 4:30 The New Technology of Closed Loop Tension Control
Darrell Whiteside
Maxcess International
4:30 - 5:00 Using Laser Doppler Velocimetry to Increase Profits and Reduce Downtime on Converting Lines
Mike Kordik
Beta LaserMike
5:00pm - 7:00pm Table Top Exhibition & Reception Sponsored by CPP Expo

Thursday, May 8

7:00-8:00 Continental Breakfast

Session 5

8:15 - 9:00 Size Matters: The Effects of Roller Diameter
Tim Walker
TJWalker and Associates
9:30 - 10:00 What FEA Analysis Can Tell Us About Spreaders
Jerry Brown
Essex Systems
10:30 - 11:00 What is Your Roller's True Shape and Why Does It Matter?
Stephen Huff
Imperial Rubber Products
10:30 - 12:00 Sage On Stage
Dr. Dilwyn P. Jones, Dr. David Roisum
Tim Walker, Jerry Brown
1:00pm Thursday Short Course:
Winding: Equipment, Mechanics, & Roll Quality
(Requires Separate Registration Fee)

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