Dynamics of Composites Manufacturing: Tutorial through Live Demonstrations

April 28 – 30, 2008: National Composite Center, Dayton, OH

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Table of Contents: About the Program Program-at-a-Glance Educational Programming Special Events and Networking Opportunities Become an Exhibitor Past Exhibitors Hotel Information / Conference Logistics Online Registration Closed - Please register on-site

About the Program

As the cost of raw materials continues to increase; the labor force becomes more elastic; and government regulations become more common place, control of processing becomes key to addressing these issues. This live, interactive forum will address those issues by offering a complete program of “hands-on” learning applications of open molding, vacuum bagging, vacuum infusion and RTM technologies. Be there to watch these processes happen live, learn how-to and trouble shooting tricks to increase production and decrease waste. In tandem with these learning labs, specific educational presentations will be taught by expert presenters designed to send attendees home with procedure documentation to assist in expanding your process control.

Program-At-A-Glance

Educational Programming - Full Program Descriptions

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Special Events and Networking

April 28, 2008

Air Force Research Laboratory’s Composite Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Transportation Provided

Join ACMA for a tour of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Composite Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

• Tour the Composites Branch facilities, focusing on cutting-edge research and development within the composite processing laboratories.
• Learn about the research taking place in areas of composite processing science, nanosilicate composites, conductive nanocomposites, and high temperature composites.
• Learn about the history of composite use in Air Force applications.

Tour space is limited and available on a first-come first serve basis only, so please register today! You must be pre-registered for the tour and be a US Citizen.

Past Exhibitors

Hotel Information / Conference Logistics

The conference will take place at:

National Composite Center
2000 Composite Drive
Kettering, Ohio 45420
http://www.compositecenter.org/

Discount hotel rooms will be offered at:

Dayton Marriott
1414 S Patterson Blvd
Dayton, OH 45409

A discounted room rate of $119 (single/double) per night is guaranteed until April 21, 2008. After this date, the discounted rate will be subject to room availability. To make reservations, please contact the hotel at 800-450-8625 or click here and reserve your room over the Internet. Cite “ACMA” to ensure the discounted rate.

Registration

Pre-Registration for this event has closed, please register onsite. To view onsite registration times, click here.

Become an Exhibitor

Table Top Exhibits

ACMA Table Top display space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There is limited space available to preserve the informality of the conference and to maximize exhibitors' productive, substantive exposure. All displays will be located in a public, high-traffic area where attendees gather. Maximize your exposure to this targeted audience while minimizing your expense and time!

TABLE TOP FEES
$500 - Members
$600 - Non-members

TABLE TOP HOURS
Tuesday, April 28, 2008, 12:00pm - 2:00pm and 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 11:45am - 1:45pm

Please Note: In addition to the dedicated exhibit hours attendees will be traveling through the exhibit area on both days of the conference throughout the day. The exhibit area is a main thoroughfare to and from demos and educational sessions.

TABLE TOP FLOOR PLAN
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TABLE TOP EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT

1. Table Assignments - Table assignments will be made in the order that contracts were received. The rental fee must accompany applications for space. Phone reservations will be accepted but firm table assignments will not be made until payment is received. Upon receipt of your contract a confirmation letter will be sent to you.

2. Table Tops - A standard 6 foot table and identification sign is provided by ACMA without cost to the exhibitor. Due to venue restrictions, table tops may not exceed 8ft. in height. All table top pop-ups must fit within the confines of the space assigned.
Additional, furniture, power, and A/V needs are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

3. Staffing - Exhibitors will receive one full conference registration free of charge. Additional booth personnel must register accordingly.

4. Payment and Cancellation - The full booth rental fee must accompany contract. Exhibitors may cancel this agreement by written notice to the organizers. Cancellations made prior to March 31, 2008 will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations after March 31, 2008.

5. Use of Space - No exhibitor shall permit any other corporation/ firm or its representatives to use the space allotted to him, nor shall he display articles not manufactured or sold normally by him.

6. Limitation of Liability - The exhibitor shall indemnify the organizers against all claims, demands, actions, expenses, damages penalties or proceedings arising out of or in any way connected with the exhibitor's occupancy and use of the exhibition premises or any part thereof. Exhibitors will be required to meet the cost of making good any damage to floors, walls, structures and accessories.

7. Security and Insurance - The Table Top area will not be secured. During Table Top Exhibit hours the organizers will take reasonable care to ensure security in the exhibition area. Outside of the exhibit hours materials and equipment should be removed and/or secured. ACMA will not be liable for damage or loss to exhibitor's property, nor shall ACMA be liable for any injury that may occur in the exhibition area. Exhibitors should make their own insurance and material storage arrangements.

8. Protection of Display Area - Nothing shall be posted on or tacked, nailed, screwed or otherwise attached to columns, walls floors, or other parts of the facility, conference or exhibit area without permission from the proper building authority and ACMA.

9. Installation and Dismantling - All displays must be in place and set up by the time of the official opening to the show. Space not occupied or set up by that time may be reassigned for other purposes.

10. Default Occupancy - Any exhibitor failing to occupy space which has been contracted is not relieved of the obligation of paying for such space at the full rental price, and the Exhibition Management shall have the right use such space as it sees fit.

11. Distribution of Printed Matter, Etc. - Exhibitors shall only distribute printed matter, samples, souvenirs and the like from within rented spaces. Special distribution of such matter elsewhere must be approved by ACMA.

12. Agreement to Conditions - Each exhibitor for himself/herself and his/her employees agrees to abide by these conditions, it being understood and agreed that the sole control of the exhibits rests with ACMA.

13. Amendments - The organizers shall have sole authority to interpret and enforce all rules and regulations contained herein, and to make any amendments thereto and to make such further rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the orderly conduct of the Table Top Displays.

To return to the Table Top Display Form, please click here.

Instructions to Table Top Exhibitors

SHIPPING: All materials should be shipped to the following address to arrive no earlier than Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 and no later than Monday, April 28th, 2008.

HOLD FOR ARRIVAL:
Attention: ACMA Conference, April 29-30, 2008
First Financial Knowledge Center * 2000 Composite Drive * Kettering, OH 45420

RETURN SHIPPING NOTE: ACMA cannot make arrangements for return shipping for any exhibitor. Please make arrangements with your preferred carrier for return shipments in advance of the show.

INSTALLATION OF DISPLAYS: All displays may begin installation on April 29th, 2008 by 8am and must be fully installed by 12:00pm on April 29th, 2008. Materials and valuable products should be stored each evening. Storage is the responsibility of the exhibitor.

DISMANTLING OF DISPLAYS: All displays may begin dismantling at 2:00pm on April 30th, 2008.

REGISTRATION: The Exhibitor’s representative name should be completed in the full registration field above. Onsite the Exhibitor’s representative should go to the ACMA registration area and get a name badge & conference information.

Questions?

Tour space is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis only, so please register today! For security reasons, you must be pre-registered for the tour and be a U.S. citizen.