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2009 SAMPE 

Fall Technical Conference & Exhibition 

Century II Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas 

October 19-22, 2009 

Co-Located with ASTM-D30 Conference 

Final Program and Exhibitors Guide 

Global Material Technology: Soaring to New Horizons 

Hosted by SAMPE’s New Jersey and Wichita Chapters

Welcome to Wichita and the 2009 SAMPE Fall Technical Conference, co-located with the ASTM D-30 conference. SAMPE’s Wichita and New 

Jersey chapters are pleased to present this conference, whose theme is “Global Material Technology: Soaring to New Horizons.” 

The conference features 41 technical sessions with over 175 papers, two keynote presentations, three featured lectures, and six panels. Eight 

tutorial sessions are offered on Monday, along with a multi-scale modeling workshop on Thursday. Also on Thursday, tours are offered of 

the Spirit AeroSystems manufacturing facility, and laboratories of the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University. The 

exhibit hall will showcase over 100 exhibitors. 

You are invited to network with your fellow conference attendees at the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, and at morning and afternoon 

coffee breaks Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday evening’s entertainment will feature a Kansas Saloon, with a barbecue and calf roping. In 

addition, the SAMPE awards luncheon will be held Thursday. 

Wichita, a city of more than 400,000 people, is the heart of industry and commerce in the state of Kansas. Known as the “air capitol of the 

world,” it is the local presence of six major aerospace companies: Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier/Learjet, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, and Spirit 

AeroSystems. 

We hope you enjoy the conference and your stay in Wichita. 

Benjamin Rasmussen and Melanie Violette, General Co-Chairs, 2009 Fall Technical Conference 

SAMPE Thanks Our Organizing Committee: 

General Co-Chairs 

Ben Rasmussen, BMR Associates 

Melanie Violette, Wichita State University 

Technical Program Co-Chairs 

Timothy Chavez, Spirit AeroSystems 

Howard Kliger, HS Kliger & Associates Inc. 

Brad Lucht, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies 

Louis Pilato, Consultant 

Volunteers Chairs 

Ralph Carson, Retired 

Yeow Ng, National Institute for Aviation Research 

AV Support Chair 

Tracee Friess, National Institute for Aviation Research 

Financial Chairs 

John Osterndorf, US Army RDECOM-ARDEC 

Bill Washburn, Spirit AeroSystems 

Exhibits Chair 

Tony Constantino, Fiber-Line Inc. 

Sponsors Chair 

Borys Schafran, Evonik Degussa 

Attention SAMPE Conference Attendees! 

w This year’s SAMPE Fall Technical Conference is colocated 

with the ASTM D30 Meeting. The ASTM D30 

meeting requires separate registration from the SAMPE 

Conference. ASTM D30’s registration area is located in 

the Stimson/Santa Fe Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel. 

w Also, SAMPE Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition attendees 

will be able to attend, at no charge, the Wichita Industrial Trade Show 

(WITS) which is also being held in the Bob Brown hall of the Century 

II Convention Center. 

The WITS show hours are: 

Tuesday, October 20 1:00 – 7:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 21 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

Thursday, October 22 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

w Join us for the 2009 SAMPE Technical Communities Meeting. Discuss 

ways SAMPE’s Technical Communities can work better for you. This 

meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 4:30 

– 5:30 PM in the Chisholm Room at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. 

w Tour registration is not available onsite. Tours are available only 

to attendees who registered and confirmed their attendance by Sept. 

30. 

A Special Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors! 

A d i v i s i o n o f T e c I n d u s t r i e s , L L C 

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Century II Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel Layout 

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registration 

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EXHIBITS 

W.I.T.S. Exhibits 

Hyatt Regency Meeting Rooms 

Exhibits Hours 

Tuesday 

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday 

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Coffee Breaks 

Tuesday and Wednesday 

Complimentary coffee will be available in the 

exhibition hall, sponsored by Evonik Jayhawk Fine 

Chemicals, during these breaks. 

10:40 – 11:00 AM 

2:55 – 3:25 PM 

 

SAMPE Fall Tech Conference & Exhibits–Wichita, KS

2009 SAMPE Fall Technical 

Monday, October 19 

Registration 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

Tutorials (Tutorials require additional fees) 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

• Tooling for Composite Materials–Room 204 

• Composites Damage Tolerance: Materials & Structures–Room 205 

• Composite Materials Overview–Room 207 

• Design & Analysis of Composite Materials & Structures–Room 208 

Tutorials require a fee separate from conference registration. 

ITAR 

*Sessions include ITAR restricted presentations. 

Tuesday, October 20 


8:00 AM – Keynote 

• Global Materials Technology–Room 209A 

9:00 AM – Panels 

• Benchmarking of Composite Technology for Aircraft Structures Europe 

vs. USA–Room 204 

• Damage Resistance of Composite Sandwich Structures–Room 206 

(Joint SAMPE and ASTM D-30 Program) 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Sessions 

• Resin & Plastics Technology - Non-Epoxy Systems–Room 207 

ITAR 

•Advances in Manufacturing & Out-of-Autoclave I* 

Room 209B 

• Sensors in Aerospace Systems–Room 205 

10:40 AM – Coffee Break sponsored by 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Session 

• Design & Analysis of Composite Structures I–Room 208 

• Epoxy Resin Technology I–Room 207 

11:00 AM – Featured Lecture/Session 

• The Role of Education in Composites Engineering–Room 205 

No Exhibits 

Exhibits 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

2:00 – 5:00 PM 

• Thermoset Resins Technology–Room 204 

• Testing of Composite Materials–Room 205 

• Composites Repair Technology & Issues–Room 207 

• Composites Fabrication & Manufacturing Overview–Room 208 

Coffee Breaks - Sponsored by 


10:40 – 11:00 AM 

and 

2:55 – 3:25 PM 

Complimentary coffee will be available 

in the exhibition hall. 

1:15 - 5:00 PM – Panel 

• Energy Issues in Aviation–Room 204 

1:15 - 3:15 PM Session 

•Advances in Manufacturing & Out-of-Autoclave II* 

ITAR 

Room 209B 

1:15 - 5:00 PM – Sessions 

• Epoxy Resin Technology II–Room 207 

• Design & Analysis of Composite Structures II–Room 208 

• 3-D Nanostructured Advanced Composites–Room 206 

• Damage Tolerance & Fracture Mechanics–Room 205 

2:55 PM – Coffee Break sponsored by 

3:15 - 5:00 PM – Sessions 

• Tooling Advancements–Room 209B 

• Ballistic Composites–Room 204 

4:15 - 5:00 PM – Sessions 

• Automated Tape Placement/Automated Fiber Placement–Room 204 

5:00 - 6:00 PM – Welcome Reception–Upper Gallery 

 


Conference At-A-Glance 

Wednesday, October 21 


8:00 AM – Keynote 

• Materials, Processing and Manufacturing Technology: 

A Rich History and Promising Future–Room 209A 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Panel 

• Commercializing Composites: The Outlook for High-Volume, 

Sustainable Material Applications–Room 206 


• Testing & Qualification of Materials–Room 208 

• Technologies to Assist Composite Manufacturers I–Room 209B 

• Nanocomposites & Multifunctional Materials–Room 204 

• Composite Foams–Room 205 

9:00 - 10:40 AM – Session 

• Epoxy Resin Technology III–Room 207 

10:40 AM – Coffee Break sponsored by 

11:00 AM – Featured Lecture 

• Metal Composite Hybrid Materials & Products–Room 205 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Session 

• Bio-, Natural & Innovative Materials I–Room 207 

Exhibits 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Thursday, October 22 


8:15 AM – Featured Lecture 

• Acoustic Emission (AE) Offers New Horizons for Composites– 

Room 205 

8:45 AM - 5:00 PM – AFOSR Workshop 

• Multiscale Modeling for Polymer Matrix Composites–Room 208 

9:00 AM - 10:40 AM – Session 

ITAR 

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•Manufacturing with Nano-modified Composites*–Room 209B 

•Lightning Strike Protection*–Room 206 


ITAR 

•EMI Shielding, Conductive Materials*–Room 205 

• Nano-Enhanced Resins for Aerospace Applications I–Room 204 

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•High Temperature Resins & Composites I*–Room 207 

10:40 AM – Brief Session Break–Room 209A 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sessions 

• Filament Winding & Pultrusion I–Room 209B 

• Infusion Technology - Processing Effects–Room 206 

12:15 PM – SAMPE Awards Luncheon–Room 210B 

No Exhibits 

1:15 - 2:55 PM – Panel 

• Design & Analysis Tool Demonstration–Room 206 

1:40 - 2:55 PM – Sessions 

• Technologies to Assist Composite Manufacturers II–Room 209B 

• Infusion Technology – Applications–Room 205 

1:40 - 5:00 PM – Session 

• Bio-, Natural & Innovative Materials II–Room 207 

• Nanofiber Technology, Uses–Room 204 

• Core & Sandwich Materials–Room 208 

2:55 PM – Coffee Break sponsored by 

3:15 - 5:00 PM – Panel 

• Technologies to Assist Composite Manufacturers–Room 206 

3:15 - 5:00 PM – Sessions 

• Building Blocks to Advanced Materials Applications–Room 209B 

• Infusion Technology - Resins/Preforms–Room 205 

4:30 PM – Technical Communities Meeting 

6:00 PM 

Night on the Kansas Prairie–Eagle Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel 

1:45 - 5:00 PM – Tours 

(Registration closed) 

• National Institute of Aviation Research, Wichita State University 

• Spirit AeroSystems 

Meet in Hyatt Regency Hotel lobby at 1:45 sharp 

1:45 - 3:35 PM – Sessions 

• POSS Resin Systems–Room 206 

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•Nano-Enhanced Resins for Aerospace Applications II* 

Room 204 

• High Temperature Resins & Composites II–Room 207 

1:45 - 5:00 PM – Session 

• Filament Winding & Pultrusion II–Room 209B 

3:25 PM – Brief Session Break 

3:45 - 5:00 PM – Sessions 

• Automation & Optimization of Autoclave Cure–Room 204 

• POSS Resin Systems Round Table–Room 206 

• Nondestructive Evaluation & Inspection*–Room 207 

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Tutorials 

Tutorials are half-day courses that require a separate cost from the conference registration. Depending upon the tutorial, either a printed 

handout or electronic handout will be included. 

Prices are: $150 with conference registration, $75 for students, $199 for other registrants. 

9:00 AM – Noon 

Tooling for Composites–Room 204 

Robert Stratton, Stratton Composite Solutions 

Composites Damage Tolerance: Materials & Structures–Room 205 

Dr. Keshavanarayana Raju, Wichita State University 

Composite Materials Overview–Room 207 

Dr. Linda Clements, C&C Innovation Strategies Inc. 

Design & Analysis of Composite Materials & Structures–Room 208 

Dr. Dan Adams, University of Utah 

2:00 – 5:00 PM 

Thermoset Resin Matrices–Room 204 

Dr. James Senger, Cytec Engineered Materials 

Testing of Composite Materials–Room 205 

Dr. Don Adams, Wyoming Test Fixtures 

Composites Repair Technology & Issues–Room 207 

Louis Dorworth, Abaris Training Resources Inc. 

Composites Fabrication & Manufacturing Overview–Room 208 

Dr. James C. Leslie, ACPT Inc. 

Important session information for all attendees. 

SAMPE Restricted Papers —ITAR Regulations Session Admittance 

ITAR 

(REVISED PROCEDURES 6/05) 

Several papers to be presented at this conference will be restricted papers governed by ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). The U.S. 

citizens SAMPE list used at previous conferences will not be available. If you plan to attend any presentations restricted by ITAR, you must bring proof 

of citizenship plus the other verification documents as shown below. Please note that only U.S. citizens and U.S. Resident Aliens can be considered 

for attendance at these restricted presentations. 

Admittance to restricted sessions and access to restricted technical papers is implemented and controlled by U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations 

(ITAR). All restricted session attendees MUST abide by the procedures and submittal of verification documents as noted below – no exceptions: 

ATTENDEE CLASSIFICATION 

U.S. Government Employees 

U.S. Citizens 

Resident Aliens (U.S.) 

IDENTIFICATION & PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS 

1. Proof of Citizenship (for example, passport, birth certificate, voters registration card, 

naturalization papers), and, 

2. Personal photographic identification (passport, driver’s license, corporate ID, etc.) 

1. Proof of Citizenship (for example, passport, birth certificate, voters registration 

card, naturalization papers), and, 

2. Personal photographic identification (passport, driver’s license, corporate ID, etc.), and, 

3. Certification credentials based on DD Form 2345 (see below for details) 

1. Resident Alien Card, and, 

2. Personal photographic identification (passport, driver’s license, corporate ID, etc.), and, 

3. Certification credentials based on DD Form 2345 (see below for details) 

DD Form 2345 individual certification credentials (required for U.S. & Resident Aliens) must be from one of the following: 

1. Copy of an approved and active DD Form 2345 for the individual, or, 

2. Copy of an approved and active DD Form 2345 for the individual’s employer PLUS evidence of current employment status 

with that employer (corporate ID, business card, etc.), or, 

3. A listing of the individual’s employer in the most recent DoD quarterly Qualified U.S. Contractor Access 

List PLUS evidence of current employment status with that employer (corporate ID, business card, etc.). 

DD Form 2345 may be downloaded and completed online in order to apply for approval to be listed on the Qualified U.S. Contractor List, www. 

dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Allow at least 4 weeks prior to the SAMPE symposia or technical conference dates for this process. 

How to get your ITAR Clearance: 

Bring all of the above listed identification, proof of employment and certification credentials to the to the SAMPE Clearance counter at the SAMPE 

Registration area. Your documents will be verified and you will be provided with a stamp indicating your ITAR clearance. Photo ID will be checked 

against your ITAR badge before admittance is granted to any ITAR presentation. 

 



8:00 – 9:00 AM • Room 209A 

SAMPE Keynote Presentation 

Global Materials Technology 

Presenter: John Pilla: Senior VP/General Manager, 

Propulsion Segment, Spirit AeroSystems 

The aviation industry is embarking upon a 

historic transformation from all metallic fuselages to light-weight 

composite aero-structures. In the decades past there has been a 

six-fold increase in air traffic provided by the U.S. aviation system, 

while there has been a 60 percent improvement in fuel efficiency. 

Concerned with the spiraling fossil fuel consumption and its debilitating 

environmental impact, we are focusing on a new paradigm shift 

toward the development of disruptive, energy efficient (“green”), 

global material technology for effective energy utilization and efficient 

manufacturing. These emerging technologies for advanced material 

and process are paving way for the future of aviation. Also, in this 

era of globalization, we are growing our diverse business portfolio 

through open innovations and leveraged collaborations for the costeffective 

and rapid implementation of these technologies. As the 

premier aero-structure producer and system integrator of the aviation 

industry, Spirit AeroSystems is actively and strategically engaged in 

this Global Material Technology revolution. 

9:00 AM • Room 204 

Panel: Benchmarking of Composite Technology for Aircraft and 

Marine Structures: Europe vs. USA 

Moderator: Len Poveromo - Director, Northrop Grumman 

Panelists: 

• Charlie Rowe – Technical Director, SCRA 

• Tom Carstenson – Chief, Air Frame Development Program, Sikorsky 

• Nick Melillo – Senior Manager Structures Technology, Boeing 

• Paul Oldroyd – Bell Helicopter 

• Bob Gray – President, Maverick Corp. 

• Scott Lewit – President, Structural Composites, Inc. 

• Chris Hicks – Northrop Grumman 

• Danna Kelley-Haddad - Chairwoman of The Composite Consortium (TCC) 

9:00 AM • Room 206 

Panel: Damage Resistance of Composite Sandwich Structures 

Moderator: Carl Rousseau - ASTM D30 Committee and Lockheed Martin 

Aeronautics 

The purpose of this combined presentation/panel session will be to 

bring together subject-matter-experts in the area of durability, damage 

resistance, and damage tolerance of aerospace sandwich structures 

and discuss near-term needs for standardized test methods, practices, 

and/or guides. Brief presentations will be given on recent sandwich 

structure DaDT certification requirements, methods of compliance, and 

related field service history and repair. A panel discussion will follow, 

which will focus on a strategy for development of sandwich DaDT 

standards and a recommended path/plan for development. Notes will 

be taken and subsequently distributed, along with presentations, to 

attendees. Possible resulting new work items for ASTM Sub-Committee 

D30.09 (Sandwich Structures) will then be addressed in the D30.09 

meeting that afternoon. 

Panelists: 

• Dr. Dan Adams, University of Utah 

• Mr. Mark Chris, Bell Helicopter Textron 

• Mr. Wade Jackson, NASA Langley Research Center 

• Dr. Paul Lagace, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

• Dr. Alan Nettles, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 

• Mr. Adam Sawicki, Boeing Company 

• Dr. K. Suresh Raju, Wichita State University 


Technical Program 


10:40 – 11:00 AM and 2:55 – 3:25 PM 

Complimentary coffee will be available in the exhibition hall. 

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Room 209B 

Advances in Manufacturing & Out-of-Autoclave I 

Session Chairs: Gail Hahn, The Boeing Company - Phantom Works; John 

Russell, AFRL/RXMT; and Amit Vyas, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. 

9:00 AM – 2 nd Place Winner 

Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft, J. D. Russell, Air 

Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 

OH; B. Shenk, R. Holzwarth, Air Force Research Laboratory, 

Wright-Patterson Air Force, Base, OH; M. Swanson, D. Paige, 

M. Tresnak, S. Ames, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 

Palmdale, CA; P. Neumeier, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 

Company, Marietta, GA 

9:25 AM 

Prototype Fabrication and Assembly of Large Scale Integrated 

Out-of-Autoclave (OOA) Structures, G. Rossi, J. D. Russell, Air 

Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 

9:50 AM 

Properties of an Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg Material: Oven Versus 

Autoclave, J. Courter, J. Dustin, A. Ritchey, R. B. Pipes, Purdue University, 

West Lafayette, IN; L. Sargent, W. Purcell, Applied Composites Engineering, 

Indianapolis, IN 

10:15 AM 

Non-autoclave Prepreg Manufacturing Technology for Primary 

Aerospace Structure, G. Hahn, G. G. Bond, The Boeing Company, 

Berkeley, MO 

11:00 AM 

Low Cost, Short Lead Tooling for Limited Use and Lower Temperatures, 

N. Froeschner, J. M. Griffith, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO 

11:25 AM 

Advanced Materials and Technologies for Wide-body Aircraft 

Structures, L. B. Rosa, F. D. R. Amado, UESC – Universidade Estadual de 

Santa Cruz, Brazil 

11:50 AM 

Morphing Mold Tools, B. Halford, Surface Generation Ltd, London, UK 

Room 205 

Sensors in Aerospace Systems 

Session Chair: Anindya Ghoshal, United Technologies Research Center 

9:00 AM 

Structural Health Monitoring of Carbon Fiber Composites Using 

Inherently Conducting Polymeric Films, A. K. Singh, D. Kim, H. Yang, 

B. W. Pitts, G. J. Tregre, Crosslink, Hattiesburg, MO; P. J. Kinlen, Crosslink, 

St. Louis, MO 

9:25 AM 

Metallized Carbon Nanofiber Based Nanocomposites for 

Electrochemical Sensing, L. Li, K. Lafdi, University of Dayton Research 

Institute, Dayton, OH 

9:50 AM 

Visibility of Viscoelastic Properties During Processing of Fiber 

Reinforced Thermoset Resin Systems, L. Dorworth, Abaris Training 

Resources Inc., Reno, NV 

10:15 AM 

The Embedding of Optical Fibre Sensors for SHM, M. Volanthen, L. 

Rumsey, R. Caesley, Insensys, Fareham, UK; A. Ghoshal, G. Welsh, United 

Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT; N. Bordick, US Army 

RDECOM, Fort Eustis, VA 

 

ITAR 

Room 207 

Resin & Plastics Technology - Non-Epoxy Systems 

Session Chairs: Axel Böettcher, Boettcher Consult; Jeff Wiggins, University of 

Southern Mississippi; and Volker Altstädt, Universitaet Bayreuth 

9:00 AM 

Impact of Cure Environment on Mechanical Properties and Network 

Morphology of Vinyl Ester Resin Systems, J. Swanson, J. W. Rawlins, 

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

9:25 AM 

New Developments in Polyaryl Ether Amide Resin Technology, F.-A. 

von Itter, B. Schafran, Evonik Degussa GmbH, Marl, Germany 

9:50 AM 

Reactive Rotational Molding of Thermoset Polyurethane: Application 

to H2 Storage Liner Production, J. Viale, F. Nony, L. Delnaud, P. 

Mazabraud, CEA Le Ripault, Monts, France; J.-F. Gerard, UMR 5223 

– INSA Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; A. Tcharkhtchi, PIM – ENSAM Paris, 

Paris, France; A. Baron, Raigi, Rouvray St. Denis, France 

10:15 AM 

Benzoxazine Resins for Composite Materials - Recent Developments, 

R. Schönfeld, S. Kreiling, C. Sawaryn, A. Taden, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 

Düsseldorf, Germany 

11:00 AM 

Effects of Annealing on Mechanical Properties of Uniaxial Oriented 

Polypropylene Film, M. Deevey, B. Chen, J. Chung, Frontier Performance 

Polymers Corporation, Dover, NJ; J. Song, M. Sennett, US Army, RDECOM 

- NSRDEC, Natick, MA; T. Woo, US Army, RDECOM - ARDEC, Picatinny 

Arsenal, NJ 

Room 207 

Epoxy Resin Technology I 


Southern Mississippi; and Volker Altsadt, Universitaet Bayreuth 

11:25 AM 

Atomistic Modelling of Crosslinked Epoxy Polymer, A. Bandyopadhyay, 

P. K. Valavala, G. M. Odegard, Michigan Technological University, 

Houghton, MI 

11:50 AM 

Near IR Kinetics and Correlation of Cure of Epoxy Resins, M. 

Pramanik, J. O. Swanson, J. A. Scott, S. K. Mendon, J. W. Rawlins, The 

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 



Visit our 120+ exhibitors in the 

Century II Convention Hall! 


10:40 – 11:00 AM and 2:55 – 3:25 PM 




11:00 AM • Room 205 

Featured Lecture - The Role of Education in 

Composites Engineering 

Lecturer: Beckry Abdel-Magid: Chair, Composite 

Materials Engineering, Winona State University 

In the early 1990s, leaders in the composite 

materials industry declared that the major 

problem with composite materials was neither technical nor economic, 

but rather educational, and called for shifting the emphasis in the 

academic community from focusing on research and development to 

educating and graduating large numbers of engineers with broad 

and in-depth knowledge in composite materials. 

A number of universities responded by developing strong programs 

in composites engineering both at the undergraduate and graduate 

levels. In the subsequent two decades, graduates of these programs 

were in the forefront of a second revolution not only in new applications 

in myriad products and industries, but also in the material and 

processing technologies of composite materials. This presentation 

will highlight the role of education in taking composite materials from 

artisan fabrication and laboratory research to advanced technology 

and applications ranging from aerospace, to consumer goods and 

nano-scale materials. A review of the current state of education in 

composites engineering in the United States and other industrial 

nations will also be presented. 

Panelists: 

• John L. Graham, Ph.D., University of Dayton Research Institute 

• Donald Minus, Fuels & Energy Branch, AFRL 

• Omar Mendoza, Materials Engineer, AFRL 

• Tim Edwards, Fuels & Energy Branch, AFRL 

• James Hileman, Research Engineer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

• Kevin Trayer, USAF Reserves, Air Mobility Command Fuel Efficiency Office 

• Gregory L. Rhoads, Fuels & Energy Branch, AFRL 

Room 209B 

Advances in Manufacturing & Out-of-Autoclave II 

Session Chairs: Gail Hahn, The Boeing Company - Phantom Works; John 

Russell, AFRL/RXMT; and Amit Vyas, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. 

1:40 PM 

ITAR 


The Cure Cycle Reduction of Advanced High Temperature 

Polyimide, E. Stone, B. Pinkerton, A. Arhelger, Vought Aircraft 

Industries, Dallas, TX 

2:05 PM 

Optimization of Composite Ply Kits, J. A. Petermeier, R. P. Willardson, 

K. R. Wilkinson, eServ, A Perot Systems Company, Plano, TX 

2:30 PM 

Experimental Study of Milling Bifurcations, A. Radhakrishnan, J. 

Kennedy, R. Fales, University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO 

Room 205 

The Role of Education in Composites Engineering 

Session Chair: Brad Jorgenson, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 

11:50 AM 

Experimental Characterization of Composite Materials Across 

the Curriculum, B. Abdel-Magid, M. Grami, S. Ziaee, Winona State 

University, Winona, MN 

Room 208 

Design & Analysis of Composite Structures I 

Session Chairs: Brian Kitt, Spirit AeroSystems Inc.; Phil Sears, eServ; and 

Walter Horn, Wichita State University 

11:00 AM 

Scatter Analysis of Composites and Adhesive Joints for Substantiation 

of Modern Aircraft Structures, W. Seneviratne, J. S. Tomblin, National 

Institute for Aviation Research, Wichita, KS 

11:25 AM 

The Buckling Response of Tapered Composite Plates Based on Thirdorder 

Theory, S. Akhlaque-E-Rasul, R. Ganesan, Concordia University, 

Montreal, Canada 

11:50 AM 

Asymmetric and Tension-shear Coupling Model Based on Non- 

Orthogonal Constitutive Law for Dry Fabric Composites, W. Lee, M.- 

K. Um, J.-H. Byun, KIMS, Changwon, South Korea 

1:15 PM • Room 204 

Panel: Energy Issues in Aviation 

Moderators: Wade Adams - Director of the Center for Nanoscale Science and 

Technology, Rice University; Don Erbschloe - Chief Scientist, Air Mobility Command; 

and Gregory L. Rhoads - AFRL Propulsion and Power Directorate. 

This panel presentation and discussion will cover the broad issues in 

energy needs, availability and opportunities for aviation, including 

new technologies and applications, alternative fuels, operational 

strategies for conservation, and climate change issues. 

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Room 208 

Design & Analysis of Composite Structures II 

Session Chairs: Brian Kitt, Spirit AeroSystems Inc.; Phil Sears, eServ; and 

Walter Horn, Wichita State University 

1:40 PM 

Simple Analytical Techniques for Laminated Cylinders and Plates, T. 

Fronk, S. L. Folkman, E. Clark, Utah State University, Logan, UT 

2:05 PM 

21 st Century Analysis and Design of Composite Flight Vehicle 

Structures Using an FEA-Based Electronic Handbook, S. J. Leemans, 

Advatech Pacific, Tempe, AZ 

2:30 PM 

Bridging the Gap Between Physics and Large-scale Structural 

Analysis: A Novel Method for Fatigue Life Prediction of Composites, 

R. Fertig III, Firehole Technologies, Laramie, WY 

3:25 PM 

Simulating Impact Damage to Composite Structures, A. Hsu, NEi 

Software Inc., Westminster, CA 

3:50 PM 

Composite Aircraft Assemblies: The Complete Solution, O. Guillermin, 

Vistagy, Waltham, MA 

4:15 PM 

Quantitative Microstructural Analysis of a Nylon 6,6/E-Glass Long 

Fiber Thermoplastic Composite, V. S. Chevali, U. K. Vaidya, G. M. 

Janowski, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 

4:40 PM 

Design and Analysis Methods for Composite Load Introduction 

Fittings, P. Middendorf, M. Siemetzki, T. Havar, K. Zimmermann, EADS 

Deutschland GmbH, Innovation Works, Munich, Germany 

Room 205 

Damage Tolerance & Fracture Mechanics 

Session Chairs: Waruna Seneviratne, National Institute for Aviation Research; 

and Rick Willardson, eServ 

1:40 PM 

Computational Simulation of Progressive Damage in Composite 

Stiffened Panels with Discrete Source Damage, H. Zhang, F. Abdi, 

Alpha STAR Corporation, Long Beach, CA 

2:05 PM 

Robust Design of Assembled Composite Joining Concepts, a 

Combined Durability-Reliability Evaluation, F. Abdi, F. Rognin, Alpha 

STAR Corporation, Long Beach, CA; J. Housner, Analytical Enterprises, 

Newport News, VA; K. Nikbin, Imperial College of London, UK 

2:30 PM 

Load Rate Effects on the Crush Response of Laminated Corrugated 

Beams, S. Keshavanarayana, K. Y. Tan, S. F. Elyas, Wichita State 

University, Wichita, KS 

3:25 PM 

Rate Sensitivity of Fracture Toughness of Laminated Composites, S. 

Keshavanarayana, P. N. Nandakumar, Wichita State University, Wichita, 

KS 

3:50 PM 

Damage Tolerance of Full-scale Notched Composite Sandwich 

Panels, Keshavanarayana, J. Tomblin, Wichita State University, Wichita, 

KS; P. Shyprykevich, C. Davies, FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, 

Atlantic City, NJ 


Room 206 

3-D Nanostructured Advanced Composites 

Session Chairs: Brian Wardle, MIT; and Larry Drzal, Michigan State 

University 

1:40 PM 

Health Monitoring of Aligned Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Enhanced 

Composites, D. M. Barber, S. S. Wicks, B. L. Wardle, Massachusetts 

Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; A. Raghavan, C. T. Dunn, S. S. 

Kessler, Metis Design Corporation, Cambridge, MA 

2:05 PM 

Towards Multifunctional Enhancement of Composite Aerostructures 

via the Incorporation of Aligned Carbon Nanotubes, M. S. Tsai, R. 

Guzman de Villoria, B. L. Wardle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 

Cambridge, MA 

2:30 PM 

Polymer-based Carbon Nanotube Composites in the Space 

Environment, L. Daniel, MIT, Boston, MA; M. Chipara, The University of 

Texas Pan American, Edinburg, TX 

3:25 PM 

Investigation of Nanostructure Effects and Interactions on the Elastic 

Properties of Buckypaper-polymer Nanocomposites, C. Tsai, C. 

Zhang, A. Vanli, B. Wang, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 

3:50 PM 

Processing and Properties of Functionalized Graphite Nanoplatelet/ 

Epoxy Composites, Z. Wang, H. T. Hahn, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; D. 

Wang, L.-S. Tan, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, 

OH 

4:15 PM 

Optimal Matching of Thermal Vibrations into Carbon Nanotubes, 

K.G.S.H Gunawardana, K. Mullen, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, 

OK 

Room 207 

Epoxy Resin Technology II 



1:40 PM 

Effect of Amine Isomerism on Glass Transition and Free Volume 

of Epoxy-Amine Network Based on Glycidyl Ether of Bisphenol- 

F (DGEBF) and Diaminodiphenyl Suffone (DDS), M. Kaushik, M. 

B. Jackson, S. R. Heinz, J. S. Wiggins, S. Nazarenko, The University of 

Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

2:05 PM 

Measuring Compression Strain Recovery in Thermoset Matrices 

Using Digital Image Correlation, S. Heinz, J. Wiggins, The University 

of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

2:30 PM 

Mechanical Properties and Network Structure of Blended Epoxy 

Resins, M. Pramanik, J. O. Swanson, J. A. Scott, S. K. Mendon, J. W. 

Rawlins, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

3:25 PM 

Characterizing Fortified Epoxy Amine Matrixes with Latent Uretdione 

Crosslinking Agents, J. Rawlins, K. Davis, The University of Southern 

Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

3:50 PM 

The Effect of Different Matrix Materials on the Properties of Structural 

Composites Fabricated from Waste Carpet, A. Jain, G. Pandey, R. 

Vaidyanathan, R. P. Singh, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 

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4:15 PM 

Specialty Anhydrides for High-Performance Composites, K. Shah, 

Evonik Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation, Galena, KS 

4:40 PM 

Technical Advances in Epoxy Technology for Wind Turbine Blade 

Composite Fabrication, G. C. Jacob, B. Hoevel, H. Q. Pham, M. L. Dettloff, 

N. E. Verghese, R. H. Turakhia, G. Hunter, Dow Chemical Co., Freeport, 

TX; J. F. Mandell, D. D. Samborsky, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 

Room 209B 

Tooling Advancements 

Session Chairs: Carl Fiegenbaum and Jeff Priest, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. 

3:25 PM 

Rapid Manufacturing of Large Master Models and High Temperature 

Resistant Tools, W. L. Miller, P. D. Christou, D. Howland, Huntsman 

Advanced Materials, The Woodlands, TX 

3:50 PM – 1 st Place Winner 

900°F Glass Transition Temperature Material for Structural 

Composites and High Temperature Composite Tooling 

Applications, J. E. Lincoln, Z. McHale, R. J. Jurek, S. L. Hout, D. 

B. Curliss, Performance Polymer Solutions Inc., Moraine, OH 

4:15 PM 

Machining, Bonding, Sealing, and Venting of Carbon Foam for 

Production Tooling, D. M. Kaschak, R. Shao, G. D. Shives, A. J. Francis, 

GrafTech International, Parma, OH 

4:40 PM 

Nanocomposite Mold Fabrications and Applications, K. Han, B. 

Rice, J. Hickey, T. Glenchur, D. Johnson, J. Hartings, University of Dayton 

Research Institute, Dayton, OH 

Room 204 

Ballistic Composites 

Session Chair: John F. Osterndorf, USA, RDECOM-ARDEC 

3:25 PM 

Low and Medium Speed Multi-axial Impact Responses of Fiber 

Reinforced Thermoplastic and Thermoset Composites, B. Chen, O. 

Kizhner, O. Chainani, J. Chung, Frontier Performance Polymers Corporation, 

Dover, NJ; T. Woo, L. Moy, J. Osterndorf, D. Prillaman, US Army, RDECOM- 

ARDEC; R. Basavaraju, US Army, TARDEC; J. Song, US Army, NSRDEC; B. 

Liaw, F. Delale, City College of New York, New York, NY 

3:50 PM 

The Ballistic Impact Resistance of Polypropylene Composites, 

R. Roylance, T. Godfrey, E. Welsh, US Army Natick Soldier Research 

Development & Engineering Center, Natick, MA 

Room 204 

Automated Tape Placement/Automated Fiber Placement 

Session Chair: Brice Johnson, Boeing Phantom Works 

4:15 PM 

Machine-Independent Automated Fiber Placement Programming 

and Simulation, J. Schule, CGTech, Irvine, CA 

4:40 PM 

Tow Steered CFRP Aircraft Parts – Preforming and Mechanical 

Properties, K. Hazra, K. Potter, M. Wisnom, ACCIS, University of Bristol, 

Bristol, UK 

5:00 – 6:00 PM Upper Gallery 

Welcome Reception 

Join us for the Welcome Reception, an excellent place to network 

with new and existing colleagues and business partners. 

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8:00 – 9:00 AM • Room 209A 

SAMPE Keynote Presentation 

Materials and Processing & Manufacturing 

Technology: A Rich History and Promising Future 

Presenter: Persis A. Elwood - Division Chief, 

Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, WPAFB 

As the world has gotten flatter, the defense industry has gotten 

smaller. Globalization and decreased demand have impacted many 

industries that supply the Air Force and DoD. There is also increased 

competition for critical commodities – energy and specialty metals, 

for example. Internal to the Air Force the two communities, materials 

and processing and manufacturing technology, have shared a very 

productive relationship. The communities share the same customer 

base, and the breadth of products and disciplines are the same. 

We are different links in the same chain. In order for materials and 

processing to deliver to their potential, it is essential that manufacturing 

readiness be considered earlier than ever before in the development 

cycle. By partnering more effectively we can help ensure scale up and 

timely transition of new capabilities. 

9:00 AM • Room 206 

Panel: Commercializing Composites: The Outlook for High- 

Volume, Sustainable Material Applications 

Moderator: Sara Black - Technical Editor, Gardner Publications, CompositesWorld 

The focus of this panel will be successful real-world, non-aerospace 

applications of composite materials. While the composites industry 

has been challenged by the design and manufacturing demands of 

lucrative, high-volume markets, the barriers are starting to break 

down — particularly as alternative energy sources, infrastructure 

upgrades, and new industrial technologies begin to shape policy 

decisions. Panelists will address application areas including wind 

energy, offshore oil exploration and production, infrastructure, 

pressure vessels for fuel and compressed gas storage, automotive 

components and composite design. They will describe how composite 

materials, processing and design concepts are being used in specific 

market areas, in innovative ways — and how the material or process 

or design approach is helping to facilitate composites’ growth, in light 

of the current difficult economy. 

Panelists: 

• Dr. Vistaph Karbhari, University of Alabama, Huntsville 

• Paul Oldroyd, Bell Helicopter Textron 

• James Patterson, HyPerComp Engineering 

• Chris Red, Composite Market Reports 

• Andrew Rich, Plasan Carbon Composites 

• Thomas Royle, Gurit 

Visit our 120+ exhibitors in the 

Century II Convention Hall! 

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 


Room 209B 

Technologies to Assist Composite Manufacturers I 

Session Chairs: Jim Leslie, ACPT Inc.; Linda Clements, C&C Innovation 

Strategies Inc. 

9:00 AM 

Technology Gained from Composite Development Programs, J. C. 

Leslie, Advanced Composite Products & Technology, Huntington Beach, 

CA 

9:25 AM 

New Low/No VOC Coating Technologies for Composite 

Applications, M. O. Wells, K. A. Wood, S. Lacock, Arkema Inc., King 

of Prussia, PA 

9:50 AM 

Nano-fiber Reinforced Enhancements in Composite Polymer 

Matrices, C. Chamis, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 

10:15 AM 

Specialty Building Blocks for Composites: An Overview, K. Shah, 

Evonik Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation, Galena, KS; T.-P. Sauer, 

Evonik Degussa GmbH, Marl, Germany 

11:00 AM 

Developing Breakdown Tooling from Initial Concept Stage Through 

Final Production, R. Starck, Paragon D&E, Grand Rapids, MI 

11:25 AM 

Cleaning for Effective Coating of Composites, B. Kanegsberg, E. 

Kanegsberg, BFK Solutions LLC, Pacific Palisades, CA 

11:50 AM 

Tooling for Composite Materials: Problems and Solutions, L. L. 

Clements, J. L. Crowley, C&C Innovation Strategies Inc., Dayton, NV 

Room 208 

Testing & Qualification of Materials 

Session Chairs: Beth Clarkson, NASA National Center for Advanced Materials 

Performance 

9:00 AM 

Multivariate Equivalence Testing for Composite Materials, E. 

Clarkson, National Institute for Aviation Research, Wichita, KS 

9:25 AM 

Evaluation of Cubic Specimens for Compression Testing at Different 

Strain Rates, J.F. Acosta, K. S. Raju, Wichita State University, Wichita, 

KS 

9:50 AM 

Mechanical Behavior of Woven Thermoplastic Composites Under 

Varying Strain Rates, U. Sharma, G. Reyes, University of Michigan- 

Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 

10:15 AM 

Modified Coefficient of Variation Approach to set Basis Values for 

Newly Developed Composite Materials, E. Clarkson, Y. Ng, Wichita 

State University, Wichita, KS 

11:00 AM 

Impact Strength of Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymers at Cryogenic 

Temperatures, M. Lambert, E. A. Clark, T. H. Fronk, Utah State University, 

Logan, UT; J. Noorda, HyPerComp Engineering Inc., Brigham City, UT 

11:25 AM 

Representing Viscoelastic Response of a Curing Laminate, M. Stover, 

B. Kelpine, AvPro Inc., Norman, OK 



11:50 AM 

Simple Destructive Test Methodology to Determine the Mechanical 

Bond Strength of Coatings on Ceramic Fibers, J. Lincoln, R. J. Jurek, 

D. B. Curliss, M. Grigsby, M. Napoli, Performance Polymer Solutions Inc., 

Moraine, OH; M. Rich, L. T. Drzal, B. Rook, Michigan State University, East 

Lansing, MI 

Room 204 

Nanocomposites and Multifunctional Materials 

Session Chair: Bob Minaie, Wichita State University 

9:00 AM 

Multifunctional Carbon Fiber Epoxy-matrix Composites for Energy 

Harvesting, S. Han, S. Wang, D. D. L. Chung, State University of New 

York, Buffalo, NY 

9:25 AM 

Nanotube Buckypaper Composite Actuators for Morphing Structure 

Applications, S.-Y. Tsai, I.-W. Chen, Z. Liang, B. Wang, C. Zhang, FAMU- 

FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL; S. Walsh, Army Research 

Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 

9:50 AM 

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer-Clay and -Carbon Nanofiber 

Nanocomposites: Flammability Studies, J. H. Koo, K. C. Nguyen, J. C. 

Lee, W. K. Ho, M. C. Bruns, O. A. Ezekoye, University of Texas at Austin, 

Austin, TX 

10:15 AM 

Influence of Nanoparticles on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties 

of PMR-15 and Candidate Replacement Resins, S. G. Miller, NASA 

Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; P. Heimann, Ohio Aerospace 

Institute, Cleveland, OH; M. Maryanski, University of Akron, Akron, OH; J. 

Bauer, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 

11:00 AM 

Dispersion Optimization of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets in 

Polyetherimide Nanocomposites: Extrusion vs Precoating vs Solid 

State Ball Milling, H. Wu, B. Rook, L. T. Drzal, Michigan State University, 

Lansing, MI 

11:25 AM 

Multifunctional Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets/High Density 

Polyethylene Nanocomposites, X. Jiang, L. T. Drzal, Michigan State 

University, Lansing, MI 

11:50 AM 

Composite Films Prepared by Deposition of Manganese Dioxide 

and Polypyrrole on In-Situ Grown Carbon Nanotubes for 

Supercapacitors, L. Li, K. Lafdi, University of Dayton Research Institute, 

Dayton, OH 

Room 205 

Composite Foams 

Session Chairs: David Kaschak, Graftech; James Klett, Oak Ridge National 

Laboratory; and Ed Semmes, Consultant 

9:00 AM 

Flexible Molded Polyurethane Foams with Clay and Silica Nano- 

Fillers, I. Javni, K. Song, J. Lin, Z. S. Petrovic, Kansas Polymer Research 

Center, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 

9:25 AM 

Graphite Foam Performance in Heat Exchanger Applications, P. G. 

Stansberry, E. Pancost, Y. Xiong, J. Norley, GrafTech International Holdings 

Inc., Parma, OH 

9:50 AM 

Tensile Strength of Aluminum Foam-Polypropylene Interpenetrating 

Phase Composites, J. Hadley, N. Rayess, N. Dukhan, University of Detroit 

Mercy, Detroit, MI; D. Q. Houston, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 

10:15 AM 

Coal Derivatives for Sprayable Carbon Foams, E. B. Kennel, M. E. 

Heavner, M. Mukka, O. A. Olajide, C. Prasad, P. Subramanian, A. H. 

Stiller, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 

Room 207 

Epoxy Resin Technology III 



9:00 AM 

A Nanoscale Investigation of Epoxy Resin Nodule Development, C. 

Sahagun, S. Morgan, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 

9:25 AM 

Fast Composite Production with Reactive Epoxy Resins, M. Döring, 

U. Arnold, A. Schmidt, Karlsruhe Research Center, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 

Germany 

9:50 AM 

Aspects of High-volume Series Production with High Performance 

Fibre-reinforced Plastics, V. Altstädt, J. Krämer, B. Uwe, University of 

Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany 

11:00 AM • Room 205 

Featured Lecture - Metal Composite Hybrid 

Materials and Products 

Lecturer: Jim Stevenson - Corporate Composite Fellow, 

Honeywell Aerospace 


A hybrid metal-composite structure has the 

potential advantages of combining the best properties of metals 

and composite materials–synergies that can lead to exceptional 

performance–along with the challenges of interfacing these dissimilar 

materials. This talk will examine the rationale for hybrids and several 

applications: fiber metal laminates and 3D structures including turbine 

blades, flow control valves, structural housings, avionics chassis and 

molten metal bonded links. 

Room 207 

Bio-, Natural and Innovative Materials I 

Session Chairs: Borys Schafran, Evonik Degussa Corporation; and Warren 

Hatfield, Hawker Beechcraft 

11:00 AM 

New Bio-based Polyurethane Resins for Composites and Polymeric 

Concrete, I. Javni, M. Ionescu, D. P. Hong, Z. S. Petrovic, Pittsburg State 

University, KPRC, Pittsburg, KS 

11:25 AM 

Novel Monomer Process for Parylene Coating Applications, C. Lee, 

A. Kumar, Dielectric Systems Inc., Fremont, CA; M. Capalongan, Stratamet 

Inc., Fremont, CA 

11:50 AM 

Structure-Properties Relationship of Polyimides Derived from 

Different Composition of Diamines and Dianhydrides, Q. Luo, N. Bilic, 

Z. Petrovic, Kansas Polymer Research Center, Pittsburg State University, 

Pittsburg, KS 

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1:15 – 2:55 PM Room 206 

Panel: Design and Analysis Tool Demonstration 

Moderator: DeWayne Howell, President, Peak Composites Inc. 

Every trade has its tools. Carpenters use hammer and saw, painters the 

brush and roller, and plumbers the wrench and torch. As engineers in 

the field of composites, we also require tools to do our job. In particular, 

we rely on our software tools to help us analyze laminates, process 

materials, and design structures. It would be quite a benefit if there 

were one place you could go to see a variety of these software tools 

in action and have a chance to compare them versus your specific 

needs. Panelists will present their respective software packages for 

you to review and give you the opportunity to get your questions 

answered by the experts. 

Panelists: 

• Craig Collier, Collier Research Corporation 

• John Tierney, University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials 

• Jason Gies and Dr. Ray Fertig, Firehole Technologies Inc. 

• Dr. Sungk Ha, Think Composites 

• DeWayne Howell, Peak Composites Inc. 

Room 208 

Core & Sandwich Materials 

Session Chair: Abhishek K. Singh, Crosslink 

1:40 PM 

Mechanical Properties of Laser-Welded Grade 9 Titanium 

Honeycomb Core, G. Jones, Benecor Incorporated, Wichita, KS 

2:05 PM 

Electrically Conductive Hollow Carbon Microspheres in a Polymer 

Matrix, C. Walls, A. Simpson, BAM Inc., Knoxville, TN 

2:30 PM 

Interfacial Fracture Properties of Novel Carbon Foam Sandwich Structures, 

S. Rangaraj, G. Reyes, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 

3:25 PM 

Effect of Core Shear Modulus on the Transmission Loss of Composite 

Honeycomb Panels, T. Wang, J. Maxon, D. Hornick, A. Foose, J. Fila, 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah, GA 

3:50 PM 

Mechanical Properties of Sandwich Composites from Recycled Tires, 

A. Bhadra, G. Pandey, R. Vaidyanathan, R. P. Singh, Oklahoma State 

University, Stillwater, OK 

Room 204 

Nanofiber Technology, Uses 

Session Chair: Frank Ko, University of British Columbia 


1:40 PM 

Recent Progress in Carbon Nanotube Fibers and Yarns, F. Ko, Y. 

Wan, AMPEL, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 

2:05 PM 

Nanoclay Reinforced Flax Nanocomposite by Electrospinning, C. Wang, 

F. K. Ko, M. Alcock, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 

2:30 PM 

Manufacturing Neat SWCNT Fibers from Reduced SWCNT in DMSO, 

J. Guan, L. Tay, B. Simard, National Research of Canada, Ottawa, Canada 

3:25 PM 

Superhydrophobic Behavior of Electrospun Micro and Nanofibers, 

M. Ceylan, R. Asmatulu, W. Khan, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS; 

N. Nuraje, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 

3:50 PM 

Properties of Recycled PVC and PS Nanocomposite Fibers at Various 

NiZn Ferrite Loadings, R. Asmatulu, V. Dandin, W. Khan, Wichita State 


Room 207 

Bio-, Natural and Innovative Materials II 

Session Chairs: Borys Schafran, Evonik Degussa Corporation; and Warren 

Hatfield, Hawker Beechcraft 

1:40 PM 

Chopped Prepregs - A Compelling Performance and Cost Alternative 

Material Form, J. D. Fudge, Blackbird Composites, San Ramon, CA 

2:05 PM 

Biobased Adhesives for Wood and Metal, A. Zlatanic, Z. S. Petrovic, 

Kansas Polymer Research Center, Pittsburg, KS 

2:30 PM 

Examination of a Low Temperature Paste Adhesive as an Alternative 

to Film Adhesives for Process Cost Reduction, D. Klapprott, Henkel 

Aerospace, Bay Point, CA 

3:25 PM 

Vegetable Oil Based Epoxy Resins, D. P. Hong, I. Javni, Z. S. Petrovic, 

Pittsburg State University, KPRC, Pittsburg, KS 

3:50 PM 

Creep Friction of Neoprene on Graphite Epoxy, S. J. Mills, United 

Launch Alliance, Trinity, AL 

4:15 PM 

Thermal and Mechanical Studies of Wood Flour Reinforced 

Polyurethane Composites, G. T. Strawder, M. V. Hosur, S. Jeelani, Y. 

Zhou, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 



10:40 – 11:00 AM and 2:55 – 3:25 PM 


Room 209B 

Technologies to Assist Composite Manufacturers II 

Session Chairs: Jim Leslie, ACPT Inc; Linda Clements, C&C Innovation 

Strategies Inc. 

1:40 PM 

A Comparison of the Environmental Attributes of Thermoplastic vs. Thermoset 

Composites, M. Favaloro, Ticona Engineering Polymers, Amesbury, MA 

2:05 PM 

The Basics of Materials Engineering, S. Peters, Process Research, 

Mountain View, CA 

2:30 PM 

Performance of New Repair Adhesives in State-of-Art Structural 

Composite Repairs, S. Lehmann, O. Lammerschop, Henkel Corporation, 

Bay Point, CA 



Room 205 

Infusion Technology - Applications 

Session Chair: Dirk Heider, University of Delaware 

1:40 PM 

A New Empirical Approach to Predict Microcracking in Composites 

– Resin and Fiber Preform Effects, Y. Yoon, X. Fang, W. W. Lin, GE 

Global Research, Niskayuna, NY; J. A. Woods, The Boeing Company, 

Seattle, WA 

2:05 PM 

Design and Fabrication of VARTM Fabricated Skin Panels with 

Integrated Hollow Stiffeners, D. Heider, P. Schulze, J. Tierney, J. W. 

Gillespie, Jr., University of Delaware, Newark, DE 

2:30 PM 

Cost Effective Production and Lightweight Transportation Frames 

Made in Tri Dimensional Composite Materials, J. Verhaeghe, G. 

Nouwen, J. Kustermans, Acrosoma NV, Lokeren, Belgium 

3:25 – 5:00 PM Room 206 

Panel: Technologies to Assist Composite Manufacturers 

Moderator: Linda Clements - Chief Executive Officer, C&C Innovation 

Strategies 

Many exciting technologies have emerged in recent years that may 

be of significant assistance in the manufacturing of composites. 

Unfortunately, in many cases a manufacturer with a problem now 

either does not have access to details of these technologies or finds 

that they are not yet ready for practical application. This panel of 

experts is here to address your questions about manufacturing with 

practical solutions. 

Panelists: 

•Dr. Jim Leslie, ACPT Inc. 

•Louis Dorworth, Abaris Training Inc. 

•Dr. Frances Abrams, US Air Force Research Laboratory 

•Dr. Tracy Colwell, Lockheed Martin Space Systems 

Room 205 

Infusion Technology - Resins/Preforms 


3:25 PM 

High Service Temperature Polymer Matrix Composite Process 

Development, C. Homrighausen, A. Mereness, Eltron Research & 

Development Inc., Boulder, CO 

3:50 PM 

Chopped Carbon Fiber Airplane Propeller Spinner, M. Janney, 

E. Geiger, Jr., T. Gunder, N. Baitcher, R. Johnson, Materials Innovation 

Technologies LLC, Fletcher, NC 

4:15 PM 

Continuous Process Chain for Robot Stitched Preforms, J. Filsinger, 

EADS Deutschland GmbH, Munich, Germany 

4:40 PM 

Cost-efficient Preforming Process for Complex High-performance 

Fibre-reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties, U. Beier, J. 

K. W. Sandler, V. Altstädt, Polymer Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 

Bayreuth, Germany; H. Spanner, C. Weimer, Eurocopter Deutschland 

GmbH, Munich, Germany 

SAMPE Technical Communities Meeting 

Join us on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 4:30 – 5:30 PM in 

the Chisholm Room at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Discuss ways SAMPE’s 

Technical Communities can work better for you. 

Room 209B 

Building Blocks to Advanced Materials Applications 

Session Chair: Michael Knight, Teijin Aramid USA 

3:25 PM 

Prosthetics and Orthotics Manufacturing Initiative (POMI): Composite 

Socket Testing and Novel Design and Fabrication Paradigm, C. W. 

Norfolk, J. Osborn, SCRA / ARDI, Anderson, SC 

3:50 PM 

Toxicity of Nanomaterials and Recent Developments in Protection 

Methods, R. Asmatulu, E. Asmatulu, A. Yourdkhani, Wichita State 


4:15 PM 

Increasing the Efficiency of Pharmaceutical Drugs for Magnetic 

Targeted Drug Delivery, H.L. Wamocha, R. Asmatulu, M. M. El-Tabey, 

H. Misak, J. S. Gopu, B. Cooper, J. Ho, and H. H. Hamdeh, Wichita State 


4:40 PM 

ImpacGard® for Long Lasting Protection in Transportation 

Applications, M. Kubota, J. W. Long, Kubota Research Associates Inc., 

Hockessin, DE; S. Yarlagadda, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 

6:00 - 8:00 PM Hyatt Regency Hotel, Eagle Ballroom 

SAMPE’s Night on the Kansas Prairie 

Prepare for a “genuine, honest-to-goodness, sky’s the limit, good 

time” at our “Kansas Saloon”. 

Join us for food, fun and entertainment. The fun begins on Wednesday 

from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency’s Eagle Ballroom. 

Tickets are included with a full-package registration. Additional 

tickets can be purchased for $55 at the Additional Purchases Counter 

in the SAMPE Registration Area. 

Producer of high quality, 

affordable 

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Pyrograf Products, Inc. 

Cedarville, Ohio 

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8:15 – 8:45 AM • Room 205 

Featured Lecture - Acoustic Emission (AE) 

Offers New Horizons for Composites 

Lecturer: Adrian Pollock - Principal Scientist, 

Mistras Group 

Acoustic emission (AE) is an excellent tool for 

detecting damage in composites at the moment it is occurring. AE 

testing can also be used to recognize the presence of pre-existing 

damage. It can be used to locate the sites where damage is developing 

early in the fatigue life of a structure; and near the end of the structure’s 

life, it can be used to give a direct warning of incipient failure. As a 

nondestructive testing method, AE works even better on composites 

than on metals, because composites are more generous in their 

emitting properties. Applications include fatigue testing of prototypes 

(to prevent premature failure), routine maintenance inspection (of 

bucket trucks, for example), and materials characterization. 

This presentation will discuss these capabilities, give examples to show 

what can be done with AE today, review the technical elements that 

must be in place for successful AE testing, and indicate directions for 

future growth. The horizons of material technology can indeed be 

expanded by the use of this method. 

8:45 AM – 3:00 PM • Room 208 

AFOSR Workshop: Multiscale Modeling for Polymer Matrix 

Composites 

Moderator: Charles Lee, Program Manager, AFOSR and Tia Benson-Tolle, 

Air Force Research Laboratory/Materials and Manufacturing Directorate 

This panel/workshop is focused on one of the many links in the 

multiscale modeling of Fiber Reinforced Composites, specifically 

between the molecular scale modeling and the micromechanics scale 

modeling. Efforts to directly link these two scales are needed to make a 

rudimentary prediction of composite structure behaviors based on the 

consituent’s properties. A direct linkage between these two scales will 

lead to better prediction of new resin chemistry on the performance 

of the composite structures. This linkage can also lead to prediction of 

cure cycle effects and chemical aging effects on the properties of the 

composite structures. 

Panel members are drawn from researchers who are in the 

micromechanics and molecular scale modeling areas that are offering 

potential possibilities for this linkage. 

Panelists: 

8:45 AM – Charles Lee, AFOSR 

9:00 AM – Steve Christensen, Boeing 

9:25 AM – Jon Gosse, Boeing 

9:50 AM – Sung Ha, HanHang University and Prof. Steve Tsai, Stanford 

University 

10:15 AM – Tom Clancy, National Inst of Aerospace Associates 

11:00 AM – Rajev Berry, Materials Laboratory 

11:25 AM – Prof. Reinhold Daustadkt, Stanford University 

11:50 AM – Ray Fertig , Firehole Technologies Inc. 

1:45 PM – Soumya Patniak, AFRL/RX 

2:10 PM – Greg Odegard, Michigan Tech University 

2:35 PM – Kishore Pochiraju, Stevens Institute 

Room 205 

Nano and Conductivity/EMI 

Session Chair: Nate Hansen, Conductive Composites Company 

9:00 AM 

ITAR 

9:25 AM 

ITAR 


Lightweight Highly Effective Shielding Veil for Conductive 

Composites, G. Hansen, N. Hansen, Conductive Composites 

Company, Midway, UT 

Electromagnetically Shielding Spray Paints Using 

Commercial-off-the-Shelf Polymer Systems, G. Hansen, N. 

Hansen, Conductive Composites Company, Midway, UT 

9:50 AM 

Highly Electrical Conductive Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube/BMI 

Composites, Q. Cheng, J. G. Park, J. Bao, Z. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, 

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL 

10:15 AM 

Eliminating Tradeoffs in Conductive Composites via Novel 

Heterogeneous Structures, T. Fornes, N.D. Huffman, S.B. Carruthers, 

LORD Corporation, Cary, NC 

11:00 AM 

Electrically-conductive Skins for Morphing UAVs, E. S. Handy, GVD 

Corporation, Cambridge, MA; T. Sanderson, Raytheon Missile Systems, 

Tucson, AZ; R. Justice, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson 

AFB, OH 

11:25 AM 

Integrated EMI Coatings for Composites Through Engineered Use of 

Nanofillers, A. Morgan, T. J. Stonecash, J. L. Pierce, University of Dayton 

Research Institute, Dayton, OH 

11:50 AM 

Preparation of Hollow Metallic Fibers for Electromagnetic Wave 

Absorbing Materials, J. Woo Yi, S. Bok Lee, J. Bong Kim, S. Kwan Lee, K. 

Yeon, Park, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 

Korea; M. Keun Yoon, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid 

City, SD 

Room 204 

Nano-Enhanced Resins for Aerospace Applications I 

Session Chair: Ming C. Liu, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. 

9:00 AM 

Carbon Nanotube Enhanced Composite Materials, W. Wang, 

F. Meyer, Y. Wang, G. Miller, S. Potluri, Zyvex Performance Materials, 

Columbus, OH 

9:25 AM 

Development of Boron Cage Compound Nanocomposite Elastomers, 

M. F. Hawthorne, M. W. Lee, Jr., University of Missouri–Columbia 

International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine, University of 

Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, MO; D. E. Bowen III, E. A. Eastwood, 

National Nuclear Security Administration’s Kansas City Plant Honeywell 

Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, Kansas City, MO 

9:50 AM 

Development of Epoxy and Urethane Boron Cage Compound 

Nanocomposites, M. F. Hawthorne, M. W. Lee, Jr., University of 

Missouri–Columbia International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine, 

University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, MO; E. A. Eastwood, D. E. 

Bowen III, National Nuclear Security Administration’s Kansas City Plant 

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, Kansas City, MO 



10:15 AM 

Carbon Nanofibers Toughened AS-4/EPON862 Prepreg and its 

Laminate Properties, K.-T. Hsiao, J. Ryals, University of South Alabama, 

Mobile, AL; P. H. Wu, M. C. Liu, Chief Scientist Office, Spirit AeroSystems 

Inc., Wichita, KS 

11:00 AM 

Nano-scale Resin Modifications in Fiberglass Laminates Containing 

Ply Drops, S. L. Donaldson, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH; T. J. 

Stonecash, S. Sihn, University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, OH 

11:25 AM 

Dispersion of Short and Long Nanotubes Using Microfluidic Method 

for Composite Applications, Y. Tian, C. Zeng, Z. Liang, C. Zhang, B. 

Wang, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL 

11:50 AM 

Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanofiber 

Paper, H. Lu, Y. Tang, E. Chew, J. Gou, University of Central Florida, 

Orlando, FL; H. Lu, J. Leng, S. Du, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 

China 

Room 207 

High Temperature Resins & Composites I 

Session Chair: Kenny Johnson, Air Force Research Laboratory 

9:00 AM 

ITAR 

9:25 AM 

ITAR 

Thermal Oxidative Barrier Coating for Polymer Matrix 

Composites, T. Bullions, W. Ronk, GE Aviation, Cincinnati, OH 

Improving the Manufacturability and Durability of Thick 

Polyimide Matrix Composites, J. Lincoln, S. Hout, D. B. Curliss, 

Performance Polymer Solutions Inc., Moraine, OH 

9:50 AM 

High Temperature Structural Adhesives for Wide Area Bonding 

Applications, J. Lincoln, A. Javorina, D. B. Curliss, Performance Polymer 

Solutions Inc., Moraine, OH 

10:15 AM 

ITAR 

11:00 AM 

ITAR 

11:25 AM 

ITAR 

Moisture Effects on Silicon Carbide-reinforced Imide Matrix 

Composites with High-temperature Finishes, R. E. Allred, J.- 

M. Gosau, J. P. Barlow, H. Wang, Adherent Technologies Inc., 

Albuquerque, NM 

Effect of Stacking Sequence on Oxidation Behavior of 

Polymeric Matrix Composites, G. Tandon, University of Dayton 

Research Institute, Dayton, OH; K. V. Pochiraju, Stevens Institute of 

Technology, Hoboken, NJ; R. B. Hall, Materials and Manufacturing 

Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, WPAFB, OH 

Alternate Monomer Suppliers for AFR-PE-4, J. Magato, R. A. 

Gray, Maverick Corporation, Blue Ash, OH 

11:50 AM 

Compimide® P500: A New Bismaleimide Powder for Advanced 

Composites, S. Evsyukov, B. Kramer, T. Pohlmann, H. D. Stenzenberger, 

Evonik Technochemie GmbH, Dossenheim, Germany 

Room 206 

Lightening Strike Protection 

Session Chair: Yulia Kostogorova-Beller, National Institute for Aviation Research 

9:00 AM 

ITAR 

Carbon Nanomembrane for Lightning Strike Protection, J. 

Ravine, NanoTechLabs Inc., Kettering, OH; R. Czerw, NanoTechLabs 

Inc., Yadkinville, NC; J. Schultz, National Composite Center, 

Kettering, OH 

9:25 AM 

Damage Response of Carbon/Epoxy Composite Plates Subjected 

to Mechanical Impact and Simulated Lightning Strike, P. Feraboli, H. 

Kawakami, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 

9:50 AM 

Hole Protection with Expanded Grommets in Carbon Fiber 

Reinforced Plastic, J. Ransom, M. Wehrmeister, D. Bakken, Fatigue 

Technology, Seattle, WA 

10:15 AM 

Carbon Nanofiber Paper for Lightning Strike Protection of 

Composite Materials via Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper, F. Liang, 

Y. Tang, J. Gou, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL; D. Firsich, 

Inorganic Specialists Inc., Miamisburg, OH; J. Fielding, Air Force Research 

Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 

Room 209B 

Manufacturing with Nano-modified Composites 

Session Chair: Susan Robitaille, Renegade Materials Corp. 


9:00 AM 

Field Emission Improvement of Carbon Nanotube Buckypaper by 

Laser Post-treatment, H. Y. Miao, Department of Electrical Engineering, 

Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan; Y. Chen, M. Zhang, R. Liang, C. 

Zhang, B. Wang, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL; S. Walsh, Army 

Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 

9:25 AM 

The Distribution and Flow of Nickel Powder and Carbon Nanotubes 

Mixed in an Aluminum Matrix via Friction Stir Welding, H. E. Misak, 

C. A. Widener, D. A. Burford, R. Asmatulu, Wichita State University, 

Wichita, KS 

9:50 AM 

Novel Core Shell Rubber Particles for High Performance Thermosets, 

D. Sober, R. Nishimura, S. Walsh, Kaneka Texas Corp., Pasadena, TX 

10:15 AM 

Mechanical Characterization of Unidirectional Thermoplastic 

Nanocomposites, K. Narasimhan, S. Roy, The University of Alabama, 

Tuscaloosa, AL 

Thursday Breaks 

10:40 – 11:00 AM* and 3:25 – 3:35 PM 

*Complimentary coffee in the SAMPE Registration area 

sponsored by SAMPE Asia. 

19-20 January 2010 • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

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Room 206 

Infusion Technology - Processing Effects 


11:00 AM 

Pressure Behavior During Vacuum Assisted Processing (VAP), Ö. 

Eksik, TUBITAK Marmara Research Center, Material Institute, Kocaeli, 

Gebze, Turkey; S. Chandrabalan, Ö. Eksik, H. Deffor, P. Simacek, J. W. 

Gillespie, Jr., S. Advani, D. Heider, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 

11:25 AM 

Spring-In Prediction for Cylindrical Composite Specimens Manufactured 

with VARTM, K. Jin Teoh, K.-T. Hsiao, University of South Alabama, 

Mobile, AL 

11:50 AM 

Use of Controlled Radical Polymerization in Elevated Temperature 

Vacuum Infusion of Large Parts, M. O. Wells, A. Cocquyt, Arkema Inc., 

King of Prussia, PA 

Room 209B 

Filament Winding and Pultrusion I 

Session Chairs: John Green, GSG Inc.; Anand Rau, Toray; and Clem Hiel, 

Composites Support and Solutions 

11:00 AM – 3 rd Place Winner 

Improvements in FEA of Composite Overwrapped Pressure 

Vessels, R. Willardson, eServ, a Perot Systems Company, Plano, 

TX; D. Gray, Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp., Lewisville, TX; T. 

Delay, NASA, MSFC, Huntsville, AL 

11:25 AM 

Mechanical Property Characterization and Finite Element Analysis 

of Pultruded I-beam, M. Saha, J. Anderson, University of Oklahoma, 

Norman, OK 

11:50 AM 

Polyurethane Resins for Pultrusion, R. A. Cageao, J. Hayes, C. Snyder, 

Bayer Material Science LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 

12:15 – 1:45 PM • Room 210B 

SAMPE Awards Luncheon 

Tickets are included with full registration. Additional tickets are $35 

and can be purchased at the Additional Purchases counter in the 

SAMPE Registration Area. 

Luncheon Presentation: The Many Airplane Factories of the Air 

Capitol 

Speaker: Walter House, Kansas Aviation Museum, Volunteer Curator 

Mr. House will present on the history of aviation factories in Wichita 

Kansas since 1924. His presentation includes photos and depictions 

of factory buildings in Wichita from 1920 to present, and includes 

buildings that are still in use today. 

Room 209B 

Filament Winding and Pultrusion II 

Session Chairs: John Green, GSG Inc.; Anand Rau, Toray; and Clem Hiel, 

Composites Support and Solutions 

1:45 PM 

The Cryogenic Bonding Evaluation of a Thin-walled Aluminum Lined 

Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel, E. Clark, T. H. Fronk, M. D. 

Lambert, Utah State University, Smithfield, UT 


2:10 PM 

Improving the Reliability of Electrical Grid Infrastructure: Case Study 

of Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Inorganic (FRI) for Fire Protection, C. 

Hiel, Composite Support & Solutions Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 

2:35 PM 

Research and Development Towards New Generations of Full 

Composite Tanks Dedicated to 70MPa Gaseous Hydrogen Storage, 

C. Thomas, F. Nony, S. Villalonga, P. Mazabraud, French Atomic Energy 

Commission, Monts, France; M.-C. Lafarie, M. Bertin, D. Bertheau, ENSMA 

– LMPM-UMR CNRS, Chasseneuil, France 

3:35 PM 

Carbon Fiber Sandwich Construction Beam Using Continuous Resin 

Transfer Molding, B. Hochman, Glasforms Inc., San Jose, CA 

4:00 PM 

How Aerospace Technology is Improving the Electrical Transmission 

Grid, E. Bosze, CTC Cable Corporation, Irvine, CA 

Room 204 

Nano-Enhanced Resins for Aerospace Applications II 

Session Chair: Ming C. Liu, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. and Kuang-Ting Hsiano, 

University of South Alabama 

2:10 PM 

Nano-Enhanced, High Temperature, Abrasion Resistant Coatings, 

R. A. Gray, J. R. Magato, S. Gronauer, Maverick Corp., Blue Ash, OH 

2:35 PM 

Corrosion Protection of Unclad 2024-T3 Aluminum Surface with 

both Chromium Conversion and MWCNT Nanocomposite Coatings, 

R. Asmatulu, C. Hille, H. Misak, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 

1:45 PM 

Enhancement of Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Fiber- 

Reinforced Polymer Composites Through Addition of CNF by 

Electrophoretic Deposition, A. Rodriguez, M. Guzman, C. Lim, B. 

Minaie, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 

3:00 PM 

Nano In TM Resin Film, An Innovative Solution for Nanocomposites, 

P. Lucas, Nanoledge Inc., Boucherville, Québec, Canada; J. Le Corvec, V+I 

Composites, Ottawa, Canada 

Room 207 

High Temperature Resins & Composites II 

Session Chair: Kenny Johnson, Air Force Research Laboratory 

1:45 PM 

Carbon Dioxide Filtration Through Sustainable Carbon Carbon 

Composite Filters, A. Sfakianakis, V. Drakonakis, J. C. Seferis, 

Polymeric Composites Laboratory - GloCal/FREEDOM, Seattle, WA; G. 

C. Papanicolaou, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rio, 

Patras, Greece; C. C. Doumanidis, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus 

2:10 PM 

Fabrication and Characterization of High Temperature Resin/ 

Carbon Fiber/Carbon Nanotube Multi-scale Composites, X. Fu, C. 

Zhang, T. Liu, Z. Liang, B. Wang, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 

2:35 PM 

Advances in Material Testing Methods for High Temperature 

Composites, K. Mercer, K. A. Kenzel, San Diego Composites Inc., San 

Diego, CA 



Room 206 

POSS Resin Systems 

Session Chair: Jeff Wiggins, University of Southern Mississippi 

1:45 PM 

High Temperature Epoxies Enhanced by Nanostructured Polyhedral 

Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) Molecules, B. X. Fu, C. DeArmitt, J. 

Schwab, Hybrid Plastics Inc., Hattiesburg, MS 

2:10 PM 

High Performance Polyimide Materials Enhanced by Polyhedral 

Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) Molecules, J. Lichtenhan, J. 

Schwab, B. Fu, Hybrid Plastics Inc., Hattiesburg, MS 

2:35 PM 

Novel POSS-epoxy Based High Temperature Composite Matrix, 

M. Jackson, J. S. Wiggins, Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, MS; B. Fu, Hybrid 

Plastics, Hattiesburg, MS 

3:00 PM 

Clay-Thermoset Nanocomposites for Different Applications, T.-D. Ngo, 

M.-T. Ton-That, National Research Council Canada- IMI, Boucherville, Canada 

3:35 PM Room 206 

POSS Round-table Discussion 

Session Chair: Jeff Wiggins, University of Southern Mississippi 

Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) are used to impart unique 

properties to thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and coatings. 

POSS technology possesses broad utility for consumer products, 

aerospace, biological, pharmaceutical, agricultural, transportation, 

and construction industries. In order to be successful in realizing full 

potential, one must understand that POSS behaves differently than 

conventional additives. We will discuss POSS in an open forum during 

this round-table session to review what POSS can deliver in terms of 

performance, and to give some insights on how to formulate POSS to 

realize the benefits of this exciting nano-technology. 

Participants: 

• Dr. Joseph Lichtenhan, President, Hybrid Plastics 

• Dr. Joseph Schwab, Chief Technology Officer, Hybrid Plastics 

• Dr. Bruce Fu, Thermoset Materials Manager, Hybrid Plastics 

• Dr. Jeff Wiggins, Assistant Professor, University of Southern Mississippi 

Room 204 

Automation & Optimization of Autoclave Cure 

Session Chair: Tom Rose, Av Pro Inc. 

3:35 PM 

Modification of Time-Temperature-Transformation Diagram to Obtain 

a Comprehensive Cure Map for Polymer Composites, S.M. Sabzevari, 

S. Alavi-Soltani, H. Koushyar, and B. Minaie, Wichita State University, 

Wichita, KS 

4:00 PM 

Correlation Between Viscoelastic and Mechanical Properties for an 

Out-of-Autoclave Polymer Composite, C. Gernaat, S. Alavi-Soltani, M. 

Guzman, A. Rodriguez, B. Minaie, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS; 

J. Welch, Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS 

Room 207 

Nondestructive Evaluation & Inspection 

Session Chair: Nick Gianaris, General Dynamics Land Systems 

3:35 PM 

ITAR 


Large Radome NDI, S. Hall, Raytheon, McKinney, TX 

4:00 PM – 3 rd Place Winner 

Fiber Optic Monitoring of Structural Composites Using 

Optical Backscatter Reflectometry, D. Peairs, L. Sterner, K. 

Flanigan, V. Kochergin, Luna Innovations, Blacksburg, VA 

4:25 PM 

Ultrasonic Phased Array Tools for Composite Inspection During 

Maintenance and Manufacturing, A. Lamarre, J. Habermehl, Olympus 

NDT, Quebec City, Canada 

Thursday Breaks 

10:40 – 11:00 AM* and 3:25 – 3:35 PM 

*Complimentary coffee in the SAMPE Registration area 

sponsored by SAMPE Asia. 

19-20 January 2010 • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Congratulations to the Winning Authors of the Outstanding Papers! 

1 st Place Outstanding Paper 

900°F Glass Transition Temperature Material for Structural Composites and High Temperature Composite Tooling Applications 

J. E. Lincoln, Z. McHale, R. J. Jurek, S. L. Hout, D. B. Curliss, Performance Polymer Solutions Inc., Moraine, OH 

2 nd Place Outstanding Paper 

Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft 

J. D. Russell, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH; B. Shenk, R. Holzwarth, Air Force Research Laboratory, 

Wright-Patterson Air Force, Base, OH; M. Swanson, D. Paige, M. Tresnak, S. Ames, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 

Palmdale, CA; P. Neumeier, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, GA 

3 rd Place Outstanding Paper - Tie 

Improvements in FEA of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels 

R. Willardson, eServ, a Perot Systems Company, Plano, TX; D. Gray, Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp., Lewisville, TX; T. Delay, NASA, 

MSFC, Huntsville, AL 

Fiber Optic Monitoring of Structural Composites using Optical Backscatter Reflectometry 

D. Peairs, L. Sterner, K. Flanigan, V. Kochergin, Luna Innovations, Blacksburg, VA 

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Show Floor and Exhibitor Alpha Listing 

Coffee Service 

Entrance 

Fall Tech Conference Exhibitors current as of 9-29-09 

3M Aerospace 901 

A2 Technologies 

08 

A&P Technology 917 

AAR Composites 915 

Abaris Training 

03 

Acrosoma 919 

Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing 

TT202 

AFRL/RX 913 

Airtech International 409 

American Autoclave Co. TT101 

A.P.C.M. Manufacturing 106 

Applied Aerospace Structures 

Corporation 

TT317 

Applied Sciences, Inc. 1003 

ASC Process Systems 609 

Assembly Guidance 209 

Associated Industries, Inc. 912 

AvPro, Inc & Alpha Technologies/ 

Dynisco 1006 

Benecor, Inc. 704 

Bondtech Corp. 510 

Burnham Composite Structures 611 

Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. 102 

Canyon Composites 

TT200 

Carolina Narrow Fabric 702 

CGTech 

TT412 

CMS North America TT109 

Composiflex, Inc. 

TT107 

Composites One 

TT113 

Cytec Engineered Materials 504 

De-Comp Composites, Inc. 904 

Delsen Testing Laboratories, Inc. TT414 

Dexmet 

TT218 

DIAB Sales, Inc. 909 

Diversified Machine Systems, Inc. 710 

Dunstone Company 

TT311 

Dutch Thermoplastic Components BV 

TT408 

Elantas PDG, Inc. 703 

eServ 922 

Evonik Degussa Corporation 300 

Evonik Foams, Inc. - Rohacell 302 

Exova OCM, formerly OCM Testlabs 

701 

Extec Corp. 926 

Fiber-Line, Inc. 

TT303 

FlackTek, Inc. 1008 

General Plastics Mfg. Co. 211 

General Test & Automation Grp TT305 

Graco Supply & Integrated Services 

TT406 

Greater Wichita EDC 108 

GSG, Inc. 

TT119 

HEATCON Composite Systems 801 

Helicomb International 705 

Henkel Corporation 910 

Hexcel Corporation 711 

HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. 405 

ICES Corporation 924 

Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc. TT402 

Integran Technologies, Inc. TT111 

International Business Wales 1002 

iSi Environmental Services 800 

ITT 407 

L.C.O.A. Composites 805 

J.D. Lincoln, Inc./UMECO Composites 

914 

Lucas Industries 920 

Magnolia Plastics, Inc. 203 

Matrix Composites, Inc. 906 

Maverick Corporation 902 

McCausey Lumber Co. 708 

McGill Air Pressure LLC TT212 

Milliken & Company 803 

MTS Systems Corporation 306 

NanoSperse LLC 1007 

National Institute for Aviation Research 

- Wichita State University 304 

NEi Software, Inc. 

11 

Newport Adhesives & Composites 903 

NuSil Technology 

TT416 

Paragon D&E 

TT214 

Park Electrochemical Corp. 508 

Performance Polymer Solutions, Inc. 

502 

Pharr Yarns, LLC 

TT404 

Pinette Emidecau 

TT216 

Plastics Design & Manufacturing 

TT103 

Precision Aero Services 506 

Pyromeral Systems, Inc. 908 

Purdue Institute for Defense Innovation 

07 

Quantum Composites TT301 

Quatro Composites 

TT105 

Quartus Engineering, Inc. TT204 

Renegade Materials Corporation 201 

Reno Machine Company, Inc. 601 

Royal Plastic 

TT210 

Sigmatex 500 

SL Laser Systems 916 

Solid Concepts, Inc. 1001 

SouthWest Nano Technologies, Inc. 

(SWeNT) 706 

Specialty Materials, Inc. 403 

STADCO 

TT115 

Starlite Industries 310 

Stepan Company 700 

Stiles Machinery, Inc. TT410 

Structural Diagnostics, Inc. 

Talon Test Laboratories 921 

TE Wire & Cable 

TT208 

Technical Fibre Products 907 

Teijin Aramid 

TT313 

Tencate Advanced Composites USA, 

Inc. 207 

Textile Products, Inc. 

TT400 

Thermwood Corporation 810 

The University of Southern Mississippi 

05 

Ticona Engineering Polymers 308 

Tiodize Co., Inc. 709 

Toho Tenax America, Inc. 807 

Triumph Aerospace Systems-Wichita 

1004 & 1005 

Universal Laser Systems, Inc. 1009 

Upland Fab, Inc. 911 

Vistagy 401 

Wacker Silicones 

09 

Waters Corporation 

TT307 

Watkins & Associates, Inc. TT315 

Web Industries 

TT309 

Weber Manufacturing Technologies 

Inc. 707 

Wichita State University College of 

Engineering 

02 

Wolff Industries, Inc. TT117 

Zyvax, Inc. 918 

Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc. 

TT206 

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Exhibitor Products 

3M Aerospace 901 

3M Center, Bldg 223-1N-14, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 

www.3M.com/Aerospace 

3M is a leading supplier to the global aerospace industry, providing 

innovative products & solutions to aviation industry. 3M products 

include adhesives & tapes; abrasives; electronic materials & equipment; 

primers & coatings; protective, decorative & reflective films to make 

aerospace operations more effective, profitable, safe & efficient. 

A2 Technologies 808 

14 Commerce Drive, Danbury, CT 06810 

www.A2technologies.com 

A2 Technologies is focused on out-of-laboratory FTIR measurements 

A2’s primary goal is on bringing FTIR to more and more diverse 

applications and end users. The portable FTIR systems are designed 

to enable experienced FTIR users to develop dedicated methods, and 

then for those methods to be deployed with A2’s innovative FTIR 

analyzers in out-of-lab environments. 

A & P Technology 917 

4595 E. Tech Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45245 

www.braider.com 

A&P Technology is the world’s largest producer of braided 

reinforcements for the composite industry. A&P provides custom 

solutions at low costs by taking advantage of the benefits of braided 

architecture. Braid provides composites with increased damage 

tolerance, improved energy absorption and lighter weight, along with 

ease of design and easy lay-up. Check out A&P’s new quasi-isotropic 

broadgood, QISO - a single layer balanced laminate. 

AAR Composites 915 

14201 Myerlake Circle, Clearwater, FL 33760 

www.aarcorp.com/composites 

AAR Composites is an advanced composite technologies design, 

certification & manufacturing company. AAR is a leader in aircraft 

interior structures, honeycomb panel fabrication, autoclave cured 

primary structures, RTM structures, trapped rubber molding, VARTM 

and compression molded composites. AAR Composites also offers 

aircraft interior adhesives & fastening systems, acoustic panels, 

autoclave cured mounting structures & honeycomb panel edge fill 

materials. From concept to production, AAR Composites is the one 

stop composites source. 

Abaris Training Resources, Inc. 603 

5401 Longley Lane, Suite #49, Reno, NV 89511 

www.abaris.com 

Dedicated to excellence in advanced composite training since 1983, 

Abaris currently has 20 different 

courses ranging from design to 

manufacturing to repair & NDI. 

We now offer wind blade repair 

training as well. All of our courses include both theoretical & practical 

“hands-on” lessons in the lab. Be sure to visit our website for more 

information about these courses & the scheduled dates for 2009- 

2010. 

Acrosoma 919 

Wolfsakker 2, Lokeren 09160 Belgium 

www.acrosoma.com 

Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing 

TT202 

7800-A South Nogales Highway, Tucson, AZ 85756 

www.acmtucson.com 

Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing, a Native American AS9100 

certified company, is an aerospace company, supplying water 

soluble mandrels, ceramic cutting tools, & composite parts. ACM’s 

FASTCORE process allows our customers to provide a CAD drawing 

& receive a finished mandrel or composite prototype in 30 days or 

less. Furthermore, our production capabilities allows for repetitive, 

certified disposable mandrel production, mostly used for air ducts & 

other complex hollow composite geometries. Contact ACM for free 

sample. 

AFRL/RX 913 

2079 Tenth St. Bldg 255 Area B, WPAFB, OH 45433 

Airtech International 409 

5700 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 

www.airtechonline.com 

Airtech Advanced Materials Group manufactures vacuum bagging 

& composite tooling materials for resin infusion, hand lay-up, & 

oven/autoclave cures up to 750°F. Our product line includes vacuum 

bags made to any size & shape, release films, peel plies, breathers, 

sealant tapes & much more. Our resin infusion tooling systems 

produce autoclaves quality at room temperature cures. Technical 

service worldwide. Kitting of our products is also available for labor 

saving cost reductions. Four worldwide locations, Huntington Beach, 

California; Differdange, Luxembourg; Rochdale, England & Tianjin, 

China. 

American Autoclave Co. 

TT101 

93 Pioneer Industrial Blvd., Jasper, GA 30143 

www.americanautoclave.com 

American Autoclave Company manufactures and remanufactures 

new/used autoclaves to customer process requirements including R&D 

to larger production autoclaves, 12 inches to 20 feet in diameter. 

Additionally, we provide inspection, relocation and renovation of 

existing systems. We also provide on-site service, replacement parts, 

repair, preventative maintenance, and upgrades to existing autoclave 

systems, including control system updates. American Autoclave has 

an East Coast factory and service center in Atlanta, Georgia. 

A.P.C.M. Manufacturing LLC 106 

1366 Norwich Road, P.O. Box 264, Plainfield, CT 06374 

www.prepregs.com 

A.P.C.M. is a manufacturer of structural toughened thermo-set epoxy 

prepregs with cure temperatures ranging from 190°F to 400°F. These 

systems are available on most commercially available reinforcement 

fabrics & fibers. Custom prepreging & toll coating services are 

available. Lightning strike prepregs are available for composite 

aircraft. 


& Services 

Applied Aerospace Structures Corp. 

TT317 

P.O. Box 6189, 3437 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206 

www.aascworld.com 

53 years of heritage in complex, lightweight composite and metal 

bonded structures. AASC is a small business with large facilities 

including a 16’ diameter x 30’ autoclave. Certifications include 

AS9100 Rev B and NADCAP (NDT, chemical processing, composites). 

Experience in commercial and defense products for space, aircraft, 

ship borne and ground systems. 

Applied Sciences, Inc. 1003 

141 W. Xenia Avenue, P.O. Box 579, Cedarville, OH 45314 

rochon@apsci.com 

Applied Sciences, Inc. (ASI) develops innovative carbon materials 

and their applications for various commercial and military customers. 

ASI’s manufacturing affiliate, Pyrograf Products, Inc. (PPI), is one of the 

world’s leading producers of high-quality, affordable, multi-functional 

carbon nanofibers. Products include Pyrograf-III-a vapor-grown carbon 

nanofiber which can be added to composite materials to enhance the 

host materials’ strength, stiffness, & electrical conductivity. 

ASC Process Systems 609 

14062 Balboa Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342 

www.aschome.com 

ASC Process Systems is the largest supplier of autoclaves, and control 

software in North America producing over 25 systems per year. ASC 

offers a line of standard Econoclave’s, as well as custom equipment 

to meet or exceed your application. Over the last year ASC has 

provided systems from 1’X2’ to the largest autoclave in the world 

at 30’X75’. No project is too large or small. ASC’s CPC control 

package has become the industry standard, controlling over 1,800 

pieces of equipment worldwide. 

Assembly Guidance Systems, Inc. 209 

27 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA 01824 

www.assemblyguide.com 

Assembly Guidance has been providing 3D-laser projection systems 

for high-accuracy assembly tasks 

since 1988. LASERGUIDE projects 

CAD images directly onto tooling, 

eliminating templates for handlayed 

composites. Automatic ply 

verification, verifies and documents ply presence, location, fiber 

orientation. FOD detection with APV robustly detects and documents 

full ply liner FOD when the fix can be made at the lowest cost. KitGuide 

improves nesting efficiency by projecting ply pick-up sequence. 

Associated Industries, Inc. 912 

225 Wabash, Wichita, KS 67214 

Small business. Aerospace & general industry. Aircraft sealants, 

vacuum bagging materials, fiberglass cloth, resins, adhesives, tooling 

materials. 

AvPro, Inc./Alpha Technologies/Dynisco 1006 

2795 Broce Drive, Suite A, Norman, OK 73072 

www.avproinc.com 

Providing advanced processing control for autoclaves, ovens, & 

presses advanced process control systems based upon the joining 

together of the Alpha Technologies ATD 2000 and the progressive 

application of Material State Management (MSM) software to 

standard production and repair environments. The union of these two 

leaders provides solutions to your composite manufacturing process. 

Alpha Technologies and AvPro supports this effort through the use of 

training, engineering support and advanced control systems. 

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Benecor, Inc. 704 

8250 E. Marion, Wichita, KS 67210 

www.benecorinc.com 

Benecor, Inc. is a manufacturer of laser welded metallic honeycomb 

core in the following alloys: Titanium, stainless, Inconel. Benecor’s 

honeycomb is used in aerospace applications such as: heat shields, 

unmanned vehicles, acoustic inlets, exhaust plugs, manned spacecraft, 

panels & ramps. Our process provides an array of cell sizes & 

densities utilizing CAM technology. Customer applications that require 

the following characteristics can benefit from Benecor honeycomb: 

lightweight, strong, corrosion resistant, formable, higher temperature 

& energy absorption. 

Bondtech Corporation 510 

1278 Highway 461, Somerset, KY 42503 

www.bondtech.net 

Bondtech specializes in the manufacturing, designing, engineering, and 

selling of autoclaves and autoclave systems for aerospace composites. 

Bondtech Corporation manufactures the most reliable autoclaves in 

the market, providing you with many years of safe service. Bondtech 

invites you to visit our manufacturing facility in Salisbury, NC. 

Burnham Composite Structures, Inc. 611 

6262 W. 34 th Street South, Wichita, KS 67215 

www.BurnhamCS.com 

Burnham Composite Structures, Inc. is a composites supplier with 

capabilities including design & fabrication of high performance 

composite bond tools (epoxy or bismaleimide), prototype tooling, 

Fiber-Lok tooling reinforcement materials & eggcrate kits. We can 

support your tool string with Catia V5 design, 5-axis milling, autoclave 

curing, laser & ultrasonic inspection capabilities. 

Canyon Composites 

TT200 

1548 N. Gemini Place, Anaheim, CA 92801 

www.canyoncomposites.com 

Canyon Composites, a leading supplier of complex aerospace 

structures and an expanding aerospace fabrication and assembly 

company involved in prime spacecraft and aircraft manufacture. 

Our Anaheim, CA facility is 38,500 sq. ft., divided functionally to 

provide optimal environments for different processes. We fabricate 

and assemble hardware on spacecraft using state of the art materials 

and processes. We are a full machine shop as well. Supported by 

clientele such as Raytheon, Boeing, TRW, NASA. 

Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. 102 

One Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594 

www.zeiss.com/materials 

Carl Zeiss offers a full line of upright, inverted, stereo and confocal 

microscopes, image analysis systems and digital cameras for all 

materials applications including research, metallurgy, surface 

topography, particle analysis, metrology, quality assurance, and 

failure analysis. Carl Zeiss specializes in high-resolution digital 

imaging systems for demanding applications. 

Carolina Narrow Fabric 702 

1100 Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 

www.carolinanarrowfabric.com 

Fabrics, Tapes, and Coatings for Today’s World and Tomorrow’s 

Solutions. Since 1929, Carolina Narrow Fabric has been manufacturing 

custom designed specialty textiles for a variety of applications. CNF 

currently supplies tapes & fabrics to a broad range of industries & 

markets including electrical, medical, automotive, aerospace, marine, 

industrial, military & liquid/gas transport. If you have a problem that 

requires a unique solution CNF engineers will work with you to design 

& manufacture products to fit your special requirements. Whether it is 

reinforcing & sealing a natural gas pipeline or providing orthopedic 

casts to the medical community, CNF is up to the challenge. Let our 

designers & engineers be a part of your next solution. 

CGTech 

TT412 

9000 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 

www.cgtech.com 

CGTech specializes in numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, 

verification, optimization, & analysis software technology for 

manufacturing. Since 1988 CGTech’s product, VERICUT® software, 

has been the industry standard for simulating CNC machining. VERICUT 

enables NC programmers to reduce prove-outs, virtually eliminate 

errors, & optimize NC programs for more efficient machining. CGTech 

also offers machine-independent off-line programming & simulation 

software for automated fiber-placement CNC machines. CGTech 

software is used by companies of all sizes in over 55 countries. 

CMS North America, Inc. 

TT109 

4095 Karona Court, Caledonia, MI 49316 

www.cmsna.com 

CMS, manufacturer since 1969 of CNC machining centers/routers 

(3,4,5,6 axis) available for working plastics/ 

composites, light alloys, wood, glass, natural & 

engineered stone, and solid surface material. 

Custom CNC solutions for production needs. 

Offers full service of sales, personalized training, 

user-friendly software, 24/7 tech support and 

extensive parts inventory. 

Composiflex, Inc. 

TT107 

8100 Hawthorne Drive, Erie, PA 16509 

www.composiflex.com 

For nearly a quarter century, Composiflex has been an innovator 

in design and manufacture of advanced composite components for 

high performance structural and ballistic applications. We employ the 

latest material and process technologies to produce products including 

fairings, nacelles, electronic enclosures and racks, UAV components, 

interior seating, springs, struts, and armor. Certified to ISO9001:2000 

and AS9100, Composiflex is characterized by “art-to-part” projects 

supported by its knowledgeable engineering staff, broad materials 

expertise, and cost-effective prototyping methods. 

Composites One 

TT113 

85 W. Algonquin Road, Suite 600, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 

www.compositesone.com 

Composites One is the nation’s largest composites distributor. 

Composites One likes to think of itself as a member of our customer’s team 

– always there when assistance is needed – we have the industry’s 

most complete product line, along with the technical know-how and 

market experience necessary to guarantee your success. We offer 

unmatched regulatory assistance, process & applications audits, 

productivity solutions & online business-to-business capabilities with 

b2bcomposites.com, & much more. The Power of One…Composites One. 


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Cytec Engineered Materials 504 

2085 E. Technology Circle, Suite 300, Tempe, AZ 85284 

www.cytec.com 

CEM is a global provider of technologically advanced materials that 

make it possible for designers and engineers for aerospace, highperformance 

industrial and other extreme-demand environments to 

anticipate their time, performance and quality requirements. A business 

unit of Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE: CYT), the company has eleven 

manufacturing plants, four technology centers and numerous sales 

offices worldwide. CEM produces high-performance, pre-impregnated 

composites and adhesives, ablatives, carbon-carbon materials for 

high-temp applications, high-temp silicon-based sealants, a variety of 

thermoplastic materials, and PAN and Pitch-based carbon fibers. 

De-Comp Composites, Inc. 904 

RR 4 Box 4460, Cleveland, OK 74020 

www.decomp.com 

Distributor of a broad range of vacuum bagging materials and 

components. One stop shop for all of your needs. 

Delsen Testing Laboratories, Inc. 

TT414 

1024 Grand Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201 

www.delsen.com 

An independent testing laboratory with services including mechanical, 

electrical, & flammability properties testing, polymer analyses, 

metallography, & environmental exposures. Specialties include testing 

advanced composites, fatigue, fracture toughness, impact, OSU heat 

release rate, smoke density & toxicity testing & evaluation of printed 

wiring products. 

Dexmet Corporation 

TT218 

22 Barnes Industrial Road South, Wallingford, CT 06492 

www.dexmet.com 

Dexmet manufactures expanded metals and plastics with configurations 

ranging from one to 10,000 openings per square inch for Lightning 

Strike and shielding protection for aircraft and composite applications. 

Our specialty is making the highest quality fine mesh material in widths 

from 0.099 inches to 60 inches in thickness’s from 0.001 inch. Let our 

experienced engineering team and ISO certified facilities design a 

configuration to meet your specifications and deliver it on time. 

DIAB Sales, Inc. 909 

1621 Falcon Drive, DeSoto, TX 75115 

www.diabgroup.com 

DIAB is a global supplier of core materials and composite solutions, 

serving a wide range of markets including marine, wind energy, 

transportation, aerospace and industry. DIAB’s Divinycell and Renicell 

polymer foam cores, end-grain Pro-Balsa, and Divilette core bedding 

adhesives are designed for demanding applications. Services include 

analysis, testing, and training. 

DMS - Diversified Machine Systems, Inc. 710 

2310 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 

www.dmscncrouters.com 

DMS is a builder of precision 3 & 5 axis CNC routers, as well as 

custom engineered machine tool solutions. With more than 30 years 

of innovation and industry experience as an original equipment 

manufacturer, DMS serves virtually every industry segment from 

aerospace and automotive to entertainment and green energy. DMS 

CNC routers are routinely used on materials such as composites, 

aluminum, steel, plastics, woods and foams. When quality and 

precision matter...DMS delivers! 

Dunstone Company, Inc. 

TT311 

2104 Crown View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227 

www.shrinktape.com 

Dunstone announces a new product for the aerospace industry, LST 

Sleeving. LST Sleeving is a heat-shrinkable sleeve that has various 

applications in the manufacture of ducts, spars, stringers, and other 

composite aerospace structures. Available in ETFE or PET forms, 

LST Sleeving offers the user quick application of a shrinkable, hightemperature 

release film over the mandrel, or a shrinkable outer sleeve 

for ply compaction. 

Dutch Thermoplastic Components 

TT408 

Bolderweg 1, Almere 1332 AT Netherlands 

www.composites.nl 

Custom molding of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastics. Specialist 

in carbon and glass PPS/PEEK/PEKK/PEI. Molded components for 

aircraft structure & interior. Hot press forming. 5-axis CNC 4’x12’, C- 

scan inspection. Wing ribs, shear webs, clips & cleats, components for 

seating. Carbon-PEEK plates up to 2” thickness. Qualified for Boeing 

& Airbus structure. 

ELANTAS PDG, Inc. 703 

5200 N. 2 nd Street, St. Louis, MO 63147 

www.elantas.com/pdg 

A premier global manufacturer of a wide range of liquid electrical 

insulation products including potting compounds, conformal coatings, 

adhesives, specialty epoxy 

products used in hi-temp 

applications & insulating 

resins offering heat, 

chemical, shock, & moisture resistance as well as good thermal 

conductivity & dielectric protection. The Epoxylite®, ELAN-Tron®, 

ELAN-Cast®, Pedigree®, and Sterling® brands are used for coating, sealing 

& potting electronic components, sensors, PCBs & other applications. 

Registered ISO 9001:2000 & ISO/TS 16949:2002-SecondEd. 

eServ, a Perot Systems Company 922 

8200 N. Allen Road, Peoria, IL 61615 

www.eserv.biz 

eServ, a Perot Systems Company provides engineering services that 

help our clients meet challenges throughout the entire product lifecycle. 

Our global delivery team (including the Wichita, KS office) allows 

us to develop teams that can tackle any program regardless of size 

or complexity. eServ’s ValueSourcing engineering business model 

combines variable resources, lean product development methodologies, 

and advanced collaboration technologies to customize solutions for 

customers (ranging from the largest OEM’s to the smallest Tier Level 

Suppliers) that maximize ROI while improving time to market. 

Evonik Degussa Corporation 300 

379 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054 

www.degussa-nafta.com/north_america/en 

Evonik Degussa Corporation is the US subsidiary of Evonik Industries, 

the creative industrial 

group from Germany. 

Evonik offers a wide 

range of high quality 

specialty chemicals and custom manufacturing services essential to 

bismaleimide, epoxy, phenolic, polyimide, unsaturated polyester and 

vinyl ester binder resins for composite applications. 

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Evonik Foams, Inc. – ROHACELL® 302 

1560 Highway 371 South, Magnolia, AR 71753 

www.Evonik.com 

Evonik, Röhm GmbH, Evonik Foams, Inc. maintains the world leadership 

position as manufacturer/ 

seller of the widest range 

of structural sandwich 

panel foam core, 

marketed under the trade name ROHACELL®. Ten different grades 

in various densities are available to suit commonly used composite 

manufacturing processes, i.e. VARTM, VARI, SLI, RFI, RTM and hand 

lay-up/autoclaving. Our ROHACELL® foam cores meet the demanding 

sandwich structural requirements in markets such as: aerospace, 

medical, automotive, wind energy, mass transportation, marine & 

others. ROHACELL® foam core applications range from wind turbine 

blades to large satellite launch vehicle fairing/components. 

Exova OCM 701 

3883 E. Eagle Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807 

www.exova.com 

Exova includes 130 labs in 25 countries. OCM has over 33 years 

of expertise testing non-metallic materials specializing in composites. 

Including physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, fatigue, electrical, 

NDT, environmental and analysis. We are ISO 17025 accredited 

and soon to be NADCAP approved. Exova has the ability to provide 

an extremely wide variety of testing for an equally large variety of 

industries with one phone call. 

Extec Corp. 926 

99 Phoenix Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082 

www.extec.com 

Extec/Benetec, is pleased to present the Labcut 5000 Series Precision 

Cutting Composite Plate Saw. The Labcut 5000 has been designed 

to meet the needs of the modern 

composite test laboratory for 

producing high quality, accurate 

& reproducible test coupons 

from production sheets. For the structural investigation of composite 

materials Extec offers a full range of cutting, grinding, mounting & 

polishing supplies & equipment, optical equipment, & integrated 

image analysis solutions. 

Fiber-Line, Inc. 

TT303 

3050 Campus Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440 

www.fiber-lineinc.com 

Apply specialty coatings & impregnation of high performance fibers. 

Coatings include; colors, PTFE/abrasion resistant, adhesion promotion, 

anti-microbial, UV resistance, water absorption, water repellent, 

rubber, flame/smoke properties, glow in the dark & thermoplastics. 

Fiber technology in fiberglass, Kevlar, Twaron, carbon, Spectra, 

Dyneema, Nomex, PBO, Vectran, Technora, polyester & nylon. 

Develop new products by combining fiber & coating technologies. 

Have high volume twisting & winding capabilities. Manufacture small 

diameter pultruded rod & fiber-optic micro cable. 

FlackTek, Inc. 1008 

1708 Hwy II Bld Bldg G, Landrum, SC 29356 

www.spectrumxer.com 

Discover the unique possibility of Non-Invasive Mixing! FlackTek 

Inc. will be demonstrating the lab size SpeedMixer which has the 

capacity to mix samples from 3-700 grams, offers quick & uniform 

mixing and absolutely no clean-up! Able to disperse, as well as 

mix, powders, putties, pastes, low viscosity materials, without air 

entrapment, & all done in a matter of seconds. Stop by our booth & 

ask how to make your mixing operations more efficient and precise. 

General Plastics Manufacturing Company 211 

4910 Burlington Way, Tacoma, WA 98499 

www.generalplastics.com 

AS9100/ISO9000 certified manufacturer of LAST-A-FOAM® rigid 

& flexible high-density polyurethane foam & tooling materials. We 

provide advanced materials for use in 

composite core, nuclear transport vessels, 

composite tooling, thermoforming, marine FRP 

structure, & industrial styling industries. 

We are specialists in fulfilling highperformance, 

high-quality requirements. 

We have very broad manufacturing capability (CNC machining, resininfusion, 

bonding, painting, fabrication, assembly), & are qualified to most 

major airframe & defense quality systems & material specifications. 

Graco Supply and Integrated Services 

TT406 

2056 S. Edwards, Suite C, Wichita, KS 67213 

www.gracosupply.com 

Since 1959, Graco Supply & Integrated Services has provided 

quality adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, primers, lubricants, 

tapes, cleaners & MRO products to the aerospace, aircraft & 

industrial markets. In addition to product supply, we also offer custom 

packaging & supply chain solutions giving our valued customers 

unequaled choices regarding how materials are received, & how their 

product inventory is managed. Setting Graco apart is the high level 

of technical support provided throughout the product & supply chain 

process. Graco is ISO9001 & AS9120 registered. 

Green Sales Guy - GSG, Inc. 

TT119 

8443 Strato Drive, Sandy, UT 84093 

www.theGREENsalesguy.com 

The Green Sales Guy - GSG, Inc. is a manufacturers representative 

selling & supporting filament winding machines, pultrusion machines 

& other composite process equipment. GSG represents EHA/BSD, 

Brenner International, Eastman Machine Company, Lynco Grinding, 

Material S.A. & MJC Engineering. GSG assists customers with a single 

piece of composite process equipment or can assist with plany layout, 

testing, certification & complete turnkey facilities. 

HEATCON Composite Systems 801 

600 Andover Park E, Seattle, WA 98188 

www.heatcon.com 

HEATCON® Composite Systems is the leading international 

manufacturer and supplier of aerospace composite repair training, 

equipment, accessories, and materials. Our HCS9200B is the world’s 

premier hot bonder and our new HCS3100 series repairclave may be 

an alternative to expensive autoclaves. We also supply heat blankets, 

tools, prepregs, resins, honeycomb, and bagging materials, in large 

and small quantities for immediate delivery. Stop by our booth to find 

out why HEATCON® should be your composite industry partner. 

Helicomb International 705 

1402 South 69 th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112 

www.helicomb.com 

Helicomb International, a Division of Synchronous Aerospace Group, 

is engaged in the manufacture and repair of metal and composite 

bonded structures serving the commercial and military fixed wing and 


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helicopter markets. We hold multiple OEM approvals for bonding 

and chemical processing and are NADCAP certified. To support our 

manufacturing and repair, our 80,000 sq ft. facility utilizes two 6x20’ 

autoclaves, a full cleanline and two Faro CMM machines. We are 

Catia V4,V5 and DPD approved for Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems. 

Henkel Corporation 910 

2850 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, CA 94565 

www.henkelna.com/aerospace 

Henkel’s aerospace group provides structural adhesives and metal 

surface treatments that serve the aircraft OEM and MRO industries. 

Henkel’s structural film and paste adhesives are used for composite, 

metal and honeycomb assembly applications in all sectors of aerospace. 

Key brands include Hysol® for structural adhesives, Turco® for metal 

surface treatments, Frekote® mold release chemicals and Alodine® 

conversion coatings. 

Hexcel Corporation 711 

www.Hexcel.com 

Hexcel is a leading advanced composites company. It develops, 

manufactures & markets lightweight performance structural materials, 

including carbon fibers, reinforcements, 

prepregs, honeycomb, adhesives & 

composite structures, used in commercials 

aerospace, space & defense & industrial 

applications such as wind turbine blades. Latest Hexcel innovations 

include HexTOOL machinable composite tooling compound & Acousti- 

Cap noise minimizing honeycomb for aero-engines. 

HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. 405 

1600 W. 135 th Street, Gardena, CA 90249-2506 

www.hitco.com 

HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. manufactures advanced composite 

materials for aerospace and industrial applications. Its products 

range from solid rocket motor nozzle assemblies, large aircraft 

structures & assemblies, naval composite structures, wet & dry friction 

applications such as aircraft and automotive torque control assemblies 

and transmissions, along with materials for industrial insulation for 

the aluminum & steel industries. HITCO recently reached new heights 

in its ability to manufacture composite structures with the addition 

of both automated fiber placement and automated tape-laying 

capabilities. HITCO also manufactures & markets REFRASIL silica 

materials for thermal protection. Founded in 1922, HITCO continues 

to be an innovative leader in the advancement of carbon composite 

technologies. 

Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc. 

TT402 

707 Fulton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103 

www.Ingersoll.com 

Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc. is a manufacturer of CNC gantry type 

machining centers, horizontal profilers, horizontal boring and milling 

machines and advanced fiber placement machines. 

Integran Technologies, Inc. 

TT111 

1 Meridian Road, Toronto, ONT M9W 4Z6 Canada 

www.integran.com 

Integran Technologies specializes in high performance, lightweight, 

nanocrystalline Nanovate metal coatings which protect and strengthen 

polymer and composite parts. Examples include adding erosion 

and impact protection to composites and functionally strengthening 

polymer parts. In addition, Integran also produces a low frequency 

magnetic shield coating - Nanovate EM - which can be used to replace 

awkward shielding foils. 

International Business Wales 1002 

405 Lexington Avenue, 21 st Floor, New York, NY 10174 

chris.gardiner@ibwales.com 

International Business Wales is one of Europe’s foremost economic 

development agencies. As the inward investment and trade promotion 

arm of the Welsh Assembly Government it assists companies with their 

international location decisions as well as expanding the overseas 

trade of businesses already located in Wales, UK. IBW’s experienced 

team provides relocation and recruitment support, information on the 

competitive Government financial incentives available and industry 

specific knowledge across a range of sectors including aerospace, 

defence, advanced engineering, life sciences, energy & clean tech., 

financial services and more. 

iSi Environmental Services 800 

215 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211 

www.iSienvironmental.com 

iSi Environmental Services (iSi) is a full-service environmental and 

safety consulting firm which assists businesses with OSHA and 

EPA compliance. This includes helping businesses comply with the 

regulations as well as environmental site investigations, workplace 

safety and health, industrial cleaning, asbestos abatement, hazardous 

waste management, and training. iSi plans on building and operating 

a facility that will collect scrap composites, remove the carbon fiber 

and return the fiber to market through iSi Recycling Services, LLC. 

ITT - ES/IS - Integrated Structures 407 

1500 New Horizons Blvd., North Amityville, NY 11701 

www.ITT.com 

ITT Integrated Structures (IS) provides full design, analysis, prototyping 

and production fabrication of advanced composite structural systems, 

mechanized and static structures, utilizing state of the-art 3D design 

and analysis tools. ITT-IS products include primary aerospace 

structures, pressure vessels, and launch tubes. ITT’s has multiple 

composite technologies including: braided structures, net-shape preforms, 

precision filament wound structures, prepreg stiffened and 

sandwich structures, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Resin Film Infusion 

(RFI), Vacuum assisted RTM (VaRTM), Thermoset and thermoplastic 

composites, special applications and materials. ITT-IS is a total system 

design & fabrication and integration supplier for development & 

full rate production. ITT’s multiple technology divisions provide the 

customer with comprehensive turnkey products, including major flight 

vehicle composite airframe sections integrated with mechanisms, 

electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and more. ITT-ISS is an AS 9100/ 

ISO 9001 company with NADCAP certifications. 

L.C.O.A. Composites 805 

20322 Windrow Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 

www.lcoa.com 

L.C.O.A. Composites creates and manufactures advanced composite 

products for the government, homeland security, and commercial 

markets. We draw on our more than 30 years of high volume 

lamination expertise to ensure every product meets or exceeds the 

specification requirements. 

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J.D. Lincoln, Inc. 914 

851 W. 18 th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 

www.jdlincoln.com 

The J.D. Lincoln, Inc. company is a formulator and manufacturer of 

advanced composite materials, film adhesives, hot melt and solution 

coated prepregs, x-plied face-sheets, two component adhesives and 

potting materials, insert adhesives, lightning strike resistant prepregs, 

acoustic dampening films, artificial stone coatings, ballistic prepregs 

and many specialty products. 

Lucas Industries 920 

10 Precision Drive, North Springfield, VT 05150 

www.lucasindustries.com 

Lucas Industries is a ISO9001/2000 & AS9100B certified company, 

specializing in the design & fabrication of composite & metal tools, 

models, patterns, molds, various foams, prototype & production parts. 

We work with our customers from concept to finish product. Our 

engineers have unsurpassed expertise in the most advanced levels of 

Catia & Surf Cam. We service the aerospace, aircraft & commercial 

industries. 

Magnolia Plastics, Inc. 203 

5547 Peachtree Blvd., Chamblee, GA 30341 

www.magnoliaplastics.com 

For over 52 years, Magnolia Plastics has been providing highperformance 

epoxy systems worldwide to diverse markets including: 

aerospace; commercial and general aviation; defense; electronics and 

electrical; energy; marine; transportation; civil engineering; recreation; 

communications; and general industry. Magnolia produces a variety 

of innovative, bromide-free epoxies including: aerospace adhesives, 

syntactics, electrically and thermally conductive epoxies, potting and 

encapsulating epoxies, general purpose adhesives, and tooling resins. 

Custom-formulated and custom-packaged epoxy systems are also 

available. AS9100 certified. 

Matrix Composites, Inc. 906 

275 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 

www.matrixcomp.com 

Matrix Composites is a full service provider to the aviation, military, 

space and commercial industries with particular emphasis on critical 

structures fabricated with polymeric composites. The company applies 

superior design, analysis, prototyping, development, and manufacturing 

capabilities to produce vital high performance composite structures 

for demanding customers. Our experienced staff has helped Matrix 

achieve industry-wide recognition as a pioneering provider of highquality, 

cost-effective composite solutions. Our proven track record of 

reliable on-time performance is a reflection of our strong commitment 

to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. 

Maverick Corporation 902 

11379 Grooms Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 

www.maverickcorp.com 

Maverick Corporation is a leader in research, development & production 

of advanced polymer materials for the aerospace, medical, industrial 

& related industries. Maverick’s product portfolio includes aerospace 

qualified polymide resins (liquid & powder) capable of withstanding 

environments over 700°F & a family of affordable, non-toxic resins 

for RTM, autoclave & compression molding applications from 400°F 

to greater than 650°F. Maverick is also an aerospace qualified source 

for compression molded composite parts & shapes. 

McCausey Lumber Company 708 

32205 Little Mack Avenue, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 

www.mccauseylumber.com 

McCausey Lumber Company is a primary vendor of model & tooling 

materials to the automotive, aircraft & recreational industries. We take 

great pride in sharing our product knowledge, providing solutions for 

customer needs, & servicing our clients with the utmost attention. 

McGill AirPressure LLC 

TT212 

1777 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH 43207-2119 

www.mcgillairpressure.com 

McGill AirPressure is a leading supplier of bonding autoclave systems 

to the world’s major aviation, automotive, and sporting goods 

manufacturers. Autoclaves, from laboratory size to some of the world’s 

largest & most sophisticated, bond composites such as polyamides, 

polyimides, & graphite-epoxy combinations. We also rebuild & 

upgrade existing autoclaves. Whatever size autoclave a customer 

needs, we have the capabilities to design & manufacture a system that 

will perform the processes reliably, quickly, & economically. 

Milliken & Company 803 

920 Milliken Road, M-169, Spartanburg, SC 29303 

www.milliken.com 

Technical and specialty products custom engineered for end uses 

across the textile spectrum. Products include Tegris, a revolutionary, 

100 percent polypropylene thermoplastic composite with excellent 

impact resistance and stiffness as well as a lightweight composition, 

and NexCore core material for sandwich applications. 

MTS Systems Corporation 306 

14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 

www.mts.com 

Researchers & manufacturers worldwide 

rely on MTS for the technology & expertise 

required to address a full spectrum of 

material testing needs - from simple 

tension/compression to fracture toughness 

to complex multi-axial fatigue. Featuring 

complete families of servohydraulic & universal testing systems, 

proven application software & reliable accessories, the MTS portfolio 

provides all the static & dynamic material testing capabilities needed 

to support advanced research, product development, manufacturing 

optimization & quality assurance & control. 

NanoSperse LLC 1007 

2000 Composite Drive, Ketering, OH 45420 

www.nanosperse.com 

NanoSperse is a design & manufacturing company dedicated to 

improving durability, reliability & functionality of defense, aerospace, 

& industrial composites. NanoSperse’s specialization is uniform 

dispersion of nanomaterials used as feedstocks for advanced 

composites. Consistent, uniform dispersion of nano particles is critical 

to achieve thermal, electrical, & mechanical performance in the next 

generation of advanced composites. NanoSperse supplies custom 

intermediate resin & polymer systems as required by our customers. 


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National Institute for Aviation Research - WSU 304 

Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0093 

www.niar.wichita.edu 

The National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University 

provides research, design, 

testing, certification & training 

services to the aviation industry, 

government agencies & nonaviation 

clients. NIAR is wellknown 

for its composites & advanced materials testing, qualification, 

certification & research. Additional capabilities include aging 

aircraft investigation, crash dynamics, low-speed wind tunnel testing, 

mechanical testing, environmental testing, friction stir welding, virtual 

reality, CAD/CAM training & NDT training. 

NEi Software 811 

5555 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 300, Westminster, CA 90740 

www.NEiSoftware.com 

NEi Software is a world leader in Nastran Finite Element Analysis 

(FEA), engineering simulation, and virtual test software for composites. 

Engineers gain insight with capabilities like Progressive Ply Failure 

Analysis (PPFA) and Puck and LaRC02 Advanced Failure Criteria. 

The website features case studies in aerospace, UAVs, automotive, 

maritime, offshore oil, wind turbine, civil infrastructure, medical, and 

sports products, with White Papers, videos, webinars, and tutorials. 

Newport Adhesives and Composites, Inc. 903 

1822 Reynolds Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 

www.newportad.com 

As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Rayon, Newport Adhesives & Composites, 

Inc. is a member of one of the largest vertically integrated producers 

of advance composite materials both in the USA & globally. Our 

products include film-adhesives, uni-directional tapes, woven prepregs, 

towpreg, & core-splice, all products are developed and produced 

within our own facilities under strict process control (ISO 9001:2008 

QMS registration). Newport Adhesives & Composites provides 

exceptional products that include excellent mechanical properties, high 

quality & fast delivery. Newport’s products are the materials of choice 

by many knowledgeable users in industrial, recreational, aerospace, 

marine, medical defense, energy, & automotive markets. Newport is 

a domestic leader in carbon fiber prepregs. Newport’s strong position 

is secured with dedicated supply of carbon fibers from both its sister 

company Grafil, Inc. & parent company Mitsubishi Rayon. Newport’s 

products are available in many other reinforcements of choice (E-glass, 

S-glass, Quartz, & Aramid). Newport continues to provide industry 

leadership through our dedicated product development team & our 

full-service customer support center, Newport is ready to respond to 

all your material needs. 

NuSil Technology 

TT416 

1050 Cindy Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013 

www.nusil.com 

NuSil Technology is a cutting edge manufacturer of silicone materials 

for aerospace products requiring precise, predictable, cost-effective 

materials. NuSil’s silicone materials deliver thermally and electrically 

conductive adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants, fast-curing 

silicones, and the most extensive line of low outgassing silicone 

materials in the industry. Our line of aerospace-applicable silicone 

is highly resilient in the extreme temperatures of space. ISO 9001 

and ASI9100B certified, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories 

and processing facilities and provides on-site, in-person application 

engineering support worldwide. 

Paragon D&E 

TT214 

5225 33 rd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 

www.paragonde.com 

Paragon D&E specializes in taking product from concept to production 

via prototype and production molds/tools. We handle all phases 

from specialized machining, rapid prototyping to steel/aluminum 

production molds with expertise in large parts. Paragon produces 

tooling and molds used to manufacture both rapid prototype parts, 

as well as high-temperature tooling and parts. Paragon produces very 

detailed, as well as extremely large composite tooling and parts. 

Park Electrochemical Corp. 508 

48 S. Service Road, Melville, NY 11747 

www.parkelectro.com 

Park Electrochemical Corp. is a global advanced materials company 

which develops and manufactures Nelcote® advanced composite 

materials and Nova composite parts principally for the aerospace 

markets, and Nelco® high-technology digital and RF/microwave 

printed circuit materials principally for the telecommunications and 

internet infrastructure and high-end computing markets. 

Performance Polymer Solutions, Inc. 502 

2711 Lance Drive, Moraine, OH 45409 

www.p2si.com 

The mission of Performance Polymer Solutions, Inc. (P2SI) is to develop, 

manufacture and support proprietary advanced materials that provide 

discrete performance advantages to our customers. Composite 

prepregs, resin transfer molding (RTM and VARTM) systems, fiber 

molding compounds and structural adhesives that provide continuous 

service temperatures in excess of 600°F and short-duration survivability 

up to 1500°F are our primary commercial products. P2SI strives to 

continually develop new materials specifically tailored to the meet 

needs of customer groups representing sizable market opportunities. 

Pharr Yarns, LLC 

TT404 

100 Main Street, McAdenville, NC 28101-1939 

www.pharryarns.com 

Pharr Yarns, LLC High Performance Group produces balanced plytwisted 

spun carbon yarn (from filament carbon tow) in yields from 

6K to 1K and finer. These spun carbon yarns are used in market 

applications ranging from sporting goods to industrial and aerospace. 

Pharr Yarns also produces spun yarns from other fibers, such as OPF, 

p-aramids and m-aramids for a variety of markets that require flame, 

heat, cut, and chemical protection. Pharr is ISO 9001:2000 certified. 

Pinette Emidecau, Inc. 

TT216 

60 Sycamore Street, Tiffin, OH 44883 

www.pinetteemidecau.com 

Pinette Emidecau, Inc., designs, and integrates the total molding 

system. We design and manufacture custom compression molding 

equipment, which includes hydraulic presses, heating systems (contact 

heaters, convection ovens, and IR ovens) transfer and handling 

systems. For the aerospace industry we produce systems to mold high 

performance composite materials. For a turnkey solution our services 

can also include tooling. 

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Plastics Design & Manufacturing, Inc. 

TT103 

6284 S. Nome Court, Centennial, CO 80111 

www.plasticsdesign-mfg.com 

Plastics Design & Mfg, (PDM), a Colorado company based in Denver 

since 1976 is ISO 9001;2008 & UL/FDA/CE certified parts supplier 

dedicated to quality. PDM employs a highly skilled workforce in 

a modern 110,000 square foot facility specializing in custom 

thermoforming, pressure forming, fabrication & profile extrision. 

PDM offers in-house tooling expertise as well as EMI/RFI shielding, 

color matching, & silk screening. In 2000 PDM received the Colorado 

Business Leadership Award, & was presented with an Environmental 

Stewardship Award in 2008 for efficiencies & recycling. 

Precision Aero Services 506 

1200 E. Highland Avenue, Nevada, MO 64772 

www.precisionaero.net 

Small, Veteran owned business founded in 1999, in Hot Springs, 

Arkansas; Precision Aero Services is an FAA approved aircraft 

maintenance facility specializing in the manufacturing, inspection, 

repair, modification and overhaul for sheet metal, structural, bonded 

and composite airframe assemblies on commercial, regional, corporate 

and military aircrafts. In 2004 PAS moved to a 152,000 square foot 

facility conveniently located in the Midwest. We added a 10 tank PAA 

etch line and a 9x20 autoclave to expand our capabilities. 

Purdue Univ. - Institute for Defense Innovation 607 

Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, 480 Stadium Mall Drive 

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 

https://engineering.purdue.edu/PIDI/ 

The primary objective of the Purdue Institute for Defense Innovation 

(IDI) is the development of large & sustained programs of research & 

development that support federal & state agencies charged with the 

defense of American citizens. As such, the primary customers of the 

IDI programs & products are the United States Department of Defense 

& Homeland Security. The institute consists of multiple research centers 

of excellence with expertise that meet specific DoD & DHS needs. 

Pyromeral Systems, Inc. 908 

3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75234 

www.pyromeral.com 

Pyromeral Systems develops & manufactures composite materials 

designed to resist prolonged exposure to high temperatures (up 

to 2000°F). With expertise in inorganic polymers & their use in 

composites manufacturing, we offer innovative glass-ceramic-matrix 

composites for motorsports, aerospace or defense. Our solutions are 

easy to use & quick to implement in applications requiring resistance 

to heat & fire. They include: lightweight structural composites for heat 

shields or exhaust ducts; insulating fire barriers; high-temperature 

tooling materials. 

Quantum Composites, Inc. 

TT301 

1310 S. Valley Center Drive, Bay City, MI 48706 

www.quantumcomposites.com 

QCI is a leading developer and supplier of structural and semi structural 

thermoset material and parts solutions. QCI’s Engineered Structural 

Composite (ESC) materials include carbon or glass reinforcement in 

epoxy, phenolic, vinyl ester and polyimide resin matrices, supplied 

under Lytex® AMC® QC trade names. These materials provide 

exceptional properties in three dimensional compression molded 

structures. QCI is a subsidiary of Premix, Inc. a leading supplier of 

thermoset composite solutions based in North Kingsville, OH. 

Quartus Engineering Incorporated 

TT204 

10251 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92121 

www.quartus.com 

Quartus Engineering provided mechanical design, analysis, test, & 

optimization services for the development of composite structures & 

parts. 

Quatro Composites 

TT105 

403 14 th Street SE, Orange City, IA 51041 

www.quatrocomposites.com 

At Quatro Composites we offer a full line of services including 

design, analysis, laminate optimization, 

quick prototyping and qualified production 

of advanced composite structures. Our 

A d i v i s i o n o f T e c I n d u s t r i e s , L L C 

OptiPart composite optimization process 

results in significant weight savings over 

equivalently loaded aluminum structures. We specialize in the design 

of highly loaded brackets and fittings, as well as producing parts of 

complex geometries using bladder molding, compression molding, 

qualified autoclave and out-of-autoclave processes. 

Renegade Materials Corporation 201 

3363 S. Tech Blvd., Springboro, OH 45342 

www.renegadematerials.com 

High-temperature polymer prepregs, adhesives, films & molding 

compounds. Aerospace industry leading affordability & lead-times. 

Superior bismaleimide, polyimide, cyanate ester and epoxy products. 

Proven performance with polyimide composite materials for service 

temperatures to 1500°F. Uni-tape or fabric prepregs. High-rate and 

development scale production; ISO 9001 & AS 9100 certified. Stateof-the-art 

manufacturing process controls & consistent product quality. 

Nano-tailored resins, prepregs, films for engineered composite 

solutions. Any Resin – Any Fiber – Any Filler. No set-up charges or 

minimum buy. 

Reno Machine Company, Inc. 601 

170 Pane Road, Newington, CT 06111 

www.reno-machine.com 

Reduce energy costs and cure cycles while 

increasing production with out-of-autoclave 

tooling. Reno Machine will be displaying 

and presenting Surface Generation’s Out-of- 

Autoclave and Reconfigurable Pin Tooling which 

incorporates heating & cooling zones that can be cycled to locally 

moderate & accelerate the cure. This design significantly enhances 

process control and allows out-of-autoclave processing of complex 

composite structures as well as providing a reconfigurable molding 

surface to accommodate part revisions. 

Royal Plastic MFG., Inc. 

TT210 

1046 E. 9 th Street, Minden, NE 68959 

www.rpm-composites.com 

Royal Plastic designs & manufactures advanced composite structures. 

We have broad-scope capability of producing composite products 

for the defense, aerospace, & commercial industries. Precision design 

attention to quality is part of every project from the first consultation 

to delivery of the final manufactured product. Royal Plastic takes 

pride in providing high quality composite products while maintaining 

competitive pricing. We apply TOC principles & a lean manufacturing 

philosophy to provide products at the lowest overall price. 


& Services 

SDI-Talon 921 

650 Via Alondra, Camarillo, CA 93012 

www.sdindt.com, www.talontestlabs.com 

SDI-Talon has been a leader in the NDT industry for 15 years. 

Whether looking for equipment for in-house testing, or looking to 

contract out your testing to true professionals, SDI-Talon will be able 

to meet your needs. SDI manufactures an extensive range of stateof-the-art 

equipment at affordable prices. Talon Test Labs combines 

exceptional equipment with highly qualified and experienced staff to 

deliver quality testing at competitive prices, with fast turnaround. 

Sigmatex High Technology Fabrics 500 

6001 Egret Court, Benicia, CA 94510 

www.sigmatex.com 

Sigmatex converts carbon fiber into high performance composite 

reinforcements for aerospace, space, marine, transportation, industrial 

& leisure applications. Our reinforcements are manufactured using 

state-of-the-art equipment & processes that provide high quality & 

achieve optimal results. Strength & flex characteristics can be tailored 

to different end uses to take full advantage of the carbon physical 

properties. Our woven, unidirectional, 3D & multi-axial fabrics are 

available in a wide range of styles, weights & weaves, utilizing PAN 

& pitch carbon fibers. 

SL-Laser Systems 916 

8107-Q Arrowridge Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 

www.sl-laser.com 

Laser projection systems for templating exact parts location and 

composite ply layup, drastically reducing setup times and increasing 

placement accuracy - project directly from common IGES files. Fully 

integrated software supporting many measurement templating devices 

simplifies reverse engineering and prototyping. 

Solid Concepts, Inc. 1001 

28309 Avenue Crocker, Valencia, CA 91355 

www.solidconcepts.com 

Solid Concepts, Inc. is a supplier of rapid prototyping & direct digital 

manufacturing services. Solid Concepts is a five-facility company 

known to be a solutions provider with project management & 

engineering expertise. Capabilities in PolyJet, Stereolithography (SLA), 

HDSL, Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), QuantumCast Cast Urethanes, 

CNC & FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Panels) rapid prototypes allow for 

low-volume production of plastic, urethane, & metal components. 

Tooling & injection molding services will bring your project through 

to completion. 

Southwest NanoTechnologies, Inc. 706 

2501 Technology Place, Norman, OK 73071 

www.swentnano.com 

Southwest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) is a leading manufacturer of 

single wall carbon nanotubes and specialty multiwall CNTs. Using 

CoMoCAT®, it’s patented, scalable synthesis process, SWeNT produces 

CNT with the highest degree of purity and diameter and chirality 

control. SWeNT tailors CNT properties to meet specific customer 

requirements, and offers its customers applications development 

support through Chasm Technologies in the Boston area. 

Specialty Materials, Inc. 403 

1449 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851 

www.specmaterials.com 

Specialty Materials manufactures boron and silicon carbide fibers. 

Boron fiber is used extensively in aerospace and sporting goods 

applications. Boron/graphite fiber hybrid preforms are used for 

selective reinforcement to enhance compression, impact and openhole 

compression properties. Our SiC fibers have outstanding high 

temperature mechanical properties for increasing strength, stiffness 

and use temperature of titanium matrix composites, and toughness 

of ceramic matrix composites. SMI also produces nano-sized doped 

boron powders for MgB2 superconductors. 

STADCO 

TT115 

1931 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031 

www.stadco.com 

STADCO is a leading designer and manufacturer of tooling supporting 

composite part manufacturing. STADCO has an extensive history 

providing reliable, exacting-tolerance tools made from Invar, steel, 

and aluminum. Additionally, STADCO machines composites tooling 

made from BMI, monolithic graphite, and other materials. 

Starlite Industries 310 

1111 E. Lancaster Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010 

www.starliteindustries.com 

Starlite Industries designs diamond & solid carbide rotary cutters 

specifically for composites. Diamond coated, PCD & solid carbide 

cutters. Diamond, carbide drills & drill reamers for fuzz free exit holes 

in carbon fiber. Drills & hole saws for ballistic materials. Threaded 

drills & reamers for aerospace drill units. Countersinks, saw blades, 

mounted saw blades, band saw blades & jig saw blades including 

stock & specials. 

STEPAN Company 700 

22 W. Frontage Road, Northfield, IL 60093 

www.stepan.com 

Stepan Company manufactures 2-part liquid polyurethane foam 

systems for composite applications. STEPANFOAM® is durable, 

lightweight, and can be poured or sprayed to fit all types of shapes 

and voids. STEPANFOAM Kits are packaged in ready-to-use premeasured 

quantities and are shipped throughout the globe to meet 

your need. Inquire with Stepan Company, techserv@stepan.com, for 

answers to all your foam needs. 

Stiles Machinery 

TT410 

3965 44 th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 

www.stilesmachinery.com 

CNC Machining Centers. 3 & 5 Axis Mills and Waterjets for advanced 

materials and composites. 

TE Wire & Cable 

TT208 

107 5 th Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 

www.tewire.com 

Stop by for a free sample of our USA made autoclave/composite 

cure thermocouples. Save money and layup time using our patented 

AccuClave leak resistant, pre-made, ready-to-use thermocouples and 

interconnects. All made under ISO-17025 accreditation and each 

product is tested and laser etched for traceability. BAC-5621K and 

AMS-2750D compliant. 

Technical Fibre Products, Inc. 907 

259 Route 17K, 2 nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550 

www.techfibres.com 

Technical Fibre Products manufactures nonwoven products from a 

diverse range of fibers and binders. Our products find application 

in many fields, including: fire protection, surface engineering of 

reinforced plastics, thermal insulation, fuel cells and battery separators. 

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We work closely and confidentially with our partners to long term 

mutual benefit. Bring us your challenges! 

Teijin Aramid USA, Inc. 

TT313 

801-F Blacklawn Road, Conyers, GA 30012 

www.teijinaramid.com 

We are Teijin Aramid, a subsidiary of the Teijin Group with a passion 

for aramid. Our commitment both to our products & to our customers 

has made us a global leader in aramids. Wherever strength, safety, 

heat or flame resistance, low weight or sustainability is required, you 

will find our Twaron®, Sulfron®, Teijinconex® or Technora®. Our 

products are used worldwide in many different applications & markets, 

including automotive, ballistic protection, marine, civil engineering, 

protective clothing, optical fiber cables, oil & gas. With our four high 

performance aramids – produced at our plants in The Netherlands 

& Japan – we offer the widest range of products. With unrivalled 

expertise & experience we are able to continuously work on further 

innovations. Often in cooperation with customers & partners through 

our worldwide sales & marketing organization. That’s the power of 

aramid. If you would like to learn more about the world of aramid or 

to exchange ideas on developing new solutions. 

TenCate Advanced Composites USA, Inc. 207 

18410 Butterfield Blvd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 

www.tencate.com 

Manufactures thermoset & thermoplastic prepregs, resins, adhesives 

& syntactics serving the 

aircraft, helicopter, radome, 

interiors & satellite industry. 

Thermoset prepregs include epoxy, cyanate ester, BMI & high 

temperature polymides. Thermoplastic prepregs include Cetex® multiply 

laminates, & Cetex® Thermo-Lite® PEEK & PPS thermo-plastic 

unitapes. TenCate designs & manufactures compression molded parts, 

& is a leading manufacturer of ballistic hard & soft composite armor. 

YLA & CCS Composites are now part of TenCate. 

Textile Products, Inc. 

TT400 

2512-2516 W. Woodland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801 

www.Textileproducts.com 

Engineered woven fabrics for aerospace, commercial, recreational and 

industrial applications. Bidirectional, unidirectional and multilayered 

fabrics, are woven from carbon, glass, aramid and ceramic fibers. 

The University of Southern Mississippi 605 

118 College Drive #10076, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 

www.usm.edu/polymer/ 

School of Polymers - The School of Polymers and High Performance 

Materials at the University of Southern Mississippi offers undergraduate 

and graduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master 

of Science degrees in polymer science as well as sports & high 

performance materials, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in polymer 

science & engineering and sports & high performance materials. 

Thermwood Corporation 810 

904 Dale-Buffaloville Road, P.O. Box 436, Dale, IN 47523 

www.thermwood.com 

In the technology and capital goods area, Thermwood is the oldest 

manufacturer of highly flexible, high-speed machining centers known 

as CNC routers. We primarily market to the woodworking, aerospace, 

plastics and composites industries but have found applications in 

almost every major industry from medical to entertainment. Thermwood 

builds a wide selection of systems in both 3 and 5 axis configurations, 

for aerospace packages capable of machining large parts in a single 

setup to small shops. 

Ticona Engineering Polymers 308 

8040 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042 

www.ticona.com/composites 

Thermoplastics and prepregs for composites. Fortron® Polyphenylene 

Sulfide (PPS) for applications involving thermoplastic prepregs, fibers, 

filaments, films and papers. PPS 

is inherently flame resistant with 

superior FST performance, has 

excellent chemical and hydrolysis 

resistance and high temperature 

performance to 240°C. Applications 

include wings & interiors for the aerospace industry. Celstran® long 

fiber thermoplastic composites and unidirectional prepreg tapes of 

glass, carbon, aramid, stainless steel. Green solution – recyclable, less 

energy to manufacture, no VOCs unlike thermosets. 

Tiodize Co., Inc. 709 

5858 Engineer Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 

www.tiodize.com 

Tiodize has been manufacturing composite fasteners, screws, bolts, 

nuts, rivets, hinges, latches, & self-lubricating bearings for over 20 

years. We have just released our Hush Kit bearing for jet engines, 

used to reduce noise levels in jet engines, & able to withstand 

temperatures of 600°F. Our self-locking nut is re-usable & highly 

resistant to moisture. Our composites fly on the BAE Nimrod & the 

GA Predator. 

Toho Tenax America, Inc. 807 

121 Cardiff Valley Road, Rockwood, TN 37854 

www.tohotenaxamerica.com 

Toho Tenax America, Inc., is your Americas source for Tenax® brand 

carbon fibers. Tenax® fibers deliver reinforcing excellence for diverse 

end-use applications including aerospace, wind energy, surface 

transportation, offshore oil & pressure vessels. Toho Tenax is proud 

to announce the qualification of Tenax® HTS40 3k, 6k & 12k carbon 

fibers to the NCAMP NMS 818 specification for general aviation 

applications. 

Triumph Aerospace Systems - Wichita 1004/1005 

9823 E. 34 th Street North, Wichita, KS 67226 

www.taswichita.com 

Since 1989, Triumph Aerospace Systems - Wichita, has manufactured 

windshields, cockpit side windows, wingspar and leading edge sheet 

metal assemblies, pilot / co-pilot control wheels, sunvisor assemblies, 

and autoclave cured composite parts for the most respected aircraft 

manufacturers in the industry. 

Upland Fab, Inc. 911 

1445 W. Brooks Street, Unit L, Ontario, CA 91762 

www.uplandfab.com 

Plastic & composite materials machined to exacting tolerances. 

Virtually any plastic material including glass & carbon filled materials 

machined. Machine prototype, small quantities and production runs. 

CNC turning & milling. 5-Axis milling. CAD files accepted. CMM 

inspection. AS9100 certified. 


& Services 

VISTAGY, Inc. 401 

200 5 th Avenue, 5 th Floor, Waltham, MA 02451 

www.vistagy.com 

VISTAGY, Inc. is a leading global provider of engineering software 

& consulting services that optimize product development processes by 

enhancing the functionality of commercial 3D CAD systems. For almost 

20 years, VISTAGY has been a pioneer in providing industry-specific 

solutions that capture complete virtual product definitions & facilitate 

automatic reuse & efficient exchange of engineering information 

across the enterprise & supply chain. Customers include over 200 

of the world’s leading manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, 

transportation interiors & wind energy industries. 

Wacker Silicones 809 

3301 Sutton Road, Adrian, MI 49221 

www.wacker.com 

Wacker Silicones has been producing and refining its brand of HDK® 

pyrogenic silica for over 40 years. Wacker Silicones continues to push 

forward with its R&D to seek new potential solutions to further boost 

product performance and quality. The extensive selection of both 

untreated (hydrophilic) and treated (hydrophobic) HDK® grades and 

HDK® dispersions offer highly versatile and comprehensive solutions 

for a wide range of composites applications. 

Waters Corporation 

TT307 

34 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757 

www.waters.com 

For over 50 years, Waters has developed innovative analytical science 

solutions to support customer discoveries, operations, performance, 

and regulatory compliance. 

Watkins & Associates, Inc. 

TT315 

5395 Webb Parkway, Lilburn, GA 30047 

www.watkins-associates.com 

Authorized distributor for Henkel Aerospace Adhesives, 3M Aerospace 

Adhesives, ITW Plexus, and FREKOTE Mold Release Agents. ISO 

9001:2000 & AS9120:2002 certified. 

Web Industries 

TT309 

377 Simarano Drive, Marlboro, MA 01752 

www.webindustries.com 

For over 20 years, Web Industries has provided converting services to 

the composites industry, pioneering the development and qualification 

of prepreg slit tapes 

in spooled form 

for fiber placement 

applications in military 

& large commercial programs. Web operates in a new 125,000 sq. 

ft. facility in Atlanta, GA, which is AS9100 registered, in class 100K 

clean room manufacturing environments controlled for temperature & 

humidity, where we recently added our 3 rd generation production line. 

Onsite freezer capacity stores raw goods & finished spools. Highly 

productive, customized slitting & spooling equipment, automated 

inspection systems, & a highly trained staff ensure we can meet your needs 

for aerospace grade, tight-tolerance, precision-wound products. 

Weber Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. 707 

16566 Highway 12, Midland, ONT L4R4L1 Canada 

www.webermfg.ca 

Weber Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. is a modern tool and machined 

component supplier, and operates a nickel vapour deposition facility 

for nickel shell lay up tools. Founded in 1962, Weber builds tooling for 

autoclave, compression, injection, RTM, infusion, spray and new outof-autoclave 

applications. Experienced in tooling materials including 

NVD Nickel, Invar, steel, and aluminum. The in-house pattern shop 

provides tooling and models in silicon, epoxy and REN board. Weber 

has ISO9001:2000, AS9100 and CCGP registrations. 

Wichita State University College of Engineering 802 

1845 Fairmount Box 44, Wichita, KS 67260 

www.wichita.edu/engineering 

The Wichita State University College of Engineering has a solid 

foundation of preparing engineers. World-class facilities, renowned 

programs, seasoned faculty & real-world learning through cooperative 

education & internships prepare CoE graduates for industry. Located 

in Wichita, Kansas, with Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Bombardier 

Aerospace, Hawker Beechcraft & Cessna, students have access 

to industry experts. The CoE offers Masters and PhD programs in 

aerospace, electrical, industrial, & mechanical, & Masters program in 

engineering management as well as several graduate certificates. 

Wolff Industries, Inc. 

TT117 

107 Interstate Park, Spartanburg, SC 29303 

www.wolffind.com 

Wolff Industries is the North American distributor for KAI® scissors. 

The KAI® 7000 series is a high carbon, stainless steel, heavy duty 

industrial scissor. It is light weight and excellent at cutting all Aramid 

and hard to cut material. The 7000 series shear is used in many hard 

to cut applications including military/civilian aircraft construction, 

military/civilian protective clothing, automotive, marine construction, 

outdoor canvas and wind protection fabric. 

Zyvax, Inc. 918 

P.O. Box 1666, Ellijay, GA 30540 

www.zyvax.com; www.waterworks.com 

Zyvax develops and manufactures proprietary lines of mold care 

products for cleaning, sealing and releasing metal, composite and 

gelcoated molds. Zyvax is the leading producer of high performance, 

solvent free, easy to use, environmentally friendly products which are 

available through worldwide distribution. Zyvax is certified under ISO 

9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev. BBREEZ: Zyvax announces a 

new line of water based, solvent free mold coatings for all tooling used 

in the wind power industry. BREEZ is based on a newly developed 

polymer that has had over two years of testing within the wind 

power market prior to market introduction. New application methods 

include spraying, automatic robot, and conventional. STAYZ: Zyvax 

is bringing a new concept to the RTM, infusion and prepreg processes 

with spray interface. Spray interface is an epoxy based adhesive that 

goes beyond normal spray glue characteristics by providing tack plus 

a seamless bond strength to the variety of components such as metal, 

glass, carbon or other synthetic laminate. 

Zyvex Performance Materials 

TT206 

1255 Kinnear Road, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43212 

www.zyvexpro.com 

At Zyvex Performance Materials we create the highest performing, nanoenhanced 

composite materials. We design & build special molecules 

for improved mechanical & electrical properties in composites. We 

create the ultimate level of performance prepregs & epoxies to achieve 

superior results. If you are currently designing or building products 

made from composites, we can make it stronger, lighter, & tougher. 

Our vision is to provide our customers with enabling technology for 

breakthrough results using our prepregs, resins, & adhesives. 

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•For more information, please contact Jennifer Rodgers at 

jrodgers@astm.org or +1 610.832.9694. 

Cancellation/Refund/Substitution Policy 

All registrations are subject to the following policies. 

Cancellations: Notify SAMPE in writing or by e-mail by 

September 30. No cancellations can be accepted after that 

date. No cancellations will be accepted over the phone. 

Refunds: Registrations cancelled prior to September 30 are 

subject to a $100 service charge. Registrants who fail to attend 

and have not cancelled as noted above are liable for the entire 

fee. 

Refunds are not given for failure to attend, late arrival, 

unattended events or early departure from the meeting. Refunds 

are processed approximately 60 days after the meeting. 

Substitutions: Substitutions may be made at any time, by letter, 

e-mail or fax. The appropriate member/nonmember rate will 

apply to attending substitutions. There is no charge for making 

a substitution. 

Session Chairs, Panel Moderators, & Speakers’ Meeting, Room 

210A 

It is very important that all paper presenters, session chairs, 

panel moderators, and panelists attend the speakers’ meeting 

at 7:00 AM on the day of your session, presentation, or panel. 

This will provide you with the opportunity to meet the other 

session/panel participants, coordinate with you session chair 

or panel discussion moderator, arrange for pre-loading of 

presentations, and also hear announcements from the technical 

program chairs. 

Volunteer Center – Room 203 

Check-in here for your volunteer assignment and instructions. 

ITAR Regulations – Restricted Papers ITAR 

Among other credentials needed, you must show proof of 

citizenship (most overlooked item). The U.S. citizens SAMPE list 

used at previous conferences will not be available. 

For more information about ITAR Clearance Requirements, see 

page 6. 

Parking 

Parking can be difficult to find at the Century II Convention 

Center. To see parking and rates visit: Wichita.sampe.org. 

Notes 

•Attire at all events is business casual. 

•All presentations are in English. 

•If you have any disability and require special needs, please 

note them on our registration form. 

Wichita Industrial Trade Show 

SAMPE Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition attendees 

will be able to attend, at no charge, the Wichita Industrial 

Trade Show (WITS) which is also being held in the Century II 

Convention Center. 

The WITS show hours are: 

Tuesday, October 20 1:00 – 7:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 21 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

Thursday, October 22 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

For Further Information Contact 

SAMPE 

1161 Park View Drive, Suite 200 • Covina, CA 91724-3759 

Phone: +1 626.331.0616 • Fax: +1 626.332.8929 

www.sampe.org 

Registration: 

Priscilla Heredia, ext. 610 • Priscilla@sampe.org 

Exhibits: 

Karen Chapman, ext. 616 • Karen@sampe.org 

Membership: 

Patricia Padelford, ext. 632 • Patricia@sampe.org 


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SAMPE Asia 2010 

Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

19-20 January 2010 

Join us for the 2 nd global advanced materials & processes conference & exhibition 

in Asia. Offering a comprehensive technical program featuring sessions & 

tutorials. To compliment the technical program an exhibition featuring tabletop 

& exhibit stands will also be featured. 

asia.sampe.org 

SAMPE Europe 32 nd International Conference and Forum 

Paris, Porte de Versailles, France 

12-14 April 2010 

The SAMPE Europe 32 nd International Conference and Forum is one of the foremost 

events on the Technical Conference calendar for advanced materials, processes 

and systems. The conference shall focus on a wide field of materials 

including the strength of composites to get them applied as very innovative 

materials for smart solutions in industrial segments. 

www.sampe-europe.org 

SAMPE Seattle 2010 

Seattle State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington 

Conference: 17-20 May 2010 • Exhibition: 18-20 May 2010 

SAMPE’s first ever major expo in Seattle, the home of Boeing Corporate Headquarters 

and Integrated Defense Systems. International attendees and major 

manufacturers from multiple industries will come to find innovative new materials 

and business solutions in the SAMPE exhibit hall. Next May, expect a completely 

sold out exhibit show floor filled with 300 materials industry suppliers. 

Reserve your exhibit space now, while selection is at it’s best. 

seattle.sampe.org 

2010 SAMPE Fall Technical Conference 

Advanced Materials and Processes: Enabling the Future 

Salt Lake City, UT 

Conference: October 11-14, 2010 • Exhibit: October 12-13, 2010 

Attend applications sessions, panels and workshops at the 2010 SAMPE Fall 

Technical Conference. Benefit from the presentation of new materials and processes 

and how they can be applied to your current projects. Plan to spend 

time in SAMPE’s exhibit hall to meet with exhibitors representing all facets of 

the M&P industry. Discover what they have to offer to increase your productivity 

and profitability. 

Visit Utah.sampe.org. 

For information about exhibits contact: 

U.S. & Europe: Karen Chapman at karen@sampe.org or 

call +1 626.331.0616, ext. 616. 

Asia: Jonathan Kan at jonathan@femsb.com or call +603 5636 1788. 

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SAMPE 2010 Fall Technical Conference 

11-14 October 2010 • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 

Advanced Materials and Processes: Enabling the Future 

Call for Papers 

SAMPE is currently seeking high quality technical papers that focus on advanced materials and processes, research, 

development, applications and engineering for consideration for the 2010 Fall Technical Conference. Have your 

findings published and present them to an engaged audience. 

Applications 

Aerospace Structures and Applications 

Alternative Energy, Batteries, Energy Storage 

Composites for Automotive Industry 

Composites for Marine Applications 

Composites for Ballistic / Armor Applications 

Trends in Industrial Applications 

Infrastructure Applications 

Pressure Vessel Technology 

Propulsion Technologies (Engines, Motors, Components) 

Space Materials and Structures 

Structural Health Monitoring 

Wind Energy Materials and Technology 

M&P Support Technologies 

Adhesion and Adhesive Bonding 

Composite Fatigue and Fracture 

Composite Repair Technology 

Durability, Impact, Crashworthiness and Damage 

Environmental Considerations 

Joints/Joining Composite Structures 

Modeling and FEA of Composites 

Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection 

Recycling and Reuse Technology Advances 

Testing: Materials and Structures 

Manufacturing Technology 

Automated Material Placement 

Filament Winding and Fiber Placement Technology 

Lean Manufacturing Processes and Affordability 

Manufacturing, Tooling and Processing Advances 

Manufacturing Very Large Structures 

Manufacturing for High Volume Production 

Out-of-Autoclave M&P for Aerospace 

Pultrusion Technology 

Resin Infusion/Liquid Molding Technology 

Materials Technology 

Aligned, Discontinued Fiber Materials 

Carbon-Carbon Composites and Ceramics 

Carbon Fiber Technology 

Fire Safety and Materials Technology 

Green Materials and Associated Processes 

High Temperature Resins, Composites and Coatings 

Infrastructure and Architecture Materials Technology 

Metalmaterials Technology 

Morphing Materials and Structures 

Multifunctional Materials 

Natural Materials: Fibers and Resins 

Next Generation Fibers 

Resins and Interface Technology 

Sandwich, Foam and Core Structures 

Smart Materials / Shape Memory 

Textiles / Preform Technology 

Thermoplastic Composites 

Nanocomposites Technology 

Nanocomposites: Analysis and Characterization 

Nanocomposites: Electrical / Thermal Aspects 

Nanocomposites: Processing Developments 

Nanocomposites: Commercial/Industrial Applications 

To take advantage of this opportunity, submit a 100-200 

word abstract by February 1, 2010 for consideration. 

Upon acceptance of your abstract, a full length technical 

paper will be due by June 7, 2010. Contact Michelle at 

michelle@sampe.org or + 1 626.331.0616 ext. 603 

with any questions.

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