Current Events
Introduction and Benefits of Hydroforming Technology
Presented by Mr. Bo Larsson from AP&T North America, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2008
LOCATION: Jacoby’s Restaurant, 1388 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: 203-634-3222
SCHEDULE: 6:00 p.m - Social Hour; 7:00 p.m. - Dinner; 8:00 p.m. - Presentation;
Please join us for an informative presentation and discussion on the topic of hydroforming technology presented by Mr. Bo Larsson, Product Manager of AP&T North America, Inc., headquartered in Monroe, NC. Bo Larsson is a 35–year veteran of AP&T providing technical and sales support in the areas of hydroforming and deep drawing applications. He is responsible for technical and sales support for Europe and North America.
This presentation will cover the following topics:
- Introduction of hydroforming technology
- Overview of different methods of hydroforming
- Benefits of the hydroforming process
- Case studies of automotive parts that exhibited major benefits from the hydroforming process
- Why you should consider hydroforming production
- Part application review for hydroforming technology
(Bring your deep-drawn parts to discuss if this technology will benefit your company for your application(s) - Q & A
AP&T designs, manufactures and markets automation, presses, tools and complete production lines for the sheetmetal and tube forming industry. They’re recognized experts in forming technology and automated processes, delivering complete production systems where they assume complete supplier responsibility.
Their customers consist of subcontractors in the automotive, domestic appliances and indoor climate businesses. They offer an extensive range of products that are useful for many other metal forming companies. They are present in more than 20 countries, either with their own companies or through independent agents.
COST: $50 per member, $65 per nonmember
(Includes served dinner: Stuffed Chicken Florentine or Baked Stuffed Shrimp)
Deadline for registration is no later than Monday, May 19, 2008
(NOTE: A 72-hour concellation notice MUST be received for credit consideration towards a future meeting)
Register online or Contact:
Cathy Carusello
PMA Southern New England District
116 Pleasant Avenue
East Haven, CT 06512
Phone: 203-492-7297
Fax: 203-466-3435
carusello@sbcglobal.net
(No voice-mail registrations please)
DIRECTIONS TO JACOBY’S:
From Hartford:
Take I–91 South to exit 17. Or take Berlin Turnpike — Rt. 15 South (exit 67W). Take LEFT onto East Main St. Jacoby’s on left.
From New Haven:
Take I-91 North to exit 16. Or take Berlin Turnpike — Rt. 15 North (exit 67). Take RIGHT onto East Main St., Jacoby’s on left.
From Waterbury:
Take I–84 East to I–691 East to exit 12. Take RIGHT onto Preston Ave. Then take RIGHT onto East Main St. Jacoby’s on right.
From Middletown:
Take Rt. 66 West to I–691 West (exit 13 — left hand exit) onto East Main Street. Jacoby’s on right./p>
Future Workforce Development
Executive Roundtable
DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
LOCATION: Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT 06120
SCHEDULE:7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration; 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Roundtable; 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - CBIA Event Hours;
Please join us for an informative breakfast meeting and discussion on the sharing of Best Practices with industry professionals to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing our industry today. Meet and speak with other industry leaders followed by a tour of the CBIA and the CT Community College’s Technology Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing “Manufacture Your Future” Careers Expo II at the Connecticut Expo Center.
Keynote Speakers:
- Ms. Lauren Kaufman, Vice President, CBIA Educational Foundation
- Mr. Mike Pines, Workforce Development Chairman, CT Tooling & Machining Association
- Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, Executive Director, CT College of Technology and head of Next Generation Regional Manufacturing
- Ms. Anne Druzolowski, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Trade Technologies, CT State Department of Education Technical High School System
- Ms. Patricia Downs, Executive Director, DECD CT Department of Economic and Community Development
All attendees will have the opportunity to tour the “Manufacture Your Future” event at the Expo Center where more than 3,000 Connecticut high school and middle school students will have the opportunity to see what goes on in manufacturing. Through the replication of a factory floor, students will experience such processes as CNC programming, laser cutting, stamping, CAD design, injection molding and coil slitting.
The Expo is designed to attract any student interested in math, science and technology who may want to learn more about careers in manufacturing including engineering, machining, drafting/design and CNC programming to name a few. There also will be exhibits of Connecticut-made high-tech products along with student demonstrations of innovative award-winning inventions.
COST: Attendance is “free” and a continental breakfast will be served!
Register online or Contact:
Cathy Carusello
PMA Southern New England District
116 Pleasant Avenue
East Haven, CT 06512
Phone: 203-492-7297
Fax: 203-466-3435
carusello@sbcglobal.net
(No voice-mail registrations please)
Directions:
From Points East & West of Hartford:
I-84 to I-91 North to exit 33. At end of ramp, go left. At second light, make left onto Weston St. At second light, take right onto New Rd. Entrance on left.
From Points South
of Hartford:
I-91 North to Exit 33. At end of ramp, take left. At second light, take left onto Weston St. At second light, take right onto New Rd. Entrance on left.
From Point North
of Hartford:
I-91 South to Exit 33. At end of ramp, go right. At first light, go left onto Weston St. At second light, go right onto New Rd. Entrance on left.
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