SAMPE NORTH AMERICA SEEKS ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS FOR TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
Monday, July 11, 2022, DIAMOND BAR, CA –The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) is seeking volunteers — SAMPE members and non-members — who are willing to actively engage with the Society and their peers to share their expertise, interest, and networks in developing the following technical committees (TC). We invite active, diverse (industry, career stage, gender, geography, etc.) volunteers to join us.
SAMPE Technical Committees
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Composites Factory of the Future – Industry 4.0 Chair: Bob Yancey (Hexcel) |
Hybrid and Bonding Chair: Lou Dorworth (Abaris Training Resources) |
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High-Temperature Materials Chair: Bobby Cook (Hexagon) |
Recycling Chair: Spencer Hawkins |
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Rapid Manufacturing of High-Performance Composites Chair: John Unser (Composite Applications Group) |
Thermoplastics Chair: David Leach (ATC Manufacturing) |
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Space Applications Chair: John Troll (NASA) |
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“SAMPE welcomes participation from professionals who are interested in developing technology solutions to modern-day challenges,” said Raj Manchanda, Chief Technology Officer at SAMPE North America. “Collectively we can accelerate the circular economy and clean energy solutions for a net-zero future. Material and process innovations will assist in the development of novel transportation/mobility, energy generation and storage, and construction and infrastructure options for the environment and our community.”
Each SAMPE Technical Committee will develop their purpose, formulate their own meeting schedule, and hold regular online meetings throughout the year, with in-person meetings at industry conferences such as the SAMPE Conference & Exhibition and the Composites and Advanced Materials Exp (CAMX). Attention will be paid to state-of-the-art advances, opportunities and challenges within each committee’s purview and will be disseminated to the M&P community on a regular basis.
Further criteria:
- TC members are not required to be SAMPE members.
- They are expected to be actively engaged in all aspects of the work undertaken by the group.
- Each TC will participate in an annual report available to the industry.
TC members will benefit from the following:
- Expanded professional networks
- Insight into advanced materials and process solutions
- Leadership opportunities
- Address real-world challenges
Applications to join a technical committee are currently being reviewed as part of the planning for the 2023 fiscal year. If you’d like to get ahead of the curve and shape the future of our industry, send Raj Manchanda your one-page write-up and CV today.
ABOUT SAMPE
The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE®), a global professional member society, provides enhanced educational opportunities by delivering information on new and advanced materials and processing technology. SAMPE provides growth and educational opportunities via conferences, exhibitions, technical forums, and publications. As the only technical society encompassing all fields of endeavor in materials and processes, SAMPE provides a unique and valuable forum for scientists, engineers, and academics. SAMPE North America is a regional subsidiary of SAMPE that serves Canada, Mexico, and the United States.