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Monday, May 5, 2008
Session M8
Applications I
Moderator: Lawrence Schmidt

8:00 AM ANTEC-0047-2008
A Comparison Of Seven Transfer Methods For Velocity To Pressure Switchover
David Kazmer, Univ. Mass. Lowell

8:30 AM ANTEC-0068-2008
Effect Of Processing Parameters On Flow Hesitation With Glass-Filled Reinforced Thermoplastics: Experimental Investigation With Direct Visualization 
John Coulter, Lehigh University

9:00 AM ANTEC-0099-2008
Advanced Compatibility Matrices By Multi-Component Injection Molding Process
Marcus Schuck, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

9:30 AM ANTEC-0490-2008
Melt Bulk Temperature Dynamics During Mold Filling
Mohit Gidwani, University of Massachusetts Lowell

10:00 AM ANTEC-0408-2008
An Investigation Of Pressure And Temperature Profiles In The Barrel During Injection And Plasticizing In An Injection Molding Machine
Deng Zhang, University of New Brunswick

10:30 AM ANTEC-0418-2008
Development Of A Mathematical Relationship Between The Cavity Pressure And Barrel Nozzle Pressure In An Injection Molding Machine
Aviane Lutchman, Metal Industries Company Limited,

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Monday, May 5, 2008
Session M9
CAE & Simulation I
Moderator: Brad Johnson

8:00 AM ANTEC-0722-2008
Coupled FEA Simulation Of The Demoulding Procedure Of Injection Moulded Parts+G79
Bernhard Helbich, Institute of Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University (IKV)

8:30 AM ANTEC-0928-2008
Filling Simulation And Temperature Prediction In Hot Runner Systems
Ivan Lopez, UW- Madison

9:00 AM ANTEC-0366-2008
Numerical Visualization Of Melt Flow In Cold Runner And Hot Runner
Cheng-Han Tsai, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd.

9:30 AM ANTEC-0808-2008
Simulation And Verification Mold Temperature Variation Of Pulsed-Cooling
Chen Shia-Chung, Chung Yuan Christian University

10:00 AM ANTEC-0836-2008
3D Numerical Simulation Investigating The Effect Of Volumetric Flow Rate On Core Deflection
Ya-Yuen Chou, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd.

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Monday, May 5, 2008
Session M27
Process & Tooling
Moderator: Peter Grelle

1:30 PM - #0935 (C)
Developing A Systemized Mold Maintenance Program
Steve Johnson

2:00 PM - #0970 (C)
Experimental Study On The Energy Efficiency Of Different Screw Designs For Injection Molding
Jeff Myers, BARR Inc

2:30 PM - #0119
Wear Lifespan Prediction And Experimental Analysis Of Ball Screws For Injection Molding Machines
Jochen Forstmann, University of Duisburg-Essen

3:00 PM - #0976
A Study Of The Effect Of Conformal Cooling On Part Temperature
Jonathan Meckley, Penn State Erie

3:30 PM - #0955
Temperature Effects On Micro-Channel Replication Of Hot Embossing And Injection Molding Process
Haimei Li, APPT-NERC, Zhengzhou University

4:00 PM - #0019
Heating/Cooling Technologies Of Injection Molding To Improve Product Quality
Haimei Li, Polymer Engineering Center

4:30 PM - #0798
Cycle To Cycle Based Monitoring And Control Of Dynamic Mold Surface Temperature Using Induction Heating
Chen Shia-Chung, Chung Yuan Christian University

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Session T11
Emerging Technology
Moderator: Jack Dispenza

8:00 AM - #0101
Injection Molding Of Polymer-Bonded Magnets With Multi-Polar Structure
Stefan Eimeke, Institute of Polymer Technology

8:30 AM - #0742
Injection Molding Creates Large Hollow Channels---The New Innovative Technique: Gitblow
Martin Schäfers, Institut für Kunststofftechnik

9:00 AM - #0929
Morphology And Properties Of Microinjected Polycarbonate/MWCNT Nanocomposites
Samaneh Abbasi, Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal

9:30 AM - #0793
Evaluation Of Molecular Orientation In Polystyrene By Laser Raman Spectroscopy
Koji Yamada, OMTRI

10:00 AM - #0764
Integration Of Forming And Injection Molding Processes On In-Mold Decoration Product Developmen
Chao-Tsai Huang, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd.

10:30 AM - #0796
Effects Of Molding Process Parameters On The Conductivity Enhancement Of Injection Molded Bipolar Plate Used For Fuel Cell
Shih Ming-Yi, CYCU

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Session T30
CAE & Simulation II
Moderator: Hoa Pham

1:30 PM - #0122
New Model And Method For The Determination Of The Thermal Diffusivity In Semi-Crystalline Polymers Under Different Processing Conditions In Injection Molding.
Alberto Naranjo, Institute ICIPC

2:00 PM - #0228
Birefringence In Injection-Compression Molding Of Amorphous Polymer: Simulation And Experiment
Nam Hyung Kim, University of Akron

2:30 PM - #0231 (C)
Birefringence And Interface Distribution In Sequential Co-Injection Molding Of Amorphous Polymers: Simulation And Experiment
Nam Hyung Kim University of Akron

3:00 PM - #0816
Integrated Numerical Simulations Of Birefringence Prediction In Injection Molded Parts
Yuan-Jung Chang, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd.

3:30 PM - #0838
Simulation And Verification Of Part Surface Quality Using External Gas-Assisted Injection Molding Process
Chen Shia-Chung, Chung Yuan Christian University

4:00 PM - #0811
Rapid Mold Heating By Induction Heating And Its Application To Thin-Wall Injection Molding
Keun Park, Seoul Nat'l Univ. Tech.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Session W22
Applications II
Moderator: Walter Smith

2:00 PM - #0507
The Effect Of Mold Temperature On The Surface Phase Morphology Of Injection Molded Thermoplastic Elastomers
Liang Fang, University of Massachusetts Lowell

2:40 PM - #0179
Application Of Group Technology In Injection Molding
Igor Catic, University of Zagreb

3:20 PM - #0243
Sink Mark Prediction And Optimization - A Review
Mathivanan Dakshinamoorthi, Anna University

4:00 PM - #0797
Study On The Rib-Designed Part Surface Quality Molded By External Gas-Assisted Injection
Tseng Chia-Yen, Chung Yuan Christian University

4:40 PM - #0804
Study Of Process Characteristics On The Optical Performance Of The Lgp With Three-Side Micro-Feature Design
Chen Shia-Chung, Chung Yuan Christian University

5:20 PM - #0765
Optical Property Investigation In Sequential Multi-Component Molding
Chao-Tsai Huang, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Session W23
Cellular Injection Molding
Moderator: Sarah Gong

2:00 PM - #0676
Injection-Molded Polymer Scaffold Foams
Adam Kramschuster, University of Wisconsin

2:30 PM - #0725
Improved Micro-Cellular Molding Of Long Glass Fiber (LGF) Reinforced Thermoplastics
Frank Jaarsma, Ticona

3:00 PM - #0790
Process Of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic For Microcellular Injection Molding
Jingyi Xu, Engel Machinery Inc.

3:30 PM - #0671
Microcellular Injection Molding Of Polypropylene (PP) With Nucleating And Clarifying Agents
Kristin Martinez, University Wisconsin-Madison

4:00 PM - #0538
Challenge To The Foaming Of A Thin-Wall Injection Molded Part – Influence Of Injection Speed And Gate Geometry
Jing Wang, University of Toronto

4:30 PM - #0542
Effect Of Cavity Pressure Profile On The Injection-Molded HDPE Structural Foam
John Lee, University of Toronto

5:00 PM - #0599
Numerical Analysis Of Cell Growth During Filling And Post-Filling Stages In Injection Foam Molding
Zhenjin Zhu, University of Toronto

5:30 PM - #0701
The Mechanical/Thermal Properties Of Microcellular Injection Molded Poly-Lactic-Acid (PLA) Nanocomposites
Shyh-shin Hwang, Ching-Yun University

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Session W24
Process Control
Moderator: Dave Karpinski

2:00 PM - #0559
Cavity Pressure Control During Injection In An Injection Molding Machine
Jose Hernandez, University of New Brunswick

2:30 PM - #0048
Impact Of Environment On Injection Molded Part Quality
Sarah Westerdale, University of Massachusetts Lowell

3:00 PM - #0752
Nonlinear Pi Controller For Injection Speed
Jose Hernandez, University of New Brunswick

3:30 PM - #0732
Intelligent Process Control For Injection Molding
Huamin Zhou, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

4:00 PM - #0788
Development Of Gas-Assisted Dynamic Mold Temperature Control System And Its Application For Micro-Molding
Chang Jen-An, CYCU

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