CAMX 2015: Keynote Q&A: Gary Smyth, GM Global Research & Development

Keynote Q&A: Gary Smyth, GM Global Research & Development

Gary J. Smyth, Ph.D., executive director, Global R&D Laboratories, GM Global Research & Development, will be the keynote speaker at CAMX 2015 (Oct. 26-29, Dallas, TX, US), discussing the carmaker’s material and manufacturing strategies as it pursues lightweighting in new-car development. CompositesWorld offers this Q&A with Smyth, as a preview to the live event, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:00-10:30 a.m. More.

Aerospace Composites in Action

Did you know that NASA is at CAMX? From exhibiting to speakers to technical papers, NASA showcases its use and innovation in the areas of Carbon Fibers, Manufacturing Process Development, Material Research and Development and Nano Materials. You can also learn about other companies that are partnering with NASA to further the Composites and Manufacturing industry. For more details, search ‘NASA’ in myCAMX.

Industry Interest Tracks

You can now sort sessions by track, date, time or speaker. Whether your business focus lies in aerospace, or another aspect of the industry from business to manufacturing to marine, this year’s tracks will help you find the best lectures, panel discussions, case studies and best practices in over 70 subject areas. To find a track that interests you, visit the conference program and be sure to sign up for the myCAMX planner to save the sessions (and exhibitors) you want to see while at CAMX.

Poster Session Displays Research

CAMX showcases the innovations of unique – and young – minds in the industry with the Poster Session. On display throughout CAMX for all to read and learn from, the Posters are written by students, universities and company researchers. 2015 Poster Session entries are being accepted until mid-September, and accepted entries compete to be named 2015’s trailblazing research of the year, awarded at CAMX. If you are affiliated with a school and would like more information on all the student/university activities CAMX offers, contact Christie McCabe at cmccabe@acmanet.org. The Deadline is Friday, September 18th to let us know that you will submit a poster!

Housing and Registration Numbers Are Strong

Make your hotel reservations for CAMX soon! Hotels are filling up fast and your first choice may not be available. All hotels (except the Omni) have a complimentary shuttle bus to and from CAMX, so be sure to stay at one of the CAMX hotels for an easy trip to and from the Dallas Convention Center. Housing closes October 2, and registration rates increase then too! Early registrations are pouring in, promising great attendance and networking – and sold out hotels!

CAMX Exhibit Hall is Almost Sold Out

Start searching over 530 companies that are in the exhibit hall now to be sure you don’t miss any new products or services – or innovations – that can help you at your company. Seach the hall and then sign up for MyCAMX to save exhibitors you want to see to your personal CAMX plan.

Preserving Composite History

The Smithsonian Institute recently achieved their kickstarter campaign fundraising to conserve, digitize and display the spacesuits worn by Alan Shepard and Neil Armstrong during their historic space missions. Because shuttle spacesuit materials include ortho-fabric, aluminized mylar, neoprene-coated nylon, dacron, urethane-coated nylon, tricot, nylon/spandex, stainless steel, and high-strength composite materials, the preservation process is very complex. The $700,000+ funds raised will not only provide significant information on the suits state, the 3D digitization will allow researchers and the public unprecented access to this piece of composite history.

Alan Shepard

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Read more about the campaign and conservation process here.

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