You are invited to speak at AeroDef® Manufacturing 2014 presented by SME, leaders in event development, management and production.
Call for Speakers Online Application
Deadline: August 21, 2013
Don’t miss your chance to meet an exclusive audience!
AeroDef® Manufacturing was created by SME in collaboration with leading OEMs for the sole purpose of providing an industry-wide gathering to re-think aerospace and defense manufacturing. It’s the one event that represents the entire scope of the extended manufacturing enterprise; the one event that will position the industry for the future.
Interested in Speaking?
Do you have expertise that can help aerospace customers make manufacturing more flexible and efficient or help them mitigate risks in the transition from development to production? This is your opportunity to share your insights, knowledge and experience with the aerospace and defense manufacturing elite! If you have an interesting presentation idea, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
The Evaluation Process
Members of the Conference Advisory Committee evaluate all proposed abstracts based on the following criteria: overall quality, relevance to the industry, well-defined focus within the program track structure, practical applications of material, timeliness of the topic, and speaker qualifications.
To be considered as a speaker, your program must be educational in nature — that is, sales presentations will not be accepted. The final program selections and notifications will be made five months prior to the event. You will be notified by email if your presentation is selected.
Presentation Guidelines
You will have 30 minutes to deliver your presentation including a brief session for question and answer. A formal written document is not required, however, PowerPoint is recommended. As a selected speaker, you will receive complimentary event registration.
ITAR Sessions
When completing the abstract submission form, please let us know if your presentation is ITAR Restricted. View ITAR Regulations
Technology Zones
Your topic should address one of the educational tracks listed below:
Composites & Advanced Materials: high performance materials and the manufacturing processes that make them possible
| Out-of-Autoclave | Casting & Fixtures |
| Ceramics | Cladded Metals |
| Composites | Exotic Alloys |
| Metals | Nano Materials |
| Plastics | Titanium |
Contract Manufacturing Services: the full spectrum of services for supplier partnering
| Assembly Services | Components |
| Consulting | Design Services |
| Engineering Services | Machine Shops |
| Mechanical Assemblies | MRO |
| Service Bureaus | Supply Chain Management |
| Testing & Laboratory Services | Training & Education |
Direct & Digital Manufacturing: computer integrated technologies that design, manufacture, test and simulate together with rapid and additive technologies
| Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping | DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) |
| CAD/CAM | ERP |
| Direct Digital Manufacturing | MRP |
| FEA/FMEA | IT, Software & ISR |
| PLM | Product Development |
| Simulation | Visual Work Instruction |
Finishing & Coatings: aerospace and defense coatings technology that can increase stealth endurance, quality and performance in a high stress environment
| Adhesives | Anodizing |
| Brazing | Chemical Processing |
| Cleaning-Ultrasonic | Coating Measurement & Analysis |
| Deburring | Electro Plating & Coatings |
| LO Coatings | Nano Particles /Coatings (Composites) |
| Painting (Liquid) | Plating |
| Powder Coating | Process Automation Control |
| Robotic Applications | Shot Peening |
| Thermal Spray Coating | Vibratory Finishing |
| Wet Blasting |
Integrated Assembly:advanced techniques for manufacturing and assembly that enable aerospace and defense suppliers to meet stringent cost targets, quality requirements and time constraints for increased production
| Aerospace Drilling | Assembly |
| End Effectors | End of Arm Tooling |
| Fastening | Holographic Projection in Assembly |
| Joining | Laser Tracking |
| Liquid Shim | Metrology for Assembly |
| Motion Control | Motors & Drive |
| Part Loading | RFID/RTLS |
| Robot Guidance | Robotics |
| Safety | Software |
| Special Test Equipment | 3D Geometry |
| Tool Changers | Vision Systems |
| Visual Work Instruction (VWI) |
Precision Machining & Tooling: manufacturing of high tolerance parts using advanced materials that feature complex surfaces, thin walls and challenging part geometries
| Boring | Broaching |
| CNC | Drilling |
| EDM | Fixtures |
| Flexible Manufacturing Systems | Forming & Fabricating |
| Grinding | High Speed Machining |
| Machine Controls | Machine Verification Software |
| Micro Machining | Outer Mold Line Control |
| Saws | Screw Machining |
| Tooling | Turning |
| Volumetric Compensation | Water Jet |
| Welding | Workholding |
Quality, Measurement & Inspection:advanced inspections, quality control, validation methods, and equipment for mission critical operations
| 3D Scanning | AS 9100—NAD CAP Certification |
| CMMS | Data Acquisition-Management |
| FMEA | FOD—(Foreign Object Damage/Debris) |
| Holographic Measurement Technique | Laser Scanners & Laser Tracking Systems |
| Machine Vision | Metrology |
| Multi Sensor & Optical Systems | Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation |
| Portable Measuring Arms | Probing Systems |
| Software | Statistical Process Control |
| Structural Fatigue & Material Testing | Testing Labs |
| Thermal Imaging Cameras | X-Ray |
Submit Your Abstract & Application Today!
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