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11 Dec 13: Low Cost 3-D Printing in Steel

We have been predicting it for some time, and it has now happened. You can do 3-D printing in steel at low cost. You can see the article here.

Yes it is a prototype, but production models will come soon enough. What does this do for the Light Green Machine concept? Significantly lowers maintenance stores inventory. Make what you need, don't inventory it.

We have a very important survey this week about the location of the 2014 LGMI Conference. Please, take a couple of minutes and give us your thoughtful answers--there are only three questions. You may take it here.

We have torn up the rule book and are replanning the 2014 LGMI Conference. It will likely be in the spring. We'll provide more news here as soon as we have it ready. Start thinking now about coming to the 2014 LGMI Conference.

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Summer survey links:

05 Jun 13 Overall Conference issues
12 Jun 13 Woodyards
26 Jun 13 Continuous Pulping
03 Jul 13 Recycled Fiber Prep
10 Jul 13 Forming
17 Jul 13 Pressing
24 Jul 13 Drying
31 Jul 13 Sizing & Coating Kitchens
07 Aug 13 Calendering
14 Aug 13 Reels and Winding
21 Aug 13 Maintenance
28 Aug 13 Energy
04 Sep 13 Effluent Systems
11 Sep 13 Stock Preparation

LGMI DESIGN PRACTICES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK HERE

We are listening as hard as we can to what you want, so please take a few minutes each week to let us know what you think.

Results so far to Overall Conference Issues (please click above and take this survey if you have not already):

1. Conference Credibility often starts with a view at pricing. Too low--suspicious; too high--not worth it. What is the just right number for a conference fee in your mind?

1/11 $100
5/11 $200
2/11 $300
1/11 $400
1/11 $500
1/11 $600

>Conference fee is not a factor. I look for description of content relevant to my specialty
>Amount depends on theme or subject of conference
>I will pay what I think a conference is worth either to me or to my client. That is variable of course. I also will look at the fee in regards to the total cost. If this conference was for the converting industry and held in Atlanta $300 would not matter. If I knew there were real decision makers and I could have real face time quite a bit more would be okay.
>Realistic number is $300 per day for a reasonable return to the sponsoring organization
>With concessions for those not being sponsored by companies. May encourage those with a personal interest.

2. What is a comfortable length of conference for you?

3/4 2 days
1/4 3 days

>Subject matter, conference location all have a bearing
>1 day for travel, 3 days for the conference, and 1 day for travel. Makes for a good, full week.
>Two nights typically with about 100 people - for the number of networking opportunities.
>Can't fit enough into 1 day - mills can't get away for more than 2 days

3. Many personally attend conferences for the unstructured time to socialize with others. How much unstructured time do you think should be built into each day?

1/11 less than an hour
7/11 a couple of hours
3/11 evenings only

4. Where should the unstructured time take place?

2/12 in conference room
7/12 in a break area
3/12 in a separate room

5. What are your favorite session formats?

(0 = lowest, 5 = highest)

Lecture                          mean 1.7    std dev.   1.9
Panel                             mean 1.4    std dev.   1.7
Interactive discussion    mean 2.3    std. dev. 2.3

You can still vote on this survey! Just click it above on the 5 Jun 13 line.

As always, your comments will be appreciated.

Think light!

Brian Brogdon, Ph.D.

Executive Director

brian.brogdon@gmail.com

Jim Thompson

Founder

jthompson@taii.com

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Send us your comments by emailing Brian Brogdon
or Jim Thompson!

Available for download: 2013 LGMI Conference Presentations.
On Nip Impressions and the Light Green Machine (TM) Institute.

Disclaimer

LGMI Weekly Ideas are presented for your consideration and inspiration only. It is solely your responsibility to check for engineering correctness, applicability, standards, insurance policy and local, national or any other legal compliance required before implementing. Neither The Light Green Machine (TM) Institute, Paperitalo Publications, Talo Analytic International, Inc., nor any individual associated with these entities accepts any responsibility for your application or compliance issues.