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Q What can we expect going forward?

Q What are the key considerations that drive design and material selection?

Q How does this vary for the aerostructure versus the engine?

Q Are there any disruptive materials and/or processes envisaged during the next decade?

Q What are the primary considerations and challenges for the aerospace supply chain?

The last decade for aerospace has been intriguing, both from a commercial as well as a technological standpoint. The US military has seen the introduction of first the F-22, followed by the F-35. Commercial aerospace has witnessed the entry into service of two revolutionary aircraft, Boeing's 787 and Airbus' A350. The engine OEMs have offered technology packages that afford a 15% reduction in fuel burn in the form of CFMI's LEAP 56 and P&W GTF. These innovative engines, in turn, have prompted both airframe OEMs to shelve plans for a clean sheet narrow body replacement for a more immediate "re-engined" solution. Design and materials have changed accordingly.

This presentation will address these questions and others that will shape aerospace design and development for the foreseeable future.

Keynote Speaker:  Bill Bihlman, President of Aerolytics LLC

Bill Bihlman is the founder and President of Aerolyitcs LLC.  Bill is a regular speaker at numerous conferences, including Speed News, Credit Suisse and Minor Metals.  His extensive background in the aerospace industry, coupled with his senior consulting history, equips him as an engaging and knowledgeable speaker in the aerospace materials world.  Bill started his career in 1995 as an engineer with Raytheon Aircraft, eventually serving as a Project Engineer. As a Senior Consultant with AeroStrategy  (now part of ICF International), he led multiple engagements and was responsible for two major intellectual property initiatives, including the Aerospace Raw Materials model. This forecast is presented regularly at the industry’s premier aeromaterials conferences. Other areas of research include advanced machining (CNC and additive manufacturing), aerospace clusters, market development, supply chain, and due diligence. Bill is a PhD student in the industrial engineering department at Texas Tech, and holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, an MBA and MPA from Cornell University, and is a licensed pilot.

ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) employs state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that include advanced melting, hot working and finishing facilities. Our primary goal is to help our customers innovate to meet the challenges of a changing world.  Carpenter's broad product portfolio includes high temperature (iron-nickel-cobalt base), stainless, superior corrosion resistant, controlled expansion alloys, ultra high-strength and implantable alloys, tool and die steels, and other specialty metals as well as titanium alloys.

Specialty Alloys Operations
Embracing best-in-class manufacturing practices, Carpenter’s SAO facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia provide customers cast/wrought stainless steels, high temperature (nickel, iron and cobalt-base) super alloys, high-strength steels, magnetic and controlled expansion alloys, and tool and die steels in long product form. SAO also provides related services including contract manufacturing, conversion of customer-owned alloys, and the manufacture of custom parts and tooling components to your most exacting requirements.

Agenda:

  8:30 am         Registration opens
  9:00 am         The Evolution Of Materials in the Aerospace Industry

10:30 am         Networking Break

11:00 am         New Technologies in Aerospace Materials

12:00 pm         Buffet Lunch and Networking
  1:00 pm         Event Concludes

Cost:

OAC, Aero Montreal & CTMA Members:        $  95.00 + HST
Non  Members:                                              $118.75 + HST

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