This educational program is designed to bring the most compelling information to senior industry leaders, decision-makers, production managers, engineers, and end-users, striking a balance between business- and technology-focused sessions. We encourage presentations from all parts of the pultrusion supply chain, from raw materials to manufacturing and end-use applications.
All submissions are reviewed by a team of industry representatives and should be education-focused; those deemed too commercial will not be selected. Preference will be given to sessions submitted by ACMA Members and that provide case studies, though all are encouraged to apply.
Pultrusion-related topics include:
- Connections / Joining – Design and Fabrication
- Design Methods and Techniques / Simulation
- Durability and Service Life Performance Case Histories
- Equipment Design / Tooling
- Fire Performance
- Industry Statistics
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Machine Design Advancements
- Manufacturing Process Techniques and Advancements
- Market Applications and Case Histories
- Market and Business Trends and Opportunities
- Materials – New Resins, Fibers, Additives and Advancements
- Research & Development
- Sensors and Process Monitoring Tools
- Standards and Specifications Development
- Sustainability & Recycling Case Histories
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thermoplastic Composites
- Tooling and Tool Design
- UV Resistance
Target market segments include:
- Aerospace / Space
- Automotive
- Blast and Ballistic Mitigation
- Construction
- Consumer
- Data Centers
- Defense / Military
- Electrical
- Industrial
- Infrastructure
- Marine
- Residential and Commercial Construction
- Sports Equipment
- Utility Distribution, Transmission, & Telecommunications
- Wind Energy
Requirements
- No written paper is required, instead an in-depth technical presentation will be.
- All sessions are 25 minutes in duration, inclusive of Q&A.
- Presentations must include an education-dense slide deck based on case studies, best practices, trends, research, etc.
- All submissions will be reviewed by a conference guidance committee comprised of industry expert representatives and the selected speakers will be notified in late November.
- Presentations deemed too commercial by ACMA staff and the conference guidance committee will not be selected.
- Speakers are expected to cover their own travel expenses to and from the conference and will receive a 30% discount on the conference registration fee if they choose to attend the full conference; full attendance is suggested but not required.
Deadlines:
- Call for Abstracts closes: October 19
- Applicants notified: November 23
- Program announced: January 25
Questions? Contact: Martha Lowe | ACMA | mlowe@acmanet.org
Interested in exhibiting or sponsorships? Contact: John Catapano | ACMA | jcatapano@acmanet.org
