TCT Live 2010
Location: Ricoh Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Booth Number: J2
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Taking place annually, TCT successfully draws together everyone involved in the concept, design, manufacturing and specification functions. Designers, prototype specialists, technical directors, development engineers, product managers, purchasing engineers, design directors, chief engineers, sub-contractors, consultants and other manufacturing professionals all attend TCT searching for the latest technologies to help them reduce time to market.
See below for descriptions of ZCorp focused presentations at the TCT Live Show:
“Using 3D Printing to Cut Product Launch Time in Half, Reduce Costs and Make Profitable Design Decisions”
This 3D printing and prototyping keynote features Z Corporation customer Gary Hawley of the world-famous Denby Pottery Company discussing how this two-centuries-old manufacturer of fine tableware in stoneware, china and porcelain uses 3D printing to quickly and affordably create prototypes of new designs. The company has reduced prototyping time from four weeks to two hours, launches product lines in two years instead of four, enriches customer focus groups, and impresses customers with its advanced technology.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. in Theatre 2.
“Improved 3D Printed Part Performance Through Automated Processing”
Z Corporation dealer Tim Warwick of Z Solutions leads this session.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 2:10 p.m. in Theatre 2.
Additive Manufacturing Tech Briefing
Z Corporation CEO John Kawola will spotlight the latest Z Corporation products and technology, including the new ZPrinter® 150 and ZPrinter 250 value-priced 3D printers, and the ZBuilder® Ultra plastic prototyping system.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. in Theatre 2.
“The University of Sunderland Uses 3D Scanning to Improve Business Performance and Student Career Prospects”
Z Corporation customer Dave Knapton of The University of Sunderland will lead this inspection and metrology session. He will describe how the university: uses ZScanning and ZPrinting to give students a head start in their careers; saved 3M UK PLC time, money, and frustration in diagnosing manufacturing issues; helped the Beamish Museum replicate 19th century mechanical parts; and gave “SU Racing-Formula Student” competitors an easier way to fit engines into chassis and fabricate parts with sleek and complex surfaces.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 1:25 p.m. in Theatre 4.
"New Approaches with Glass Casting Using Rapid Prototyping Technology"
Z Corporation customer, Tavs Jorgensen, Autonomatic, University College Falmouth, will share his experiences using ZPrinting in glass casting applications.
Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 1:25 p.m. in Theatre 5.