EXTRUDED ALUMINUM APPLICATIONS TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AT ET ‘08

The Extrusion Showcase at the Ninth Annual International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition (ET ’08) Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16, 2008 in Orlando, Florida, USA, will present an extraordinary selection of semifabricated and finished products made with aluminum extrusions. Each design featured reflects the unique advantages of extruded aluminum.

“This year, we are very pleased to announce that we have some exciting designs utilizing extruded aluminum that will be supplied from designers around the world,” noted Rand Baldwin, CAE, ET Foundation President. Some of the companies that have agreed to display their products include Conservatek Industries, Inc., Total Structures, Inc., NASA/The Boeing Company, Terra Group, Hydro Building Systems GmbH, and VistaWall.

Two designs of particular interest are the International Space Station (ISS) handrail produced by NASA/The Boeing Company and the Gorlov Helical Turbine (GHT) produced by the Terra Group. The handrail is one of the most important elements of an astronaut’s space walk. The aluminum extruded handrail is what keeps the astronaut connected to the ISS while working on a spacewalk. Extruded aluminum tubing is also used for the truss structures that link together the ISS and is ideal for space applications because of its mechanical and visual properties.

The GHT has the potential to revolutionize the hydropower industry to produce clean efficient energy, which shows its “green” potential. Aluminum is an ideal material candidate for hydro-powered turbine because of its non-corrosive properties and environmental sustainability.

The Extrusion Showcase is on the move this year and will be taking center stage at the ET Expo at ET ’08. It has been relocated to the middle of the ET Expo floor. “By moving the Showcase to the middle of the ET Expo, professionals from around the world easily can see what spectacular designs have been created using aluminum extrusions,” noted Baldwin. In addition, exciting applications of aluminum profiles from the ET Foundation’s Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition sponsored by Hydro Aluminum North America also will be on display.

ET ’08 TECHNICAL SESSIONS TO PROVIDE A WORLD OF IDEAS

The Ninth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition (ET ’08) will be held on Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16, 2008 in Orlando, Florida, USA and will feature a technical program that provides a world of ideas for aluminum extrusion industry professionals. “ET is a place where everyone from the worldwide aluminum extrusion industry come together to learn from one another and share ideas,” said ET Seminar Committee Chairman, James Sanderson. “It is a great opportunity to discover new ideas, perfect processes and network with fellow colleagues and peers,” noted Sanderson.

The heart of the ET Seminar program continues to be the technical sessions, covering every aspect of the extrusion process. “Everyone involved in the aluminum extrusion industry will find a topic of interest at these sessions,” said Sanderson. The ET '08 program features nearly 130 technical sessions, which are divided into six tracks including Billet Process and Equipment; Extrusion/Die Practical; Extrusion/Die Theoretical; Extrusion Equipment; Management Issues and Value-Added Processes.

“We have arranged the schedule in such a way that similar topics are grouped together in sub-tracks,” noted Sanderson. “For example, in the Extrusion/Die Practical Track there is a Tooling Performance session group, in the Value-Added Processes Track there is a Packaging session group, and so on. Some of the most forward-thinking minds in the world present their work at ET. Those who attend will hear in-depth discussions of specific extrusion issues focused around innovation, change, and technological improvements from a theoretical, practical, and operational standpoint,” said Sanderson.

The brochure detailing the technical sessions schedule at ET ’08 was mailed in March and includes information on the titles, authors, and author’s company for each technical paper being presented. To view the details of each session, visit the abstract section on this website. To access an electronic version of the technical sessions schedule, visit the program details page within the ET ’08 section of this website.

A registration fee discount is available to those who wish to register for ET ’08 on or before March 28, 2008. Team registration offers an additional way to save for companies sending five or more delegates to ET ’08. Look for registration and program details in the ET '08 section of this website.

The International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition, is the world’s longest running educational event devoted to all facets of the aluminum extrusion industry, including aluminum profile production, die design and technology, metallurgy, equipment, and product applications featuring the brightest ideas and freshest breakthroughs. Attracting industry professionals from around the globe, including delegates from more than 50 countries, ET ’08 is produced by the Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) in cooperation with the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC).

ET ’08 EXPO TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

One of the best places to find to a world of ideas will be at the ET Expo at the Ninth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition (ET ’08), scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 16, 2008 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida, USA. The ET Expo will be held on Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15. “ET Expo is known as the aluminum extrusion industry trade show; it is the place to see all the latest advances by suppliers to the extrusion industry,” said ET Seminar Committee Chairman, James Sanderson. ET Expo will provide an outlet for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to the rest of the industry. The Expo offers aluminum extrusion professionals the chance to take part in the technical exchange and problem solving assistance provided by the knowledgeable exhibitors. This year there are over 100 exhibitors occupying 17,000 square feet at the ET Expo. “We are very proud to announce that the ET Expo has officially sold out.

This shows the strong involvement and commitment by the industry to provide a place where people can share a world of ideas on aluminum extrusion,” noted Sanderson.

New this year at the ET Expo is the Expo Theatre. The Theatre will feature select exhibitors showcasing their offerings during various 15-minute presentations. The exhibitors this year include iNOEX, LLC, Otto-Junker, Foy Inc., KRAHE InfoSystems, Inc., Seco/Warwick, and Spraylat Powder Coatings. Another change this year is the location of the Extrusion Showcase. The Extrusion Showcase will be located in the middle of the Expo floor and will feature several unique aluminum extrusion applications.

The International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition, is the world’s longest running educational event devoted to all facets of the aluminum extrusion industry, including aluminum profile production, die design and technology, metallurgy, equipment, and product applications featuring the brightest ideas and freshest breakthroughs. Attracting industry professionals from around the globe, including delegates from more than 50 countries, ET ’08 is produced by the Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) in cooperation with the Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC).

AEC TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL COURSE IN COORDINATION WITH ET ’08
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) will be holding its popular Extrusion Excellence: Applied Fundamentals for Aluminum Extruders at ET ’08 – the Ninth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition – on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The one-day course will cover the essentials of the aluminum extrusion process and will be taught by Dr. Wojciech Misiolek, Director of the Institute for Metal Forming (IMF) at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Misiolek on board once again to lead this course at ET,” said AEC Chairman Craig Werner, President of Werner Extrusion Solutions, LLC in Lake Forest, Illinois. “Dr. Misiolek will be discussing the theory and practice of aluminum extrusion focusing on a practical engineering approach. Extrusion Excellence has become one of the Council’s most popular educational events because of the valuable course content developed by knowledgeable industry experts and honed by Dr. Misiolek.”

The Extrusion Excellence short course has been revised based on past participants’ feedback in order to provide a more comprehensive learning experience that meets the needs of aluminum extrusion production personnel. Topics will include: extrusion concepts; aluminum extrusion alloys; aluminum billet metallurgy; extrudability; metal flow analysis; extrusion dies; quality assurance and potential trends in the aluminum extrusion industry. Encouraged to attend are those involved with the production of aluminum profiles, including extrusion managers, superintendents, production
supervisors, lead extrusion operators, die shop managers, maintenance managers, process engineers, and engineering staff, as they will have an opportunity to learn about all aspects of the aluminum extrusion process from billet production through the press to the runout table.

Registration is limited to 30 participants, so production personnel are encouraged to register early. A discount on the course registration fee is available to those who wish to register for both the workshop and ET ’08. For information on how to register for both the AEC workshop and ET ’08, visit www.et08.org. To register for the workshop only, look for registration information and more details on the AEC website in the Extrusion Basics section at www.aec.org or by contacting AEC at mail@aec.org.

ET '08 Program: Out of This World
ET '08, the Ninth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition, scheduled for May 13 through 16, 2008 in Orlando, Florida, will feature a program that is out of this world. ET '08 is the world's longest running educational event devoted to all facets of the aluminum extrusion industry, including aluminum profile production, die design and technology, metallurgy, equipment, and product applications featuring the brightest ideas and freshest breakthroughs . Produced by the Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) in cooperation with the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), ET '08 is expected to attract aluminum extruders and suppliers from around the globe, including more than 50 countries.

Lloyd "Buddy" Stemple, Vice President and General Manager at Novelis Specialty Products Group, is scheduled to address the gathering of more than 1,300 aluminum extrusion industry professionals in the Opening Session on Wednesday, May 14. Former astronaut Colonel (Retired) Richard "Mike" Mullane will be the Closing Session speaker on Friday, May 16. Colonel Mullane's appearance at ET '08 coincides with a milestone anniversary for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Both speakers will provide an insightful analysis of what the future will hold for extruders—here on earth and in space.

Addressing the timely concern of environmentally sound practices and cost-effective processes, Lloyd "Buddy" Stemple will deliver a wealth of information about the advantages that aluminum has to offer the automotive industry in his "The Road Ahead is Brighter and Lighter" presentation at ET '08. Since 1983, Mr. Stemple has held various managerial positions in the Engineering, Human Resources and Labor Relations, Operations and Sales, and Marketing departments at Novelis Inc. (previously Alcan). In addition to being the largest aluminum can recycler, Novelis is touted as the world leader in establishing aluminum recycling programs. Mr. Stemple will challenge the industry to rise to the opportunities that lie ahead.

As an active member of the U.S. Aluminum Association's Auto & Light Truck Group (ALTG) Committee, Mr. Stemple has addressed the pressing issues of global aluminum use in automotive applications and the increasing concern by automakers to lighten their vehicles to satisfy the demand for greater fuel efficiency. Aluminum use in vehicle design is rising fast. According to the ALTG, aluminum has now passed iron as the second-most-used material in new cars and trucks, second only to steel. Aluminum content in vehicles has been rising for more than 30 years in North America, nearly tripling in content to an average of 327 pounds for 2006, according to a study conducted by Ducker Worldwide for the ALTG. The Energy Bill recently signed into U.S. law includes increased fuel-efficiency standards for U.S. passenger vehicles. "Aluminum content in cars and light trucks will continue to grow, and aluminum extruders will play an important role in vehicle design as manufacturers increasingly realize the many advantages that extruded aluminum can provide for automotive applications," said ET Seminar Committee Chair James Sanderson of Aluminum Consulting - James Sanderson, Inc. in Huntington Beach, California. "We are excited that Mr. Stemple will be sharing his insights and industry viewpoint in this important market during ET '08."

Also on the program, a former astronaut will share his wisdom, humor, and excitement about space with ET '08 delegates. NASA will be celebrating its 50th year in October 2008, and in honor of that milestone ET '08 has invited former astronaut Colonel Richard "Mike" Mullane to speak at ET. Colonel Mullane completed three space missions, logging more than 350 hours in space aboard the Space Shuttles Discovery and Atlantis before retiring from the United States Air Force and NASA in 1990. During his successful career he received many honors, including being inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame. Since his retirement, he has written books, including an autobiographical story, Riding Rockets, which was published in 2006. Mullane will relate personal experiences in life and in space and will share exciting NASA video to illustrate the points in his presentation covering such universal topics as teamwork, trust, and leadership. His inspirational, humorous, and motivational message is sure to delight ET '08 delegates. For more information , visit the keynote speaker, program details, and registration sections of this website..

ET '04 and Previous ET Seminar Proceedings Available

The Proceedings of the Eighth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET ’04) are available for sale. Published by the ET Foundation, the most recent technological advances made in the aluminum extrusion industry are included in the Proceedings—a prime resource for industry professionals.

The ET ’04 Proceedings, available on one CD or as a two-volume printed set, contains 140 papers, including all of the award-winning Best Papers of ET ‘04. The printed set is divided into two volumes

Volume I includes:

• Extrusion Process
• Extrusion Equipment
• Management Issues

Volume II contains:

• Billet Process & Equipment
• Die Design & Technology
• Value-Added Processes

For pricing information and to order a copy, visit the ET ’04 Proceedings section of the ET Foundation’s website, or contact them at mail@etfoundation.org.