Knowledge Foundation Conference: Utilization of Electroactive Polymers

Utilization of Electroactive Polymers

Advanced Technologies for the Commercial Development of Novel Applications

October 28-29, 1999 ~ Loews Coronado Bay ~ Coronado, CA USA

[ Background | Agenda | Participants | Call for Posters | Register ]


With exciting developments in EAP Technology emerging every day, the time has come to address key commercial issues to bridge the gap between materials and applications. Hear from leading researchers as they probe vital attributes in defining end-use for EAPs. Presentations encompassing new materials, modeling, and fabrication processes will bring together the key disciplines to propel this novel material toward commercial development as well as contribute to the fundamental advancement of several areas of technology. The cross-fertilization of chemists and engineers will provide for very detailed sessions on the key issues important to industrial and academic researchers

By attending this International Scientific Forum you will benefit from:

  • New Materials and Actuator Technologies with Dramatically Enhanced Performance
  • Cutting-Edge Modeling Examples for Improved Design
  • The Latest Data on Novel Applications Development and New Opportunities
  • Candid Asessment of Cost-Effective Fabrication Techniques for Scale-Up and Commercialization
  • Plus! Interactive Panel Discussions allowing focused discussion of the practical considerations for the commercialization of EAPs

Through presentation of the latest results in real-world applications developments, this unique conference will furnish practical techniques for maximizing use of EAPs. You cannot afford to miss this rare opportunity, so REGISTER TODAY!

CONFERENCE AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1999

8:00   Registration, Coffee and Danish

9:00   Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Mohsen Shahinpoor

9:10   Key Note Address:

Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices
Steven G. Wax

Electrostrictive Response of Polymer Dielectrics Session

9:45   Ferroelectric Relaxor P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymers for Electromechanical and Dielectric Applications
Qiming Zhang

10:20   Electrostriction of Copolymers in Vinylidene Fluoride and Hexafluoropropylene
Jerry Scheinbeim

10:50   Refreshment Break

11:10   Applications and Analysis of the Electromechanical Response of Elastomeric Polymer Dielectrics
Roy Kornbluh

11:45   Electrostrictive Graft Elastomers
Ji Su

12:20   Panel Discussion

  • Strengths & Weaknesses of These Approaches
  • Challenges Needed to Overcome
  • What Applications are Best Suited

1:05   Luncheon, Sponsored by The Knowledge Foundation, Inc.



Electrochemically Active Polymer Session

2:30   Artificial Muscles From Electroactive Polymers: From Conducting Organic Polymers To Carbon Nanotubes
Ray. H. Baughman

3:05   Modeling and Applications of ICPF Actuator
Satoshi Tadokoro

3:40   Refreshment Break

4:00   Conducting Polymer and Carbon-Based Microactuators Danilo De Rossi

4:35   Composite Artificial Muscles (CAM) Made From Electroactive Polymers
Mehran Mojarrad

5:10   Panel Discussion

  • Strengths & Weaknesses of These Approaches
  • Challenges Needed to Overcome
  • What Applications are Best Suited

6:00   End of Day One

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999

8:30   Coffee & Danish

9:00   Chairperson's Remarks
Mohsen Shahinpoor

Electroactive Gels Session

9:10   Development of Electrically Contractile Composite Fibers of Conductive Polyacrylonitrile (PAN-C)
Mohsen Shahinpoor

9:45   Electrically Induced Bending and Crawling Motion of Non-Iionic Polymer Gel
Toshihiro Hirai

10:20   Refreshment Break

10:35   Skeletal Muscle as a Biological Example of an Electroactive Polymer
Richard L. Lieber



11:10   Conducting Polymer Sensors -- New Opportunities
Gordon Wallace

11:45   Design of Fast Responsive Polymer Gels for Actuators
Minoru Taya

12:20   Panel Discussion

Overall Conference Summary

  • Strengths & Weaknesses of These Approaches
  • Challenges Needed to Overcome
  • What Applications Are Best Suited

1:10   End of Conference

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Penn State University

Rutgers University

SRI International

NASA Langley Research Center

Allied SignalInc.

Kobe University, Japan

Biomimetic Products, Inc.

University of New Mexico

Shinshu University, Japan

University of California, Davis

University of Pisa, Italy

University of Wollongong, Australia

University of Washington

Call for Posters
Commercial and academic scientists are encouraged to submit poster titles and author names as early as possible. One-page abstracts (8 1/2" x 11" with 1-inch margins), must be submitted no later than September 19, 1999 for inclusion in conference documentation. Additional poster submissions will be accepted until October 14, 1999, but may not be included in conference documentation. Note: If you are submitting a poster, you MUST be registered and paid in advance to ensure that a posterboard is reserved for you. Please use registration form.


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You can purchase a full set of conference documentation. Simply check the box on the conference documentation order form and mail us your payment of US$395. Please allow 4 weeks after the conference date for delivery.
Registration Information

 Conference registration fee includes lunch on the first day, reception, refreshments and all documentation made available to us by speakers. Commercial registration is US$1295. An academic rate of US$895 is extended to all participants registering as full time employees of government and universities. To recieve the academic/government rate you must not be affiliated with any private organizations either as consultants or owners or part owners of businesses. On-site registration is an additional $100.

Payment: All payments must be made in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Please make check(s) payable to The Knowledge Foundation, Inc. and attach to the registration form even if you have registered by phone, fax or e-mail. Payment is required prior to the conference to confirm your registration. Confirmation of your booking will follow.

Discount Accommodations and Travel: A block of rooms has been allocated at a special reduced rate. Please make your reservations directly by September 27, 1999. When making reservations, please refer to the The Knowledge Foundation. Contact The Knowledge Foundation if you require assistance.

Venue:
Loews Coronado Bay
4000 Coronado Bay Road
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: (619) 424-4000
Fax: (619) 424-4400

The Knowledge Foundation's official travel agent, Aries Travel can assist you in making all your air travel arrangements. For more information contact Aries Travel at 617-720-1420.

Substitutions/Cancellations: A substitute member of your company may replace your attendance at any time at no charge if you find your schedule prevents you from attending. Please notify us immediately so that materials can be prepared. If you do not wish to substitute your registration, we regret that your cancellation will be subject to a $100 processing fee. To receive a prompt refund, we must receive your cancellation in writing 15 days prior to the conference. Unfortunately cancellations cannot be accepted after that date. In the event that The Knowledge Foundation, Inc. cancels an event, The Knowledge Foundation, Inc. cannot resume responsibility for any travel-related costs.

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