Science and Engineering Council of Santa Barbara
February Luncheon
at
The Elephant Bar Restaurant
Thursday, February 9, 2006 12:00-1:30 PM

3D Modeling:
Making Rapid Prototypes by 3D "Printing"

Rapid Prototype Modeling uses a 3D computer model and builds a three-dimensional object, by "printing" layers of plastic-like material. Generating such parts quickly lets designers view their designs early so they can identify potential problems prior to production. Our speakers will bring samples and talk about how the process was developed, the types of processes (along with their pros and cons), and applications for rapid prototyping. They will also explain how to prepare the computer models.

------PRESENTERS------

Grant R. Gibson, President of Operations, 3D-RPM, has over thirty years of experience in business management and design engineering. He studied mechanical and electrical engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is also a graduate of the Philip Crosby Quality College, and has taught classes in TQM (Total Quality Management) and design and production.

Alan R. Christ, President of Engineering Services, 3D-RPM, is a licensed professional mechanical engineer with over 30 years of "hands on" experience in product design and development. Automotive engineering is the core of his career with an emphasis on engines, power trains, and emission control systems. He has a BSME degree from the University of Illinois and has extensive experience with SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, and other CAD programs.

------OTHER INFO------

$14 for SEC members; $19 for non-members.
Information: Barbara Keaney (E-mail: scieng@silcom.com or call 805-684-4927).
Reservations NOT required.
Elephant Bar Restaurant: 521 Firestone Road.
Website: http://www.scieng.org

From the President: This month we welcome 3D-RPM of Santa Barbara as a new corporate member, and Benjamin W. Messmore, PhD and James Ivey Davis, PhD as individual members. Thanks again to all of you who have renewed your memberships and donated to SEC's scholarship fund. If you haven't sent in your membership renewal yet, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Also, we are still accepting contributions for our scholarship fund, and encourage you to be generous in supporting our local students. Please join us in February and see the SEC's web site www.scieng.org to find out more about upcoming events.

Tim Murphy