Speaker: Dr. Shahrukh Irani, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at The Ohio State University

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009

Where: Arlington Banquets – 1976 W. Henderson Road, Columbus (614-538-8400)

Schedule: Social 6:00-6:20pm / Dinner at 6:20pm / Presentation starts at 6:50pm

Cost: Professional Member $20
Students $15
Non-Member / Guest $25

Topic: How Facility Layout and Design Inspires a New Approach to Lean in Non-Assembly Facilities

Abstract: Small and medium-size manufacturers are the exact opposite of assembly line manufacturers like Toyota. They operate in high-mix, low-volume conditions that require them to be both Lean and Flexible. The foundation for being a Lean and Flexible manufacturer is a good facility layout for achieving delay-free minimum-cost material flows. In fact, just about any respected book on Lean Manufacturing considers facility layout to be an important enabler for waste elimination and delay-free material flow. Even a basic result in queuing theory relates some waste to the velocity of material flows through a facility. Unfortunately, the methods for facility design offered by the Toyota Production System (TPS) and modern textbooks are cumbersome, inapplicable and/or impractical in the real world. This interactive presentation will present proven ideas, methods and software tools for designing facility layouts in high-mix, low-volume, multi-product, and multi-machine manufacturing facilities.

Biography: Dr. Irani has pioneered the development of JobshopLean, an extension of Lean Manufacturing concepts to enhance the best practices of TPS in smaller enterprises. His research group has created PFAST (Production Flow Analysis and Simplification Toolkit), a software application for material flow analysis. The primary thrust in his teaching and research efforts is the practical realization of the theory and science of Industrial Engineering. He is the Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Interest Group (AMIG), a consortium that seeks to incorporate industry experience across the Industrial Engineering curriculum through a variety of engagements with Ohio manufacturers. He is also a member of SME and IIE.

Reservations:
Go online at http://com‐dot.com/newap/activities.php?d=114630&v=411 to register by April 9.

All reservations are final on April 10 and payment will be required. Please be prepared to pay via Check (made out to IIE) or Cash at the event.

If you have questions, contact:
Brad Laser
IIE Membership Director
elaserbeam@yahoo.com

Susan Dulik
IIE Student/Community Director
susan_dulik@ham.honda.com

Please review the attached flyer for information about the
upcoming April PES meeting.

Speaker: Dr. John Beavers, FNACE, Chief Scientist and Director of Failure Analysis, DNV Columbus, Inc.
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Where: La Scala Restaurant – 4199 W Dublin Granville Rd (614-889-9431)
Schedule: Social 6:00-6:20pm / Dinner at 6:20pm / Presentation starts at 6:50pm
Cost: Member or Guest: $20
Students $10

Topic: Issues Related to Biofuel Transportation

Abstract: There has been significant interest in the pipeline industry related to the transportation of biofuels such as fuel grade ethanol. Ethanol transportation is primarily performed using tanker trucks, rail cars or barges; however, there is interest in alternative economical means of transportation such as pipelines. Issues related to ethanol transportation in pipelines include corrosion and stress corrosion cracking (SCC). This presentation will provide an overview of these corrosion issues as well as current research that is being conducted related to ethanol transportation.

Biography: Dr. Beavers is a Senior Scientist and the Director of Failure Analysis for DNV Columbus, Inc. an engineering, research, and testing firm specializing in corrosion control, fitness-for-service, pipeline/plant integrity analysis, corrosion monitoring, and materials evaluation and selection. He has directed and contributed to numerous research programs on stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and corrosion and performance of structural materials. These programs have included failure analyses and laboratory and field evaluations of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Reservations:
Go online at http://com-dot.com/newap/activities.php?d=114631&v=411 to register by April 30.

Instructions for online reservations
Complete the following three pages in order:
1) First page (society affiliation and meal choice)
2) Second page (new or returning customer log in)
3) Third page “make this reservation for me”. If an e mail address was provided when you logged in the first time you should receive an e mail from info@bookmyfun.com confirming your online reservation

All reservations are final on May 1 and payment will be required. Please be prepared to pay via Check (made out to NACE) or Cash at the event.

If you have questions, contact:
Lynsay Bensman
NACE SWO Treasurer
Lynsay.Bensman@dnv.com
614-761-6936

Please join us for this year's special celebration of the IEEE's 125th Anniversary!

Speakers:

Dr. Michael N. Geselowitz
The IEEE History Center

Dr. Galen Graham
DeVry University, Columbus

“IEEE Past and Future"

Presentation Abstract

On the 125th anniversary of the IEEE, the Columbus Section has invited two vibrant speakers to take us on a journey of technology. Dr. Geselowitz is going to explore the foundations of the organization and its parallels to the technologies that its members have used to change the world. After exploring where we've come from, we will take a look into the future of engineering with Dr. Graham. This very special joint presentation will be an amazing journey in technology and a great way to celebrate our profession, past and future.

Speakers Biographies

Michael N. Geselowitz is Staff Director of the IEEE History Center. Immediately prior to joining IEEE in 1997, Mike was Group Manager at Eric Marder Associates, a New York market research firm, where he supervised Ph.D. scientists and social scientists undertaking market analyses for Fortune 500 high-tech companies. He is also a registered Patent Agent.

Mike holds S.B. degrees in electrical engineering and in anthropology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in anthropology from Harvard University.

His research focus has been on the history and social relations of technology. He has worked as an electronics engineer for the Department of Defense, and he has held teaching and research positions relating to the social study of technology at M.I.T., Harvard, and Yale University, including a stint as Assistant Collections Manager/Curator at Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

Mike lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife, Emily Schneider, Ph.D., and has three children. He is active in his local synagogue.

Galen Graham has been a teacher and administrator in higher education for over 30 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Classics from the College of the Holy Cross, an MBA from Capital University, and the MA and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University. He has taught at Ohio State, Denison University, and Muskingum College, and was a research student at the University of Cambridge. He was named president of the DeVry Columbus campus in 1996, and a regional vice president of DeVry University in 2001.

Dr. Graham was named Outstanding Educator Advancing Technology by the Industry and Technology Council of Central Ohio, and in 2001 was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the College of Humanities of The Ohio State University. Most recently Dr. Graham was a member of the governor’s Commission on Higher Education and the Economy.

Agenda
6:00P - Event Registration
6:30P - Dinner
7:30P - Presentations
8:30P - Awards
9:00P - Closing Remarks

Banquet to be catered by The Confluence Park Restaurant

Hors D'oeuvres: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and BBQ Meatballs.
Dinner selections: Herb Seared Chicken or Baked Salmon
Sides: Roasted red skin potatoes, vegetables will be a medley of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, salad dressing selections are ranch and raspberry vinaigrette, and beverages will be iced or hot tea and coffee.
Desserts: The dessert station will have three desserts: German Chocolate Cake, Key Lime Cheesecake, and Cherry Cobbler.

Location:
Confluence Park Restaurant
679 W Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Please join us to recognize the outstanding students of Electrical & Electronics Technology and the achievements and contributions of IEEE Columbus Section Members.

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