Meet leading experts in jewelry manufacturing technology, from Santa Fe Symposium® mainstays such as Jurgen Maerz of Jewelry Industry Consultancy to exciting new speakers such as Dr. Ilaria Forno of Politecnico di Torino. Each presenter—23 in all—is dedicated to the jewelry industry and eager to share their knowledge, research and techniques with the Symposium.
| Presentation |
Presenter |
| Flexible Mold Making Styles |
Chuck Hunner |
| Latest Developments in Selective Laser Melting Production of Gold Jewelry |
Damiano Zito |
| New Frontiers in the Jewelry Industry—A Research & Development Approach |
Dr. Filipe Silva |
| Platinum Alloys |
Gregory Raykhtsaum |
| The Use of Friction Stir Welding for the Production of Mokume Gane-Type Materials |
Dr. A. Hywel Jones |
| Sintering and Additive Manufacturing: The New Paradigm for the Jewelry Manufacturer |
Frank Cooper |
| “I Have Your Back”—How Innovative and Advanced Materials Cover Design in Complex Model Manufacturing |
Dr. Ilaria Forno |
| The Mystery, Magic and Healing Attributes of Gemstones |
Jurgen J. Maerz |
| Rapid Jewelry Manufacturing by Laser Melting of Precious Metal Powders: Fiction or Future? |
Dr. Joerg Fischer-Buehner |
| Foldforming |
Charles Lewton-Brain |
| Metals by Design: From Ultra-Hard In-Situ Nanocomposite Gold Jewelry Articles to Silver Alloys Castable in Silicone Mold |
Dr. Boonrat Lohwongwatana
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| Art and Scientific Manufacture: A Collaboration |
Dr. Ann-Marie Carey |
| Basic Metallurgy of the Precious Metals, Part II: Development of Alloy Microstructure through Solidification and Working |
Dr. Christopher W. Corti |
| Computer Simulation in Jewelry Technology— Meaningful Use and Limitations |
Dr. Ulrich E. Klotz |
| Precious Metal Clay for Ag-Cu and Au-Cu Alloys with High Strength and Chemical Stability |
Shinji Otani |
| Optimization of the Investment Casting Process |
Samuel A. Davis, P.E. |
| Precious Metals Microstructures in 3D |
Paolo Battaini |
| Power Boosting Your Ultrasonic Cleaner |
Oliver Passe |
| Simplify Processes and Grow Revenues at Reduced Cost |
Anne B. Miller |
| Creating a Culture of Collaboration: Empowerment, Accountability and Results |
Matthew Anderson |
| Property Measurement: What Use Is It to Jewelers? |
Dr. Christopher W. Corti |
The New Nano-Composite Ceramic E-Coatings: Comparative Study of Abrasion and Tarnish Resistance
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Dr. Martino Gardan |
| Accelerated Corrosion Testing |
Keith Donaldson |
| An Overview of Quality Assurance Benchmarking: Jewelry Manufacturing Applications from Design to Post-Sale |
Mark B. Mann |
| Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. |
Registration |
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7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast (provided) |
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8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Networking lunch
(provided) |
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1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Networking dinner
(provided)
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| Monday, May 21, 2012 |
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast (provided) |
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8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Networking lunch
(provided) |
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1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. |
Networking dinner
(provided) |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast (provided) |
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8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Networking lunch
(provided) |
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1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. |
Networking dinner
(provided) |
| Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast (provided) |
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8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Presentations |
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12:00 noon |
$1000 Drawing
(must be present to win) |
| Networking Dinners (Provided): |
Sunday |
El Pinto |
Monday |
Japanese Kitchen |
Tuesday |
Marriott Hotel |
