Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT
Sponsors: Arde Barinco, Inc., Marion Process Solutions and Kason
Duration: 1 Hour
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Summary
This discussion focuses on the various types of mixers, with explanations about which mixing technology is best for various types of applications. Our panel of experts, led by panel moderator Todd Smith, manager at the Kansas State University – Bulk Solids Innovation Center, will begin with a brief explanation about various mixing technologies, then discuss advantages and disadvantages, and answer audience questions. Do you know which types of mixers are recommended for your application and materials? Attend this event and you will learn about various mixers.
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Speakers:
Lance Briggs | Vice President of Sales and Business Development | Advanced Material Processing (AMP)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering background from the University of Missouri in Columbia Experience in providing solutions, leadership, process implementation, and driving commercial excellence in the overall customer experience. Brings creative solutions to customer challenges making him an invaluable asset to AMP.
Roy R. Scott | Sales Engineering Manager | ARDE Barinco, Inc., an Aerojet Rocketdyne Co.
Roy Scott has worked with the application, specification, design and manufacturing of high capability industrial mixing machinery for 47 years. Presently working full time for ARDE Barinco, an American manufacturer, inventor and designer of unique mixing devices with high shear and high viscosity capabilities. Originally employed by Lee Industries, Mr. Scott was heavily involved with scraped surface agitation and high shear mixers along with efficient heat transfer applications.
Prolific writer of articles for insertion in trade publications. Development of content rich websites that hold interest. World Wide Website development from very start of internet was able to convey messages to a wide audience worldwide.
Todd Smith | Business and Strategy Manager | Kansas State University - Bulk Solids Innovation Center
Todd Smith is Business and Strategy Manager of Kansas State University’s Bulk Solids Innovation Center. KSU-BSIC, a partnership of industry, university, and government, is the only university-based Bulk Solids research center in the Americas. Todd spent 35 years in the bulk solids industry, first at DuPont, then as Engineering Manager at MAC Equipment (now Schenck Process) and then General Manager of Coperion K-Tron Salina and vice president of the company’s Global Systems Group. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Kansas State University and earned his M.B.A in 1998. He has authored one book, as well as many magazine articles and technical papers. Todd’s Board of Director experience includes president of the KSU Dean’s Advisory Council, Process Equipment Manufacturer’s Association, Salina Area Technical College, Salina Chamber of Commerce, Salina Regional Health Foundation, Salina Municipal Band, and Salina Soccer Club.
Kevin Solofra | BSIC Lab Manager | Kansas State University - Bulk Solids Innovation Center
Kevin Solofra earned his BS and MS in Ceramic Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla — now Missouri S&T. Kevin has a background ranging from research engineering with product scale-up through process/production management in various industries. His experience started in the realm of electro-ceramics for appliances, followed by low wear ceramics and body armor, and most recently the glass industry for architectural, automotive and glass insulation. From a process point of view, Kevin has dealt with all aspects from spec’ing raw materials, through conveying materials, and all the way to finished part quality analysis. All of this has led a strong blend of technical expertise combined with a manufacturing/business viewpoint to approaching, understanding, and working through industrial opportunities.
Moderator: Jonathan Katz | Executive Editor | Chemical Processing
Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.
His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.
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