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2020 Agenda (May 17–20)
MAY 19, 2019
SUNDAY
7:00
Continental Breakfast
8:00
Opening Remarks and Announcements
8:30
G. Phil Poirier
"The Ornamental Lathe"
9:15
Harley McDaniel
and Jack Boglioli
"Automated Vinyl and Laser Cutter Applications for the Jeweler"
10:00
Networking Break
10:30
Michael L. Stover
"How Process Variables Impact Investment Removal Properties"
11:15
Calina C. Shevlin
"Enameling: Traditional Techniques Combined with Current Technology"
12:00
Networking Lunch
1:30
Jeanette K. Caines
"Adventures in Researching Ancient Chinese Filigree Techniques"
2:15
Margaretha Held
"Cuttlefish Bone Casting: Theory of Mold Making, Design Possibilities, Practical Casting Technique and Analysis"
3:00
Networking Break
3:30
Kate Wolf
"By Hand! Wax Carving Tips, Tricks and Techniques"
4:15
Question & Answer Session
5:00
Adjourn for the day
6:30
SBDA Reception at
Hotel Albuquerque
7:30
SBDA Dinner at
Hotel Albuquerque
MAY 20, 2019
MONDAY
7:00
Continental Breakfast
8:15
Opening Remarks and Announcements
8:30
Dr. Christopher W. Corti
"Basic Metallurgy of the Precious Metals, Part III: Cracks and Defects—Their Causes and Prevention"
9:15
Edward B. Ripley
"The Use of Computed Tomography in the Evaluation and Cutting of Opaque Gemstone Material"
10:00
Networking Break
10:30
Gary Dawson
"Additive Manufacturing on the Bench and in the Workshop"
11:15
Edward Rosenberg
and Adam Rosenberg
"Approaches to Designing, Crafting and Manufacturing Jewelry Made in Whole or Part with Contemporary Metals"
12:00
Networking Lunch
1:30
Chris Ploof
"Practical Application of a Rose Engine in the Modern Shop"
2:15
James Bush
"A Basic Overview of Brazing and Soldering"
3:00
Networking Break
3:30
Frank Cooper
"Anglo Saxon Bling—A Warrior King's Golden Helmet"
4:15
Question & Answer Session
5:00
Adjourn for the day
5:45
Buses board for the
trip to the restaurant
6:30
Dinner at
Japanese Kitchen
MAY 21, 2019
TUESDAY
7:00
Continental Breakfast
8:15
Opening Remarks and Announcements
8:30
Dr. Ulrich E. Klotz
and Franz J. Held
"Development of New 950Pd Investment Casting Alloys with Superior Properties"
9:15
Linus L. Drogs III
"Industrial Casting Trials of New 950Pd Investment Casting Alloys with Superior Properties"
10:00
Networking Break
10:30
Dr. Somlak Wannarumon Kielarova
"Make Your Jewelry Design "Pop" with Generative Design"
11:15
Peter DiCristofaro
"The History of American Ring Making, 1798–2018"
12:00
Networking Lunch
1:30
Dr. Robert Previti
"Conflict Diamonds and Corporate Social Responsibility in the U.S. Jewelry Industry: Survey Results"
2:15
Dr. Ardeshir Dabestani
"Jewelry: A Mystical Journey Through History, Part 3"
3:00
Networking Break
3:30
Anne B. Miller
"Getting Started with Blockchain"
4:15
Question & Answer Session
5:00
Adjourn for the day
6:00
Cocktails at Casa Esencia
6:30
Dinner at Casa Esencia
MAY 22, 2019
WEDNESDAY
7:00
Continental Breakfast
8:15
Opening Remarks and Announcements
8:30
Ramarao Ilavarapu
"Implementation of Tablets for Measuring Jewelry Quality, Productivity and Knowledge and a Vision Measuring System for Objective Inspection of Jewelry"
9:15
Nanz Aalund
and Charles Lewton-Brain
"Jewelers: The Next Generation"
10:00
Networking Break
10:30
Ronda Coryell
"The Fusing Properties of Argentium®"
11:15
Question & Answer Session
11:30
Speaker Awards
11:50
Drawing for $1000 - must be present to win
12:00
Thank you for attending 2019 SFS. See you next year!