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PSMA Announces Industry Presentation Session on Alternative Energy Grid 2020 – The Evolving Power Grid
2011-12-29
Industry experts discuss the trends and developments in alternative energy sources feeding the national power grid and its implications in the next decade at APEC 2012
MENDHAM, N.J.—December 28, 2011—The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Alternative Energy Committee is sponsoring a special industry presentation session at APEC 2012 entitled “Grid 2020-The Evolving Power Grid.” To be held February 9, 2012 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the session will feature eight experts from the market research, commercial and research institute sectors. This special event will provide an overview of the national legislative environment and global market development for renewable energy in addition to the most current technology advancements in wind power, solar power, microgrid, energy storage and power management.
This session will also explore renewable energy applications from small-scale nanogrid, to campus-wide microgrid, all the way up to the integration with the utility-scale power grid. Attendees will gain insights into some of the key technologies and design techniques that are moving the 125-year-old power grid from a one-way power distribution system to a distributed power generation and distribution system.
Co-chairs of the PSMA Alternative Energy Committee, Liang Downey of Nextek Power Systems and Chavonne Yee of Power-One, stated, “This special presentation session will not only be very informative but will also provide an opportunity for attendees to interact with other professionals who are active in the evolving energy generation and ‘smart grid’ markets. We encourage people to register for APEC 2012 and make plans to attend the session and to consider participating in the other PSMA-sponsored meetings during the week.”
About PSMA
PSMA is a non-profit professional organization with the two-fold objective of enhancing the stature and reputation of its members and their products, and improving their technological power sources knowledge. Its aim is to educate the electronics industry, academia, government and industry communities as to the applications and importance of all types of power sources and conversion devices.
Editorial Contact:
Power Sources Manufacturers Association
Joe Horzepa, Executive Director
973.543.9660 • 973.543.6207 (FAX)
power@psma.com
Media Contact:
WelComm, Inc.
Greg Evans, CEO
858. 279.2100 • 858.633.1911 (Direct)
greg@welcomm.com
PSMA Announces Industry Session on Trends for AC Power Loss of High Frequency Power Magnetics at APEC 2012
2011-12-24
MENDHAM, N.J.—December 22, 2011—The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Magnetics Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2012 titled “Trends for AC Power Loss of High Frequency Power Magnetics.” The session will take place on Wednesday afternoon February 8, 2012 at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida and features eight experts from industry and academia who will provide an overview of the characterization methods used by the magnetic core industry today to provide performance data to users. In addition, the session will cover more recently developed measurement methods and analysis techniques relevant to actual applications in switching power supplies through design analysis techniques used by magnetic component designers to minimize ac power losses in magnetic components.
The PSMA Magnetics Committee has recognized the need to bring the current viewpoints traditionally employed in the industry together with proposals for measurement methods and analysis techniques that are gaining traction. Session attendees will gain a better understanding of the performance data that is available to them as well as analysis options for different applications thus helping component developers to provide more effective configurations and system designers to better optimize their power electronics.
Stephen Carlsen, co-chair of the PSMA Magnetics Technical Committee, stated “The PSMA Magnetics Committee has recognized the need at APEC for practical as well as application—oriented information about acc power losses, and the group has organized this industry session which will not only be very informative, but will also provide an opportunity for attendees to interact with other professionals who are active in the design and application of new materials and designs. I am encouraging people to register for APEC 2012, make plans to attend the presentation and consider participating in the other PSMA-sponsored meetings during the week.”
PSMA is a non-profit professional organization with the objective of enhancing the stature and reputation of its members and their products, and improvement of their technological power sources knowledge. Its aim is to educate the entire electronics industry, academia, government and industry agencies as to the applications and importance of all types of power sources and conversion.
Editorial Contact:
Power Sources Manufacturers Association
Joe Horzepa, Executive Director
973.543.9660 • 973.543.6207 (FAX)
power@psma.com
Media Contact:
WelComm, Inc.
Greg Evans, CEO
858. 279.2100 • 858.633.1911 (Direct)
greg@welcomm.com
2011-12-22
APEC PROGRAM ANNOUNCED!
For more details click here or visit our website to view the exciting line up for:
- Plenary Session
- Professional Education Seminars
- Technical and Dialogue Sessions
- Industry Sessions
- Rap Sessions
- ...and MORE
Beyond the exceptional Conference amenities, we are hoping you and your families’ will enjoy your stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This beautiful Southwest American themed Resort is encircled by a 22-acre lake, and is close to numerous Disney Theme Parks. Availability is limited, please call today for a reservation: +1407-939-1020 (Code: APEC) or visit our website to view the housing options.
Then, making this year’s APEC even more spectacular, get ready for one of the most incredible parties APEC has ever thrown because we’ve reserved The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, only at Universal Orlando® Resort, just for you! All night long, you’ll have unlimited access to the hottest theme park rides and attractions in Orlando. It’s an entire evening of magic and excitement—and it’s all yours! For more information click here.
This year’s APEC will be our biggest exposition ever, displaying the newest high-tech in today’s Power Electronics Industry. Don’t delay, register today: https://www.badgeguys.com/reg/2012/apec/register.aspx.
2011-12-21
PSMA Meeting Schedule during APEC 2012
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Sat. Feb. 4 |
Power Technology Roadmap |
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Coronado Ballroom A |
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Mon. Feb. 6 |
PSMA Annual Meeting - followed by Feb. BOD Meeting |
7:30 a.m. - 12 noon |
Yucatan 1&2 |
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Mon. Feb. 6 |
Plenary Presentations |
1:30 – 5:30 |
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Mon. Feb. 6 |
Exhibits open |
5:30 – 8:00 |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
PSMA Industry Session: Energy Harvesting |
8:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m. |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
PSMA Magnetics Committee Meeting |
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
PSMA Packaging Committee Meeting |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
Exhibits open |
12:00 – 5:00 pm |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
PSMA Marketing Committee Meeting |
12: 00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
PSMA Energy Harvesting Committee Meeting |
2: 00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
Rap Session |
5:30 – 6:30 pm |
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Tues. Feb. 7 |
Hospitality Suite |
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
PSMA Nanotechnology Committee Meeting |
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
PSMA Energy Efficiency Committee Meeting |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
Exhibits open |
10:15 am – 2:00 pm |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
PSMA Industry Session: Magnetics |
2: 00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
PSMA Industry Session: Packaging |
2: 00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
PSMA Capacitor Committee Meeting |
12: 00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Monterrey 1 |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
PSMA Alternative Energy Committee Meeting |
1: 30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m |
Monterrey 1 |
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Wed. Feb. 8 |
APEC Social Event |
7:00 – 10:00 pm |
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Thurs. Feb. 9 |
PSMA Industry Session: Nanotechnology |
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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Thurs. Feb. 9 |
PSMA Industry Session: Alternative Energy |
2: 00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
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2011-12-19
MENDHAM, N.J.—December 19, 2011—The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Nanotechnology Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2012 titled “Nanotechnology: Applications and Constraints for Power Electronics.” The session will take place on Thursday morning, February 9, 2012 at the Coronado Springs Hotel in Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida. Featured are six invited experts from industry, research and government who will provide attendees with an overview of the current applications and insights that may enable them to anticipate and identify potential opportunities for their companies to participate in markets with this emerging technology. Nanotechnology is already being applied in semiconductors, components, packaging and power storage designs.
Session co-chairs Chuck Mullett, ON Semiconductor and Gerald Castellucci, National Institute of Standards and Technology stated, “This industry session will be very informative and will provide an opportunity for attendees to interact with other professionals who are active in the evolving application of nanotechnology in materials and designs. We encourage people to register for APEC 2012 and to make plans to attend this industry session and to consider participating in the other PSMA-sponsored meetings during the week.”
PSMA is a non-profit professional organization with the objective of enhancing the stature and reputation of its members and their products, and improvement of their technological power sources knowledge. Its aim is to educate the electronics industry, academia, government and industry communities as to the applications and importance of all types of power sources and conversion devices.
Editorial Contact:
Power Sources Manufacturers Association
Joe Horzepa, Executive Director
973.543.9660 • 973.543.6207 (FAX)
power@psma.com
Media Contact:
WelComm, Inc.
Greg Evans, CEO
858.279.2100 • 858.633.1911 (Direct)
greg@welcomm.com
PSMA Announces APEC2012 Industry Session on Packaging Challenges for Power Electronics in Electric Drive Vehicles
2011-12-18
MENDHAM, N.J.—December 16, 2011—The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Packaging Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2012 titled “High Temperature, High Density Power Electronics for Electric Drive Vehicles” on Wednesday afternoon, February 8, 2012 at Coronado Springs Hotel in Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida. Featured are six invited experts from industry and one from a government research laboratory who will discuss the cost and performance targets set by the Department of Energy (DoE) for automotive power electronics through higher temperature operation and higher density packaging, and on applications of electric drive technology to industrial and military vehicles.
Ernie Parker from Crane Aerospace & Electronics and co-chair of the PSMA Packaging Committee stated, “The increasing content of power electronics not only on automobiles, but also on aircraft and industrial vehicles, represent a large growing market for our industry. This Industry Session provides an opportunity for attendees to interact with other professionals who are active in this area and to learn about innovative packaging technologies key to successfully penetrating this market.”
PSMA Packaging Committee members Ralph Taylor, Delphi, and Yunqi Zheng, GM Advanced Technology Center, are co-chairs for this session. PSMA encourages people to register for APEC 2012 and make plans to attend this industry session and to consider participating in the other PSMA-sponsored meetings during the week.
PSMA is a non-profit professional organization with the objective of enhancing the stature and reputation of its members and their products, and improvement of their technological power sources knowledge. Its aim is to educate the electronics industry, academia, government and industry communities as to the applications and importance of all types of power sources and conversion devices.
Editorial Contact:
Power Sources Manufacturers Association
Joe Horzepa, Executive Director
973.543.9660 • 973.543.6207 (FAX)
power@psma.com
Media Contact:
WelComm, Inc.
Greg Evans, CEO
858. 279.2100 • 858.633.1911 (Direct)
greg@welcomm.com
2011-12-15
Industry experts discuss new technologies and techniques for building electronic systems powered by harvesting ambient energy
MENDHAM, N.J.—December 14, 2011—The Power Sources Manufacturers Association's (PSMA) Energy Harvesting Committee is sponsoring an Industry Presentation session at APEC 2012 entitled "Energy Harvesting End-to-End: Technologies and Techniques for Building Zero Power Systems.” The session will take place on Tuesday morning, February 7, 2011 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and will feature seven experts from the commercial, research institute and university sectors. This special event will provide an overview of progress in the challenging areas of energy harvesting-based power for devices such as wireless sensors, data loggers, asset tracking, security and patient monitors.
This Industry Session provides an overview of energy harvesting technologies including transducers, ultra-low power conversion electronics, energy storage devices, low power microcontrollers with energy aware firmware and advanced low power wireless protocols. “Tear downs” of real world energy harvesting-based systems will be presented. Attendees will gain insights into some of the key technologies and design techniques that are enabling millions of small devices currently being deployed.
Arnold Alderman, Anagenesis Inc., chair of the PSMA Energy Harvesting Committee stated: "This industry presentation session provides valuable information on the unique challenges of building energy harvesting-based systems and presents both a timely and unique opportunity for attendees to interact with other professionals who have an active interest and are participating in this product space. We encourage people to register for APEC 2012 and to make plans to attend the session and to consider participating in the other PSMA-sponsored meetings during the week."
About PSMA
PSMA is a non-profit professional organization with the two-fold objective of enhancing the stature and reputation of its members and their products, and improving their technological power sources knowledge. Its aim is to educate the electronics industry, academia, government and industry communities as to the applications and importance of all types of power sources and conversion devices.
Editorial Contact:
Power Sources Manufacturers Association
Joe Horzepa, Executive Director
973.543.9660 • 973.543.6207 (FAX)
power@psma.com
Media Contact:
WelComm, Inc.
Greg Evans, CEO
858.279.2100 • 858.633.1911 (Direct)
greg@welcomm.com
2011-11-1
| APEC 2012 February 5 - 9, 2012 Orlando, FL |
2025 M Street, NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 USA Phone: 202-973-8664 Fax: 202-331-0111 www.apec-conf.org/
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APEC 2012 Registration Now Open
Sign-up today to attend the 2012 APEC, Feb 5-9, 2012 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Florida. This year’s conference features:
- Professional Education Seminars
- Technical and Dialogue Sessions
- Exhibit Hall (Sold Out!)
- Special Presentations
- Rap Sessions
- Social Event
To register online click here. For more information on registration please visit our website: http://www.apec-conf.org/registration/registration-rates.
2011-8-28
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The Applied Power Electronics Conference, which will convene February 5-to-9 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, in Orlando, FL, continues the longstanding tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to people in the power electronics industry. APEC 2012 will provide:
In addition to a world-class program offering attendees over 300 high-quality technical papers and 10 information packed Industry Sessions, APEC will again offer a slate of Professional Education Seminars on Sunday and Monday. The ever-popular Micro-Mouse Contest will be held on Monday night after the opening evening exhibit. On Tuesday evening, after the exhibits close, everyone is invited to sit in on one of the engaging Rap Sessions that always generate a lot of dialog. The Wednesday evening Gala is always popular and this year will be no exception. APEC 2012 has the support of 16 publications catering to the power electronics industry. By promoting the conference through advertisements in their magazines, e-newsletters and on their websites, these publications help to make the conference the success it is. Publications supporting APEC 2012 include:
In exchange for their support, APEC encourages PSMA members to show their appreciation for these publications by visiting their websites and to consider subscribing to their e-newsletters. Hope to see all of you in Orlando in February!
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2011-8-28
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Chairman Dusty Becker welcomed all of the attendees and noted that a new Executive Team will be elected in January and that 3 of the 4 current Directors whose terms of office expire at the Annual Meeting are not eligible to run for an additional term. Dusty presented an overview of the membership statistics and the changes since the last meeting. He emphasized that the technical committees are the heart of the organization and it is in these committees that the real work of PSMA is done. A listing of the active committees together with a brief summary of recently completed and on-going projects was included in his presentation.
Secretary/Treasurer Michel Grenon was unable to attend, but sent the latest 6-Quarter financial forecast which indicates that the Association will remain in good financial position over the period. This will allow PSMA to fund Special Projects that promise to bring value to the membership. Frank Cirolia, General Chair for APEC 2012, presented an update on the current status of the Technical Program and the new initiatives being introduced in APEC 2012. Specifically he reviewed the APEC Partnership program being introduced at APEC 2012.
Dusty Becker led an interactive “brain storming” session to list the possible activities and focus for PSMA over the next year (and beyond) that address the results of the SWOT analysis conducted last year and suggestions that were developed by the technical committees at this meeting. PSMA members can review the minutes of the 2011 Planning Meeting together with the listing of suggested initiatives on the “Members Only” section of the PSMA web site.
The 2012 PSMA Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with APEC 2012 at the Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL on Monday February 6. A buffet breakfast at 7:30 a.m. will precede the meeting and individuals from member companies as well non-member guests are invited to attend and participate in a full agenda of topics of interest to the industry. Regular member company representatives will participate in the election of four new Directors to serve on the PSMA Board for a three-year term beginning immediately and ending at APEC 2015. The detailed agenda for the meeting will be posted in the News & Information section of the PSMA web site. The meeting will include summary reports from each of the committees and discussions on new PSMA initiatives for 2012 and beyond. In addition there will be informative presentations from invited guest speakers on current topics of interest to the industry. Members and guests are invited to remain for the Board of Directors meeting that will immediately follow the Annual Meeting. Participation in these meetings will provide you with the opportunity you to network with colleagues from other companies and to influence the direction of the PSMA and the power sources industry. The best way to get more out of your company membership in PSMA is to become involved with one of our active committees. The Alternative Energy, Capacitor, Energy Efficiency, Energy Harvesting, Magnetics, Marketing, Nanotechnology and Packaging committees all plan to hold open meetings during the week of APEC 2012. All are invited to participate in or to just to drop in to hear and provide input as the activities are being planned for the coming year. We look forward to meeting and talking with you at the PSMA booth outside of the exhibition area and look forward to a good turnout and a very exciting week. For the latest information on all of the activities planned during APEC 2012, visit us at www.psma.com. We will post information as it becomes available closer to the date of the conference. |
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he 2011 PSMA Planning Meeting was held at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Sept. 24, 2011 with twenty-one attendees.
2011-8-28
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The Marketing Committee meeting, since it included a luncheon, was well attended as usual. Frank Cirolia, Committee Co-Chair reviewed the activities over the past year and led the discussion of possible activities for the coming year. The past year was a very busy one – the committee issued several press releases, surveyed the membership on priorities for the coming year, set the prices for the latest PSMA publications and updated the slide presentation which introduces PSMA and explains the benefits of membership. The revised presentation has been added to the PSMA web site and a condensed version was shown before the APEC Plenary Session. The Magnetics Committee met and reviewed recent activities, which included a second reprint of the classic text on magnetic “Soft Ferrites” by Eric Snelling and plans for a second reprint of Nathan Grossner’s “Transformers for Electronic Circuits”. Co-chair Ed Herbert reported on the status of the Core Loss Project being conducted at Dartmouth University. The committee members discussed possible projects for the current year that would provide benefits to the membership and to the industry.
The Packaging Committee meeting was well attended and members had a lot to discuss, including the successful PwrSoC 2010 conference which was held in Cork, Ireland last fall and the Special Presentation Session at APEC 2011titled “Packaging Challenges with More Electric Vehicles”. Plans for the coming year were discussed including a proposed PwrSoC Workshop in 2012 and some possible Special Study projects.
The Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Committees each met and reviewed their accomplishments during the past year. The Energy Efficiency Database on the PSMA web site continues to attract visits from the membership and in the industry. It is being updated on a regular basis. The committee also discussed a possible workshop with participation from EPRI on “Grid to Load”. The Alternative Energy Committee discussed final plans for the Special Presentation at APEC 2011 titled “Power Electronics and Alternative Energy” and planning for APEC 2012.
The Nanotechnology Committee, co-chaired by Chuck Mullett and Tony Laviano, had a successful year, which included putting together another Special Presentation Session for APEC 2011 titled “Nanotechnology: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Electronics”. The committee discussed a Special Project to update Nano 100 – which is currently available in the PSMA web site as an e-learning course and to develop a Nano 200 as an e-learning course.
The newly reestablished Capacitor Committee had a meeting during APEC that was co-chaired by Ian Clelland and Laird Macomber. The committee was successful in creating a Special Presentation Session for APEC 2011 titled “Capacitors in Power Electronics” and the committee provided input to the Power Technology Roadmap. They plan to continue their monthly meetings and discussed plans for the coming year. The Power Technology Roadmap Committee met to discuss their successful report and to consider the efforts necessary to publish the next report which is tentatively scheduled for 2013. The 2011 Power Technology Roadmap report is the most comprehensive to date and was a major undertaking that involved significant effort and focus by the co-chairs and many individuals over the past year.
A complete listing of all PSMA committees can be found on the PSMA web site. All of the committees manage their own Technical Forums on psma.com which provide information on their current activities, upcoming industry events and resources, including links to useful web sites. Participating in one or more committees is the best way to increase the benefits from your company and your personal PSMA membership. People involved in PSMA Technical Committees all agree that their investment returns multiple benefits than the time spent participating – both for their company and for their own careers. The committee provides the opportunity to network with knowledgeable people who are influencing the power sources industry. You are encouraged to join a committee and get involved in their activities. Most committees meet about once a month for about one hour by teleconference. View a list of upcoming committee meetings. You are welcome to attend a committee meeting before making a decision to join the group. If you are interested in attending one of the meetings, please contact the Association Office for call-in information. |
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n addition to the Professional Seminars, Technical Sessions, Exhibits and other activities scheduled during APEC’10, many of the PSMA Technical Committees conducted business meetings to plan their activities for the coming year. The following is a sampling.
2011-5-8
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hen you think of APEC and Texas, either Dallas or Austin is likely to come to mind. But after the very successful event this year in Ft. Worth, it may be a tough decision for future visits to the Lone Star State. As reported by the APEC Committee, “By all accounts APEC 2011 was a great success. Attendance at the conference hit record numbers, with nearly 3,000 registered attendees. Seminars, technical sessions and the exhibit hall were full the entire conference.”
In all there were attendees from over 1000 different companies, government agencies or universities. People came from over 30 different countries to attend APEC.
The continued success of APEC is due to the unique combination of a plenary session with presentations from prominent and influential industry leaders, a range of professional education programs, a full slate of technical and special presentation sessions, seminars, a lively exhibition hall and unique events like the popular “Micro-Mouse” contest and the always entertaining and informative rap sessions.
This annual event is also successful because of the tireless dedication of the industry volunteers. For APEC 2011, the entire industry owes a tip of the hat to Patrick Chapman and his entire Conference Committee. Thanks to all.
APEC Moves to Disney World in 2012 The APEC 2012 Conference Committee, chaired by Frank Cirolia, is already hard at work on preparations for next year’s event to be held from February 5-9, 2012 at the Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. If you would like to volunteer your tine and talents to assist in this effort, email Frank (frank.cirolia@emerson.com)
The Call for Papers Now Open It’s time to prepare your digest for submission if you wish to submit a paper for presentation at APEC 2012. Papers of practical value are solicited in a range of topical areas:
• AC-DC and DC-DC Converters • Power Electronics for Utility Interface • Motor Drives and Inverters • Devices and Components • System Integration • Modeling, Simulation and Control • Manufacturing and Business Issues • Power Electronics Applications
Deadline for submission of digests is July 8, 2011. Notification of acceptance will occur in early October with final papers and author registrations due in mid-November.
A detailed description is available online at www.apec-conf.org.
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2011-5-8
The terms of office for four of the existing Directors expired and Chairman Dusty Becker recognized the contributions of Michel Grenon, Alex Levran, Marshall Miles and Bharat Shah, who left the Board. He expressed the appreciation of PSMA for their service and continued contributions to the Association. The following were elected to the Board of Directors for the three-year term (2011-2014):
Chairman Dusty Becker welcomed the new PSMA members that joined during the past year. There were eleven Regular members, six Associate members and seven Affiliate members. PSMA now has a total of 156 members. Dusty commented on the Special Projects completed this past year which included publication of the 2011 Technology Roadmap, the organization of four full Special Presentation Sessions at APEC 2011 and financial support for 30 students to attend APEC 2011. The PSMA website continues to attract a growing number of visitors and has undergone a complete renovation. He also acknowledged the contributions of the very active PSMA technical committees and encouraged all members to get involved with a committee as a sure way to increase their benefits of membership. Dusty presented Ernie Parker, Cian O’Mathuna, Carl Blake and Aung Thet Tu each with a plaque in appreciation of their outstanding contributions to PSMA.
He also commended the contributions to PSMA made by Conor Quinn to the current and past Roadmaps. Joe Horzepa presented Conor with his award at the PSMA booth. Following the Chairman’s Report was a Financial Report from Secretary/Treasurer Michel Grenon and individual reports from each of the PSMA Committees.
Patrick Chapman, General Chair for APEC 2011, reported that registration for the seminars, Frank Cirolia, Technical Program Chair for APEC 2011 and the General Chair for APEC 2012, briefly reviewed planning for that conference. APEC 20 I2 will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida February 5 – 9 and the committee is looking forward to a very successful conference in Orlando.
Guest speaker, Lars Thorsell, President of PowerBrand Consulting reviewed the background and current status of BMPS Application Guideline, version 2.0 that is now available through the High Density Packaging Users Group. This is a project that began as a PSMA project proposed in 2002 to work across the borders between manufacturers and users. The objective was to facilitate a
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