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INK JET PRINTING MEDIA
What Makes a Successful Ink Jet Printing Media?
July 21-22, 2004
The Hotel @ MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Agenda and Schedule
| Wednessday, July 21, 2004 |
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. | Introduction to Ink Jet Printing & Media Characteristics |
WELCOME
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine, USA
COURSE INTRODUCTION
- Course Scope &Overview
- Ink Jet Printing Technology Today & Future
- Office & Industrial Printhead Technologies/Needs
- Paper Technology Today & Future
PAPER GRADES
- Characteristics & Basic Requirements
- Plain-Paper Composition, Surface/Sizing Chemistry, Filler & Other Components
- Coated
- On-line Size Press Treatments
- Off-line Pigment Coating
- Digital Photographic
INK CONSIDERATIONS
- Dye, Pigment-based, Phase Change, Plain Paper UV Photopolymer
- Functional Components: Cosolvents, Humectants, Dispersants, Surfactants
- Important Ink Variables: Surface Tension, Viscosity, pH, Drop Volume/Velocity
| 1:00 p.m | Ink-Paper Interactions & Characterization Tools |
INK-PAPER INTERACTIONS
- Real-time Wetting & Absorption Dynamics (Videomicroscopy)
- Regimes: Print Quality Vis-à-vis Drying Processes
- Physicochemical Origin For Image Perturbations & Drying Constraints
- Limitations Of Basic Equations Of Capillarity
CHARACTERIZATION TOOLS
- Print quality: Text, Solids/Graphics, Color (Chromaticity), Key Metrics
- Surface & Bulk Formation
- Drying, Porosity & Liquid Porosimetry
- Surface Chemistry: Contact Angle, IGC, ESCA, Size Tests (e.g. Hercules, Ultrasound)
- Image Permanence: Waterfastness, Lightfastness, Abrasion, Adhesion
- Dimensional Stability: Cockle & Curl
| 7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00 a.m | Paper Grade Design & Competitive Benchmarking |
PAPER GRADE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- Plain-Paper: Working Within The Constraints Of Fiber Species, Papermachine Technology, etc.
- Coating Formulations: Pigment Types & Polymeric Binders
- Pigment Morphology & Optical Properties
- Coating Technologies: Rheological & End-product Performance Challenges
- Competitive Benchmarking
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COURSE LEADER
Dr. John F. Oliver, President, Innov8 Consulting, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
John Oliver has a BSc degree from Surrey University, England, a PhD in Physical Chemistry from McGill University and currently holds an Adjunct Professorship in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has over 25 years industrial R&D experience in surface and colloid science spanning a wide range of materials technology. His main focal interest is Digital Printing, originating in 1979, when he joined the Xerox Research Centre of Canada. As a Senior Research Scientist John pioneered in-situ real-time microscopic methods to study ink-paper and toner-paper interactions relating to ink jet printing and fusing in various electrophotographic printing processes. Prior to joining Xerox Corporation, John worked as a scientist with the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada.
In 1997 he joined the Alberta Research Council where he established a new Papermaking Laboratory for product grade development and print quality evaluation. Most recently John founded Innov8 Solutions (Calgary) to help clients develop new paper grades and inks for digital printing. Also by coupling his interests in emerging developments in nanotechnology, John is currently exploring commercial opportunities for semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots, which includes security and many other applications.
Dr. Oliver has published over 40 technical articles in his field and holds 20 patents relating to ink jet printing and electrophotographic materials/processes (digital papers, inks and toners). He has presented his work to professional societies internationally and widely throughout North America.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR
Information Management Institute, Inc. provides conference programs in the worldwide computer printer industry. Founded in 1988, IMI offers the largest and most comprehensive conference and seminar program in the digital printing industry. Since 1990, IMI has sponsored over 200 digital printing industry programs. Each year over 2000 industry technical, marketing and management personnel from over 600 companies attend over 20 programs covering ink jet, thermal, laser, digital printing presses, textile printing, printing consumables and other digital printing technology and application topics.
For further details, contact Information Management Institute:
Alvin G. Keene
President
Information Management Institute, Inc.
1106 Valley Crossing
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
USA
Phone: +1-207-235-2225
Fax: +1-207-235-2226
Email: imi@imiconf.com
Web Site: www.imiconf.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Ink Jet Printing Media: What Makes A Successful Ink Jet Printing Media? course is being held at the Hotel @ MIT located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each meeting registrant. To receive the special meeting rate of $145 for single or double occupancy, you must identify yourself as a registrant to Information Management Institute's Digital Printing Summer Camp. Early booking is advised as the reduced rate is guaranteed only until June 28, 2004. Phone +1-617-577-0200 or email reservations@hotelatmit.com to make hotel reservations. You may register online by going to www.hotelatmit.com (click on Reservations at bottom left of screen which will redirect you to the Doubletree.com web site) where you will select arrival date, smoking preferences, bed type & departure date. At group/convention code prompt, you must insert IMI - a reservation and confirmation code will be provided.
THE LOCATION
The Hotel @ MIT is conveniently located just off Massachusetts Avenue in historic Cambridge, Massachusetts on MIT property. The hotel and conference center feature contemporary architecture outside and high-tech décor and amenities inside. Academics, business people and travelers appreciate the whimsical, eclectic style and warm service.
Recognized by its stunning exterior dome, The Hotel @ MIT anchors University Park Development, a premier office, high-tech and biomedical park near Central Square with many ethnic restaurants and unique shops located nearby within walking distance. Its innovative master plan, developed by Koetter Kim and Associates, won the 1986 Urban Design Award from Progressive Architecture magazine.
Original artwork from the MIT collection and armoires with circuit board inlays accent each guest room. In-room conveniences include ergonomically designed furniture, sumptuous bathrobes, complimentary turndown service upon request, two-line portable telephones and data ports. All guest rooms also offer complimentary high-speed T1 Internet access and wireless internet service is available in the hotel lobby, library and Sydney's Restaurant. The Hotel @ MIT lobby features whimsical, moving sculptures that combine the principles of physics with the fun of toys. Even the elevators take you to the future, with their exposed circuitry and neon blue lights.
The Hotel @ MIT is a convenient cab ride from Boston's Logan International Airport for approximately $30. On-Site parking is limited and costs $20 per day for self parking and $25 per day for valet parking.
You will find The Hotel @ MIT located in one of Cambridge's most aesthetic and innovative multi-use development areas. Nearby to MIT and Harvard Square, the hotel is conveniently located near public transportation that will take you to Boston's many attractions (Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Freedom Trail, Boston Commons, Newbury Street, museums, theaters, shopping, etc.).
The Hotel @ MIT (www.hotelatmit.com) plus the Cambridge/Boston area (Go to Area Happenings section of www.hotelatmit.com for information links) provide an excellent opportunity to extend your visit into a memorable vacation experience. Dress for the Ink Jet Printing Media: What Makes A Successful Ink Jet Printing Media? course will be casual.
The Hotel @ MIT address is:
Hotel @ MIT
20 Sydney Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
Phone: +1-617-577-0200 or +1-800-222-8733
Fax: +1-617-494-8366
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
Cambridge, Massachusetts was settled in 1630 by a group from the Massachusetts Bay Company. Originally called "Newtowne," it was incorporated as a town in 1636 and became a city in 1846 by uniting the three villages of Old Cambridge, Cambridgeport and East Cambridge. The name "Cambridge" was selected by the General Court because many of the men had attended Cambridge University in England and thought it would be an appropriate name for a college town in New England.
In 1636, Cambridge took its first formative step toward becoming the innovative city it is now with the founding of America's oldest university, Harvard University. Today, Cambridge is perhaps best known for being the home of two world-class universities, Harvard University and MIT, located within just two miles of each other. Yet Cambridge is much more than just a college town or a suburb of Boston. Imbued with a rich history, a persevering entrepreneurial spirit and an enduring legacy of innovation, Cambridge has developed a distinct flavor and feel all its own.
Cambridge has been the site of political, religious and social historic events for nearly 350 years. Freedom of speech was declared at Cambridge Common in 1637, freedom of religion in 1740 and George Washington took command of the First Continental Army there in 1775. Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's house is still located on elegant Brattle Street along with other Tory mansions, which house historical artifacts from the birth of the United States. More American presidents and Nobel laureates have lived in Cambridge than in any other city.
Today, Cambridge continues to successfully merge history, education, innovation, arts and culture to provide its multicultural community of immigrants, artists, students, professors, entrepreneurs, factory workers and professionals with a welcoming, progressive place to live and work.
Just across the river from Boston, Massachusetts; Cambridge offers an exciting multicultural setting where visitors from around the world mingle. Teeming with cafes, bookstores, and boutiques, Cambridge is often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank".
As a captivating, off-beat alternative to Boston, the "Squares" of Cambridge are charming neighborhoods rich in adventurous dining options as well as unique shopping, theatres, museums, and historic sites. Located between the academic powerhouses of Harvard and MIT, Central Square is the seat of City government and is home to a rich variety of international restaurants and music clubs. Harvard Square, located around the historic brick walls of the country's oldest university, is a mecca for dining, shopping, books, and entertainment. Historically, Inman Square is a bustling shopping district and today, is home to a bounty of unique restaurants offering cuisine of unparalleled excellence and diversity. Just a bridge away from Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, Kendall Square is home to MIT and the heart of Massachusetts' booming high tech and biotechnology industries. In north Cambridge, Porter Square boasts the region's largest concentration of Japanese eateries and shops including a popular Japanese bookstore.
For detailed information on Cambridge's attractions, visit the Cambridge Office of Tourism web site www.cambridge-usa.org and for information on nearby Boston, visit Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau web site www.bostonusa.com.
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