THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

April 19-21, 2004

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida

BENEFITS OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

• Participate in the only 2004 U.S. conference program devoted solely to ink jet technology, applications and markets

• Explore the key issues important to your understanding of ink jet printing with your counterparts from all sectors of the ink jet printing industry

• Establish personal contacts with leading technologists, managers and innovators in the ink jet printing industry

• Gain knowledge on the latest ink and media developments and consumables market opportunities

• Learn from interactive sessions and informal discussions of technology trends, applications developments and other aspects of ink jet printing

• Obtain critical insights into technological, application and market developments critical to your company's decisionmaking process relative to ink jet printing and its role in the overall printer marketplace

• Hear industry expert's projections for ink jet printing's opportunities in traditional and growth markets

• Have a complimentary table top display to inform the industry of your products and services

• Give a five minute presentation during the popular Suppliers' Forum

Dr. Ross N. Mills, iTi

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

C. Thomas Ashley, Pivotal Resources USA
Neil Clymer, Gakushuin University
Mark Elsbernd, Hitachi Printing Solutions
Jim Farrell, Pall Corporation
Michael Flippin, Web Consulting NA
Dr. Gil Hawkins, Eastman Kodak
Dr. Alan L. Hudd, Xennia Technology
Larry Jamieson, Lyra Research
Si-Kyoung Kim, Samsung
John Lunsford, QualityLogic
Dr. Jonathan Muhl, Intexia Ltd.
Dr. Ratnakar R. Neurgaonkar, Rockwell Scientific Co. LLC
Jason Oliver, Jetrion
Stewart Partridge, Web Consulting
Thomas Poetz, 3P InkJet Textiles
Joseph Ryan, Ventis Group
Erik Walberg, Konica Minolta
Peter Walshe, SunJet
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates, Inc.

13th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference April 19-21, 2004 Tradewinds Island Grand Resort St. Pete Beach, Florida Topic Coverage and Schedule   Monday, April 19, 2004   11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration   1:00 p.m. Opening Session - Ink Jet Printing Industry Continues Its Growth WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine Dr. Ross N. Mills, President, imaging Technology international, Boulder, Colorado DIRECTIONS IN INK JET TECHNOLOGY C. Thomas Ashley, President, Pivotal Resources USA, Lexington, Kentucky Ink Jet Technology At The Cutting Edge New Printheads & Technologies New Applications & Products The Patent Scene INK JET MARKET OPPORTUNITIES: SHIFTING TO NEW SEGMENTS & GEOGRAPHIES Larry Jamieson, Director, Hard Copy Industry Advisory Service, Lyra Research, Newtonville, Massachusetts Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) Begin To Flex Their Muscle Digital Photo Printing As The New Standard Emerging Regions In China & Eastern Europe: What's The Outlook? TECHNOLOGY PLANNING AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS USING INK JET PATENT STATISTICS Neil Clymer, Researcher, Gakushuin University, Tokyo, Japan Finding The Nozzle In The Haystack: Stratagems For Search Regression Modeling Case 1: The Product Lifecycle Of Canon's Ink Jet Printers Case 2: The 300 Most Highly Cited Ink Jet Patents In The World U.S. WIDE FORMAT GRAPHICS INDUSTRY Michael Flippin, Vice President, Web Consulting Inc., Boston, Massachusetts Where Ink Jet Fits & Succeeds Forecast Results & Market Trends: Printers & RIPs State & Health Of Signage & Screen Print Market Economics & The Role It Plays Economic Trend Analysis & Forecast For The Future Specialty Ink Jet Applications INK JET PRINTING ON FABRICS: A SOLUTION FOR THE FUTURE? Thomas Poetz, President, 3P InkJet Textiles AG, Germany Textile Market Segments & Digital Printing Status Limited Successes To Date - Why? Digital Production Street Needed What Is The Future? - What Technologies Will Be Used? - Market Segmentation Will Develop - Print Center With Full Service - Technology Penetration Forecasts for Next 5-10 Years   5:30 p.m. Reception   Tuesday, April 20, 2004   7:00 a.m Continental Breakfast   8:00 a.m. Session 2 - Technology Developments NEXT GENERATION CONTINUOUS INK JET TECHNOLOGY Dr. Gil Hawkins, Distinguished Research Fellow & Laboratory Head, Eastman Kodak, Rochester, New York Printhead Selection Criteria For Commercial IJ Printers Principles Of Operation Of A New Ejector Device Physics Of Droplet Formation Fabrication Performance & Market Applications KONICA MINOLTA IJ HEADS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS Mr. Erik Walberg, Director of Engineering, Konica Minolta Technology USA, Inc., Fremont, California Konica-Minolta New Family Of Printheads Based On Well Established Technology Common Features - Ink Path Materials Compatible With Oil, Solvent & UV Inks - 512 Nozzles, 360 Native dpi Variety Of The Products Suitability For Wide Range Of Industrial Applications Future Developments: Gray Scale & More Nozzles NEW PIEZO PRINTHEAD TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS Mark Elsbernd, Vice President, Ink Jet Technology Division, Hitachi Printing Solutions America, Inc., Simi Valley, California Advancements In Mathematical Simulations High Performance Printhead Designs New Fabrication Techniques Manufacturing & Process Improvements New Printhead Developments & Evaluation Tools INK JET TECHNOLOGY IN DISPLAY INDUSTRIES Si-Kyoung Kim, Assistant Manager, Core Technology Lab, Samsung SDI, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea Introduction & History Current Status Of OLED, LCD & PDP - Our Ink Jet Technology - Experimental Results - Limits & Breakthroughs Prospects Of Ink Jet Technology - Requirements For Mass Production - Business Prospects SUNNY SIDE UP - A SHINING EXAMPLE OF INK JET Dr. Alan L. Hudd, President & Chief Technical Officer, Xennia Technology Ltd., Royston, UK Application Of Ink Jet To Manufacture Of Solar Panels Technology, Process & Properties Potential Photovoltaic Applications Method To Displace Complex Mask & Etch Processes For Electronic Applications Technology Licensing Opportunities  12:00 Noon Luncheon   1:30 p.m. Session 3 - Consumables Drive The Markets AN INTEREST IN INK JET INKS Peter Walshe, Business Development Manager, SunJet, Bath, UK What Is The Purpose Of Ink? What Do "Conventional" Inks Do? How Does This Translate To Ink Jet? Is The Technology There? How Does This Affect The Business? INK JET INKS AS PART OF GLOBAL PRINTING INK INDUSTRY Stewart Partridge, Managing Director, Web Consulting Ltd., Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Global Ink Market Profile: Offset, Flexo, Gravure, Screen & Digital Print Process Advantages & Limitations Growing Strategic Importance Of Ink Jet Inks Ink Jet Printer Hardware Market Trends & Implications For Ink Technology Ink Jet Market Sizing & Trends: Aqueous, Oil, Solvent, Phase Change & UV-Cure Manufacturer Strategies & Tactics For Growth PRELUMETM TECHNOLOGY FOR BRIGHTER, WHITER INK JET GRAPHICS Dr. Ray A. Work, III, President, Work Associates, Hockessin, Delaware What Is PrelumeTM? What Can It do For Graphics? How Is It Different From Traditional Whiteners & Brighteners? How Can It Be Incorporated In A Graphic Solution? What Kind Of Products Will Have It? INK JET CARTRIDGE RELIABILITY: RELIABILITY COMPARATIVE METHODOLOGIES AND ANALYSIS BETWEEN OEM's AND REMANUFACTURERS John Lunsford, Consumables Program Manager, QualityLogic, Inc., Moorpark, California Third Party Independence Intent: Hypothesis/Messaging Test Criteria & Methodology - Sampling - Out Of Box Analysis - Print Quality - Maintenance Through The Process Analysis, Reporting & PR Case Study Results SUPPLIERS' FORUM: 5-Minute Presentations Related To Technology, Capabilities, Services, New Product Introductions, etc. The Suppliers' Forum is open to all Conference Registrants   5:30 p.m. Reception   Wednesday, April 21, 2004   7:00 a.m Continental Breakfast   8:00 a.m. Session 4 - Expanding The Ink Jet Universe INK JET TEXTURING FOR SUPERIOR SURFACES Dr. Jonathan Muhl, Managing Director, Intexia Ltd., Walkerburn, Scotland, UK What Is Ink Jet Texturing & How Do We Do It? What Is Surface Texturing & Why Do We Do It? Texturing Applications On Metals & Other Substrates Key Drivers For The Automotive Industries Rolling Solutions For Embossing Technological Challenges: Turning Snakes Into Ladders Roadmap For The Future LABORATORY TO MARKET: DEVLOPMENT TOOLS TO AID IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF INK JET TECHNOLOGY Dr. Ross N. Mills, President, imaging Technology international (iTi) Corporation, Boulder, Colorado Expanding Applications & Short Lead Times Drive Analytical Development Tools Effective Utilization Of Development Tools For - Drop Generation & Jetting Properties & Analysis - Ink & Fluid Deposition - Ink & Fluid Interaction With Substrates Development Tools & Components For Printhead Evaluation, Fluid & Substrate Development, Production Monitoring, Image Analysis, Etc. - Printhead Manufacturers - Independent Manufacturers & Integrators HIGH PERFORMANCE PIEZOCERAMICS FOR JETTING AND MORE Joseph Ryan, Advisor, Ventis Group, & Dr. Ratnakar R. Neurgaonkar, Manager, Device Chemistry, Rockwell Scientific Company, Thousand Oaks, California Rockwell Scientific Corp: Developing Advanced Piezoceramic Materials For 25 Years & Now They Are Available For Digital Printing System Applications High Performance Piezoceramic Materials Offer 30% Increase In Performance Over Currently Available Materials Piezo Printhead Designers Can Use Less Power Or Jet Bigger Drops Piezo-Powered, Highly Accurate Linear Motors For Printhead Scanning Improve Positional Accuracy & Reduce System Electronics Cost Piezo-Powered Pumps & Valves Improve Ink Delivery System Fluid Control With Smaller Size & Lower Maintenance Costs What Is Available & Who Will Benefit INK JET FILTRATION - CURRENT PRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGIES James Farrell, Senior Market Sales Manager, Pall Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky Ink Jet Filtration Processes: Filtration Media Technologies For Ink Jet; Why Filter Ink Jet Inks & Process Overview Ink Formulation Filtration: Key Objectives For Filtration; How To Select & Apply Correct Filter; Current Practice; Critical Issues & Key Considerations In Filter Selection Printer Based Filtration Applications - Three Key Applications - Office Printing: Application Drivers, Current Practice & Technologies, Key Considerations In Filtration Selection - Digital Printing Applications: Typical Schematic, Filtration Philosophy, Current Practice & Technologies, Key Considerations In Filtration Selection Future Challenges: New Applications & Chemistries, Finer Dispersions, Economics Improvements; Increased Resolution & Technology Integration DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS MODELS FOR SUCCESSFUL INK JET APPLICATIONS Jason Oliver, Director of Sales & Marketing of Integrated Solutions, Jetrion LLC, Ann Arbor, Michigan Custom Ink Jet Systems For End Users - Where Are The Opportunities? - How Do You Find Them? - How Do You Gather Requirements? - What Does The Development Model Look Like? Custom Development Business Models - Optimizing The Triad: Printhead, Ink & Substrate - Flexible Business Models For The Customer Case Studies  12:00 Noon Luncheon & Adjournment Download a PDF version of this program by   clicking here (april2004.pdf - 244K bytes) PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS - FREE DISPLAYS Printer and other product demonstrations/displays by both conference speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so products can be displayed and demonstrated during the conference breaks. There is no charge in addition to the conference registration fee to have a display table. Interested companies should contact Al Keene at IMI to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations. 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