Up Coming Public Events

Pre-meeting group discussion

On August 17th, 2010 from 5:30 – 6:30, (before the regular meeting) there will be a group discussion. This is an opportunity for you to meet with other members that have an interest in a particular subject along with other Inventors’ Network members that have experience or background in a particular subject area.

Waterjet Cutting Technology

Waterjet cutting technology …..a discussion of the mechanics and the practical application of this incredibly capable, precise and robust manufacturing process.

• Understanding the Process • Process Capabilities • Defining the Limitations

A variety of samples demonstrating the wide range of process capabilities will be available for review following the presentation.

Doug Leaser , President and Founder of Minnesota Waterjet, has over 15 years working in the waterjet cutting industry following a navy career as a flight engineer and aircraft mechanic. Dan joined Minnesota Waterjet in 2009 as the Quality Manager. He has over 15 years of manufacturing experience working for a combination of international corporations and private businesses as a Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Production Manager.

Roger Salway:Developing Tools for the Harvest

Developing Tools for the Harvest: Hope for the Hungry Roger Salway, Executive Director, Compatible Technology International

Roger Salway, Executive Director of St. Paul-based Compatible Technology International, will discuss the following:

• Providing a path to economic stability through appropriate technologies • Technology construct is from ‘field to fork’ • Collaborating with local leaders and educators to establish datum conditions • Determining the scope for improved nutrition and availability of local crops to achieve Daily Recommended Allowance by profile (protein, carbohydrate, minerals, vitamins, etc.) • What crops are sustainable? • What are current methods of post-harvest processing? • What is the current yield (field to fork)? Why? • What could be achieved from appropriate technologies? Compatible Technology International (CTI), a St. Paul, Minnesota nonprofit, was founded in 1981 by a group of food scientists, missionaries and research engineers to address the post-harvest needs of the food chain. The team sought ways in which their knowledge, expertise and human kindness might help the poor in developing countries to resolve food problems and increase food supply by using local resources. CTI’s mission is to improve the lives of people in developing countries by designing food and water technologies that are sustainable and appropriate to local cultures, and by collaborating with in-country organizations to identify needs and to achieve widespread use of our technologies to relieve hunger and poverty. CTI has extended its work to many parts of Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, India and Bangladesh, where its post-harvest processing devices are used on a daily basis. For more information about CTI, visit www.compatibletechnology.org.

Place:Dunwoody College of Technology, 818 Dunwoody Blvd, Minneapolis, MN

Date: August 17th

Time: 7:00PM - 9:00 PM

Doors open for registration: 5:15 PM

Fee: Non-members $15.00 Members FREE

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