Presenting The Tiara Toner Conference 2014

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Presenting The Tiara Toner Conference 2014 With Special Rates For Early Birds
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Click on this link or Email Terry Gorka at  tgorka@thetiaragroup.com 

Preliminary Program
Chair, Art Diamond, Diamond Research Corporation
We are in the process of confirming Speakers and Topics for this 2014 event.

If interested in presenting or suggesting Speakers, Topics or Panel Issues, please contact:
Terry Gorka by mobile phone: 805.340.0608, or email: tgorka@thetiaragroup.com

Monday, June 2
AFTERNOON & EVENING

12:00 Noon
Registration & Exhibitor Set-up

1:00 PM – Tutorial 1: Toner 101—Speaker:  John Cooper, CEO, Toner Research Services
A classroom-style presentation that provides a basic understanding of the electrophotographic imaging process, toner properties, formulation and manufacturing methods. This Tutorial also

includes a discussion of mechanical versus chemical toner production, the anatomy of dry toner particle shape, size, shape, surface properties, and recent trends in color and biotoners.

3:00 PM – Tutorial 2: Ink Jet Ink 101—Speaker:  (to be confirmed)
A lecture featuring the fundamentals of inkjetprinting science and technology. Attendees will learn about the broad variety of water, solvent and eco-solvent based inkjet inks that serve a wide diversity of applications ranging from office imaging to wide format vehicle wraps, fabrics and garments, electronic circuit boards, ceramic imaging. It will also discuss the ongoing battle between inkjet and toner technology; the latest advances in ink jet printhead design, and the cost per page economics of inkjet versus toner-based printers.

6:00 – PM
Welcome Reception on the Rotunda

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Tuesday, June 3
MORNING

7:00 – AM
Registration/Breakfast

8:00 – AM
Conference Introduction – Terry Gorka and Art Diamond
8:30 – AM Keynote Address—Speaker:  (to be confirmed)
 

9:00 AM – Session 1
Toner Industry Analysis—Speaker: Charles Brewer, CEO, Actionable Intelligence
An overview of recent, printer introductions and the impact of managed print service (MPS) contracts on the market share split between original equipment makers (OEMs) and aftermarket remanufacturers. Future outlook for toner volume in developed versus emerging regions, including China, India, Europe, and Indonesia, and the impact of current patent and legal issues.

10:00 AM
Morning Break

10:30 AM – Session 2
Inkjet Update–Speaker:  Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates
Dr. Work is one of the pioneers in the development of inkjet inks and media at DuPont. He is President of a well-known consulting business that began partnering with the Chinese on specialty papers and media well before most the industry realized the cost benefits of doing so. Dr. Work has kept a close watch on the latest developments in inkjet printing technology and breakthroughs into traditional toner markets and will be discussing these developments.

11:15 AM – Session 3
Worldwide Toner Production—Speaker:  (to be confirmed)
This presentation will examine the worldwide toner manufacturing industry and give details of the structure with analysis of production volumes and distribution patterns including details of some important players. This presentation will also examine the present and future of the industry from both technology and marketing viewpoints.

12:00 PM
Luncheon

AFTERNOON

2:00 PM – Sessions 4 and 5
OEM Panel I and Panel II—Moderator: Dr. Harvey R. Levenson, Director, GCI, Cal Poly
(to be confirmed) The inclusion of OEM panel presentations recognize that OEMs in graphic communication have some of the most sophisticated research and development teams in digital production printing. Their knowledge of issues related to toner manufacturing and toner performance in output devices is based upon practical feedback from field installations.

These panel presentations will be generically informative and interactive, shedding light on application, quality, and bottom-line issues of immediate use to participants without being a commercial advertisement. Each panel will last approximately 45 minutes.

3:30 PM
Afternoon Break

4:00 PM – Session 6—Speaker:  (to be confirmed)
Production Printing
Toner and inkjet are fast becoming the media of choice for monochromatic and color printing. The digital presses and related output devices using such media are becoming faster and larger, and compete favorably in quality with traditional printing processes such as offset. This session covers the flexibility of toner and inkjet systems and provides practical tips on maximizing media mileage as well as for maintaining consistent quality and productivity for long- and short-run operations.

4:45 P)M – Session 7—Speakers: Dr. Richard C. Bopp & Dr. Dan Sawyer, Nature Works
Advances and Trends in Emerging Biotoners & Other Products
This Session explores the increasing use of biotoners and the potential impact this will have on the toner industry. This presentation will include information on what percentage of biocontent is possible with today’s technology and what percentage is required to qualify for preferred vendor status in accordance with current U.S. government regulations. It will also discuss the economics of biotoner production and consumer reaction to the premium price for a “green” toner.

5:15 PM – Session 8
“Open Mike” Networking – Terry Gorka,
Managing Director, The Tiara Group
An interactive session where attendees have the opportunity to present up to a five-minute overview of their company’s products, achievements, and contributions to the industry. Participation is on a first come-first served basis. A signup sheet will be provided at registration.

6:00 PM
Reception in Exhibitor Area

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Wednesday, June 4
MORNING

7:30 AM
Registration/Breakfast

8:00 AM – Session 9—Speaker:  (to be confirmed)
OEM and Aftermarket Cooperation
One of the most promising developments in 2013 was the initial announcement by HP—supported  by a white paper—outlining how aftermarket suppliers could work in an acceptable relationship with HP. Other OEMs have followed suit. At the same time there are a significant number of lawsuits concerning intellectual property, patent infringement, patent trolling, etc. The likely profits and pitfalls of this OEM “olive branch” will be discussed.

9:00 AM – Session 10—Moderator: Art Diamond, Pres., Diamond Research Corp.
Panel Discussion: Less Consumables, More Service – Is this the Future for OEMs?

Panelists: (to be confirmed)
There has been a major shift away from the brand emphasis on manufacturing and towards the lucrative business of “services.” This trend was triggered by Xerox’s announcement in 2013 that its service income exceeded sales revenues. Ricoh then followed by adopting a “servitization” program to shift the focus of its marketing operations. This panel will address the question: Is this a temporary adjustment for the times or a more permanent trend?

 

10:00 AM
Morning Break

10:30 AM – Session 11—Speaker: Chieh-Min Cheng, Ph.D., Toner Development & Manufacturing Group, Xerox Corporation
An Update on CMT vs. CPT Processes
It is no secret that chemically produced toner (CPT) is more expensive to produce than conventional mechanical produced toner (CMT). Nevertheless CPT has proven to be preferred in certain applications. This Session addresses the latest views on this polemic.

11:00 AM – Session 12—Moderator: (to be confirmed)
Panel Discussion: Will Shrinking Print Volume Impact the Toner Industry?

Panelists: (to be confirmed)
The toner industry is not only competing with inkjet inks in many markets—page volumes are trending lower, driven by MPS contracts which aim to reduce printer usage. Volume shrinkage is also the result of a proliferation of mobile computer devices—smart phones, iPod’s, tablets, etc.—which offer quick reference to stored data, graphics, diagrams and photos.  This preference for soft copy, coupled with the vast memory capacity of cloud computing, is exacerbated by a new generation of workers that prefer soft images to hard copy.

12:00 PM
Luncheon

AFTERNOON

2:00 PM – Session 13—Speaker:  (to be confirmed)
Pigments and Colorants
An overview of organic pigments with a focus on the performance and commercial requirements for color toners. Challenges and opportunities presented by the shift from traditional to digital printing processes.

2:30 PM – Session 14—Speaker:   (to be confirmed)
Toner Resins: Trends and Directions
A discussion of the main resin types currently in use for toner formulation. A focus on polyester resins and their unique properties. New resins being adopted for biotoners. New directions in resin selection driven by recent changes in printer design.

3:00 PM – Session 15—Speaker:   (to be confirmed)
An Overview of Today’s Toner Additives
No toner formula is complete without including those miraculous additives that control electrostatic charge acceptance, promote powder flow, or adjust fusing characteristics. This presentation explores the most popular and the most recent additives used by toner chemists to

achieve the ultimate in toner performance and image quality.

3:30 PM
Afternoon Break

4:00 PM – Session 16—Speaker: (to be confirmed)
Imaging the Photoreceptor with an LED Array
This concept relates to the use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate an image on a photoreceptor. LED array exposure is being used by Aetas and by Xerox in their latest electrophotographic printers.

4:30 PM – Session 17—Speaker:  (TBA) (to be confirmed)
Specialty Toners
An overview of high margin, specialty toners for MICR printing, ceramic decoration, dye transfer and other niche markets.

5:30 PM
Conference Ends

All presentations are subject to change. Updates will be provided as they develop.
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February 10, 2014 at 9:58 AM