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In line with our goal of stimulating our members' interest,
we take pleasure to announce our coming technical talk on July 27, 2009
(Monday) at 6.45pm at
Singpaore Polytechnic, LT4. The speaker is Dr Lau Soo
Khim, Research Scientist at SimTech.
Date:
July 27, 2009 (Monday)
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: LT 4 (next to library, see attached location
map)
Speaker: Dr Lau Soo Khim
Topic
: Ready to venture into plastic optical lens
manufacturing?
Abstract of the Presentation:
In ISO/TC 172
Approved Business Plan, 2004, it is noted that of the total US$75
billions global market size for (glass and plastic) lenses, close to
US$24.5 billions come from opto-electro system and US$31.9 billion is
attributed to ophthalmic goods. Optical lenses are also used in
photonic applications. While there are limitations to the use of
plastic lenses for very high precision applications, plastic optical
lenses are widely used in many of other applications such as camera
phone, scanner, etc.. In this presentation, the speaker will
share with the audience the market share for optical lenses, entrance
barrier to this market, key technical challenges in producing plastic
optical lenses and some advanced technologies used in plastic optical
lens manufacturing.
About the Speaker:
Dr
Lau Soo Khim, Research Scientist, Forming Group, is trained
in Polymer Science and Engineering, graduating with MSc and PhD from
Loughborough University of Technology (UK). She has obtained an
Advanced Diploma in Plastic Technologies from Singapore Polytechnic.
Her knowledge in both polymer materials and process technologies gave
her a competitive advantage in identifying source of problems when
addressing processing issues. She has working experience in both
injection molding company as well as compounding company. In the
latter, she was involved in developing polymer compounds and blends to
meet applications requirements, providing advice on processing
methodologies and process troubleshooting, etc.. Her current main
research areas in SIMTech are in development of advance technology for
precision molding and development of polyolefin clay nano- composites
for barrier packaging film.
Admission:
Email your confirmation of attendance to admin@pris.org.sg, indicating
your name, contact number and company before July 24, 2009.
Admission is free for PRIS members. The registration fee for
non-PRIS members is $30. Light refreshment will be served prior
to the technical talk.
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