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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a 120,000 member professional organization focused on technical, educational, and research issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds numerous technical conferences worldwide, and offers hundreds of professional development courses each year. ASME sets internationally recognized industrial and manufacturing codes and standards that enhance public safety. The vision of ASME is to be the premier organization for promoting the art, science, and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences to our diverse communities throughout the world.
Our Credo: Setting the Standard... in Engineering Excellence... in Knowledge, Community & Advocacy ...for the benefit of humanity.
- Announcements -
SPECIAL
EVENT - Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Technical Program and Tour of Solar Array at Lansing Board
of Water and Light
Location: Downtown Lansing, LBWL Water Reservoir across
from John Dye
Water Conditioning Plant at 148
S Cedar St.
Parking: Lot just south of the corner of Michigan and Cedar.
Speaker: Mr. Jan G. Nelson, P.E.
Contact Person: Dean A. Cross, P.E. at (517) 702-6443 W, dac@lbwl.com
BWL powers up Michigan's largest solar array
Solar-generated electricity began streaming into the Lansing Board of
Water & Light's power grid December 23, 2008, as Michigan's largest
solar array became operational.
BWL General Manager J. Peter Lark "threw the switch" at the
Cedar Street Solar Array, formally signaling the BWL's entry into solar
generation. "We have now added solar to our portfolio of renewable
energy sources, which I believe is a powerful statement of our commitment
to remain Michigan's leader in 'green' energy," Lark said. "This
solar array is just the beginning. We intend to build others in the future.
Additionally, we are expanding our renewable energy portfolio with electricity
generated by landfill gas, hydro, wind and biomass."
The solar array, located near downtown Lansing, consists of 432 solar
panels. They will provide electricity sufficient to power about 50 Lansing-area
homes. The panels are manufactured by a Michigan company, and are capable
of generating electricity even when skies are overcast.
In 2007, the BWL became the first utility in Michigan to adopt a Renewable
Portfolio Standard. This policy sets a goal for the BWL to acquire 7 percent
of its generation from renewable energy by 2016.
A 2008 Michigan law now requires all state utilities to have 10 percent
of their energy originating from renewable sources by 2015. "Our
early commitment to acquiring renewable energy puts the BWL ahead of the
curve," Lark said. "I am confident the BWL will meet or exceed
the state's 10 percent renewables mandate."
The program will continue after
the tour at the local coffee shop for
those interested in further discuss of alternate energy.
Cost: None
Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Company Locations LANSING, MICHIGAN
Location:
Stadium District
500 E. Michigan, Ste. 190
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517.999.3405
SPECIAL
EVENT - Thursday, May 28, 2009
AIAA/ASME Joint Dinner Meeting & Tour
GE Aviation
Mouse click
here for event poster:
SPECIAL
EVENT - Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The ASME Central Michigan Section is pleased to announce an upcoming tour event at the Bradford White Manufacturing facility at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. The Bradford White Manufacturing address is 200 Lafayette Street, Middleville, MI 49333.
Bradford White has a history dating back to 1881. Today it is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturers of water heating, space heating, combination heating and water storage products in the world. The 800,000 square foot manufacturing operation in Middleville, Michigan, builds all of its products strictly for wholesale distribution. Bradford White products for residential, commercial and industrial applications are designed for installation by plumbing and heating professionals.
The Middleville facility is the largest employer in Barry County and participates in many ways to support the local and statewide community as a good corporate citizen. Bradford White has an ongoing commitment to provide water heaters to Habitat for Humanity throughout the region.
For tour reservations, please contact Jerry Dahl at dahlj1@asme.org or by telephone at 269-353-7276 with the name of attendees. Security requirements dictate that all tour attendees be preregistered and identified prior to entrance to the plant. Registration for the plant tour closes on Tuesday April 28th, so please plan accordingly to respond.
Local dining selections are limited, so please plan to have eaten before the tour begins.
SPECIAL
EVENT - Thursday, March 26, 2009
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Jim Medsker,
Keystone Product Development
"There
is Good News Out There:
a Michigan company perspective."
Western Michigan University's Student
Chapter of ASME presents the
Annual Junior/Senior Meeting at the College of Engineering.
With Graduate Speaker:
Mr. Ryan Clark
"Onboard Monitoring of Engine Oil" Undergraduate
Speaker:
Mr. Jeff Terry and WMU Formula SAE
"Preparing for the future:
Student Designed Formula-Style Race Car"
Thursday, March 26,
2009 - 6:30PM
Western Michigan University,
College of Engineering
Room D-201
Mouse click
here for event poster:
Calendar of Meetings/Events
Newsletters 2008 - 2009
Mouse click below for latest section newsletter:
Newsletter
-- November 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- November 2008 (.DOC)
SPECIAL EVENT - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
An Evening with Sarah Fisher in Kalamazoo
Sarah will share her IndyCar driving
experiences and
her new venture as an team owner.
Tuesday, November 18,
2008
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan Univ.
Follow this link for more information and early
registration. (CLICK
HERE)
Learn more about Sarah Fisher @ Her Official Website: http://www.sarahfisher.com/faq/faq.html
Sarah Fisher's profile on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Fisher
Newsletter
-- October 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- October 2008 (.DOC)
Newsletter
-- February 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- February 2008 (.DOC)
January
Dinner Meeting & Tour - January 16, 2008
Benteler Automotive Corp. Manufacturing Plant
Galesburg, Michigan
Mouse click below for latest section newsletter:Newsletter -- January 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- January 2008 (.DOC)
Tour of Benteler Automotive Corp.Manufacturing Plant
Date: January 16, 2008
Location:
Dinner: Time Out Lounge
400 E. Michigan Avenue
Galesburg, MI (mouse click HERE for map)
Cost:
Order from restaurant's menu
5:30 PM Registration and social Hour
6:00PM Dinner
7:30PM Tour -- (For those who are planning to attend the tour only, please plan to be at the Benteler plant by 7:15PM. Please use the front entrance by the flag poles.
Guest parking is located in front of the building)
RSVP by Monday, January 14, 2008.
(Indicate member's name, guest and company or student and school)
RSVP Contact: John Lobo (269) 342-3342 or JohnCLobo@Eaton.com
Benteler Automotive - Galesburg The Galesburg facility is one of fourteen Benteler Automotive plants located in North America. Automotive chassis weldments are produced on 13 production lines for use by GM, Ford and Chrysler LLC. Products range from trailing arms to front and rear subframes. The plant employs over 250 associates.
Our tour guides are Ted Robinson, Quality Engineer and Doug Dubai, Engineering Manager.
Benteler Automotive is part of Benteler AG, a privately held global automotive, steel and distribution company with sales of 5.6B Euros operating at 150 locations in 34 countries with a workforce of over 22,000 associates. Strong emphasis is placed on Continuous Improvement principles thru lean production and efficient processes.
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