{vsig}gallery/2010-2011/2011-04_APR|width=600|right=2{/vsig}
Author: kcc admin
SAE Testimonials – April 2011
Tony Grant, SAE Company Rep Chair, North American Business Development Manager, Hamlin Electronics, Lake Mills, WI.
“The dinner meetings have been a rewarding way to experience the diversity of the many technologies located right here in WI. I also volumteer a few hours a week on the SAE Board which has allowed me to work side-by-side with some very fun students and business professionals. I find it very refreshing to be networking with many like-minded individuals on a non-profit basis as we set our goals and meet our objectives.”
Mitch Crawford, Mechanical Engineering Student, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
“Being involved with the Society of Automotive Engineers has broadened my prospective of industry in
Wisconsin. After talking with other members, I can get the inside scoop to new products, ideas and the direction of companies in the area. I feel extremely confident, that I will be able to find a job after graduation, having met so many engineers from around the area.”
Dale Wiza, Professional Engineering Placements, Inc./ Career Development Chair, & a Past-Past-Past-Chair
“It was 16 years ago, while recruiting for H-D, when a hiring manager asked for candidates that were active in SAE. So I joined too, and thought – this will be for business, and offered to be the Membership Chair. Soon, I grew a more of a servant’s heart, with a higher regard for the authentic relationships and serving SAE (not it serving me). Then the real growth, and genuine rewards followed!”
Company Representatives
Milwaukee Section’s Ambassadors to their Company
Company representatives help in several ways:
· Promote the benefits of SAE to their colleagues and management
· Circulate the Newsletter/monthly event notices within their company
· Encourage regular section meeting attendance
· Are a conduit to the SAE Milwaukee section board for continuous improvement
Company reps wear their SAE logo’d apparel frequently to promote SAE at their company and become identifiable for colleagues to ask questions.
We thank our section’s Company Representatives for their Work throughout the year:
Doug Kautzer – Briggs & Stratton
Ken Traub – Bosch Rexroth
Dan Nehmer – BRP US Inc.
Cara Kazda – Cummins, Inc.
Kevin Konkle – Dresser Waukesha/GE
Bernard Krauska – DRS Technologies
Kurt Person – HB Performance Systems
Mike Freisleben – Husco International
Roger Shirk – John Deere Horicon Works
Bob Bonneau – Kohler Company – Engines
Vigit Jayasheela – Kohler Company – Power Systems
Bob Satori – Manitowoc Company
Pete Chisholm – Mercury Marine/Brunswick
Jim Ryan – Bucyrus International/Caterpillar
Ray Ryan – Oshkosh Corporation
Josh Rayeske – Strattec Security Corporation
Drew Boyer – Modine Manufacturing
For more information about SAE Milwaukee Section’s Company Representation program, please contact either Tony Grant/Hamlin Inc tony.grant@earthlink.net or Wayne Richter at richterway@sbcglobal.net.
April 2011 Chairman’s Note
Dear Members and Section Friends,
As the warm Spring weather approaches I encourage you to get outdoors and join us at the April Snap-on meeting along the southern border of our section. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Wisconsin based company and possibly win a free door prize!
On behalf of the section we are thankful to the Rockford-Beloit Section for inviting us to their March meeting at Fairbanks Morse. Their tour of large scale engine manufacturing, assembly, and testing was fascinating. We are happy to reciprocate with them by inviting their section to join us at the Snap-on April Section meeting. This will be a great opportunity for networking outside our Section membership.
Dear Members and Section Friends,
As the warm Spring weather approaches I encourage you to get outdoors and join us at the April Snap-on meeting along the southern border of our section. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Wisconsin based company and possibly win a free door prize!
On behalf of the section we are thankful to the Rockford-Beloit Section for inviting us to their March meeting at Fairbanks Morse. Their tour of large scale engine manufacturing, assembly, and testing was fascinating. We are happy to reciprocate with them by inviting their section to join us at the Snap-on April Section meeting. This will be a great opportunity for networking outside our Section membership.
Michigan Tech University (MTU) hosted another fantastic Clean Snowmobile Challenge event. I proudly attended the event along with many other Milwaukee Section members. This year’s snow conditions were much improved and everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the scenic trails through Copper Harbor. I am pleased to report that the Milwaukee Section continued to provide its $1000 sponsorship towards the event. For those who have not participated, please consider joining us next year for an action packed weekend!
The
The Milwaukee Section will be offering discounted tickets to the June Sprints races at Road America. Tickets will go on sale soon. Purchase them online via the registration page.
Next year’s program lineup is in the works. If your company would like to host an event or if you’d like to participate as a program chair please contact a board member.
Best regards,
Jim Ryan
Chairman – Milwaukee Section
Family Night event will occur in May. Bring your friends and family to join us on the Go-Kart track. This will be a causal “open house” event that everyone can enjoy. Look for event details in the April newsletter.
HB Performance Systems Introduces Trail Trac 1.0 at 2011 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge
HB Performance Systems Inc, or ‘Hayes’, was excited to offer another consecutive year of CSC support in 2011. In addition to technical support and administrative help, Hayes offered students access to new braking technology to potentially expand scope and increase innovation even further during future competitions. Hayes TrailTrac 1.0 is a controlled braking technology, similar to Anti-Lock Braking (ABS), and applicable to snowmobiles. About 50 interested students and industry participants were provided the opportunity to ride the Hayes snowmobile equipped with this technology, and compare ‘system on’ and ‘system off’ modes. All riders, inexperienced to highly experienced, gave positive feedback that they were impressed with the targeted benefits which were improved braking controllability and confidence. This feedback was no surprise for the Hayes team as this and similar technology for offroad power sports vehicles, such as ATV’s and UTV’s, has been in development in some cases for more than 5 years. Other opportunities were also offered, such as during the combined CSCSAE-Milwaukee Chapter meeting, to learn from presentation about new Hayes products and technologies.
In addition to the snowmobile demonstration Hayes allowed a sneak peak at another vehicle throughout the week, a UTV, which was equipped with similar technology (dubbed TrailTrac 3.0).
Students and industry participants involved with CSC are typically more experienced and focused on ‘going’ (emissions and noise) versus ‘stopping’ (braking) by nature of the competition and its history. Perhaps because of the technical similarities and inherently similar engineering challenges, such as adapting complex software control to achieve a desired vehicle behavior, interest in the new controlled braking technology was overwhelming.
Hayes was pleased to once again support the CSC. We thank you SAE, the students and industry representatives, for their review and interest in Hayes and its new technologies!
HAYES is excited about their growth and as a result is actively hiring. Find out about their employment opportunities in the “Job Postings” section of the website.
2011 Clean Snowmobile Challenge Event Summary
Houghton , MI provided extremely cooperative weather from March 7-12th for this years Clean Snowmobile Challenge (CSC) event. A record number of 20 teams have entered this year’s competition featuring 7 all electric sleds. Traditional internal combustion powered sleds will focus on fuel efficiency.
The SAE International Clean Snowmobile Challenge (CSC) is an engineering design competition for college and university student members that challenge engineering students to reengineer an existing snowmobile to reduce emissions and noise. Their modified snowmobiles will compete in a variety of events including: emissions, noise, fuel economy/endurance, acceleration, handling, static display, cold start and design.
This year’s 1st place winner overall in the internal combustion (IC) class was Clarkson University (New York). Milwaukee Section’s UW-Madison followed close behind for a 2nd place overall. UW-Madison’s IC sled also won awards for Best Emissions, Lowest In-Service Emissions, and Best Design. Their Zero Emissions(ZE, battery operated) sled won 1st place overall in the ZE class. Michigan Tech University won Rookie of the Challenge award for their pioneered ZE sled entry. UW-Madison’s ZE entry also won awards for Best Range Event and Drawbar Pull Event. Congratulations to the Milwaukee Section collegiate participants!
Find more info on this year’s competition at MTU’s CSC website: http://www.mtukrc.org/snowmobile.htm
Be sure to visit http://blizzard.mtukrc.org/~csc2011 vid/index.htm to review videos of the event action!
April 2011 Newsletter – Snap-On Tools
Link to February 2011 Newsletter
April 2011 Section Meeting – Snap-On Tools
About Snap-on Innovation Works
Snap-on’s Innovation Works is a new 15,000 square foot facility located at Snap-on’s Kenosha campus and provides a resource for Snap-on’s entire global organization. It includes several defined areas each specifically designed to support a vibrant user-centered innovation process. Included is a state-of-the-art service garage, prototyping room, 3D modeling facility, display and application room, customer observation room, innovation library and training room. Importantly, this centerpiece facility supplements the many local innovation resources and infrastructure already in place throughout Snap-on’s global footprint.
About Snap-on Tools
Snap-on Tools is a subsidiary of Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions which are used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers and in the marine, powersports and aviation industries. Snap-on Tools is one of the largest non-food franchise companies in the world, selling its products through more than 4,500 franchisees worldwide and through company-direct sales and over the Internet. Snap-on Incorporated, which was founded in 1920, is a $2.9 billion, S&P 500 company located in Kenosha, Wis. with operations throughout the world. For additional information visit www.snapon.com.
About Snap-on Innovation Works
Snap-on’s Innovation Works is a new 15,000 square foot facility located at Snap-on’s Kenosha campus and provides a resource for Snap-on’s entire global organization. It includes several defined areas each specifically designed to support a vibrant user-centered innovation process. Included is a state-of-the-art service garage, prototyping room, 3D modeling facility, display and application room, customer observation room, innovation library and training room. Importantly, this centerpiece facility supplements the many local innovation resources and infrastructure already in place throughout Snap-on’s global footprint.
About Snap-on Tools
Snap-on Tools is a subsidiary of Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions which are used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers and in the marine, powersports and aviation industries. Snap-on Tools is one of the largest non-food franchise companies in the world, selling its products through more than 4,500 franchisees worldwide and through company-direct sales and over the Internet. Snap-on Incorporated, which was founded in 1920, is a $2.9 billion, S&P 500 company located in Kenosha, Wis. with operations throughout the world. For additional information visit www.snapon.com.
_________________________________
Speakers
Four different product groups within Snap-on will present a technical presentation on their products.
Presentations will include an engineering and product development focus. There will also be an
opportunity for hands on use of Snap-on products.
Hand Tools
Kraig Tabor – Director of Advanced Processes & Product Development – Snap-on Tools
Diagnostics
Mark Schaefer Dir-Marketing – Snap-on Diagnostics
Craig Govekar – Senior Project Engineer – Snap-on Diagnostics
Power Tools
John Fuhreck – Director of Engineering – Snap-on Power Tools, Inc.
Eric Fernandes – Director of Marketing – Industrial – Snap-on Power Tools, Inc.
Level 5 ATC – Tool Control System
John Martell – Product Manager – Snap-on Industrial
_________________________________
Registration
Only pre-payments made with a charge card can be completed online via https://milwaukeesae.com
Retirees, students, and members without web access may register by phone on the SAE Registration Coordinator – Jim Ryan (262) 424-4958. Note the new phone number! MAX ATTENDANCE for this event is 100.
Registration deadline: Tuesday April 12th, 12:00 p.m.
Maybe Snap-on will have some door prizes?
February 2011 Section Meeting – Culture of Excellence
Creating a Culture of Excellence
Milwaukee, WI
Tuesday February 15th, 2011
During this presentation you will discover:
· How to align your managers’ and employees’ goals with business goals
· How you can do what Baldrige winners do to ignite customer loyalty
· How to develop an agile organization that can change strategic direction quickly
· Which internal process, if any should be “blown up” and reengineered
· What it takes to inspire an “owners mentality” in your employees
Creating a Culture of Excellence
Milwaukee, WI
Tuesday February 15th, 2011
During this presentation you will discover:
· How to align your managers’ and employees’ goals with business goals
· How you can do what Baldrige winners do to ignite customer loyalty
· How to develop an agile organization that can change strategic direction quickly
· Which internal process, if any should be “blown up” and reengineered
· What it takes to inspire an “owners mentality” in your employees
Creating a Culture of Excellence
How can you create a culture of excellence in your company??? You are cordially invited to join your friends at SAE to learn the strategies that have won the Malcolm Baldrige Award for a culture of excellence, presented by Mr. Robert Stearns. The Baldrige Award is given by the President of the United States to organizations that excel in seven areas: leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, use of information and knowledge management, human resources focus, process management, and business results. Baldrige winners have outperformed the S&P 500, and produce extraordinary results in profitability, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and other areas.
Mr. Stearns is recommended through the Sections Speakers Bureau for SAE International. He will share with us the Five Keys which are the essence of the Malcolm Baldrige Award Criteria and how you can apply them to your organization. Find out how these Five Keys enabled Ritz Carlton Hotels, SSM Healthcare, Park Place Lexus, Texas Nameplate, and other to also with the Baldrige Award. Most importantly, learn how to ignite your personal and business results by using these Five Keys:
· Hardwire your goals
· Unleash customer loyalty
· Cultivate Agility
· Apply the 85% rule
· Inspire ownership accountability and results
Biography:
Bob Stearns is the CEO of Powerful Potential for 25 years and his clients achieve extraordinary performance results in sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process improvement, and strategy. He was the Architect behind Malcolm Baldrige Winner Medrad Inc. Bob led CoManage Corporation to be named the Best Plate to Work in Pennsylvania, and has received the American Society of Training and Development Award for Excellence. Bob is a Director on the Boards of National Church Corporation, The Orchards at Foxcrest.
Directions:
Directions to Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Convention Center
Address: 4747 South Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207
Registration:
Only pre-payments made with a charge card can be completed online via https://milwaukeesae.com
Retirees, students and members without web access may register by phone on the SAE Registration Coordinator –
Jim Ryan (262) 636-1634.
Registration deadline: Friday February 11th, 12:00 p.m.
Chevrolet and Road America Announce Alliance
Official Vehicle Program, Corvette Bridge, and Corvette World Tribute Highlight New Promotional Partnership at Wisconsin Track.
DETROIT, Feb. 9, 2011 – Chevrolet and Road America announced a multifaceted marketing partnership that will put Chevrolet in the spotlight at one of America’s premier racing venues. Chevrolet is now the Official Vehicle of Elkhart Lake’s Road America, the renowned Corvette Bridge will return to the historic track, and the Corvette World Tribute will celebrate Corvette’s rich racing heritage.
“As we celebrate Chevrolet’s 100th birthday, it’s fitting that two icons of American racing, Chevrolet and Road America, join forces,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. Vice President for Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “Road America has played a prominent role in Chevrolet’s racing programs for more than 55 years, and we look forward to even more success at this magnificent Wisconsin venue.”
Official Vehicle Program, Corvette Bridge, and Corvette World Tribute Highlight New Promotional Partnership at Wisconsin Track.
DETROIT, Feb. 9, 2011 – Chevrolet and Road America announced a multifaceted marketing partnership that will put Chevrolet in the spotlight at one of America’s premier racing venues. Chevrolet is now the Official Vehicle of Elkhart Lake’s Road America, the renowned Corvette Bridge will return to the historic track, and the Corvette World Tribute will celebrate Corvette’s rich racing heritage.
“As we celebrate Chevrolet’s 100th birthday, it’s fitting that two icons of American racing, Chevrolet and Road America, join forces,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. Vice President for Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “Road America has played a prominent role in Chevrolet’s racing programs for more than 55 years, and we look forward to even more success at this magnificent Wisconsin venue.”
The scenic 4-mile, 14-turn track known as “America’s National Park of Speed” hosts events that span the spectrum of motorsports, including the American Le Mans Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, AMA Superbike, SCCA June Sprints and National Championship Runoffs, and historic car and motorcycle events.
“Road America is proud to renew a partnership with Chevrolet,” said George Bruggenthies, Road America president and general manager. “Chevrolet’s significant mark on the circuit over the past 55 years will make it a pleasure to promote not only their brand but their successful presence in the American Le Mans Series, GRAND-AM, NASCAR Nationwide Series, vintage racing and club racing. The return of the Corvette Bridge will be a great landmark for our fans at the track and our TV audience.”
A ceremony will be held to rededicate the famed Corvette Bridge, which spans the track at Turn 6. The Corvette Bridge was a signature landmark at the track from 1963-81, and the Corvette logo reappeared on the crossover in 1992. The Corvette World Tribute, to be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, following the seventh round of the ALMS, will include a Corvette racers reunion, club and pro series races, a concours, parade laps and other activities. Road America is working with the Registry of Corvette Race Cars (RCRC) to coordinate the Corvette World Tribute.