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Carolinas Engineering Cluster: New 2010 Web Cast Series with SensorTech Corporation and McCallum Sweeney Consulting

Carolinas Engineering Cluster,

We are expanding our support for the engineering industry by announcing a new series of web casts designed to promote knowledge transfer and expand opportunities for revenue growth. The first web casts to be offered are,

- SensorTech Corporation, "Solving Load Cell and Pressure Sensor Problems with Conductive Polymer Technology" on Tuesday, January 19 from 10:00 - 11:00 EST.

- McCallum Sweeney Consulting, "South Carolina Department of Commerce Industrial Site Certification Program" on Wednesday, January 6 from 10:00 - 12:00 EST.

Please mark your calendars and attend these upcoming web cast seminars. To make reservations, please see the RSVP detail in the included web cast descriptions. Other web casts are being planned, let us know if the Carolinas Engineering Cluster can help you.

Sincerely,

Lee Stogner, PMP

Chair, South Carolina Engineering Cluster
Mobile 864-360-9415 864-360-9415
Email l.stogner@ieee.org

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SensorTech Announces Webcast Seminar for January 19, 2010
Registration Required

Greenville, SC — SensorTech Corporation and sponsor South Carolina Engineering Cluster will host a Webinar "Solving Load Cell and Pressure Sensor Problems with Conductive Polymer Technology" on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 10:00 - 11:00am EST. SensorTech's Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Andrew Clark (PhD, Bioengineering Clemson University) will make a 30 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Question and Answer segment. Registration is required and can be completed by emailing to dmyers@sensortechcorp.com.

This seminar is intended to introduce you to the science of conductive polymer sensors and their potential applications. The intrinsic properties of conductive polymers enable the creation of sensors or sensing materials that perform in extreme environmental conditions. These materials can be thermoformed or machined or flexed to measure 2D or 3D surfaces. With high impact resistance to size, very robust sensors can be developed in very small sizes. Other medical and industrial applications in the pipeline will be demonstrated as examples of this new technology. Dr Clark will take you through a presentation with photography and video:

• What are "smart plastics" and conductive polymer sensors?
• Why is this breakthrough technology?
• What are examples of its application?
• What level of development is the technology?
• How might you use this technology?

This seminar is sponsored by the South Carolina Engineering Cluster. The South Carolina Engineering Cluster has been formed to help customers understand their needs and find engineering solution providers.
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SensorTech Corporation is an advanced materials company developing and commercializing "smart plastic sensors", i.e. conductive polymer sensors that measure dynamic (high speed response) weight, pressure, or vibration.

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McCallum Sweeney Consulting
South Carolina Department of Commerce Industrial Site Certification Program

The SC Engineering Cluster is pleased to announce a FREE webinar on January 6, 2010 at 10:00 am to introduce you to the redesigned South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) Industrial Site Certification Program. The webinar will be conducted by McCallum Sweeney Consulting (MSC) of Greenville, SC. MSC has been engaged by the SCDOC to assist in the redesign and implementation of the state’s site certification program.

The program will require most local economic development organizations to seek external engineering help in completing the application process. To achieve certification, all sites in the program must have the following studies completed: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, geotechnical assessment, wetlands delineation, endangered and threatened species study, archaeological / historical investigation report, and topographic survey or topographic analysis (2 feet contours). In addition, engineering plans for utility and transportation infrastructure extensions must be developed, as well as master development plans for industrial parks.

MSC will conduct the webinar to provide an overview of the SCDOC Industrial Site Certification Program, with particular emphasis on the activities that represent opportunities for engineering firms. All questions regarding the program can be submitted to MSC via e-mail following the webinar. (MSC will not be taking questions during the webinar.) Responses to questions will be provided in the format of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to be issued on January 13, 2010.

If you would like to participate in the webinar, please e-mail Sarah Smith to reserve your spot: ssmith@mccallumsweeney.com

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