In June 2005, 15 brave men challenged the mosquito infested wilderness of Northern Ontario Canada. Samoset Lodge was the location for the 43rd ATTT.

The Advanced Technology Think Tank is an opportunity for technology leaders to work together to discuss today's technology as well as tomorrow's advancements. Through friendships and fellowships this team works closely to help each other where possible in a variety of expertise.

Technology discussions could be found late nights in the cabin with use of projectors:

Or discussions could take place in the main lodge over looking the West Arm of Lake Nippising.

And discussions continued onto the lakes and rivers of the great Northern Ontario Canada.

Just days prior to the 44th Think Tank, Steve Krar spoke to the Niagara Falls Rotary Club. President Ernie meets Steve Krar.

Steve was introduced by yours truly (below).

As a show of our appreciation, see Rotarian Keith thanking Steve with a certificate to show that a donation has been made in Steve's honor so that 100 Children will receive the life saving polio vaccination (Sabine Vaccine) in Steve Krar's name. See below.

In June 2006, 19 brave men again challenged the beautiful elements of beautiful northern Ontario Canada to meet and share knowledge and fellowship. To take each of their cause forward with the help of each others strenghths and knowledge.

44th ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY THINK TANK
Samoset Lodge - Monetville, Ont. – June 5 - 7, 2006
(Partners – Advanced Manufacturing, McGraw-Hill Publishing, Scotiabank, 2 Anonymous)

June 3                 

6:30   pm              Pre-Conference Reception, Steve Krar’s, 420 Fitch St., Welland

June 4

8:00   am               Breakfast  -  Blue Star Restaurant,  Welland
4:00 - 7:00 pm       Registration  -  Samoset Lodge, Monetville, ON
7:00 - 8:30             Welcome/Reception  (Cabin # 14)

June 5

8:00 - 9:00 am        Breakfast (Dining Room)
9:00 - 9:05             Opening Remarks                                             Steve Krar
9:10 - 10:05           Structogram Training System                           Christian Reist
                                                                                                    Andreas Hug
10:05 – 11:00         Nanotechnology in Canada                             Dr. Wm. Cowley
11:00 – 11:10         Morning Break
11:10 – 12:00         Manufacturing Trends                                     Brian Malloch
12:00 -1:30 pm       Lunch  (Dining Room)
1:30 - 2:30             Discussions
2:30 - 5:30             Recreation Program
6:30-7:30               Dinner (Dining Room)

8:00                      Rotary International Projects                       Bob Qua
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2006 Meeting  (cont’d)

June 6

8:00 - 9:00 am        Breakfast  (Dining Room)
9:00 - 9:05             Housekeeping details
9:05 - 10:00           Adobe Acrobat 3D (Product Design & Development) Mark James
10:00 - 10:10          Morning Break
10:10 – 11:05         Industry Canada                                             Mike Breen
                             University of Western Ontario                           Dr. Mel Goodale
11:05 – 12:00         Advanced Prognostics & Zero Breakdown Machines & Factory.
                             Dept. of Engineering, University of Cincinnati.   Dr. Jay Lee
                            
12:00 - 1:30pm       Lunch ( Dining Room)
1:30 – 2:30            General Discussion Groups
2:30 - 5:30             Recreation Program
6:15                       Kelmar Associates Dinner  (Dining Room)
8:00                      Bolivia HACCP Presentation                           Keith Eady

June 7

8:00 - 9:00 am        Breakfast (Dining Room)
9:00 - 9:30             Conference Review/ Closing Remarks                Steve Krar
9:30                       Adjourn

          The rest of the day is set aside for those who wish to stay an extra day for further discussions, unwinding, relaxing, sightseeing, or fishing.

Special thank you to all the volunteer presenters for their world class and brilliant presentations.

These presentations lead to fantastic discussions throughout the ATTT experience.

Structogram Training Systems delivered a brilliant development of how to evaluate your staff and or customers by learning more about their personalities.

Govt of Canada explained how we are leading the race to be world leaders in Nanotechnology.

Brian delivered a brilliant assessment of Manufacturing Trends and a focus on Physical Assent Management with another aim to be a world leading nation in industry.

With this gathering of such brilliant technology leaders, much discussion was focused on how to better save lives by stopping polio and better methods of land mine recoveries to improve the quality of life for children in need all over our planet.

Mark showed us that with Adobe's help through advanced software technologies, firms can become world leaders in their fields. This page was made with the help of an Adobe product.

Industry Canada explained how they are working hard to help Canadian business improve both domestically and globally.

Dr. Mel explained how he and fellow scientists can soon help the physically handicapped to regain movement and limb control through brain sensor driven mechanical prosthetics.

Mark explained how he helps business succeed with their advanced motion technlogy requirements.

Tom explained how he helps today's business with their advanced electronic technology requirements.

Paul continues to work with students and Formula 1 racing teams to advance their technology skill sets through practical and hands on experience.

Keith explained how he is helping underdeveloped countries with their industries. Again discussions developed by this team of technology leaders on how to improve their methods of process and productions. To help this industry harvest, process and deliver a product to the entire world more safely, efficiently and effectively.

Todd being the lead publisher/editor of a leading Advanced Manufacturing publication kept us on time and meeting deadlines. (that chair doesn't have 6 legs, two of them are Todds).

Team leader Steve who has authored over 100 textbooks, magazines, papers and publications is the backbone of this think tank so he gets a hug..

Again, discussions and fellowships went on late in the evenings in cabins.

Technology discussions continued during the afternoons on the water.

Discussions continued in the air.

Special thank you and credit to the team of photographers responsible for these photos. Todd, Paul & Bob.

Constantly Under Construction

This is something that I put together very quickly. I would be happy to hear advice or ideas how we can make the ATTT website more practical and effective. I can get a new domain (possibly www.ATTT.com) or something like that and create or devote an entire page to individual presentation. Feedback is good. Please make suggestions to Steve and we can have some fun making a wonderful webpage that is useful to everyone.

Take care