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ISTA FIELD DATA WORKSHOP II A Workshop Series Addressing the Benefits, Theories, and Practical Aspects of Field Measurement, Data Analysis, and Creation of Simulation Tests REGISTER TODAY
Utilizing guest speaker case studies, ISTA requirements and guideline presentations you will gain further insight into package shock/impact, drop and vibration field data analysis and summation techniques that would effectively contribute to ISTA’s “Data Depot” and to the development and enhancement of ISTA Test Procedures. Modern field data recorders allow the accurate measurement of conditions during transportation and distribution. This data may then be used for package design and for the creation of laboratory simulation tests. Statistical significance and confidence are increased if appropriate data from many sources is combined and compiled. ISTA has created the “Data Depot” as both a clearinghouse for transportation/distribution environment information and as a mechanism for data combination. The resultant information is used to develop and/or enhance ISTA Test Procedures. REGISTER TODAY for this important workshop!
Field Data Workshop II Format Thursday, October 15, 2009 Current Workshop Speakers and Topics
Biography: Education: B.S.E.E. from Stanford University, 1962. Activities: ISTA member, IoPP member, chair of ASTM D10.15 (Fragility Assessment), Editorial Board member - Journal of Packaging Technology & Science. Achievements: ISTA CPLP-Professional, IoPP CPP-Fellow, first recipient of ISTA's R. David LeButt award. Bill Kipp will be presenting on the following three topics: Brief Review of Field Data Workshop 1 Concepts At last year’s Field Data Workshop, we discussed issues related to obtaining valid and useful recordings of field data: instrument mounting, test packages, control of variables, recorder setup, documentation of the project, and the basics of data analysis. This presentation will briefly review these areas, and the FDW 1 technical handout will be provided to all attendees.
From Vibration Field Recordings to Laboratory Simulations: Data Organization, Analysis, and Test Creation This presentation will continue from the FDW 1 concepts and will
discuss what to do next – how create meaningful and efficient
laboratory vibration tests from proper recordings. The emphasis will
be on information suitable for ISTA’s “Data Depot”.
Topics will include:
Analysis of Field Shock/Drop Data and Creation of Laboratory Tests Continuing from the FDW 1 concepts, this presentation will discuss how to translate recorded information into meaningful laboratory tests. For shock/impact simulation, the challenge is to calculate laboratory pulses which adequately represent the measured shocks and are also producible on typical testing equipment. For drop, the challenge is twofold: first, to determine Equivalent Free-Fall Drop Heights from 3-axis acceleration-vs.-time data, and then to create laboratory drop tests which cover the statistical properties of the EFFDH population. Various approaches, including the application of Shock Response Spectrum (SRS) analysis and the “Sheehan Method” of statistical analysis, will be discussed. Practical Benefits and Issues in Using Sampled Vibration Data
There is an increased use of data recorders for the development of
focused vibration tests: also there is increased data in the public
domain from which focused tests can be developed. The points presented
will be illustrated with case studies. • The specific benefits for testing products distributed in
regional markets and the need for field observations to add understanding
to measurement Biography: Education: BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Physics, Diploma in Packaging. Activities: Member of UK Institute of Packaging, Member of UK Institute of Logistics, IoPP Member, ISTA Member. Kurtosis Control for Random Vibration
Using field data measurements to develop more realistic random vibration tests by utilizing non-Gaussian probability distribution to ensure the test specimen experiences appropriate peak amplitude across the entire test frequency range.
Biography: Matt Millard is the Product Support Engineer for Vibration Research. He is a mechanical engineer from Michigan Technological University where his studies focused on Sound and Vibration. He has over 10 years experience in sound and vibration ranging from Buzz, Squeak and Rattle testing to developing test specifications for automotive OEM's and suppliers. Field Data Collection Beyond Acceleration
Field data collection for the transportation environment commonly focuses on the accelerations experienced by a package or the transport vehicle. Stress Engineering Services will present a case study involving the collection of accelerations along with additional channels of force data from within a unit load during truck transport. The case study will discuss correlation between the force measurements and the motion environment with an emphasis on understanding the dynamics of the packages within the unit load. Biography: Education BSME, University of Cincinnati Measurement and Analysis of Shocks to Packages and Pails in Single Parcel Ground Shipping Environment
Pails and drums have been used to ship many different types of hazardous materials (Hazmat) such as paints, solvents, adhesives, chemicals, etc. in palletized quantities. Over the last decade with the increase of single parcel shipment by companies such as DHL and FedEx, there is an increase in the shipment of such products in pails and drums individually through the single parcel environment. The objective of this study was to measure the shocks and impacts that occur to pails in the single parcel distribution environment. The study was conducted in the FedEx shipping environment in the United States. Pails with 5 gallon capacity from four different manufacturers were selected and instrumented with data recorders. The data collected was analyzed to develop performance tests in a controlled lab environment to replicate the shipping environment. Biography: Koushik
Saha is currently pursing a Doctoral degree in the Packaging Science
program at the School of Packaging, Michigan State University. He
is a Research Assistant at the Distribution Packaging Lab at the School
of Packaging. Education: M.S. Packaging Science, Michigan State University;
M.S. Food Science, University of Florida Investigation and Evaluation of the Distribution Environment for a Medical Device
A case study was conducted to evaluate the distribution cycle of medical device products. This case-study was broken into four different sections; temperature/RH, internal handling (sterilizer, warehouse), FedEx Express handling, and sales rep. handling. Using our field data recorders we were able to get quantitative data about the events that occur during distribution. Having this data we were able to support our move from ISTA 1G to ISTA 3A. Biography: Education – B.S. in Packaging, Michigan State University. Activities – IoPP member, ISTA member, ASTM member. Achievements – ISTA CPLP – Technologist, IoPP – CPIT Field Data Recording - Discovering What the Standard PSD’s Don’t Tell You
Standard PSD’s do not include discrete vibration events that may be a source of damage to your product. By using field data recorders, you can discover and characterize these events so they may be simulated in the laboratory. Proper set up of data collection and subsequent analysis is key in developing focused simulated distribution stress tests. Data from domestic truck and international ocean container shipments is used to illustrate. Biography: Education:
BS in Packaging - Michigan State University. MBA - Roosevelt University.
Activities: Member of ISTA and IOPP. Achievements: ISTA CPLP - Professional
Level, Presenter at 2 ISTA Transport Packaging Forums, Established
the "Distribution Simulation Laboratory" transport stress
simulation lab and the "Retail Room" simulated shopping
aisle at Abbott Nutrition. Tour of Michigan State University School
of Packaging
Device Manufacturer’s Demonstrations IST (Instrumented Sensor Technology, Inc.), Lansmont and Vibration Research
Registration Rate Accommodations If you are unable to secure hotel accommodations do not hesitate to contact Lisa at ISTA Headquarters. We are confident we can locate accommodations for your stay. Sponsor a Packaging Student to Attend the
Field Data Workshop Companies sponsoring students:
CPLP Workshop prior to
the Field Data Workshop Attend the Field Data Workshop and Stay the
Weekend for the 2009 MSU Homecoming Happenings! The MSU Homecoming football game will be held on Saturday, October 17th. You can order game tickets online at the MSU Ticket Office or call (800) GO-STATE beginning August 1, 2009. Click here for more information.
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ISTA’s
Field Data Workshop II will be held October 14-15 at the 
Bill
Kipp
Sam
Sheppard Fidler
Matt
Millard
Dale
Knochenmuss 
Koushik
Saha
Jason
Strachota
Alan
Crawford, CPLP 
CPLP
Technician and Technologist sessions will be offered prior to the
Field Data Workshop on October 13-14. The classes will be conducted
on Tuesday October 13, with the Technician session from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. and the Technologist session from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Applicants may take one or both classes. Exams will be administered
the next morning, Wednesday October 14, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Wednesday
afternoon will be an optional tour of the School of Packaging at Michigan
State University. Participants may then conveniently stay over to
attend the Field Data Workshop, and even extend into the weekend to
enjoy the homecoming festivities and football game at MSU! Registration
fees for the CPLP workshops (in addition to the Field Data Workshop
fee) are $695 per session, or $1250 for one person taking both. Contact
Lisa Bonsignore at ISTA (
Some
of you MSU fans may be interested in extending your stay into the
weekend after the workshops to take advantage of all of the Michigan
State University's Homecoming Events. Fall is a gorgeous time of the
year in Michigan and it is truly special to be on MSU's campus during
Homecoming Weekend. Homecoming will be celebrated from October 12-17,
2009. The homecoming parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, October
16 and will feature the Spartan Marching Band, the MSU Alumni Marching
Band, MSU cheerleaders, MSU student organizations, Greek sororities
and fraternities, East Lansing community groups, high school marching
bands and more.