SPARKcon began in 2006, when a group of creative and community-minded people realized that there is an abundance of creative people in the Triangle, but we are unconnected and even invisible to many.  Starting with no financial or managerial backing, this continuously growing group designed a weekend of showcases to celebrate local creative pursuits, and a series of workshops and speakers to nurture the growth and sustainability of our creative future. In 2010, SPARKcon became of program of Visual Art Exchange, a longtime partner in the event.

September 2010 will be our fifth annual SPARKcon.

Click here for more information and to take part.

Should be great for any local ID’ers and students alike

SME Chapter 133 – Raleigh/Durham/Sanford
What: Plant Tour of Superior Tooling! http://www.sti-nc.com/

When:   June 22, 2010 3:30 PM

Where: Superior Tooling, 2800 Superior Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587-7799
(919) 570-9762

Superior Tooling is a local manufacturer of plastic injection molds and serves industries such as Medical, Health Care, Electrical, Industrial, Packaging, Automotive, Aerospace, and others.

The molds designed, built and repaired range from single cavity cold runner molds to larger more complex 64 cavity and higher Hot Runner Molds with Side Actions, Lifters, and other complex features including Stack Molds, Two Shot Molds and Overmolds.

All molds are designed in house using the latest Software and Computer technology. Manufacturing Processes include milling, turning, ECD, grinding, and welding.

For IDSA members wishing to attend please email Brian Westbrook.