We apologize for the late cancellation of the September meeting.  We are able to have our speaker come out and provide this benefit to attendees in February! This month we’ll be talking with Technical Sales Specialist Gary Paterson of Dynamatic Drive Source International INC. Sturtevant, Wis.   Meeting Agenda Eddy Current Drive Theory of Operation Performance Analysis Economic Implications Application Considerations …all with a focus on pump and similar applications.   Gary Paterson Gary Patterson holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he pursued the Power Option, specializing in rotating equipment and electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. He began his career with a manufacturer of large motors, assigned as a factory application engineer, specializing in the firm’s line of eddy current variable speed drives, and their emerging variable frequency drive technology.  He served later as a field sales engineer in Chicago, and eventually assumed regional responsibility. He has worked in field sales as a region manager for a variable frequency drive manufacturer, and has also been employed as a sales engineer with a manufacturer’s representative firm, responsible for a large variety of electrical and mechanical equipment. He presently serves as the Pump, Fan and Compressor Technical Sales Specialist for DSI/Dynamatic, focusing on pumping and similar applications in the industrial and municipal markets. Location: 701 Pike St Suite 1200 Seattle, Washington 98101

We apologize for the late cancellation of the September meeting.  We are able to have our speaker come out and provide this benefit to attendees in February! This month we’ll be talking with Technical Sales Specialist Gary Paterson of Dynamatic Drive Source International INC. Sturtevant, Wis.   Meeting Agenda Eddy Current Drive Theory of Operation Performance Analysis Economic Implications Application Considerations …all with a focus on pump and similar applications.   Gary Paterson Gary Patterson holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he pursued the Power Option, specializing in rotating equipment and electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. He began his career with a manufacturer of large motors, assigned as a factory application engineer, specializing in the firm’s line of eddy current variable speed drives, and their emerging variable frequency drive technology.  He served later as a field sales engineer in Chicago, and eventually assumed regional responsibility. He has worked in field sales as a region manager for a variable frequency drive manufacturer, and has also been employed as a sales engineer with a manufacturer’s representative firm, responsible for a large variety of electrical and mechanical equipment.  He presently serves as the Pump, Fan and Compressor Technical Sales Specialist for DSI/Dynamatic, focusing on pumping and similar applications in the industrial and municipal markets.  Location: 701 Pike St Suite 1200 Seattle, Washington 98101

Co-sponsored by: Seattle Section YP + WiBiotics Join IEEE Seattle Young Professional for a night of networking and learning about WiBotic, a start-up company founded by a University of Washington alum Ben Waters (Ph.D. ‘15) and Associate Professor Joshua Smith. WiBotic aims tackle the innovative industry of wireless charging systems and provides the most reliable wireless power and battery intelligence solutions to charge any aerial, mobile and aquatic robot systems. They have created a plug and play solution which can be attached to any electronic device and start charging wirelessly.   This event will help professionals to not only get to network with one of the top innovators in the industry, but also get a chance to learn how the technology works, what problems they faced, and how they overcome them. There is also a personal tour and a live demonstration of how their innovative wireless technology functions.   Details about parking: Parking garages available to park in for free after 5 around the UW campus. Agenda: 6:15pm – Networking & light snacks at the UW CoMotion incubator Auditorium. 6:45pm – WiBiotic History and Foundation Presentation. 7:00pm – WiBiotic lab tour and demo. 7:15pm – Presentation on product design, development and challenges. 7:45pm – Q/A, socializing, and networking Location: Room: Suite 400 Bldg: CoMotion Labs 4545 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, Washington 98105-4721

Co-sponsored by: IEEE Seattle Section & PES Society This is an IEEE Young Professionals Fun Social+Networking event. Whirlyball, dubbed "the world’s only totally mechanized team sport", is best described as a combination of Basketball, Hockey and Jai-Alai played while riding an electrically powered machine, similar to a bumper car.     Agenda 6:30 pm Introductions, Socializing and Networking 7:00 pm Game Time Begins 9:30 pm Game Time ends   Cost: The subsidized cost for IEEE members is $20/person. Non-IEEE members pay full cost $30/person   Additional Details: http://whirlyballseattle.com/whatis.htm   Address: 23401 Hwy. 99 Edmonds. WA 98026   Location: 23401 Hwy. 99 Edmonds, Washington 98026