History
The High Temple Workshop provides opportunities for the high temperature composites community to learn, evaluate and review current advances impacting the community.
THE BEGINNING
The High Temperature Polymeric Laminate (HIGH TEMPLE aka High Temple) Workshop was initiated in 1982 by a Tri-Service/NASA steering group composed of the following members: John Rhodehamel, AFWAL/MLSE; Jim Koury, AFRPL/MKAT; Terry St. Clair, NASA/Langley Research Center; Tito Serafini, NASA Lewis Research Center; Richard Thompson, U.S. Army Missile Command; and Charles Blackman, Naval Surface Weapons Center. The 1st High Temple Workshop was administered by Ken Clayton, University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). Workshop 1 was co-sponsored by the JANNAF Structures and Mechanical Behavior and Propulsion Costs Subcommittees and hosted by the NASA/White Sands Test Facility, New Mexico, on 24-28 May 1982. The purpose of the workshop was to determine the state of development of high temperature polymeric composites and to establish an understanding of future technology needs and service requirements. Emphasis was placed on basic polymer chemistry, materials development, and materials applications. Presentation material was documented in Chemical Propulsion Information Agency (CPIA) Publication 358, dated June 1982.
PAST WORKSHOPS
The success of the initial workshop led to a 2nd Workshop hosted by UDRI and held at the Dayton Mall Holidome, Dayton, Ohio, on 7-9 December 1982. Emphasis was on the processibility and producibility of high temperature polymeric composites from both a lamination and filament-wound approach. Presentation material was documented in AFWAL/MLSE Report AFWAL-TR-83-4026, dated February 1983.
The 3rd Workshop was hosted by UDRI and held at the Dayton Mall Holidome on 26-28 October 1983. Emphasis was focused on the art and science of testing and evaluating polymeric composites that are designed to be used in a temperature range of 600°F to 1,400°F. Extensive discussions covered the topical areas of requirements, material system usage criteria, candidate screening tests, structural element and full -scale verification test methods, physical and mechanical properties test methods, chemical characterization, and material system acceptance criteria. Presentation material was documented in AFWAL/MLSE Report AFWAL-TR-84-4027, dated March 1984.
Workshops 4-current were general topic workshops covering the area of design, development, testing, and application of high temperature reinforced polymeric composites. Presentation materials from workshops 4-24 were published during the workshops for distribution to all attendees. Presentation materials from workshops 25-current were either provided on the NAMIS website or distributed to attendees on a CD.
PAST SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RXSA) helped sponsor High Temple Workshops 1-25. Other Air Force organizations that have contributed workshop funding include AFRL/MKAT, AFRL/RXBC and AFRL/VTSC. In addition to the Air Force, NASA Glenn Research Center, NASA Langley Research Center, NASA White Sands Test Range, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JANNAF Structures and the U.S. Navy all helped sponsor past High Temple Workshops.
A number of companies & individuals have sponsored events such as receptions, social hours and golf outings at past High Temple Workshops. Adherent Technologies Inc., Canyon Composites Inc., CHRISKEV Company Inc., Composites Horizons Inc., Cytec Carbon Fibers LLC, Cytec Engineered Materials Inc., Fiber Innovations Inc., Hexcel Corp., Hillary Huttenhower, JFC Technologies, Maverick Corp., Renegade Materials Corp., Sherwood Advanced Composite Technologies, Sigmatex, UDRI and YLA Inc. have all generously sponsored events at past High Temple Workshops.
In 2009, the High Temple Technical Sponsorship Program was initiated at the request of numerous industry organizations that wanted to support the meeting financially. Since its inception, the following organizations have graciously participated in the High Temple Technical Sponsorship Program: Adherent Technologies, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, AirTech, Air Force Research Laboratory, Arxada LLC, CABB Jayhawk Fine Chemicals, Cambium, CHRISKEV Company, Composites Horizons Inc., DuPont, EVONIK, GE Aerospace, Matrix Composites, Maverick Corporation, Novoset, LLC, Teijin/Renegade Materials Corporation, SAMPE, Solvay, Sparta, Specialty Materials, Syensqo, TenCate, Texas Research Institute-Austin, Textum, ‘TORAY’ Toray Advanced Composites and UDRI.
HIGH TEMPLE WORKSHOP STEERING COMMITTEE
The current High Temple Workshop Steering Committee members are: Caitlin Duffner, AFRL/RXNSR; Gray Fowler, Textum; Andrew Guenthner, Tideway Arts and Sciences, LLC; Ben Harvey, NAWCWD; Hillary Huttenhower, Pratt and Whitney; Hilmar Koerner, AFRL/RXNP; Andrew Littlefield, US Army DEVCOM; Mickey McCabe, Ohio University; Dan McCray, UDRI; and Kaitlin Rigitano, UDRI.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
UDRI has been intimately involved with the High Temple Workshop since its inception. UDRI hosted Workshops 2, 3, and most recently 41, and administered all remaining Workshops to date. Ken Clayton, UDRI, organized and administered Workshops 1-13 until his retirement in 1993. Ron Kuhbander, UDRI, took over for Ken and administered High Temple Workshops 13-18 until his retirement in 1998. Dan McCray, UDRI, administered High Temple Workshops 19-36. Since 2016, Dan has served as a Technical Program Co-Chair. Corey Kondash, UDRI, served as workshop coordinator from 2016-2022. Since 2022, Kaitlin Rigitano, UDRI, has served as workshop coordinator. Cynthia O’Brien, UDRI, and James Trzeciak, UDRI, provide administrative and technical support for the workshop. In 2005, UDRI assumed full responsibility for sponsoring and administering the High Temple Workshops. Since that 26th Workshop, UDRI has sponsored and administered every High Temple Workshop to date and is administering the High Temple Workshop scheduled for this year.
Location
The 45th High Temperature Polymeric Laminate (High Temple) Workshop, administered by the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), will be held 9-12 February 2026, at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. All sessions will be unclassified.
LODGING
All participants are required to make their own lodging and transportation arrangements. Room blocks have been set aside for High Temple Workshop attendees at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel. CUT- OFF DATE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS MONDAY, 20 JANUARY 2025. The group rate WILL NOT be honored after that date. Reservations can be made by calling the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel or booking online using the links listed below. Reservations must be guaranteed using a major credit card. Attendees may cancel their room up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty. If cancelled less than 48 hours prior, a one-night room and tax charge will apply.
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
31 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC, 28801
(828) 252-8211
High Temple Workshop Attendee (Industry) Block: A discounted group rate of $139 per night + local/state taxes is available for all (non-government) High Temple Workshop attendees (private industry, government contractors, and academia). Please mention you are with the High Temple Workshop over the phone or use the booking link below to receive this rate.
Link: High Temple Workshop Group Rate
High Temple Workshop Federal Government Block: A small block of rooms has also been reserved at the 2025 prevailing Federal Government per diem rate (currently $107 per night + local/state taxes) for military and U.S. Federal Government employees traveling on official government business. Please mention over the phone that you are with the High Temple Workshop and need the Government Per Diem rate, or use the booking link below to receive this rate. If you reserve a room in the Government block and are not a Government employee traveling on official government business, you will be removed from the block and placed in the industry block.
Link: High Temple Workshop Per Diem Rate
Parking: On-site self-parking is available at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel for a discounted rate of $11/day for High Temple Workshop attendees. Be sure to mention this upon check-in to get the discounted rate.
Abstracts
The 44th High Temple Workshop Call for Abstracts deadline was 23 September 2024.
If you are still interested in submitting an abstract, please contact:
Kaitlin Rigitano
UDRI
phone: 937-255-3830
e-mail: kaitlin.rigitano@udri.udayton.edu
Registration
Advanced registration prior to Friday 31 January 2025 is required. Please register using one of the following options:
a) Register online at the following link:
b) E-mail the completed registration form to Kaitlin.Rigitano@udri.udayton.edu.
c) Mail the completed registration form to: Kaitlin Rigitano, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio, 45469-0052.
RESTRICTED ATTENDANCE
The material to be presented and discussed at the Workshop may contain information covered under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR). Because of this, attendance will be restricted to U.S. persons (citizens or legal permanent residents). Furthermore, all non-government employees must ensure that their employer is pre-registered with the Defense Logistics Service Center (DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement). Attendance to the Workshop will be limited to U.S. persons eligible to receive controlled unclassified information (CUI), limited distribution information from the Department of Defense, and export-controlled technical data.
All non-government employees (private industry, government contractors, academia, etc.) who attend the Workshop MUST:
• Have your company immediately fill out and return the Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, DD Form 2345, to the Defense Logistics Service Center website. If your company is currently registered, you need not register again. Provide the certification number (block 7B of DD 2345) on the High Temple registration form and bring a hard copy of your DD 2345 to the workshop registration desk.
• Bring a photo I.D. to the Workshop (driver’s license, Passport, Common Access Card, etc.).
• Bring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence to the Workshop (Passport, green card, etc.).
• Bring proof of company affiliation to the Workshop. A business card is NOT an acceptable form of proof of employment. An organization photo ID, pay stub, or letter from your HR department are acceptable.
All government employees (military, government civilians, etc.) who plan to attend the Workshop must:
• Bring a valid photo government I.D. (Common Access Card/Military I.D.) to the Workshop.
Database
The High Temple Proceedings Database is fully operational under the National Materials Information System (NAMIS) Database, managed by the Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC). Any questions should be submitted to Mr. Ted Welsh at ted.welsh@dsiac.org.
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