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To support our mission of transferring knowledge and skills to each other, SAWE hosts several technical forums each year in which a topic of interest is presented and discussed. Forums are held online or in person at our annual conference. Typically, a panel of experts opens the forum with their thoughts on the topic, followed by an open discussion with all in attendance. Keep an eye out for an invitation to these popular events. If you have an idea for a topic, please contact us using the button below.
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SAWE Virtual Technical Forum #17
Mysteries of Target Weight Setting
April 17, 2026 - 11:30 AM-1:00 PM EDT (UTC-05:00)
The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) is proud to host Virtual Forum #17 – Mysteries of Target Weight Setting.
Defining a Target Weight for a component or a vehicle is a challenging task for a Mass Properties Engineer. A multitude of factors need to be considered to enable the customer, and also the supplier, to achieve that target. We will exchange ideas on these factors, guided by Heather Tomaszek, Robert Hundl, Doug Fisher, and Dirk Petersen, who are specialists from different industries working for the government, prime contractor and suppliers.
Let us dive together into the Mysteries of Target Weight Setting. Your contribution is key to advancing the knowledge of us all, so register using the button below. We look forward to having you attend this virtual event!
In Work
Future forums are planned for the following topics:
- Mass Properties Engineering at the University Level – Andy Schuster and Dr. Ali Elham
Previous
Past SAWE forums addressed a wide variety of topics including:
- Jan 16: The Value of Hands-On Experience (VF #15)