EMU's Coatings Research Institute offers short courses for the spring and fall.Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University, mainly at Ypsilanti, Mich.; coeducational; founded 1849 as a normal school, became Eastern Michigan College in 1956, gained university status in 1959. , Ypsilanti, MI, has announced the Coatings Research Institute Short Course schedule for the spring and fall of 2006. The upcoming spring course offerings, which are held on the campus in Ypsilanti unless otherwise noted, include: Emulsion Polymerization Emulsion polymerization is a type of radical polymerization that usually starts with an emulsion incorporating water, monomer, and surfactant. The most common type of emulsion polymerization is an oil-in-water emulsion, in which droplets of monomer (the oil) are emulsified (with and Waterborne Coatings April 25-27 Dr. Jamil Baghdachi This course will discuss and present a complete overview of current water-based resin chemistries, new findings, and synthetic methods. Formulation guidelines for major paint markets including automotive, general industrial, and trade sales will be presented. Two laboratory sessions for paint formulation and application are included in the three-day course. Polymers for Coatings Technology May 2-4 Dr. Jamil Baghdachi The objective of this course is to discuss and present synthesis, properties, and applications of a wide variety of polymers specifically used in coatings. Thermoset A polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic. and thermoplastic resins used in solventborne, waterborne, and powder coatings will be presented. The design of a polymer system such as emulsions and latex, various recipes, as well as structure property relationships, characterization, and coating formulations will be discussed. The course will combine lectures with one full day of laboratory activities. Automotive Coating Technology May 3-4 Ron Lewarchik This course will provide the fundamentals of the basic coatings technologies, equipment, and refinish re·fin·ish tr.v. re·fin·ished, re·fin·ish·ing, re·fin·ish·es To put a new finish on (furniture). re·fin technologies. Technologies to be discussed include topcoats, primers, electrocoat, as well as emerging technologies of the future such as coil coating for automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and applications. The fundamentals involved with formulating coatings to offer corrosion resistance and exterior weathering will be presented. Also included is a synopsis of rapid cure technologies such as thermal cure, electron beam A stream of electrons, or electricity, that is directed towards a receiving object. See electron beam imaging and electron beam lithography. , UV cure, near infrared, infrared, and induction cure. Presentation topics will also include the pros and cons pros and cons Noun, pl the advantages and disadvantages of a situation [Latin pro for + con(tra) against] of the various technologies and related topics which are of concern from an environmental, ecological, and energy usage standpoint. Principles and Practices of Coating Formulations May 9-10 Dr. Vijay Mannari The primary objective of this class is to familiarize personnel involved with paints and coatings about fundamental principles underlying formulations. Knowledge of these concepts of coatings formulations helps to provide an understanding and appreciation of market segments, product differentiations, product attributes and performance, cost, application areas, and troubleshooting. Concepts underlying formulations of industrial, automotive, and trade sales paints will be presented. Emerging technologies in powder coatings, UV-cure coatings, and electrodeposition e·lec·tro·de·pos·it tr.v. e·lec·tro·de·pos·it·ed, e·lec·tro·de·pos·it·ing, e·lec·tro·de·pos·its To deposit (a dissolved or suspended substance) on an electrode by electrolysis. n. The substance so deposited. will be highlighted. A one half-day lab session is included. Developing a Technology Management Strategy within the Polymers and Coatings Industry May 16 Dr. Al Bellamy This course will present the principles of technology management. Technology management is a new yet viable discipline that integrates ideas from science, engineering, and management for purposes of addressing the planning, development, and implementation of new technologies. The polymers and coatings industry continuously utilizes new technologies for accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. Technology management focuses on the idea that technology alone is not sufficient for gaining competitive advantage--there are critical management processes that must be systematically integrated with the deployment of new technology. In fact, applied research on best practice organizations clearly indicate that the most critical aspects of technology management is not technology per se. Rather, it is the effective management of organizational and work processes associated with new technology that brings about organizational effectiveness Organizational effectiveness is the concept of how effective an organization is in achieving the outcomes the organization intends to produce. The idea of organizational effectiveness is especially important for non-profit organizations as most people who donate money to non-profit and competitive advantage. The course will emphasize the concept of process improvement and change in relation to new technology management. Applications of Nanotechnology in Coatings May 17-18 Dr. Jamil Baghdachi Coatings products are reaching a high level of sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. . There is a general trend to control coatings compositions on a molecular level. Nanotechnology is the major driver through which controlled properties and self-assembly of sequential macromolecular mac·ro·mol·e·cule n. A very large molecule, such as a polymer or protein, consisting of many smaller structural units linked together. Also called supermolecule. layers are possible. This course explores emerging nanotechnologies and discusses their application in various coatings and paint formulations. Mixing for Uniform Batches: Improving Product Quality and Productivity June 6-7 Peter Holman The objective of this course is to improve the productivity of current mixing equipment, and to obtain consistency from batch-to-batch in order to minimize adjustments to application equipment. Key topics covered include why mixing mechanisms are so important and how to obtain maximum effectiveness for each ingredient added to the batch. How to reduce product rework re·work tr.v. re·worked, re·work·ing, re·works 1. To work over again; revise. 2. To subject to a repeated or new process. n. and how to reduce the time it takes to do rework will also be discussed. Attendees will be able to reap immediate tangible benefits by applying the mixing principles to the process environment. Color Technology September 26-27 William V William V may refer to:
The focus of this course is to provide fundamentals of visual color match evaluation and of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color measurement for industrial color control. Class attendees work in teams in a fully equipped laboratory on projects that demonstrate proper use of lighting, testing of observers, proper terminology for color differences, and determination of tolerances. The teams analyze measurement data of the same industrial samples to study correlation of visual to measured results and also analyze laboratory samples for correct pigment content. (EMU emu or emeu (both: ē`my  ), common name for a large, flightless bird of Australia, related to the cassowary and the ostrich. Livonia campus)
Registration The course fees range from $725-$1,250 per course. The course fees cover program materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Lodging and other meals are not included. A certificate of participation is presented to each registrant An individual or organization that signs up (registers) for a training class or service. See domain name registrar. . For additional course and/or registration information, contact Sandra Tanner at 734.487.2203 or stanner@emich.edu, or visit www.emich.edu/public/coatings_research. |
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