Guide to coatings courses.Fulfilling its mission of providing technical education and professional development to the coatings industry, the FSCT FSCT Federation of Societies for Coating Technology FSCT Fire Support Control Terminal and its Constituent Societies maintain a wide range of educational activities. Presented here is a compilation of courses, seminars, and symposia sym·po·si·a n. A plural of symposium. offered by FSCT, its Societies, leading universities, and industry sources. Adhesive and Sealant Sealant A thin plastic substance that is painted over teeth as an anti-cavity measure to seal out food particles and acids produced by bacteria. Mentioned in: Tooth Decay sealant see bone sealant. Council (ASC ASC Ambulatory surgery center, see there ) 2007 SPRING AND FALL CONVENTIONS AND EXPOS -- (Spring) April 15-18, 2007, Hyatt Regency Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. , Savannah, GA; (Fall) October 7-10, 2007, Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , MO ASC sponsors conventions and trade shows for the adhesive and sealant industry twice annually, bringing together personnel from large and small companies, both manufacturers and suppliers, academics, and end-users. ASC conventions incorporate dynamic business- and technical-oriented educational programming and exhibits with social events to provide ample networking opportunities for attendees. Contact: The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301.986.9700; fax: 301.986.9795; www.ascouncil.org. AFTPVA and CoRI FORUM DE LA CONNAISSANCE -- September 20, 2007, Paris, France The 15th Forum de la Connaissance -- Fire Protection by Organic Coatings will review the latest innovative developments in passive fire protection Passive fire protection (PFP) is an integral component of the three components of structural fire protection and fire safety in a building. PFP attempts to contain fires or slow the spread, through use of fire resistant walls, floors, and doors (amongst other examples). by organic coatings. Contact: AFTPVA, 5 rue Etex, F-75018 Paris, France; 33.1.42.63.45.91; fax: 33.1.42.63.31.50; www.aftpva.org. University of Akron Enrollment in fall 2006 was 23,539 students.[1] The school offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees [2] and 100 graduate degrees [3]. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a COATINGS SCIENCE -- Two coatings classes are offered: Graduate Level -- Coatings Science (3 credits): Introduction to Coatings Science: Components of Coatings, Synthesis of Polymers, Film Formation, and Pigments. Objective is to introduce polymer science Polymer science or macromolecular science is the subfield of materials science concerned with polymers, primarily synthetic polymers such as plastics. The field of polymer science includes researchers in multiple disciplines including chemistry, physics, and engineering. and polymer engineering students to the basic concepts of coatings science and provide sufficient background to these students to work in the coatings industry. Advanced Coatings Science (2 credits) -- 5-week course; evening classes. Objective is to provide an in-depth and current understanding of the synthesis and reaction mechanisms of polymeric polymeric /poly·mer·ic/ (pol?i-mer´ik) exhibiting the characteristics of a polymer. pol·y·mer·ic adj. 1. Having the properties of a polymer. 2. binders used in coatings. A survey of the major high performance polymeric binders used in radiation-curable resins and coatings for electronic packaging will be stressed. The coating science of various crosslinkers will be presented. The chemistry of polymer degradation Polymer degradation is a change in the properties - tensile strength, colour, shape, etc - of a polymer or polymer based product under the influence of one or more environmental factors such as heat, light or chemicals. will be covered and coating processing will also be discussed. 50TH ANNUAL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM, "WATERBORNE & INNOVATIVE COATINGS: SINK OR SWIM 2007" -- May 22-23, 2007, University of Akron, Akron, OH Sink or Swim 2007, co-sponsored with the Cleveland Coatings Society, is a technical symposium conducted over two days that will include talks on waterborne and innovative coatings, workshops, and raw material exhibits. Two short courses will be offered: Introduction to Coatings Science and UV-Curable Coatings. Contact: Mark D. Soucek, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325; 330.972.2583; email: msoucek@uakron.edu. Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control FUNDAMENTALS OF WEATHERING I -- February 27, 2007, Regensburg, Germany; March 8, 2007, Miami, FL; June 2007 and October 2007, Chicago, IL; November 6, 2007, Europe location TBD TBD abbr. to be determined The Fundamentals of Weathering I is a basic, one-day seminar that emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation solar radiation, n the emission and diffusion of actinic rays from the sun. Overexposure may result in sunburn, keratosis, skin cancer, or lesions associated with photosensitivity. , heat, and moisture, affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Special attention is given to the testing techniques of paints and protective coatings, automotive materials, architectural building products, and molded plastic materials. Textile and fiber lightfastness and weatherability are also discussed. FUNDAMENTALS OF WEATHERING II -- February 28, 2007, Regensburg, Germany; March 9, 2007, Miami, FL; June 2007 and October 2007, Chicago, IL; November 7, 2007, Europe location TBD The Fundamentals of Weathering II is a continuation of the basic, one-day seminar. This seminar will examine in more detail how various factors of weathering and climate, such as solar radiation, heat, and moisture, may affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Visual and instrumental evaluation methods will be discussed for both appearance and physical attributes. Special attention is given to the testing techniques of paints and protective coatings, automotive materials, architectural building products, molded plastics, and textile materials. C135/C165 SERIES WEATHER-OMETER[R] WORKSHOP -- March 5-6, 2007, Miami, FL This two-day workshop covers the fundamentals of operation, calibration, and maintenance using operational Weather-Ometers[R]. C14000/C15000 WEATHER-OMETER[R] WORKSHOP -- March 7, 2007, Miami, FL; June 2007 and October 2007, Chicago, IL This full day course focuses on basic operation, calibration, and maintenance. Attendees will learn how to navigate the state-of-the art controller to conduct on-line calibration, set up custom test programs, and troubleshoot through comprehensive diagnostic screens. SUNTEST WORKSHOP -- March 16, 2007, and October 12, 2007, Linsengericht, Germany; April 17, 2007, Cincinnati, OH This one-day hands-on workshop will guide attendees through the fundamentals of operation, calibration, and maintenance using operational Suntest series instruments. XENOTEST[R] WORKSHOP -- March 13-14, 2007, and October 9-10, 2007, Linsengericht, Germany This two-day hands-on workshop will guide attendees through the fundamentals of operation, calibration, and maintenance using operational Xenotest[R] instruments. Contact: U.S. -- Kerry Quilter, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC, 4114 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613; 773.289.5567; Email: kquilter@atlas-mts.com. Europe -- Bruno Bentjerodt, Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH, Vogelsbergstrasse 22, 63589 Linsengericht, Germany; 49.6051.707.245; email: clienteducation@atlasmtt.de. California Polytechnic State University This article is about the university in San Luis Obispo, California. For Cal Poly Pomona, see California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. California Polytechnic State University, commonly called Cal Poly , Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept. Concentration in Polymer and Coatings Chemistry: Chem 444 Polymers and Coatings I; Chem 445 Polymers and Coatings II; Chem 446 Surface Chemistry of Materials; Chem 447 Polymers and Coatings Lab I; Chem 448 Polymers and Coatings Lab II; Chem 449 Internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. in Polymers and Coatings; Mate 206 Materials Engineering. Duration is one year for full program. Individual courses offered fall, winter and spring quarters. The purpose of the program is to provide Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Materials Engineering majors with the skills and background necessary to enter the polymers and coatings industry with a proper background, and to prepare students for graduate study in polymers, coatings, or related fields. The program meets the American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a learned society (professional association) based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has over 160,000 members at all degree-levels and in requirements for certification as a chemistry/polymers degree. Students must be admitted to the undergraduate or graduate degree program at Cal Poly Cal Poly may refer to:
M.S. in Polymers and Coatings Science: Chem 544 Polymer Synthesis and Mechanisms; Chem 545 Polymer Physical Chemistry and Analysis; Chem 547 Polymer Synthesis Laboratory; Chem 548 Polymer Characterization and Analysis Lab; Chem 550 Coatings Formulation Principles; Chem 551 Coatings Formulation Laboratory; Chem 570 Directed Graduate Study; Chem 598 Graduate Internship. Duration: two years for full program. Individual courses offered fall, winter and spring quarters. The M.S. in Polymers and Coatings Science offers a unique focused program closely tied to industry. Students gain academic preparation in polymers and coatings science through lecture and laboratory courses, then undertake a rigorous industrial internship. While on the internship students specialize and develop advanced skills through directed study Noun 1. directed study - a course of study that is supervised and controlled by a specialist in the subject; "he registered for directed study"; "he got credit for directed study"; "he did directed study" in areas related to their internship work. The program is designed to prepare students for challenging careers in the polymers and coatings industry. The program also provides excellent background for doctoral studies in areas related to polymer and coatings science. This program is unique in California and relies on the close relationship between the department and the polymers and coatings industry for its success. Students must be admitted to the undergraduate or graduate degree program at Cal Poly. Current in-state fees are $1,644 per quarter. POLYMERS AND COATINGS SCIENCE SHORT COURSE -- February 5-9, 2007, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. , CA
This short course on polymers and coatings brings together a mix of academic and industrial experts in the field to guarantee that both the scientific and practical aspects of the field are addressed. The course will cover many aspects of coating technology with emphasis on liquid coatings. In addition, participants will benefit from discussions of VOC (Vertical Online Community) See vertical portal. and air quality aspects of coatings by experts in both industry and government regulatory agencies regulatory agency Independent government commission charged by the legislature with setting and enforcing standards for specific industries in the private sector. The concept was invented by the U.S. . Participants are expected to have had some exposure to the coatings field along with working knowledge in chemistry and other sciences. Cost: $975, which includes all materials for the course and lunches. Off-campus housing information is available. COATINGS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTORY SHORT COURSE -- July 9-13, 2007, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA The purpose of this one-week course is to provide a basic working knowledge of polymer chemistry Polymer chemistry or macromolecular chemistry is a multidisciplinary science that deals with the chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers or macromolecules. including methods of preparation, testing, and fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. of polymeric materials. Specific examples related to modern coatings will be emphasized. Participants will formulate a modern paint using the polymers they synthesized, and will be instructed in the use of modern physical and chemical methods to test coatings. The course is designed for persons with some chemistry background or persons with some work experience in the coatings industry. Cost: $975, which includes all materials for the course including lab fees and lunches. Off-campus housing information is available. Contact: Dr. Ray Fernando, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407; 805.756.2395; fax: 805.756.5500; email: rhfernan@calpoly.edu; www.polymerscoatings.calpoly.edu. Chicago Society Chicago Society (founded 2001) is a recognized student organization at the University of Chicago. It hosts speakers in a wide variety of fields, from politics and economics to music and art. for Coatings Technology and Chicago Paint and Coatings Association Education Committees and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Magazine WINDY CITY COATINGS SHORT COURSE -- March 20-21, 2007, DePaul University DePaul University[1] is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois, USA. , Chicago, IL The purpose of the course is to teach relevant subject matter to professionals in the coatings industry in an effort to improve subject matter expertise and promote education. People new to the industry and people that have spent years in paint and coatings will each find the course of interest to them. Two separate tracks will be offered--Introductory and Advanced. Introductory is recommended for new chemists, sales and marketing, and technicians. Advanced is recommended for chemists and formulators with more experience, or that have attended the introductory session in the past. Fee: $545. Student and Retiree Fee: $273. Contact: Jessica Yamin, 2401 W. Big Beaver Big Beaver may refer to:
University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati is a coeducational public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ranked as one of America’s top 25 public research universities and in the top 50 of all American research universities,[2] CORROSION OF METALS II, NO. 20 MTEN MTEN Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Negara 730-001 -- Every Winter Quarter, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH This 10-week course discusses all possible corrosion forms and methods for corrosion control, including the use of metallic and organic coatings. Contact: Dr. William J. van OoiJ, Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0012; 513.556.3194; fax: 513.556.3773; email: wjvo@cinci.rr.com; www.eng.uc.edu/~wvanooij. Cleveland Coatings Society 50TH ANNUAL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM, "WATERBORNE & INNOVATIVE COATINGS: SINK OR SWIM 2007" -- May 22-23, 2007, University of Akron, Akron, OH Sink or Swim 2007, co-sponsored with the University of Akron, is a technical symposium conducted over two days that will include talks on waterborne and innovative coatings, workshops, and raw material exhibits. Two short courses will be offered: Introduction to Coatings Science and UV-Curable Coatings. Contact: Mark D. Soucek, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325; 330.972.2583; email: msoucek@uakron.edu. Color Pigments Manufacturers Association, Inc. (CPMA CPMA Canadian Produce Marketing Association CPMA Challenge Promode Arena (Quake 3 modification) CPMA Color Pigments Manufacturers Association, Inc. ) 2007 CPMA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGH PERFORMANCE & TRADITIONAL COLOR PIGMENTS -- THE VALUE OF COLOR not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color -- April 25-27, 2007, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel at the Inner Harbor The Inner Harbor is a historic seaport, tourist attraction, and iconic landmark of the City of Baltimore, Maryland. The harbor itself is actually the end of the Northwest Branch of the Patapsco River and includes any water west of a line drawn between the National Aquarium in , Baltimore, MD This annual symposium on the latest trends and new developments in pigments for inks, coatings, cosmetics, ceramics, plastics, and other applications focuses exclusively on topics of interest to color pigments manufacturers, suppliers, and users. Contact: Color Pigments Manufacturers Association, Inc., 300 North Washington North Washington may refer to a place in the United States:
DePaul University MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COATINGS TECHNOLOGY -- DePaul University, Chemistry Department, 1036 West Belden Ave., Chicago, IL The mission of the program is to provide students with the skills necessary for work in research and development in the coatings field. The course of study involves most branches of chemistry including organic, polymer, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry analytical chemistry: see under chemistry. . Courses: A minimum of 44 quarter hours. Duration: 9 weeks/quarter; fall, winter, and spring quarters. Fee: $487 per hour. Contact: Prof. Gregory B. Kharas, DePaul University, Chemistry Dept., 1036 West Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-3214; 773.325.7367; Fax: 773.325.7421; email: gkharas@depaul.edu; http://condor.depaul.edu/~alchemy/. Detroit Society for Coatings Technology 32ND ANNUAL FOCUS CONFERENCE -- May 3, 2007, MSU MSU Michigan State University MSU Mississippi State University MSU Montana State University MSU Minnesota State University MSU Morehead State University (Kentycky) MSU Montclair State University Management Center, Troy MI The conference is an educational event for coatings formulators and manufacturers, end users, raw material and equipment suppliers, educators, and students which features speakers in two tracks and two tutorials on technical subject matter. It will also feature an all-day Coatings Showcase exhibit by suppliers to the coatings industry. The registration fee is very modest and includes lunch and coffee breaks. Contact: Renee Shreves, Quaker Color Co., renees@quakercolor.com. DeVilbiss, Binks, and Owens Community College Owens State Community College is a comprehensive community college with campuses in Toledo and Findlay, Ohio, United States.[2] Owens was founded in 1965 in Toledo, was chartered in 1967, and opened its Findlay campus in 1983. SPRAY FINISHING TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS -- May 16-18, 2007; September 12-14, 2007; and November 14-16, 2007, ITW ITW In The Wild (informatics, antivirus research) ITW Information Theory Workshop (IEEE) ITW Into Thy Word (religion) ITW Into the Woods Ransburg Training Center, Toledo, OH This three-day intensive workshop familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Each student has ample opportunity for hands-on application of coatings with several types of spray tools. Fee: $575, includes all instructional materials, daily lunches, and lab supplies. Contact: Jaime Wineland, Owens Community College, Workforce and Community Services Division, P.O. Box 10,000, Toledo, OH 43699-1947; 567.661.7320; fax: 567.661.7662; email: jaime_wineland@owens.edu. DMG (Disk iMaGe) The file format used in the Macintosh for distributing Mac software. Mac install packages appear as a virtual disk drive on the Mac as if you had inserted a CD or floppy disk. World Media ASIA Asia (ā`zhə), the world's largest continent, 17,139,000 sq mi (44,390,000 sq km), with about 3.3 billion people, nearly three fifths of the world's total population. COATINGS CONGRESS 2007 -- March 28-29, 2007, Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, city (1997 pop. 5,250,000), on the right bank of the Saigon River, a tributary of the Dong Nai, Vietnam. , Vietnam The Asia Coatings Congress 2007, a niche exhibition based around a technical and specialized conference, will give suppliers a unique opportunity to present their latest products and techniques and meet with managers and technicians from Asia's paint and ink manufacturing sectors. ASIA PACIFIC COATINGS SHOW 2007 -- June 6-8, 2007, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC, or also known simply as Queen Sirikit Convention Center) is a convention and exhibition hall in Bangkok, Thailand. , Thailand Leading coatings exhibition in South East Asia East Asia A region of Asia coextensive with the Far East. East Asian adj. & n. and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. for raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers for the coatings industry. Contact: Jennifer Moore Jennifer Moore was a young, caucasian female, who was an 18 year old Harrington Park, New Jersey student.[1] She was murdered in July of 2006. Her murder, as did the earlier February 25, 2006 murder of Imette St. , The Coatings Group, dmg world media, Westgate House, 120/130 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1ET, England; 44 (0) 1737-855529; Fax: 44 (0) 1737 855034; email: jennifermoore@dmgworldmedia.com; www.coatingsgroups.com. 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. Coatings Research Institute SMART COATINGS 2007 -- February 21-23, 2007, Grosvenor Resort at Disney World, Lake Buena Visa, Orlando, FL Coatings, polymers, thin films, and related materials continue to be an innovative area in research and technology. Both academic and industrial research has resulted in the development of coating systems with truly novel functions, i.e., smart coatings. Novel materials such as antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al) 1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth. 2. an agent with such effects. , conductive conductive having the quality of readily conducting electric current. conductive flooring flooring or floor covering made specially conductive to electrical current, usually by the inclusion of copper wiring that is earthed , corrosion sensing, and superhydrophobic coatings are becoming the norms of the industry. Nanotechnology is playing a major role in shaping the research work, opening up new frontiers New Frontier President John F. Kennedy’s legislative program, encompassing such areas as civil rights, the economy, and foreign relations. [Am. Hist.: WB, K:212] See : Aid, Governmental and affording novel properties. In addition to nanotechnology, areas of smart coatings include stimuli responsive coatings, biological materials and coatings, and novel materials and coatings (e.g., self repair and healing coatings, self-stratifying coatings). Fee: $800 industry professionals, $400 academic educators, $150 students. 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 -- March 13-14, 2007, Halle Library, EMU emu or emeu (both: ē`my ), common name for a large, flightless bird of Australia, related to the cassowary and the ostrich. Campus, Ypsilanti, MI
This course will discuss and present a complete overview of current water-base 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. Fee: $1,250. AUTOMOTIVE COATING APPLICATION PROCESS -- March 13-14, 2007 (Lecture), Halle Library, EMU Campus; March 15, 2007 (Lab), PPG PPG Points Per Game (basketball player statistic) PPG Power Play Goals (hockey) PPG Planning Policy Guidance (UK) PPG Programmable Pulse Generator PPG Power Puff Girls , Flint, MI The objective of this course is to help attendees better understand the automotive painting process through hands-on study of the elements of an automotive paint shop. The course will include discussions regarding: current government regulations, material handling, application devices, quality measurement, curing, air handling, process control, robotics 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. . The course will demonstrate the tools needed to measure, adjust and control the coatings application process for electrocoat, liquid and powder finishes. Fee: $1,790 (Lecture) $790 (Lab). PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND EVALUATION -- April 4, 2007, and November 7, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI The objective of this course is to inform the attendees of legal and effective performance and evaluation. Topics this course will cover include, but are not limited to behaviorism behaviorism, school of psychology which seeks to explain animal and human behavior entirely in terms of observable and measurable responses to environmental stimuli. Behaviorism was introduced (1913) by the American psychologist John B. , performance audits and how to conduct an effective and useful job analysis. This course is designed for professionals who desire a greater understanding of performance planning and evaluation within the industry. This course is highly recommended for managers, supervisors and human resource personnel. Fee: $690. COATINGS AND PAINT TECHNOLOGY: COMPOSITION AND APPLICATION FUNDAMENTALS -- April 17-19, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI An introductory course that is specifically designed to provide fundamental understanding and working knowledge of today's coatings and paints to industry personnel including beginners, marketing, technical sales, paint users, customer support staff field representatives, manufacturing personnel and others who need a broad knowledge of this dynamic and complex technology. Two laboratory sessions are included in the three-day course. Fee: $1,250. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY-SAVING AND RAPID CURE TECHNOLOGIES -- April 23-25, 2007, and October 22-24, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI This course will provide fundamentals of multiple techniques and combinations of curing technologies which provide cure of coatings in less than one minute. Technologies and formulations to be discussed include coil coating, 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 include energy usage, 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, volatile organic content considerations and other related topics which are of concern from an environmental and ecological standpoint. Fee: $1,250. COLOR TECHNOLOGY -- May 1-2, 2007, and October 2-3, 2007, EMU Campus, Livonia, MI This course provides the fundamentals of visual color match evaluation and of color measurement for industrial color control. Teams work in a fully equipped laboratory on projects which demonstrate proper use of lighting, testing of observers, proper terminology for color differences Refers to the method of encoding color information in video/TV signals. The color difference signal designations are B-Y and R-Y, Cb and Cr, Pb and Pr, I and Q, and U and V. See YUV and YUV/RGB conversion formulas. , and determination of tolerances. The teams analyze measurement data of the same industrial samples to study the correlation of visual to measured results and also analyze laboratory samples for correct pigment content. Fee: $725. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF COATING FORMULATIONS -- May 8-9, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI This course is designed to familiarize coatings and paint industry personnel with the underlying formulations involved in paints and coatings. Knowledge of these concepts of coatings formulation helps to provide an appreciation and understanding of market segments, product differentiation Product Differentiation A source of competitive advantage that depends on producing some item that is regarded to have unique and valuable characteristics. , attributes, performance cost, application areas, and trouble shooting. Concepts underlying formulation of industrial, automotive, and architectural paints will be presented. Emerging technologies in powder coatings, UV-cure technologies, and electrodeposition will be highlighted. A one-half-day laboratory session is included in the course. Fee: $950. BASICS OF POLYURETHANE COATINGS -- May 15-16, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI Polyurethane (PU) coatings are among the fastest growing coatings; both in architectural and industrial segments. During the last decade, the availability of new raw materials, synthetic methods and cure technologies has significantly changed the nature and scope of PU coatings. The primary objective of this course is to familiarize the personnel involved with paints and coatings about fundamentals of PU coatings--their chemistry, technology and coating formulations as pertains to the PU coating products in the market place. The understanding of these fundamentals will be very useful in synthesis and formulation of PU coatings, appreciation of PU product differentiations, their attributes, end uses, performance and cost. The course will have specific focus on emerging PU technologies such as water-borne 2K-PU systems, polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and the like. This course is designed to provide a thorough fundamental understanding and working knowledge of PU coatings to general personnel in the industry. Fee: $950. PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION -- May 16, 2007, and September 12, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI This course will present the principles of supervision as it applies to affecting employee motivation and performance. This workshop is designed for directors, managers and supervisors who are interested in enhancing their leadership effectiveness. The most recent and cutting edge information pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to effective supervision and leadership is integrated into this course. This course is designed for professionals who desire a greater understanding of supervision and discovering their own leadership abilities. This course is highly recommended for first level supervisors, managers and directors. Fee: $690. MIXING FOR UNIFORM BATCHES: IMPROVING PRODUCT QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY -- June 5-6, 2007, and October 15-16, 2007, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI The objective of this course is to improve productivity of mixing equipment and to obtain consistency from batch-to-batch in order to minimize adjustments to application equipment. Key topics covered in this course include why mixing mechanisms are so important and how to obtain maximum effectiveness of 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. as well as how to reduce the time to do rework also will be discussed. Fee: $1,050. Contact: Sandra Tanner, Coatings Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University, 430 W. Forrest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197; 734.487.2203; fax: 734.483.0085; email: stanner@emich.edu. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology ADVANCEMENT IN COATINGS SERIES (ACSERIES) These conferences are designed to address critical topics in the coatings industry and provide information on new technologies and new solutions. In 2007, one event will be presented in Seattle, WA, and in 2008, one will be presented in Orlando, FL. ACSERIES -- COATING WOOD AND WOOD COMPOSITES: "DESIGNING FOR DURABILIITY" -- July 23-25, 2007, Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport, Seattle, WA This three-day program will feature sessions on such topics as understanding wood substrates; performance products, application, and testing; designing and durability; eliminating damage to wood through building envelope A building envelope is the separation between the interior and the exterior environments of a building. It serves as the outer shell to protect the indoor environment as well as to facilitate its climate control. design; engineered wood composites; and the global marketplace. Tabletop exhibits will spotlight products and services related to these topics. ACSERIES -- 2008 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN COATINGS CONFERENCE: "EMERGING APPLICATIONS" -- March 5-7, 2008, Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, FL This three day symposium will cover all aspects of the use of nanotechnology and nano-techniques in the coatings industry and provide a unique opportunity to all professionals involved with nanotechnology developments. ICE 2007 FSCT INTERNATIONAL COATINGS EXPOSITION AND FUTURECOAT! AND PRESHOW SHORT COURSES -- October 1-5, 2007, Metro Toronto Convention Centre Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario at 255 Front Street West, has 600,000 square feet of space. The convention centre was completed in October 1984 and is home to the 1330 seat John Bassett Theatre, currently used for Canadian Idol. , Toronto, Ont., Canada FSCT will host one of the largest expositions of coatings raw materials, production and laboratory apparatus and equipment, and services--in conjunction with its FutureCoat! sessions featuring technical presentations from leading coatings experts. The Preshow Short Courses will offer seminars that provide hands-on training as well as lecture-type instruction geared towards all levels of the coatings industry. VIRTUAL LEARNING CONFERENCES -- 2007 Integrating both computer and telephone technologies, these 90-minute e-learning programs are broadcast to the registrant's desktop or conference room to explore proven principles and recent developments in coatings technology. The 2007 schedule includes: March 22 -- Film Formation in Reactive Coating Systems March 29 -- Film Formation in Latex Systems April 12 -- Cure Characterization Applied to Product R & D and Problem: Solving Part I April 26 -- Cure Characterization Applied to Product R & D and Problem: Solving Part II May 10 -- Living Radical Polymerization Radical polymerization is a type of polymerization in which the reactive center of a polymer chain consists of a radical. The polymerization reaction is initiated by three classes of free-radical initiators: May 24 -- Living Radical Polymerization: Part II Contact: Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422; 610.940.0777; fax: 610.940.0292; email: fsct@coatingstech.org; www.coatingstech.org. HunterLab HUNTERLAB COLOR SEMINAR -- April 12-13, 2007, HunterLab, Reston, VA This is a two-day seminar on color and appearance measurement. There will be a series of workshop segments on colorimetry colorimetry Measurement of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum transmitted through a solution or transparent solid. It is used to identify and determine the concentrations of substances that absorb light of a specific wavelength or colour , spectrophotometry spectrophotometry Branch of spectroscopy dealing with measurement of radiant energy transmitted or reflected by a body as a function of wavelength. The measurement is usually compared to that transmitted or reflected by a system that serves as a standard. , and the effects of geometric attributes on appearance, plus a progression of hands-on demonstrations. Technical staff will be available to discuss individual measurement questions. Fee: $750, includes continental breakfast and lunch for both days. Contact: HunterLab, 11491 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190; 703.471.6870; fax: 703.471.4237; email: info@hunterlab.com; www.hunterlab.com. Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC ISCC IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications ISCC Inter-Society Color Council ISCC Information Systems Co-ordination Committee (UNICC) ISCC International Securities Clearing Corporation ISCC Infantry Section Commanders Course ) and American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists is a professional organization of textile chemists and colorists, organized as a nonprofit corporation, founded in 1921 by Louis Olney[1]. It has both individual and corporate members. (AATCC AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center ) INDUSTRIAL COLOR CHALLENGES -- February 22-23, 2007, Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC This two-day symposium offers presentations that cover all facets of industrial color technology including color and marketing, multi-angle color measurement, colorant col·or·ant n. Something, especially a dye, pigment, ink, or paint, that colors or modifies the hue of something else. adj. Of or being a subtractive primary color. legislation and safety, the conditions for proper visual analysis, and the benefits of quantitative color assessment. Tabletop displays will be featured during the reception. Fee: $475 for AATCC and ISCC members and $710 for non-members (includes two luncheons, morning and afternoon breaks, Thursday evening reception, and compilation of all available papers). Contact: ISCC, www.iscc.org, or AATCC, www.aatcc.org. Japan Society of Colour Material (JSCM JSCM Joint Service Commendation Medal JSCM Jackpot Source Code Metrics ) 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: NEW FIELDS IN COLOUR AND COATINGS -- September 12-14, 2007, Tokyo University of Science Faculties and Graduate Schools Faculties
Contact: JSCM; 81.3.3443.2811; fax: 81.3.3443.3669; email: jscm@blue.ocn.ne.jp. Lehigh University Lehigh University, at Bethlehem, Pa.; coeducational; chartered and opened 1866 by Asa Packer. It has undergraduate colleges of arts and science, business and economics, and engineering and applied science, as well as several graduate programs. , The Emulsion emulsion: see colloid. emulsion Mixture of two or more liquids in which one is dispersed in the other as microscopic or ultramicroscopic droplets (see colloid). Emulsions are stabilized by agents (emulsifiers) that (e.g. Polymers Institute ADVANCES IN EMULSION POLYMERIZATION AND LATEX TECHNOLOGY -- June 4-8, 2007, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA The 38th annual short course is an in-depth study of the synthesis, characterization, and properties of high polymer latexes. The subject matter includes a balance of theory and applications, as well as a balance between chemical and physical problems. Lectures will be given by leading academic and industrial workers. Lectures will begin with introductory material and reviews, and will progress through recent research results. Fee: $1,450. Contact: Dr. Eric Daniels, Emulsion Polymers Institute, Lehigh University, 111 Research Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18015; 610.758.3602; fax: 610.758.5880; email: eric.daniels@lehigh.edu; https://fp2.cc.lehigh.edu/inemuls/epi/Lehigh_sc.htm. University of Massachusetts-Lowell and New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. Society for Coatings Technology GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COATINGS AND ADHESIVES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PLASTICS ENGINEERING, COATINGS & ADHE-SIVES OPTION -- September-December, January-May, Plastics Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts The system includes UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth (affiliated with Cape Cod Community College), UMass Lowell, and the UMass Medical School. It also has an online school called UMassOnline. , Lowell, MA The following courses are included in the program: Coatings & Science Technology I & II; Adhesives & Adhesion; Polymer Science I & II; Mechanical Behavior of Polymers; and Rheology of Coatings, Fee: Massachusetts residents: $1,065/course; Out-of-State residents: $2,636/course. Contact: Rudolph D. Deanin, Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA 01854; 978.934.3426; fax: 978.458.4141; email: rudydeanin2003@aol.com. Master Painters Institute ESSENTIALS OF PAINT AND PAINT TECHNOLOGY -- Ongoing, online-electronic version (can take three months to complete) The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge concerning paint types, coating technology, color, application, safety, specifications, coating-related standards, and environmental issues regarding paint and coatings with the objective of making the attendees comfortable with issues pertaining to paint and coatings. Cost: $350. Contact: Jody Lavery, 4090 Graveley Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 3T6, Canada; 604.298.7578; fax: 604.298.7571; email: jody@mpi.net; www.mpi.net. Materials Research Society 2007 SPRING MEETING -- April 9-13, 2007, Moscone West, San Francisco Marriott The San Francisco Marriott is a skyscraper in San Francisco, California. The building rises 436 feet (133 meters) in the southern region of San Francisco’s Financial District. It contains 39 floors, and was completed in 1989. , San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA The 2007 MRS MRS - Modifiable Representation System. An integration of logic programming into Lisp. ["A Modifiable Representation System", M. Genesereth et al, HPP 80-22, CS Dept Stanford U 1980]. Spring Meeting will feature 36 technical symposia in five topical clusters, and an international exhibit highlighting products and services of interest to the materials community and much more. Contact: Material Research Society, 506 Keystone Dr., Warrendale, PA 15086-7573; 724.779.3003; fax: 724.779.8313; www.mrs.org/spring2007. University of Missouri-Rolla Coatings Institute BASIC COMPOSITION OF COATINGS -- March 12-16, 2007, and September 10-14, 2007, UMR UMR Unite Mixte de Recherche (French: Mixed Unit of Research ) UMR University of Missouri - Rolla UMR Upper Mississippi River UMR Uniform Methods and Rules (US Department of Agriculture) UMR Unit Manning Report Campus, Rolla, MO The course introduces the newcomer, as well as those involved in raw material manufacture, sales and technical service, to the technical aspects of paint manufacture, testing, and use. Topics of discussion will include the history of paint, materials used in manufacture, simple formulating techniques that you can put to immediate use, introduction to the equipment used to make and test modern protective coatings, modern chemical instrumentation as applied to coatings, and simple cost accounting that allows beginners to start on a stable economic basis. There will be over four (4) hours of demonstrations throughout the lecture period on topics such as paint milling, color development, testing, and many others. Particular attention will be given to the needs of newcomers to the coatings industry in laboratories, production units, or marketing groups. Course notes are provided for all participants. Lectures and demonstrations are presented in an informal way to encourage questions and discussion. Fee: $1045. INTRODUCTION TO PAINT FORMULATION -- May 14-18, 2007, and October 22-26, 2007, UMR Campus, Rolla, MO This intensive five-day course focuses on basic steps of paint formulation, from understanding the process to an actual laboratory formulation. Through study and work in a laboratory, participants can learn to formulate paints to meet specific requirements. Students will have the opportunity to study and experiment with basic raw materials and their influences on the performance of the finished coatings, formulation and testing of coatings in the laboratory to meet the special demands of the job, limitations of plant production equipment and formulation variables for moving a coating from the lab to the plant, and modern chemical instrumentation as applied to coatings. In the classroom and in the lab you can put to work the techniques you have learned and test some of your own ideas. Learn how to solve formulation problems imposed by government regulations using methods of calculating formulas that assure you are in compliance. Course notes will be provided for all participants. A lab coat or apron and goggles goggles, n the protective eyewear worn by dental personnel and patients during dental procedures. goggles see periocular leukotrichia. are necessary for the laboratory portion of this course but will be provided if you do not have them. Fee: $1095. INTRODUCTION TO COATINGS COMPOSITION AND SPECIFICATIONS -- July 16-18, 2007, Drury Inn Airport, St. Louis, MO This new short course is designed for the new coatings person in areas such as sales, marketing or production. The course was initiated by a number of raw material companies and distributors requesting a course with this format. This course is not as heavily technical as are our "Basic Composition of Coatings" and "Introduction to Paint Formulation" courses. The "Introduction to Coatings Composition and Specifications" course is a two and a half day course which will discuss the types of coatings, the basic composition of coatings, and the tests and specifications used by the industry. This course will allow the participant to gain the fundamentals needed to work in this industry and to communicate more clearly. Course notes will be provided. Fee: $850. Contact: Dr. Michael Van De Mark, UMR Coatings Institute; 573.341.4419; email: coatings@umr.edu; www.umr.edu/~coatings. Munsell Color Science Laboratory Rochester Institute of Technology ESSENTIALS OF COLOR SCIENCE -- June 5-8, 2007, Rochester Institute of Technology, Munsell Color Science Laboratory, Rochester, NY This four-day course is made up of a series of 16 distinct sessions delivered by leading experts in the respective topical areas. The lectures are designed to form a coherent course that introduces the fundamental concepts of color science, describes various applications, and introduces cutting-edge research areas in color science. Fee: $2,100. Contact: Colleen col·leen n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. Desimone, RIT RIT, n See therapy, regenerative injection. Munsell Color Science Laboratory, 54 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623; 585.475.6783; fax: 585.475.4444; email: desimone@cis.rit.edu; www.mcsl.rit.edu. University of New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). CORE-SHELL LATEX PARTICLES -- Fundamental Aspects of Morphology Control. 6th Annual Workshop--June 4-7, 2007, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH This intensive study course deals with the basic factors controlling the morphology of synthetic latices la·ti·ces n. A plural of latex. used for coatings, adhesives, impact modifiers, and biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. applications. It is intended for scientists and engineers in product development, latex processing, and characterization. Both equilibrium and non-equilibrium morphologies are treated in detail through experimental design and computer simulations. A key feature of the course is the completion of several case studies culminating with the complete design of a process for the production of latex particles with a specified morphological structure. Careful attention is paid to the analytical techniques used to determine the particle structure, such as TEM TEM 1. transmission electron microscope. 2. triethylenemelamine. 3. transmissible encephalopathy of mink. , AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) A device used to image materials at the atomic level. AFMs are used to solve processing and materials problems in electronics, telecom, biology and other high-tech industries. , NMR NMR: see magnetic resonance. , DSC (1) (Digital Signal Controller) A microcontroller and DSP combined on the same chip. It adds the interrupt-driven capabilities normally associated with a microcontroller to a DSP, which typically functions as a continuous process. See microcontroller and DSP. , etc. Fee: $1,595, including course text, coffee breaks, lunches, and Tuesday evening dinner. It does not include accommodations. Contact: Prof. Donald C. Sundberg, Materials Science materials science Study of the properties of solid materials and how those properties are determined by the material's composition and structure, both macroscopic and microscopic. Program, University of New Hampshire, Parsons Parsons, city (1990 pop. 11,924), Labette co., SE Kans.; inc. 1871. It is a shipping point for dairy products, grain, and livestock. Manufactures include ammunition, wire and paper products, plastics, and appliances. Hall Room 137, Durham, NH 03824; 603.862.1878; fax: 603.862.4278; email: don.sundberg@unh.edu; www.unh.edu/prg. North Dakota State University North Dakota State University, at Fargo; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered and opened 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College, achieved university status in 1960. Department of Polymers and Coatings FUNDAMENTALS OF COATINGS SCIENCE -- June 3-8, 2007, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND The Fundamentals of Coatings Science Short Course is designed for all levels of scientists and technologists working in the field of coatings. For those relatively new to the field, the short course provides a comprehensive discussion of the basic principles of coatings science. For more experienced chemists the short course may provide a broader perspective and more fundamental understanding of coatings science. Participants should have some background in college level chemistry, including organic chemistry. Cost: $1,950 by April 6; $2,250 after April 6. CORROSION: COATINGS AND ELECTROCHEMISTRY electrochemistry, science dealing with the relationship between electricity and chemical changes. Of principal interest are the reactions that take place between electrodes and the electrolytes in electric and electrolytic cells (see electrolysis), as well as the -- June 10-15, 2007, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND The Corrosion Science Short Course will be a comprehensive survey of all aspects of the corrosion process, characterization of corrosion, corrosion protection by coatings, testing of coating, and lifetime prediction. This course will also include one and a half days of hands-on laboratory work. Cost: $1,950 by April 6; $2,250 after April 6. Contact: Carol Johnson Carol Alfred Johnson (1903 - 30 July 2000) was a British Labour politician. He was Member of Parliament for Lewisham South from 1959 until the general election of February 1974, when the constituency was abolished by boundary changes. References , Program Coordinator, NDSU NDSU North Dakota State University , Dept. of Coatings and Polymeric Materials; 1735 NDSU Research Park Drive, P.O. Box 5376, Fargo, ND 58105; fax: 701.231.8439; email: carol.johnson@ndsu.edu; www.cpm.ndsu.nodak.edu. Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology NORTHWEST COATINGS FEST 2007 -- May 9-11, 2007, Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA Three-day PNWSCT PNWSCT Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology Annual Symposium. Features the theme of "Competitive Intelligence in Future Coatings Advances." Cost: TBD. Contact: Christine Stevens, 935 63rd Street NW, Seattle, WA 98107; 206.706.5333; fax: 206.706.5336; email: cstevens@pthutchins.com; www.pnwsct.org. Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA PDCA Purebred Dexter Cattle Association PDCA Painting and Decorating Contractors of America PDCA Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (USA) PDCA Pile Driving Contractors Association PDCA Pug Dog Club of America ) CONTRACTOR COLLEGE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM -- Courses are offered on-line as well as through local, regional, and national education events. PDCA's Contractor College and Accreditation program exists to create a community of learning for painting and decorating contractors. There are 12 courses that are required and are exclusively online: four business, and eight technical. The other elective courses are pre-app and are obtained through our annual convention and education events. Cost: $399 application fee; $74/online course/test. Contact: Elizabeth (Liz) Werle, 11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Ste. 201, St. Louis, MO 63117; 314.517.7322; 314.514.9412; email: lwerle@pdca.org; www.train.pdca.org. Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and the Society for Protective Coatings SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) is a professional organization for the industrial coatings industry. It was founded in 1950 as the Steel Structures Painting Council, a non-profit association concerned with the use of coatings to protect industrial steel structures (SSPC SSPC Society for Protective Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council) SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council (now Society for Protective Coatings) ) PACE 2007: THE POWER OF PAINT AND COATINGS -- February 11-14, 2007, Dallas, TX Hosted by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), Pittsburgh, PA, PACE 2007 is designed for those in the paint, coatings, and decorating industries, including manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, architects, designers, engineers, and industry consultants. Other highlights of the PACE 2007 conference include a Presidents' Lecture Series, a number of joint PDCA and SSPC technical sessions, and the Contractor College Accreditation Program offered through the PDCA Contractor College. For registration and additional information, visit www.pace2007.com, or contact PDCA at 800.332.7322 or SSPC at 877.281.7772. PCI Magazine and RadTech International 10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COATINGS FOR PLASTICS SYMPOSIUM -- June 13-15, 2007, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago O'Hare, located on the far northwest side of Chicago, Illinois, is one of the city's 77 official community areas. O'Hare International Airport is located within the boundaries of this community area. , IL This symposium is dedicated to providing emerging trends and technologies in the coatings for plastics industry, and includes expanded topics relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc coatings for plastics in appliances, construction, and electronics. The program will consist of a two-day symposium featuring 35-45 minute paper presentations. In addition, suppliers will be invited to showcase their products and services related to this area through tabletop exhibits. Fee: $595. Student Fee: $195. Contact: Jessica Kreider, 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste 700, Troy, MI 48084; 248.244.1731; fax: 248.502.2127; email: kreiderj@bnpmedia.com; www.coatingsforplastics.com. Philadelphia Society for Coatings Technology UV COATINGS: EMERGING APPLICATIONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT -- May 3, 2007, Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, PA One-day technical symposium presenting the latest advancements in UV-curable coatings. Contact: Loyd J. Burcham, Congoleum Corporation, 861 Sloan Avenue, P.O. Box 3127, Mercerville, NJ 08619; 609.584.3719; fax: 609.584.3305; email: lburcham@congoleum.com; www.psct.org. Polyurea Development Association (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ) PDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- "ENGAGING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY" -- March 20-23, 2007, Houston, TX This is the 8th Annual Conference of the Polyurea Development Association (PDA). This meeting is the only one of its kind focused solely on the issue of polyurea. Contact: Polyurea Development Association, 14 West Third St., Ste. 200, Kansas City, MO 64105; 816.221.0777; fax: 816.472.7765; www.pda-online.org. PRA PRA - PRAgmatics. The language used by COPS for specification of code generators. ["Metalanguages of the Compiler Production System COPS", J. Borowiec, in GI Fachgesprach "Compiler-Compiler", ed W. Henhapl, Tech Hochs Darmstadt 1978, pp. 122-159]. 2ND INTERNATIONAL NANO AND HYBRID COATINGS CONFERENCE -- March 7-8, 2007, Bedford Hotel & Conference Center, Brussels, Belgium This two-day conference will cover all aspects of the use of nanotechnology in coatings, together with the latest developments in organic-inorganic hybrid coatings. PROTECTIVE COATINGS CONFERENCE -- October 24-25, 2007, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Contact: Janet Saraty, Events Manager, 44.20.8487.0800; fax: 44.20.8487.0801; email: conferences@pra-world.com. The following training courses and workshops for the upcoming year will be held at the PRA Coatings Technology Centre, Hampton, Middlesex, U.K.: PAINT TECHNOLOGY -- February 12-15, 2007, May 21-24, 2007, October 15-18, 2007, and December 3-6, 2007 An intensive course that seeks to provide a firm foundation in the raw materials technology and properties of organic surface coatings. It is designed for newcomers to the industry, especially those with a scientific background. PRINT AND INK TECHNOLOGY -- February 26-28, 2007, and October 8-10, 2007 This three day course covers the formulation, application, manufacture, and testing of inks, and reviews in the context of inks and substrates all the various printing processes. NETWORKING FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE COATINGS SECTOR -- March 6, 2007, and October 4, 2007 An interactive workshop for those within the coating sector whose role is to grow the business, and who wish to enhance their networking sills and make their networking more effective. PRINCIPLES OF WATERBORNE COATINGS -- March 13-14, 2007, and October 30-31, 2007 This two-day course provides an overview of the special features that distinguish waterborne technology from that of other generic types such as solventborne, high solids, etc. POWDER COATING TECHNOLOGY -- March 20-21, 2007, and November 20-21, 2007 This intense two-day course includes an insight into the formulation and manufacture of coatings powders, both thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. and thermosetting thermosetting, adj having the property of becoming irreversibly rigid or hardened with the application of heat. In dentistry the term is used in connection with resins. . The course includes a half-day practical session at a nearby industrial powder coating installation. NETWORKING FOR TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS IN THE COATINGS SECTOR -- March 22, 2007, and October 11, 2007 A workshop for Technical Specialists in the coatings sector who wish to use networking as a research tool and to do so effectively. The outcomes will enhance career and management development, support technical development, and, where appropriate, business development and collaboration. PROFESSIONAL PAINT FORMULATION -- March 27-28, 2007, and November 13-14, 2007 This two-day course provides an overview of the many factors involved in developing commercial liquid formulations. Additionally, participants are shown how to locate sources of raw material information and to use formulating spreadsheets and databases for creating formulation templates and calculating paint constants. WHAT IS PAINT? -- March 29, 2007, and November 15, 2007 An introduction to paint and paint technology, why paints are used, what the main ingredients are, and which paints are used where. MARKET RESEARCH IN THE COATINGS INDUSTRY -- April 24, 2007, and September 25, 2007 This leading edge workshop will give participants a clear understanding of market research as well as the practical skills and tools to carry out systematic market research and to set up a market research network. The workshop has been designed for all those involved in strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. in the coatings and related markets. MAKING COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE WORK IN COATINGS -- April 25, 2007, and September 26, 2007 This workshop provides the skills and tools to begin to exploit competitive intelligence actively within the coatings market. Participants will be provided with a simple audit checklist to allow a preliminary assessment of the status of competitive intelligence. RADIATION CURING TECHNOLOGY -- May 14-16, 2007, and October 1-3, 2007 This intensive three-day course provides a firm foundation in the chemistry, principles, and applications of ultraviolet and electron beam technologies In electron beam technology, an electron beam is applied to do some useful work. Given the wide range of energies and intensities of electron beams that can be generated, the range of applications is equally large:
COLOR MEASUREMENT AND COLOR CONTROL -- September 10-11, 2007 Taught by Dr. Jim Nobbs of Leeds University's Colour Chemistry Department, practical exercises using color measuring equipment and software effectively provide the link between the theoretical and practical aspects of color, its control and measurement. ADVANCED COLOR MEASUREMENT AND COLOR CONTROL -- September 12-13, 2007 An extension to Color Measurement and Color Control, this course also has a strong practical emphasis to enable delegates to understand how to characterize the optical properties of opaque, semi-transparent, and transparent materials, and to develop systematic improvement in the accuracy of match prediction databases. COATINGS FOR WOOD AND WOOD BASED SUBSTRATES -- November 22, 2007 The special characteristics of wood and their influence on coating formulation for maintenance and industrial coatings are described in detail. UNDERSTANDING AND TESTING THE WET AND DRY PROPERTIES OF COATINGS -- November 27-28, 2007 This course has a strong practical emphasis, enabling delegates to understand the principles and consequences of key coating attributes. The course is designed for all those working on the development, specification, and quality control of coatings where the use and interpretation of test methods is required. Contact: Elisabeth Brown, Training and Exhibitions Manager, PRA Coatings Technology Centre, 14 Castle Mews, High Street, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2NP, United Kingdom; 44.20.8487.0815; fax: 44.20.8487.0805; email: training@pra-world.com. Rapra Technology REACH 2007 -- April 17-19, 2007, Brussels Marriott Hotel, Brussels, Belgium Rapra Technology is holding its first international conference on REACH, the new European environmental regulations policy. The goal of the conference is to discuss the implications and impact of the REACH legislation. The technical program features case studies from various companies, as well as papers from respected legal firms. The third day includes post-conference workshops to help tackle some of the more in-depth areas in a more informal and interactive session. Contact: www.rapra.net/conferences. The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Polymers and High Performance Materials THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM -- ADVANCES IN INTELLIGENT COATINGS DESIGN -- February 14-16, 2007, New Orleans Marriott Sheraton New Orleans, located at 500 Canal Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 42-story, 449 feet (137 m)-tall skyscraper. , 555 Canal St., New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , LA The 34th Annual Waterborne Symposium (formerly called the International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium) consists of topical sessions covering a broad range of issues within contemporary coatings science and technology. Recent advances are the primary focus. This event includes: Technology Showcase -- February 13-14, 2007. The Technology Showcase is a forum for scientists from manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to present their most recent developments in a booth format. Student Poster Session A poster session is the juried presentation of research information by representatives of several research teams at a congress or conference with an academic or professional focus. These are particularly prominent at scientific conferences such as medical congresses. -- February 14-15, 2007. The student poster session is an alternative technical forum for students to present their most recent research. Two short courses are offered prior to the symposium: Modern Coatings-Current and Emerging Technologies, February 12-13, 2007, and Reformulating to Waterborne Coatings-Reformulating to Waterborne Coatings, February 12-13, 2007. Fees: Symposium-only, $750; Short Course-only, $875; Symposium and Short Course, $1,525. Contact: Laura Fosselman, Waterborne Coordinator, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #10063, Hattiesburg, MS 39406; 601.266.4475/6298; fax: 601.266. 6265; email: waterborne@usm.edu; www.psrc.usm.edu/waterborne. INTRODUCTION TO COATINGS SCIENCE -- March 12-15, 2007, The University of Southern Mississippi, Thames-Rawlins Group, Polymer Science Research Center, Hattiesburg, MS This is a four-day, all-lecture short course that teaches the basic principles of synthesis, design, testing, and performance evaluation Performance evaluation The assessment of a manager's results, which involves, first, determining whether the money manager added value by outperforming the established benchmark (performance measurement) and, second, determining how the money manager achieved the calculated return of solventborne, waterborne, high-solids, UV-cured, and powder coatings. Polymer synthesis will be reviewed with examples of chain-growth, step-growth, and ring-opening polymerizations. Pigment types and selection will be covered along with a primer on causes of color and color measurement. ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials test protocols for coatings and dry films will also be discussed. The role of additives and crosslinking agents in coatings will be presented along with an introduction to surface pretreatment pretreatment, n the protocols required before beginning therapy, usually of a diagnostic nature; before treatment. pretreatment estimate, n See predetermination. . Fee: $1,195. COATINGS SCIENCE FOR COATINGS CHEMISTS -- March 12-15, 2007, The University of Southern Mississippi, Thames-Rawlins Group, Polymer Science Research Center, Hattiesburg, MS This is a four-day, all-lecture, in-depth short course. It emphasizes the theory and practical aspects of polymer synthesis and characterization, as well as the principles dictating coating selection, design, formulation, testing, and performance evaluation. Contemporary VOC-lowering technologies to develop environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] coatings are highlighted and include waterborne, high-solids, powder, and UV-curable coatings. It incorporates the principles of polymer chemistry, strategies for selection of coating components, their use level, mechanism of action, and influence on coating properties. Fee: $1,195. Contact: Deborah Witherby, The University of Southern Mississippi, Thames-Rawlins Polymer Research, 118 College Drive #10037, Hattiesburg, MS 39406; 601.266.5618; fax: 601.266.5504; email: deborah.witherby@usm.edu; www.coatingscience.com. Southern Society for Coatings Technology 71ST ANNUAL MEETING AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE -- "COATINGS AT THE WATER'S EDGE" -- April 29-May 2, 2007, Daytona Beach Daytona Beach (dātō`nə), city (1990 pop. 61,921), Volusia co., NE Fla., on the Atlantic coast and Halifax River (a lagoon); inc. 1876. Center of a rapidly urbanizing area, in a region settled by Spanish Franciscans in the 17th cent. , FL This conference will combine all the activities of the traditional SSCT SSCT Scandinavian Society for Cell Toxicology SSCT Stark State College of Technology (Canton, Ohio) SSCT Southern Society for Coatings Technology SSCT Strategically Significant Cities and Towns (UK) annual meeting, including society business, recreation (golf and fishing), a spouses' tour, banquet, and technical sessions. The technical sessions will be built around "cutting edge technologies." A paper will be presented from the Society's Education Committee ("Approaches to Formulating Interior Latex for the Southeastern US, Part II"). Numerous other papers will be presented from both industry and academia. Advance registration fee: $135 for members; $185 for nonmembers. Additional fees will be charged for late registration (after March 1, 2007) and for recreational activities. Contact: Laura Fosselman, 601.310.7687; email: lmfoss@bellsouth.net. Toronto Society for Coatings Technology, Education Committee COATINGS TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA PROGRAM -- Semester 3 (Winter 2007), January 4-April 5, 2007; Semester 1 (Fall 2007), September 6-December 13, 2007; Semester 2 (Winter 2008), January 3-April 3, 2008, Mississauga Central Library, Toronto The objective of the program is to provide students with a broad and basic understanding of all aspects of modern coatings technology from a practical perspective. The program consists of three semesters: Semester 1 -- Coatings Raw Materials covers basic chemistry of raw materials, their manufacture, testing, and selection. Semester 2 -- Trade Sales and Architectural Coatings comprises formulation, manufacture, and testing of trade sales and architectural coatings. Semester 3 -- Industrial Coatings entails the manufacture, testing, and application (techniques and equipment) of industrial coatings as well as surface preparation of various substrates. Duration is 14 weeks per semester, generally on each Thursday night from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Fee: Currently, 550 Canadian per student per semester; tuition fee includes the textbook for the semester. Contact: Peter Duncker, Education Committee Chair, c/o STE Consultants, 76 Burlingame Rd., Toronto-Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M8W 1Y8; 416.255.3574; fax: 416.255.3574; email: duncker@primus.ca; www.toscot.org. Vincentz Network EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2007 -- May 8-10, 2007, Exhibition and Convention Centre, Nurnberg, Germany Exhibition for the international coating and paint industry. 9TH NURNBERG CONGRESS-"CREATIVE ADVANCES IN COATINGS TECHNOLOGY -- May 7-8, 2007, Exhibition and Convention Centre, Nurnberg, Germany Parallel to the European Coatings Show, the 9th Nurnberg Congress will highlight new technical innovations through exclusive presentations by international researchers from around the globe. Contact: Friederike Plasswich, Vincentz Network, Schiff-graben 43, 30175 Hannover, Germany; +49 (0) 5 11.99 10-2 76; fax: +49 (0) 5 11.99 10-2 76; www.coatings.de/events. Western Coatings Societies FALL 2007 WESTERN COATINGS SYMPOSIUM (WCS See Windows CardSpace. ) -- October 22-24, 2007, Flamingo flamingo, common name for a large pink or red wading bird, similar to the related heron, stork, and spoonbill but with a longer neck, webbed feet, and a unique down-bent bill. Flamingos are tropical birds, although large colonies have been observed high in the Andes. Hotel, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV Contact: www.lasct.org. |
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