International Coatings Technology Conference; Pre-show: October 25-27.Monday-Tuesday October 25-26, 2004[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Executive Forum and Two-Day Courses Executive Forum: Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. for Global Competitiveness This course presents a concise overview of the Six Sigma concepts that can take a business to world-class excellence. Six Sigma is a statistics-based approach that defines a defect as anything that results in customer dissatisfaction. Six modules will be covered throughout the course: * What is Six Sigma? * Historical Background * Six Sigma in a Nutshell nut·shell n. The shell enclosing the meat of a nut. Idiom: in a nutshell In a few words; concisely: Just give me the facts in a nutshell. Adv. 1. * Stepwise stepwise incremental; additional information is added at each step. stepwise multiple regression used when a large number of possible explanatory variables are available and there is difficulty interpreting the partial regression Procedure for Implementing Six Sigma * Case Studies * Implementation Strategy and Plan Attendees Will Learn -- To examine the Six Sigma philosophy, which prescribes a structured, analytical approach to decision-making that reduces defects, increases customer satisfaction, improves profit, and grows market share -- To develop a clear understanding of what Six Sigma is, if it is right for your organization, and how to go about deploying Six Sigma in your company -- How to apply Six Sigma to static (discrete-parts manufacturing and transactional) applications -- To enable participants to improve the performance of processes and transactions under their jurisdiction Two-Day Courses: Additive additive In foods, any of various chemical substances added to produce desirable effects. Additives include such substances as artificial or natural colourings and flavourings; stabilizers, emulsifiers, and thickeners; preservatives and humectants (moisture-retainers); and Technologies for Coatings This course is intended to provide formulators and users of coatings with a fundamental and practical understanding of the concepts and available technologies for a wide range of additives that are commonly utilized to improve performance. Additives for both waterborne and solvent-based coatings are described, and useful application guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. are provided. Attendees Will Learn -- Basic theory and concepts for a wide range of additives -- Available technologies and their application to improve performance -- Current innovations -- Formulating guidelines Basic Polymer and Crosslinking Chemistry for the Coatings Chemist (jargon) chemist - (Cambridge) Someone who wastes computer time on number crunching when you'd far rather the computer were working out anagrams of your name or printing Snoopy calendars or running life patterns. May or may not refer to someone who actually studies chemistry. This course provides a good understanding and knowledge of the synthesis and applications of the various polymers used in the coatings industry. Theory of crosslinking, structure property relationships, mechanical properties of coatings and test methods are covered. Attendees Will Learn -- Basics of free radical and step growth polymerization polymerization Any process in which monomers combine chemically to produce a polymer. The monomer molecules—which in the polymer usually number from at least 100 to many thousands—may or may not all be the same. -- Synthesis and applications of latices la·ti·ces n. A plural of latex. , epoxy resins epoxy resins, group of synthetic resins used to make plastics and adhesives. These materials are noted for their versatility, but their relatively high cost has limited their use. , alkyds, silicones, and fluoropolymers -- Crosslinking chemistries used in the coatings industry -- Structure property relationships Advanced Polymer Technology and Crosslinking This course goes beyond the basics to cover advanced topics in polymer systems and crosslinking chemistry for coatings, with an emphasis on new and emerging technologies. Attendees should have a background in organic and polymer chemistry Polymer chemistry or macromolecular chemistry is a multidisciplinary science that deals with the chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers or macromolecules. . Selected topics related to new polymer technology and advanced discussions of crosslinking chemistry are presented. Attendees Will Learn -- To become aware of some of the latest developments in polymers and resins resins, n.pl complex, insoluble, sticky substances secreted by plants. Used as astringents, antimicrobials, and antiinflammatories, and are burned as incense. Can cause oral ulcers and epidermal irritations. for coatings applications -- Crosslinker technology and crosslinking chemistry -- New and emerging concepts in polymer systems and crosslinkers Understanding the Transition: Waterborne Coatings Technology This course is a detailed look at water-based coating technology, covering resin resin, any of a class of amorphous solids or semisolids. Resins are found in nature and are chiefly of vegetable origin. They are typically light yellow to dark brown in color; tasteless; odorless or faintly aromatic; translucent or transparent; brittle, fracturing preparation, raw material selection, properties, and formulation methodologies. All major areas of application such as architectural, industrial, and maintenance are discussed. A basic understanding of resin chemistries and formulation knowledge is assumed. Attendees Will Learn -- Both resin technology and formulating variables with emphasis on the benefits and shortcomings A shortcoming is a character flaw. Shortcomings may also be:
-- Basic criteria to help the formulators select the best resins and additives for their application Principles of Paint Formulations A basic introduction to formulating various kinds of paints, this course provides an understanding of paint ingredients, paint formulating strategies, and formulation design. Attendees Will Learn -- Composition of paints including pigments, binders, and additives -- Volume concepts and their effect on paint properties -- Strategies for formulation development -- How to calculate paint's physical constants -- Formulating differences between waterborne and solventborne paints -- How to troubleshoot To find out why something does not work and to fix the problem. Troubleshooting a computer often requires determining whether the problem is due to malfunctioning hardware or buggy or out-of-date software. See debug. formulation problems -- How to recognize paint film defects -- Design of formulations for specific end uses and application methods -- Translation of laboratory formulations to paint manufacturers Tuesday October 26, 2004 One-Day Courses Color Science and Technology This course covers the fundamentals of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color science as relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc paint and coatings formulation. Focus is on color science fundamentals and measurement of color and how to formulate for color matching. The impact of aluminum pigments and other effect pigments are also discussed. Attendees Will Learn -- Color measurement fundamentals -- CIE (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage, International Commission on Illumination, Vienna, Austria, www.cie.co.at) An international organization that sets standards for all aspects of lighting and illumination, including colorimetry, photometry and the measurement of visible and Color Space A system for describing color numerically. Also known as a "color model," the most widely used color spaces are RGB for scanners and displays, CMYK for color printing and YUV for video and TV. -- Color measurement techniques -- Visual-instrumental correlation -- Effect of application on color -- Color harmony Paste Printing Ink Vehicles (Co-Sponsored by OCCA OCCA Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals OCCA Oil & Colour Chemists' Association OCCA Oregon Community College Association OCCA Orthodox Catholic Church of America OCCA Organized Crime Control Act OCCA Open Cooperative Computing Architecture and FSCT FSCT Federation of Societies for Coating Technology FSCT Fire Support Control Terminal ) An in-depth overview of oil based printing ink vehicles, this course covers the various raw materials used in vehicles, different formulations, methods of manufacturing, and testing of their physical properties. Attendees Will Learn -- Vehicle composition and selection based on ink type and desired properties -- Resin/rosin selection as well as gellants used in vehicles -- Properties that vehicles impart to finished ink Maintenance Coatings This course is designed to teach coatings formulators and users the chemistry, systems, and performance of the technologies used in maintenance coatings for the protection of concrete and steel. Solvent-based, high-solids, 100% solids, and waterborne systems are covered. Attendees Will Learn -- Available technologies, applications, and performance -- Current innovations -- Formulating guidelines Powder Coatings Powder coating is a type of dry coating, which is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension This course provides a detailed overview of the fundamentals of powder coatings. The basic components of powder coatings--resins, crosslinkers, pigments, and additives--and the proper selection of these components are reviewed. Other topics include the process of making and applying powder coatings, modern formulation techniques that enable general purpose to highly specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. finishes, and specific end use applications. A summary of future trends is also provided. Attendees Will Learn -- Technology behind powder coatings growth -- Fundamentals of binder binder: see combine. An earlier Microsoft Office workbook file that let users combine related documents from different Office applications. The documents could be viewed, saved, opened, e-mailed and printed as a group. resin chemistries -- Polyesters, epoxies This article is about the band named the Epoxies. For the adhesive, see Epoxy. The Epoxies are an American band from Portland, Oregon formed in 2000. Heavily influenced by punk rock and New Wave the band has described themselves as robot garage rock. , acrylics, specialties -- Understand when to use powder coatings -- Chemistry of commercial crosslinkers and when to use -- Background on powder process, application, and cure -- Pigments and additives used specifically in powder -- Unique formulating capabilities of powder coatings -- Performance of powder versus liquid -- Newest technology trends--and where next generation growth will come from High Throughput Methodology for Rapid Coatings Development This course provides an overview of several aspects of combinatorial chemistry/high throughput methodology as applied to rapid coatings development. Attendees Will Learn -- Description and examples of combinatorial chemistry Combinatorial chemistry involves the rapid synthesis or the computer simulation of a large number of different but structurally related molecules. Introduction Synthesis of molecules in a combinatorial fashion can quickly lead to large numbers of molecules. -- Experimental design -- Application to coatings development -- Equipment -- Software -- Data Analysis Wednesday October 27, 2004 One-Day Courses Introduction to Coatings Technology for the Non-Technologist This course, designed for personnel in the coatings industry from sales, manufacturing, finance, and management areas who seek a basic introduction to coatings technology, is also suitable for the novice formulator. Principles of paint formulation, introductory coatings chemistry, and basic information concerning the raw materials (polymers and resins, solvents, pigments, additives) used in our industry are presented. The course is designed to convey relevant information to attendees with minimal or no chemistry background, though a basic knowledge of chemistry is helpful. Attendees Will Learn -- Fundamental principles of formulation -- Roles of resins, pigments, solvents, and additives in formulation -- Important calculations for paint formulation -- Basic chemistry of the most important types of coatings -- Paint defects and how to fix them Advances in Photochemical photochemical in laser treatment, the laser light is absorbed and converted into chemical energy. Polymerization for Coatings Applications This course provides an overview of the chemistry, raw materials, energy sources, and applications in commercial use for the coatings market. In addition to a review of more recent advances and trends for the future, discussions focus on characteristics and benefits of photo-polymerized coatings. Attendees Will Learn -- Fundamentals of photo-polymerization chemistry and the variety of energy sources -- Materials and equipment in use by application -- Characteristics and benefits of photo-polymerized systems -- Information on the most recent advances and trends in the market -- Potential applications appropriate in their businesses Nanotechnology and Nanocomposites This course features an overview of nanotechnology and nanocomposites used in the development of coatings and in some ancillary markets. Attendees Will Learn -- General overview of technology and applications -- Organic/inorganic nanoparticles -- Composites -- UV-curables and raw materials -- Applications and summary Wednesday October 27, 2004 Half-Day Courses (Morning) Design of Anti-Corrosion Coatings (Co-Sponsored by OCCA and FSCT) The course provides information on the fundamentals of corrosion, including the basic mechanisms of how and why it occurs. This leads into the strategy for designing coatings for slowing down the rate of corrosion on buildings, pipelines and tanks etc. Participants will learn how to optimize optimize - optimisation anti-corrosion coating performance, and also how to design VOC (Vertical Online Community) See vertical portal. legislation compliant versions. Accelerated testing of coatings is discussed. Attendees Will Learn -- General overview of technology -- Why and how corrosion occurs and simple degradation mechanisms of engineering materials -- Material selection and cathodic protection Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique to control the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the cathode of an electrochemical cell. It is a method used to protect metal structures from corrosion. -- How to design resins/coatings for anti-corrosion service -- Types of anti-corrosion coatings available -- Trends in waterborne and high solids systems -- How to make anti-corrosion coatings in aerosol aerosol (âr`əsōl,–sŏl): see colloid. aerosol System of tiny liquid or solid particles evenly distributed in a finely divided state through a gas, usually air. format Global Regulatory Changes and their Effect on Coating Formulation This course features an overview of evolving global regulations regarding coatings and reviews trends that may be somewhat predictive of future directives. Volatile organics are covered strictly for emerging regulations in the Asia-Pacific regions outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Attendees Will Learn -- European trends and how they affect the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. markets * APE ape, any primate of the subfamily Hominoidea, with the possible exception of humans. The small apes, the gibbon and the siamang, and the orangutan, one of the great apes, are found in SE Asia. surfactants * Biocides -- North American developments * Treated lumber lumber, term for timber that has been cut into boards for use as a building material. The major steps in producing lumber involve logging (the felling and preparation of timber for shipment to sawmills), sawing the logs into boards, grading the boards according to * Antimicrobials * Sustainable, renewable, and "green" coatings -- Japanese regulations on VOCs -- Emerging global trends -- Best practices for staying current; resources available Wednesday October 27, 2004 Half-Day Courses (Afternoon) Design of Waterborne Resins (Co-sponsored by OCCA and FSCT) The course provides examples of the basic types of waterborne (WB) resins, including some very brief history where appropriate. Some basic organic chemistry will then lead into the strategy for designing waterborne resins. Participants will learn how to optimize resin performance, and also how to modify laboratory and plant reactors as necessary. Sample formulations and step by step first principles for resin design are shown. Attendees Will Learn -- How to design waterborne resins -- Types of WB resins readily available and cost structure -- Strengths and weaknesses of waterborne resins -- How to design WB resin reactors for laboratory and plant -- Trends in waterborne and high solids systems The Impact of Color This course looks at the psychology, impact, and use of color in the home and commercial environment. Attendees Will Learn -- Psychology of color and its ability to influence -- Various influences on color palettes Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. and design ideas in your business
FSCT Professional Development Committee
Dr. Jamil Baghdachi (Chair) Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Rose A. Ryntz (Ex-Officio) Visteon Corporation
Dr. Ernest C. Galgoci Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Marc S. Hirsch The Dow Chemical Co.
Jonathan E. Lawniczak Eastman Chemical Co.
Kenneth M. Perry BASF Corp.
Dr. R. Sivasubramanian Sud-Chemie Inc.
Dr. Carl J. Sullivan Reichhold, Inc.
Dr. Rev Tomko The Sherwin-Williams Co.
Dr. Dean C. Webster North Dakota State University
Rodney D. Moon FSCT Director of Education
ICE 2004 Preliminary Schedule of Events
All events to be held in McCormick Place North unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, October 24
ICE Registration Services 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday, October 25
ICE Registration Services 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Technology Conference Courses 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 26
ICE Registration Services 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Technology Conference Courses 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
FSCT Board of Directors Meeting* 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
ICE Exhibitor Reception* 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 27
ICE Registration Services 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Heckel Award/Mattiello Lecture 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Technology Conference Courses 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Expo Hours 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Poster Session 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Exhibitor Spotlights 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Annual Meeting Program 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm
ICE Block Party @ Expo 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 28
ICE Registration Services 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Annual Meeting Program 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Technical Focus Lecture 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Expo Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Poster Session 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Exhibitor Spotlights 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, October 29
ICE Registration Services 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Board Recognition Breakfast* 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Annual Meeting Program 9:00 am to 12:15 pm
Expo Hours 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
*Event to be held at the Hilton Chicago.
INTERNATIONAL COATINGS EXPO OCTOBER 27-29, 2004 MCCORMICK PLACE McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. NORTH * CHICAGO, IL |
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