Our Events & Training section lists surface finishing–related conferences, exhibitions, and training courses worldwide.
If you would like us to include a new event, please e-mail the details to Reginald Tucker, editor, at re.tucker@elsevier.com.
"The Basic Composition of Coatings" is designed to introduce the newcomer, as wel as those involved in raw material manufacture, sales, and technical service, to the technical aspects of manufacture, testing, and use. 21 September 2009 - 25 September 2009
Rolla, MO http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html
An opportunity for Electrocoat Association members to be involved in association business, network with industry partners, and meet new contacts for future business. To be held in conjunction with Coating East '09 29 September 2009 - 01 January 1800
Nashville, TN http://www.electrocoat.org/
Conference programming and trade show for end users of industrial finishing 30 September 2009 - 01 October 2009
Nashville, TN http://www.thecoatingshow.com/
Two-part course covers wastewater treatment technologies and pollution prevention concepts and technologies 05 October 2009 - 08 October 2009
Seattle, WA http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/CourseDescriptions/EnvironmentalStewardship/default.htm
International trade fair for cleaning within the production process 20 October 2009 - 22 October 2009
Stuttgart, Germany http://www.parts2clean.com
A course designed to improve your understanding of all aspects of modern-day powder coating 20 October 2009 - 21 October 2009
St. Paul, MN http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
An event aimed at introducing and promoting ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curing technologies to various industries such as metal, plastics, wood finishing, packaging and printing, and electronics applications 20 October 2009 - 21 October 2009
Niagara Falls, NY http://www.uvebeast.com/index.html
This course will take you through the basic steps of paint formulation, from understanding the process to an actual laboratory formulation. 02 November 2009 - 06 November 2009
Topics will include advanced coating technologies for corrosion/erosion and decorative coatings, as well as alternatives for electroplating techniques 03 November 2009 - 05 November 2009
Albuquerque, NM http://svc.org/ConferencesExhibits/2009-TopCon--Exhibit.cfm
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Shot Peening Courses 09 November 2009 - 12 November 2009
Singapore http://www.mfn.li/workshop/workshop.php?id=13
This three-day intensive workshop, held on the campus of Owens Community College, familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. 11 November 2009 - 13 November 2009
Toldeo, OH https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/continuing_ed.html
A two-day seminar sponsored by the Electrocoat Association and the Chemical Coaters Association Internationa (CCAI). The Electrocoating Seminar is designed to meet the needs of the industry on all levels by providing information for both new and advanced users. Learn about the industry, the process, the equipment, and innovative technologies. 11 November 2009 - 12 November 2009
Birmingham, AL http://www.electrocoat.org/seminar/index.html
A course designed to improve your understanding of all aspects of modern-day powder coating 17 November 2009 - 18 November 2009
Las Vegas, NV http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com
Held in conjunction with E12 on Color and Appearance, G03 on Weathering and Durabililty 17 January 2010 - 19 January 2010
Ft. Lauderdale, FL http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D01.htm
The industry's premier paint and coatings show with 300+ exhibits of innovative products, tools, and technology. 07 February 2010 - 10 February 2010
Phoenix, AZ http://www.pace2010.com/
The Symposium consists of topical sessions of a broad range of issues within contemporary coatings science and technology to include: (1)waterborne, high-solids, powder, and radiation-curable coating systems; (2) stimuli-responsive and “smart” coating systems; (3) renewable raw materials for coatings; and (4) high-throughput methodologies for formulation. 08 February 2010 - 12 February 2010
New Orleans, LA http://www.psrc.usm.edu/waterborne/
17 February 2010 - 18 February 2010
San Jose, CA http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
09 March 2010 - 10 March 2010
Omaha, NE http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
Three-day intensive workshop that familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. In addition, the latest technologies will be explored. 10 March 2010 - 12 March 2010
Toledo, OH https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/spray2010.pdf
Join professionals from different industries including coatings, marine, oil and gas, pipeline, and refining to hear over 850 hours of vital information on developments and methods for corrosion prevention and solutions. 14 March 2010 - 18 March 2010
San Antonio, TX http://events.nace.org/conferences/c2010/c2010.asp
23 March 2010 - 25 March 2010
Los Angeles, CA http://www.westeconline.com/
23 March 2010 - 24 March 2010
Pensacola, FL http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
Designed to introduce 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. 29 March 2010 - 02 April 2010
The world's premier conference and exhibition for the electronic interconnect industry. 06 April 2010 - 08 April 2010
Las Vegas, NV http://www.ipcapexexpo.org
13 April 2010 - 15 April 2010
Detroit, MI http://www.sae.org/congress/
International trade fair for industrial coating technology. 13 April 2010 - 16 April 2010
Karlsruhe, Germany http://www.paintexpo.de
14 April 2010 - 15 April 2010
Charlotte, NC http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
53rd Annual SVC Technical Conference & Exhibit 17 April 2010 - 22 April 2010
Orlando, FL http://www.svc.org/ConferencesExhibits/2010-TechConExhibitEducation-Program.cfm
Announcing the Society of Vacuum Coaters 53rd Annual Technical Conference (TechCon) on April 17–22, 2010 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. The 2010 TechCon includes an intensive program of technical presentations, a large two-day Equipment Exhibit, a comprehensive Education Program of 21 Tutorial courses, a new innovative program on business topics for exhibitors, and many other different networking opportunities. The TechCon will also offer a new technical session for Gen Y attendees who are part of the SVC Young Members Group (under 31 years in age). 17 April 2010 - 22 April 2010
Orlando, FL http://www.svc.org
International regulatory updates, outlook on Congress and the presidential administration, EPA and OSHA regulatory updates, small business and manufacturing competitiveness issues, and much more. 27 April 2010 - 29 April 2010
Washington, DC http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NASFEventsPage/WashingtonForum/default.htm
This conference is designed to market the expansion of electrocoat technology through the education of finishing industry personnel and those interested in the technology, both as a coating application and also a “primer” of choice for many other topcoat finishes 04 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
Louisville, KY http://www.electrocoat.org/conference/
Mark your calendar and make your plans now to attend the 2010 PEI Tech Forum, Suppliers’ Mart and “Back-to-Basics” training Workshop! 11 May 2010 - 13 May 2010
Nashville, Tenn., Downtown Double Tree Hotel http://www.porcelainenamel.com
This intensive five-day course will take you through the basic steps of paint formulation, from understanding the process to an actual laboratory formulation. Through study and work in a laboratory, you can learn to formulate paints to meet specific requirements. You 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. 17 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
Focusing on a wide array of technologies, including "Green" sustainable coatings. 18 May 2010 - 19 May 2010
Akron, OH http://www.clevelandcoatingssociety.org/
Three-day intensive workshop that familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. In addition, the latest technologies will be explored. 19 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
23 May 2010 - 26 May 2010
Baltimore, MD http://www.radtech2010.com/
The technology showcase for East Coast manufacturers 25 May 2010 - 27 May 2010
West Springfield, MA http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?--001871-000007-home--SME-
25 May 2010 - 26 May 2010
St. Louis, MO http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
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 had some background in college level chemistry, including organic chemistry. 30 May 2010 - 04 June 2010
Fargo, ND http://cpm.ndsu.nodak.edu/shortcourse/coatingscourse.htm
A practical guide to the corrosion process, characterization of corrosion, corrosion protection by coatings, and testing of coating. This course will also focus on hands-on laboratory work. Participants are invited to bring their own samples for testing. 06 June 2010 - 08 June 2010
Fargo, ND http://cpm.ndsu.nodak.edu/shortcourse/corrosioncourse.htm
08 June 2010 - 10 June 2010
Stuttgart, Germany http://www.OundS-messe.de
SUR/FIN is the annual conference and trade show organized by the National Association for Surface Finishing. As the surface finishing industry’s premier event, professionals from around the world assemble to share ideas, experiences, and to solve surface finishing and manufacturing problems while improving productivity. 14 June 2010 - 17 June 2010
Grand Rapids, MI http://www.nasf.org
22 June 2010 - 23 June 2010
Pittsburgh, PA http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
Held in conjunction with D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, D03 on Gaseous Fuels, D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals, G03 on Weathering and Durability 27 June 2010 - 29 June 2010
Kansas City, MO http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D01.htm
A two and a half day course that 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. 19 July 2010 - 21 July 2010
St. Louis, MO http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html
03 August 2010 - 04 August 2010
Huntsville, TX http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
17 August 2010 - 18 August 2010
San Diego, CA http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
Three-day intensive workshop that familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. In addition, the latest technologies will be explored. 08 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
Seventh International Conference on Inorganic Materials 12 September 2010 - 14 September 2010
Biarritz, France http://www.im-conference.elsevier.com/
21 September 2010 - 23 September 2010
Houston, Texas http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
27 September 2010 - 29 September 2010
Guangzhou, China http://www.sfchina.net/2010/exh_en.htm
03 October 2010 - 05 October 2010
Charleston, SC http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
04 October 2010 - 05 October 2010
12 October 2010 - 14 October 2010
Stuttgart, Germany http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
North America's largest and most comprehensive forum for materials scientists and engineers. 17 October 2010 - 21 October 2010
Houston, TX http://www.matscitech.org
19 October 2010 - 21 October 2010
Dordrecht, Netherlands http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
27 October 2010 - 01 January 1800
Altena, Germany http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
27 October 2010 - 29 October 2010
Indianapolis, IN http://www.thenaicoatingshow.com
Powder Coating Institute (PCI) and NACE International, The Corrosion Society (NACE) will be partnering to provide the industry with a new, compelling event to meet, learn and network. Targeted attendees include contractors, end users of paint and powder coatings, supervisory personnel, specifiers, formulators, and paint and equipment manufacturers. Educational courses will be offered in conjunction with the event and many will provide internationally recognized certifications. 27 October 2010 - 29 October 2010
Indianapolils, IN http://www.powdercoating.org/powder_coating_events.php
02 November 2010 - 04 November 2010
Cheltenham, UK http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
09 November 2010 - 01 January 1800
Singapore http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
Three-day intensive workshop that familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. In addition, the latest technologies will be explored. 10 November 2010 - 12 November 2010
Toldeo, OH https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/spray2010.pdf
23 November 2010 - 25 November 2010
Avignon, France http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
30 November 2010 - 02 December 2010
Venice, Italy http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
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