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.
Electroplating Know How Basics: A Two-Day Training Program in the Basic Principles of Electroplating 11 August 2009 - 12 August 2009
Dallas, TX http://www.platingschool.com
a 1.5-day, hands-on workshop sponsored by the Powder Coating Institute and DuPont CoatingSolutions 18 August 2009 - 19 August 2009
Houston, TX http://www.powdercoating.org/introductory_powder_coating.php
Electroplating Know How Basics: a two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating 25 August 2009 - 26 August 2009
Los Angeles, CA http://www.platingschool.com
ASETSDefense ‘09 will cover all ESOH coating issues in new and legacy aircraft, vehicles, and ships. It will focus on hexavalent chromium to assist DoD organizations with meeting the requirements of the memo issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics 01 September 2009 - 03 September 2009
Denver, CO http://www.asetsdefense.org/NextWorkshop.aspx
Provides insights into the state of the titanium industry from a world perspective 13 September 2009 - 16 September 2009
Kona, HI http://www.titanium.org/Category.cfm?CategoryID=2
An event dedicated to metal finishing professionals from all over the US, Europe, other countries abroad who choose to attend for the value of the workshops and technical sessions, to increase their technical skills, and to network with fellow metal finishing professionals, in a historic setting. Hosted annually by the International Surface Finishing Academy (ISFA), the event is rapidly being seen around the globe as a rare and unique opportunity for maximizing educational and networking requirements in a changing international industry. 13 September 2009 - 15 September 2009
Charleston, SC http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
Two-day workshop on metal surface cleaning taught by world-renowned cleaning expert and Metal Finishing columnist Dr. John B. Durkee. 14 September 2009 - 15 September 2009
A course designed to improve your understanding of all aspects of modern-day powder coating 14 September 2009 - 15 September 2009
ASM International Heat Treating Society Conference & Exposition 14 September 2009 - 17 September 2009
Indianapolis, IN http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/content/Events/Heattreat/
"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
The Midwest’s premier technical conference for electronics assembly and printed boards 23 September 2009 - 24 September 2009
Schaumburg, IL http://www.ipcmidwestshow.org/html/main/default.htm
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
05 October 2009 - 06 October 2009
Nagoya, Japan http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=63#63
07 October 2009 - 01 January 1800
Nagoya, Japan http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=64#64
08 October 2009 - 10 October 2009
Bangalore, India http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=62#62
This workshop is designed to answer your questions and to keep your company running during equipment breakdown situations, until a supplier of choice can arrive. 09 October 2009 - 10 October 2009
Myrtle Beach, SC http://www.nasf.org/staticcontent/PalmettoBranchCourseTroubleshootingOct2009.pdf
13 October 2009 - 15 October 2009
Dordrecht, the Netherlands http://www.mfn.li/workshop/
19 October 2009 - 20 October 2009
Arlington, VA http://www.aluminum.org/
Two-day course on EN deposition and troubleshooting and wastewater treatment 19 October 2009 - 20 October 2009
Manitowoc, WI http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/TrainingCalendar/default.htm
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
20 October 2009 - 21 October 2009
São Paulo, Brazil http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=61#61
International trade fair for cleaning within the production process 20 October 2009 - 22 October 2009
Stuttgart, Germany http://www.parts2clean.com
International trade fair for corrosion protection, preservation, and packaging 20 October 2009 - 22 October 2009
Stuttgart, Germany http://www.corosave.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/
Designed to equip executives with focused market information and opportunities to best capitalize on new growth areas 21 October 2009 - 22 October 2009
Litchfield, AZ http://www.ipc.org/executive-summit-09
23 October 2009 - 25 October 2009
Houston, TX http://www.mfn.li/workshops
This four-day course provides a comprehensive overview of numerous plating processes and their associated sciences. Provides a clear understanding of metal finishing technology, permitting the student to understand specifications, avoid routine finishing problems, evaluate product output, and expediently resolve process difficulties. 26 October 2009 - 29 October 2009
Providence, RI http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/CourseDescriptions/RTC/default.htm
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
09 November 2009 - 10 November 2009
Istanbul, Turkey http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=59#59
09 November 2009 - 01 January 1800
Singapore http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=50#50
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Shot Peening Courses 09 November 2009 - 12 November 2009
Singapore http://www.mfn.li/workshop/workshop.php?id=13
Critical updates on global environmental regulations and trends, including REACH, China RoHS, and green chemistry. 10 November 2009 - 01 January 1800
Irvine, CA http://www.IPC.org/Compliance-Materials-Conference
Comprehensive sessions examining performance and reliability issues related to halogen-free laminate and lead-free alloys. 11 November 2009 - 01 January 1800
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
Two-day course intended for experienced finishers who work with complex, high-tech, or delicate parts 11 November 2009 - 12 November 2009
Los Angeles, CA http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/CourseDescriptions/PreciousMetals/default.htm
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 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
Designed to benefit all operations managers, including manufacturing, field application, market development, and inventory control engineers, this event offers insight into ways to immediately implement the Lean Sigma methodology and reduce cycle times, inventory levels, and costs while improving quality 17 November 2009 - 19 November 2009
Phoenix, AZ http://www.ipc.org/Lean-Sigma-Electronics
An annual event that alternates between the cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai every November, SFCHINA has now become the household name for this subject-exhibition in this part of the world. 18 November 2009 - 20 November 2009
Shanghai, China http://www.sfchina.net/2009/home_en.htm
25 November 2009 - 26 November 2009
Avignon, France http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=54#54
01 December 2009 - 03 December 2009
Venice, Italy http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=58#58
IPC presents a conference on The North American PCB Industry: It Can and Will Support the Military Market. U.S. Senator Evan Bayh has been invited to deliver the keynote address. 09 December 2009 - 10 December 2009
Washington, D.C. http://www.ipc.org/technology-interchange
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
25 January 2010 - 26 January 2010
Phoenix, AZ http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
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/
Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day program in the basic principles of electroplating. 16 February 2010 - 17 February 2010
Phoenix, Arizona http://www.platingschool.com
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
10 March 2010 - 11 March 2010
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
Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating. 16 March 2010 - 17 March 2010
Atlanta, GA http://www.platingschool.com
23 March 2010 - 24 March 2010
Pensacola, FL http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
23 March 2010 - 25 March 2010
Houston, TX http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=59#59
Los Angeles, CA http://www.westeconline.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
30 March 2010 - 31 March 2010
Avignon, France http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
06 April 2010 - 07 April 2010
Chicago, IL http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
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
International trade fair for industrial coating technology. 13 April 2010 - 16 April 2010
Karlsruhe, Germany http://www.paintexpo.de
Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating. 13 April 2010 - 14 April 2010
Cincinnati, Ohio http://www.platingschool.com
13 April 2010 - 15 April 2010
Dordrecht, the Netherlands http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
Detroit, MI http://www.sae.org/congress/
14 April 2010 - 15 April 2010
Charlotte, NC http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
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
53rd Annual SVC Technical Conference & Exhibit 17 April 2010 - 22 April 2010
Orlando, FL http://www.svc.org/ConferencesExhibits/2010-TechConExhibitEducation-Program.cfm
20 April 2010 - 22 April 2010
Altena, Germany http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
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
29 April 2010 - 01 January 1800
Neuss, Germany http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
Process Cleaning magazine is proud to bring you the inaugural Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) in May of 2010. This event was founded upon the realization that the cleaning industry has been void of any type of tradeshow in North America for eight years. Live events are one of the best ways to bring buyers and sellers together and important tools in keeping vital communication lines flowing within an industry. 04 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
Louisville, KY http://www.processcleaningexpo.com
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/
11 May 2010 - 12 May 2010
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
Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating. 18 May 2010 - 19 May 2010
St. Louis, Mo. http://www.platingschool.com
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
20 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
Suzhou, China http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
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. 15 June 2010 - 16 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
3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation 29 June 2010 - 02 July 2010
Orlando, Florida, USA http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/IMETI
13 July 2010 - 14 July 2010
Jupiter, FL http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/
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/
07 September 2010 - 08 September 2010
Mystic, CT 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
03 October 2010 - 05 October 2010
Provides insights into the state of the titanium industry from a world perspective 03 October 2010 - 05 October 2010
Kissimmee, FL http://www.titanium.org/Category.cfm?CategoryID=251
04 October 2010 - 05 October 2010
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
27 October 2010 - 29 October 2010
Indianapolis, IN http://www.thenaicoatingshow.com
FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing, and welding event. This annual convention and trade show anticipates 22,000 visitors with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies covering more than 350,000 net square feet of floor space. The CCAI Finishing Technologies Pavilion & Conference (FIN-TEC) will debut at the 2010 event. 02 November 2010 - 05 November 2010
Atlanta, GA http://www.fabtechexpo.com
08 November 2010 - 11 November 2010
Singapore http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/
09 November 2010 - 01 January 1800
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
16 November 2010 - 17 November 2010
01 December 2010 - 03 December 2010
Guangzhou, China http://www.sfchina.net/2010/exh_en.htm
07 December 2010 - 08 December 2010
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