Topics for technical papers
High-level technical papers are solicited on:
- Innovations in raw materials for coatings, printing inks, adhesives and sealants
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| - Polymers and resins
- Pigments and dyes
- Fillers
- Additives
- Solvents
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- Technical/scientific studies on the interaction between these materials and their impact on properties.
- Fundamental studies on chemical and physical mechanisms and effects in coatings formulation, film formation curing or aging
- Laboratory testing and analysis methods and equipment
- New developments in processing and production techniques and equipment, i.e.
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| - Mixing and dispersion equipment
- Raw materials handling
- Filtrations & filling
- Automation and process control
- Color management
- Packaging
- Curing
- Coating
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- Success in 2012 and Beyond
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| - Legislation, regulation and standardization issues including, but not limited to:
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| | - National and international technology-forcing requirements
- Sustainability, including developments in renewables
- Green chemistry
- Clean technology
- Other product stewardship advancements
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| - Foreign trade and operations
- Acting global in a flat world
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- Increasing Value from R&D
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| - Open innovation
- Service engineering
- NineSigma
- Global R&D networks
- Speed to market
- Improving return on R&D investment
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- Application Areas
Focused parallel technical sessions will be held during the conference, covering the following broad application areas:
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| - Automotive coatings (OEM and refinish)
- Industrial coatings
- Architectural coatings (interior and exterior)
- Wood coatings
- Coatings in plastic
- Protective coatings (marine and corrosion protection)
- Functional coatings
- Specialty coatings
- Coatings production technology
- Measurement and testing
- Printing inks
- Adhesives & sealants
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