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Agenda 2021
DAY 1: TBC
0900 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - Don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 METHODOLOGY FOR THE PLANNING OF PAINT SHOPS AND COATING PROCESSES

- What are the key factors for planning of sustainable plant design?
- What are the key benefits for the systematic approach in planning coating processes?
- How can scientific perceptions and engineering concepts be combined to gain perfect planning results?
Dirk Michels
Fraunhofer IPA
Fraunhofer IPA
1130 - 1200 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT AUTO PAINT 2021 EXHIBITION
1330 - 1400 NEXT GENERATION METAL PRETREATMENT

- Reduced manufacturing footprint (reduction from 7 steps with zinc phosphating to 4 steps for Next Generation Metal Pretreatment)
- Reduction in energy savings, sludge, water use, and maintenance (20-40% annual cost savings)
- Ability to process all major metal types with up to 100% aluminum
- Smart manufacturing for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
David George and Mike Kripl
Henkel Corporation
Henkel Corporation
1400 - 1430 PRETREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS

- A high-quality metal and/or plastic pretreatment with an appropriate coating are essential for the durability of finished products. Methods for pretreatment vary depending on the soils and substrates to be coated, the coating to be used and the desired performance and properties of the resulting finish
- Focus mainly on the chemical cleaning (pretreatment). It will enable you to make smart decisions in the selection, design, installation, and upgrade of an existing pretreatment system
Suresh Patel
Chemetall US, Inc
Chemetall US, Inc
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1530 IMPROVING PAINT PROCESS WITH GROUND-BREAKING MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

- Significantly reduce the time required to program new parts and colors
- Identifying application issues before they generate defects, thereby improving quality of output
- Advanced technology making the results repeatable batch after batch
Mike Bonner
Saint Clair Systems
Saint Clair Systems
1530 - 1600 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TBC
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 MODULARITY OF SOL-GEL-TECHNOLOGY: FUNCTIONAL COATINGS

- Functional building blocks
- From anticorrosive primers to easy to clean topcoats
- Durable coatings
Arno Schut
Axcentive
Axcentive
1010 - 1040 LASER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DECORATION OF PAINTED SURFACES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

- Lasers are known for their accuracy and ability to create high-quality eye-catching visual effects
- Use of lasers has opened new areas of growth for automotive painted surface decoration
- The technology has become an essential component for the quality the industry requires
Faycal Benayad-Cherif
FOBA
FOBA
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 IMPLEMENTING INKJET TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMOTIVE COATINGS

- An overview on the Inkjet technology background
- Inkjet relevance and opportunities in automotive coatings
- Case study: automotive approved UV curable hard coat jetted by inkjet onto complex 3D automotive component
Debbie Thorp
Global Inkjet Systems Ltd
Global Inkjet Systems Ltd
1130 - 1200 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1200 - 1215 CLOSING REMARKS
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & RAFFLE DRAW
Key topics for 2021:
- Automotive painting and coatings market outlook and industry forecasts
Understand the economic fundamentals and key market drivers for automotive paint, coatings, and surface innovations from a global perspective. Which paint and surface innovations are available today and where is the automotive industry heading? - Exploring state-of-the-art techniques in paint production and color development
Make the business case for adopting new techniques in paint production and color development technologies for the next generation of vehicles. - Latest research in smart coatings, advanced adhesives, and surface innovations
Evaluate new innovations in smart coatings and surface innovations for lightweight body structures. What advanced high-performance coatings can be used for hybrid-materials in a lightweight era? - New manufacturing processes for intelligent, green, and efficient paint shops
Deliver reliable and scalable painting processes and achieve cost targets while optimizing paint shop operations with efficiency in mind. - Upcoming regulations and environmental standards for the automotive industry
Hear from key regulators and classification bodies to ensure your products meet the requirements of new environmental and treatment standards. - Manufacturer case studies on cutting-edge robotics and paint shop automation
Gain insight from leading manufacturers and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure efficiency through digitalization of the paint shop.
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