FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT and CALL FOR PAPERS
New Developments in Thermal Spray Coatings, Processes and Applications Conference

    

Conference dates: November 16, 2009, Chicago, IL USA

Abstract Deadline: May 15, 2009     Powerpoint files Due: October 1, 2009

Topic: Thermal Spray Applications and Developments

Call for papers is now closed.

The American Welding Society and The International Thermal Spray Association are organizing the first Thermal Spray and Coatings Conference to be held in conjunction with the 2009 Fabtech & AWS Welding Show. This one-day event is intended to introduce the process and its uses to new potential users with morning and afternoon sessions focusing on actual applications and new developments in thermal spray technology. It will also include a half-day tutorial sponsored by the International Thermal Spray Association on thermal spray fundamentals titled, “What is Thermal Spray”.

The International Thermal Spray Association is a professional trade organization dedicated to expanding the use of thermal spray technologies for the benefit of industry and society.

AWS and ITSA 2009 Program Organizers invite you to submit your work for consideration of inclusion in the technical program. They are accepting 150-200-word abstracts describing original, previously unpublished work.

In order to maintain the high level of technical quality and integrity of the AWS ITSA joint conference, no paper may commercially promote specific products or service providers.

All abstracts submissions must be completed by close-of-business on Friday, May 15, 2009.

Before submitting your abstract, we ask that you carefully consider your ability to present your work at the conference. Speakers are required to pay a (reduced) conference registration fee, and are totally responsible for their travel, housing and any related expenses.

This premier event is truly one that anyone involved in the thermal spray and coatings community should plan to attend.
Topical areas suggested for presentation include the following New Developments in Thermal Spray:
  • Applications
  • Processes
  • Coatings
  • Spray equipment
  • Ancillary equipment
  • Automation
  • Sensors and controls
  • Safety

Mark your calendar now, and if you are interested in presenting your work at the conference, submit your abstract no later than
May 15, 2009.