Measurement & Testing of Coatings
2-day International Conference & Mini-Exhibition

CALL FOR PAPERS

12-13 May 2009, Birmingham, UK

Scope of the Conference

This two-day event will cover the latest innovations in measurement and testing for the coatings industry. As well as papers from industry and academia, there will be a mini-exhibition showcasing the latest measuring and testing equipment. Scientific measurement of coatings properties is the basis of coatings science and technology. Without reliable and relevant measurements, the coatings technologist is unable to develop products with confidence to meet the needs of the market.

Purpose of the Conference

The purpose of the conference is to re-emphasise the critical importance of using well validated testing methodologies, examine areas of difficulty in testing coatings and highlight new approaches to coatings testing. The conference provides an ideal opportunity for suppliers and users of testing equipment to discuss problems and solutions in a creative atmosphere, with the ever topical objective of reproducing in the laboratory effects observed in the real world.

Speakers

We are seeking papers from a broad range of companies, including: equipment manufacturers, paint manufacturers, end-users of coatings, quality consultants and academics. Authors of new work describing developments in testing and measurement of coatings are invited to submit papers to the conference organisers. These will be selected on the basis of novelty of the subject matter and relevance to the overall subject of the conference. The following list of relevant topics and themes is presented for guidance, but is not intended to be comprehensive.

Relevant Topics and Themes

Test Method Evaluation

Measurement variation

Liquid Coating Characterisation

Rheology
Density
Volatiles - VOC
Film formation

Testing of Coating Films

Scratch; abrasion; wear
Tensile testing
Film thickness determination
Corrosion resistance
Stain-blocking resistance
Fungal and algal resistance
Adhesion

Visual Properties of Coatings

Colour
Gloss

Analysis of Coatings

Surface analysis
Elemental analysis
Spectroscopy
Chromatography

Testing Methodology

Accelerated ageing
High throughput experimentation
Experimental design
European and International standards

Exhibitors

A room will be available where companies can mount a table top display. For equipment manufacturers it is an ideal opportunity to display their latest models or for companies to display their literature. Space can be reserved on-line or by contacting Janet Saraty.

Venue

The conference is being held at:
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre
Smallbrook Queensway
Birmingham
B5 4EW

The hotel is located in the city centre and is less than 5 minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street Station from where there is a direct train link to Birmingham International Airport. It is easily reached by car from the M6 motorway and there is parking directly behind the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of all the main city centre attractions and amenities.

Information for Speakers

Papers should be of a high scientific and technical standard. The use of trade names is not permitted.
The Conference will be held in English, so abstracts and papers must be written and presented in English.
The oral presentation will be approximately 25 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for discussion.
Speakers from commercial organisations will be charged £300 and academic speakers £200. There will be an early registration discount of 10% applicable to all speakers.

Important Deadlines

Submission of Speaker details and abstract:
19 December 2008

Notification of Acceptance
22 December 2008

Submission of the Complete Paper
(for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings)
6 March 2009

Submission Details

Please submit your Title and Absttract on-line. or by e-mail supplying the following information:-

Title of Paper
Author(s)
Speaker's Name
Company
Speaker's Job Title
Summary (maximum 120 words)
Speaker's Biography (maximum 40 words)
Last date for submission: 19 December 2008