The University of Kentucky has established a painting technology consortium. The aim of the consortium is to join research and industrial resources to develop a new generation of painting technology, which would have higher energy efficiency and environmental friendliness than those currently used on commercial products. The painting technology efforts cover five main areas:

• Paint spraying and transfer efficiency
• Paint overspray capturing
• Paint curing and drying
• Painted surface finish monitoring and control
• Paint-related waste recycling and disposal

The need for a more effective painting technology is clear since many manufacturing industries use paint to finish their products, and new tighter environmental regulations are being enacted.

Following the successful 2000-2007 Painting Technology Workshops, the University of Kentucky Painting Technology Consortium proudly announces the 2008 Painting Technology Workshop (PTW2008). It is organized as a forum for technical presentations and critical discussions regarding common paint technology problems in manufacturing industries, as well as finding innovative solutions to those problems.

Participants include individuals from industry, academia, and government laboratories and agencies who are interested in solving paint-related problems.

This workshop has dual aims: (1) exchange of information on the current development of spray painting technology that has been used in automotive and other industries and (2) development of a network system that allows mutually beneficial collaboration among users of painting technology, paint booth manufacturers, and paint product companies.

Immediately after the 2008 Painting Technology Workshop and at the same location, we will feature the following special event:

A two-day (12-hour) course describing recent changes in automotive painting technology and different techniques for process improvement, led by Mr. Kimio Toda, among others instructors.


Both events are hosted by the University of Kentucky's Painting Technology Consortium

Presentations regarding the following subjects

• Spray painting, overspray capturing and disposal
• Painted surface appearance and corrosion protection
• Paint pollution prevention and control
• Paint product development and formulation
• Painting, abatement, cleaning and inspection equipment
• Other painting technology subjects

Invited talks addressing the following subjects

• Novel painting methods and equipment
• Trends in pollution regulations and testing methods
• New paint formulations and alternatives
• Integrated painting systems

Participants interested in the exchange of information on painting technology problems and developments, please submit a two-page extended abstract including authors' names and affiliations to Abraham Salazar at the address shown above. Participants may also submit their abstracts on-line at: https://ptc.engr.uky.edu/ptw2008/form.php. Abstract should be received by the PTW2008 Organizing Committee no later than September 15th, 2008. However, if you plan on submitting your abstract after September 15th, 2008, please send a quick e-mail note to Abraham Salazar (ajsala00@pop.uky.edu).

A proceedings containing all submitted abstracts will be available at the meeting. Presentations will be available for download to all registered participants shortly after the conference.

The instructor, Mr. Kimio Toda, is an internationally-recognized expert in automobile painting technology. During his distinguished career, he worked for more than 30 years at Toyota Headquarters, culminating with his appointment as General Manager, Surface Coating and Inspection Division. In this assignment, he was responsible for Toyota's worldwide operations in surface coating and inspection. Mr. Toda is currently the Managing Director of Asahi Sunac Corporation, Japan, a world leader in the production of advanced coating equipment and cold forging machines.

Wednesday - October 8:

1. Changes in automotive painting - I
2. Process improvement tools: CFD and applications - I
3. Process improvement tools: Infrared NDT techniques and applications
4. Changes in automotive painting - II

Thursday - October 9:

1. Changes in automotive painting - III
2. Changes in automotive painting - IV

A detailed program for the special Painting Technology course is available at http://ptc.engr.uky.edu/ptw2008/course.php.

Persons interested in attending the workshop should fax the attached registration form to the attention of Sandra Dunn at the number shown on the form, or register on-line at: https://ptc.engr.uky.edu/ptw2008/registration/. Registrations will be accepted until noon October 1st, 2008.

Doubletree Guest Suites Lexington (formerly Sheraton Suites Lexington) is honoring special rates of $85.00 for single or double occupancy per night. Reservations must be received on or before September 29th, 2008 to receive this rate. Please call +1 (859) 268-0060 or visit the website online. When calling, inform the reservation clerk that you will be attending the UK Painting Technology Workshop and ask for the PTW rate.

For the last two years, PTW has offered the possibility of having a small exhibit outside the meeting room in which companies place brochures, samples and other material to attract the interest of possible customers. In the past, this has been well received since our presentations are mainly technical and the sales and advertising is kept to a minimum.

A restricted number of 6-foot tables are available for this purpose. If your company is interested in using one or more of these table-tops, we encourage you to contact Sandra Dunn as soon as possible at sdunn@engr.uky.edu (also 859-257-6262 Ext. 214).

Per the request of several of the participating OEMs, PTW is organizing a full-size technology demonstration, in which companies will have enough floor, high-ceiling space, electrical power, etc, to bring their equipment and demonstrate their operation to participants. We think this is a great opportunity for suppliers / equipment manufacturers to reach a significant number of technical potential customers. At the same time, OEMs are excited with the idea of receiving these technology demos, helping them stay on top of the available technology and products in the market.

Come experience the latest in painting technology with us. Also, should your company be interested in being a technology demonstration participant at PTW2008 we encourage you to please let us know as soon as possible by emailing Sandra Dunn at sdunn@engr.uky.edu (also 859-257-6262 Ext. 214) so that we may make any necessary additional arrangements.