I SUR/FIN 2007 Conference Tracks

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Track I: Electroless Deposition Chair: David Crotty, Room 202

Cost Savings in Electroless Nickel Despite High World Market Metal Prices Michael Feldstein, Surface Technology, Inc.

Internal Stress of Electroless Nickel Deposits David Crotty, Ph.D., Nicole Micyus, MacDermid, Inc.

Super High-Speed Electroless Nickel Plating Process Mahesh Darji, Square D-Schneider Electric

Electroless Deposition of Metals for Nanotechnology and Photocatalysts T.N. Khoperia, Andronileashvili Institute of Physics

Wear Properties of Plated Ni-2% P and Ni-5% P - SiC on A1356 S.H. Hasherni, Malek Tech. University

Investigations on Composition and Morphology of Electrochemical Conversion Layer/Oxide Deposit on Stainless Steel S. El Hajjafi, Laboratoire de 'Electrochimie-Corrosion

Track Ih Surface Treatment Chair: William Nebiolo, Room 205A

An Easily Understood Technique for Measuring Vibratory Bowl Speed and Optimizing Vibratory Bowl Processing Efficiency William Nebiolo, REM Chemicals, Inc.

Investigation of Workload Fluid Characteristics in Vibratory Finishing Thomas Silman, Marquette University

Developments in Citric Acid Passivation of Stainless Steel Ray Kremer, Stellar Solutions

The Fundamentals of Surface Engineering by Superfinishing Using a Chemically Assisted Vibratory System Benjamin Holland, Alion Science & Technology

Medical Device Surface Finishing by ECM A. Lozano-Morales, Ph.D., Faraday Technology, Inc.

Track II1: Electronic and Related Applications for Electroplating Chair: Steven Burling, Room 205B

Silver Plating: Past, Present, and Future Steven Burlinga Metalor Technologies

Observations on Porosity in Precious Metal Plating Stewart J. Hemsley, Metalor Technologies

Effect of Strain on the Magnetotransport Properties of Co/Ag Multilayer and Alloy Films Grown by Pulse Electrochemical Deposition CS. Rizal, Ph.D., University of British Columbia

Track I: Airline/Aerospace Symposium: Dry Processes Chair: Robert Kestler, Room 202

Overview of DOD HCAT Program on Hard Chrome Replacement and Evolution to Other Surface Finishing Areas Bruce D. Sartwell, Naval Research Laboratory

Evaluation of Magnetron Sputtered Aluminum Coatings as Replacements for Cadmium Coatings Eric W. Brooman, Ph.D., Air Force Research Laboratory

Cold Spray, a New Solid-State Metal Spraying Technology Julio Villafuerte, Ph.D., Centerline, Ltd.

Magnesium Repair by Cold Spray Victor K. Champagne, U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Track I1: Automotive Symposium: Alternative Conversion Coatings for Zinc Alloys Chair: Eric Olander, Room 205A

Chrome Free Conversion Coatings for Zinc and Zinc Alloys John W. Bihher, Ph.D., Sanchern, Inc.

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s u Pa F_.Jo,',,o 7 Cerium Conversion Coatings on Zinc-Plated Steels Yon-Kyun Song, Ph.D., POSCO

Trivalent Yellow Chromates for Zinc-Hated Surfaces Eric Olander, EPI Electrochemical Products, Inc.

Development of a Novel Passivation Process on Alkaline Zn-Ni Alloy Coatings Yoon-Seok Choi, Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Corrosion Resistance and Blackening Mechanism of Trivalent B[ack Chromium Passivation Films Naruhiko Nojima, YUKEN America

Track II1: Surface Finishing Research Chair: James Lindsay, Room 205B

AUoying of Tin Hating Film with Silver by Combination of Multistage Plating and Heat Treatment for Antibacterial Property Hideyuki Kanematsu, Ph.D., MIMF, Suzuka National College of Technology

The Property of Antibiotic Antifinger-Resin on Zinc Coated Steel Sheet Hyun-Tae Kim, Ph.D., POSCO

Ion Beam Comparison of Non-Hexava|ent Chromium Passivation Films and Non-Cyanide Zincate Films Applied to Aluminum Substrates Craig Bishop, Atotech USA, Inc.

Non-Reactive Stacked Surface Layers and Their Heat Treatment Behavior--The Application to Nickel Hating Hideyuki Kanematsu, Ph.D., MIMF, Suzuka National College of Technology

On the Possibi[ities of Formation of Nanocrysta[ Metal Deposits & Anodic Oxide Coatings by the Application (DC+AC) Pulses Mois Aroyo, Ph.D., Technical University of Sofia

Track IV: Management Outlook: Financial Planning & Human Resource Management Chair: Matt Kirchner, Room 210

Interna[ Opinion Survey Process Steve Bauer, Lincoln Industries

Retirement Planning--Going from a Paycheck to a Paycheck Alex Vasilantone, U.S. Advisory, LLC

Seven Steps to a Successful Exit Jeffrey Shoffer, Strategic Resources Planning~ Inc.

Truth...or Blowing Smoke? Business Insurance-- What Do You Really Need and What are Your A|ternatives? Adam Baillie, Hayward Tilton & Rolapp Ins. Assoc., Inc.

Understanding the Gtoba[ Metals Market Chuck Walker, Univertical Corporation

Track h Air|Me/Aerospace Symposium: Wet Processes Chair: Gary Smith, Room 202

Eva[uation of A[ternatives to Hard Chromium Coatings for Air Force Repair and Overhaul Applications Eric W. Brooman, Ph.D., Air Force Research Laboratories

Design and Validation of Conformal Anodes for Thermal Barrier Coating on Triple Vane Gert Nelissen, Ph.D., Elsyca N. V.

Nanocrysta[iine Cobalt-Alloy Coatings for Non- Line-of-Sight Chrome Replacement Applications Jonathan McCrea, Ph.D., Integran

Status of LHE Zinc-Nickel P[ating--A Cadmium Hating Alternative for Aerospace Stephen P. Gaydos, Technical Fellow - M&P, Boeing-Phantom Works

Track I1: Automotive Symposium: Decorative Plating/POP Chair: Tony Revier, Room 205A

New Nicke[-Free and Hex-Chrome-Free Matte Coating for Decorative Applications Andreas Moebius, Ph.D., R&D Fellow, Enthone GmbH

New Hexava[ent-Cr-Free Etch for ABS and ABS/PC Plastics Hating Jack McCaskie, Rohm Haas Electronic Materials

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A Global Market Survey of Trends and Drivers in Decorative Plating on Plastics Jack McCaskie, Robin 8~ Haas Electronic Materials

Injection Molding Parameters & Their Influence on Plate AdhesionmElectroplating on Plastics Joseph IL Arnold, Atotech USA, Inc.

Effect of Part Design on Injection-Molding and Plating-on-Plastic Processing David M. Rudder, Atotech GMF Worldwide

Chemical Pretreatment of Plastic Surfaces for Plating--An In-Depth Analytical Approach to Plating on Plastics Mariola Brandes, Atotech Deutschland GmbH

Track IIh Surface Finishing Research Chair: Jennings Taylor, Room 205B

Functional and Decorative Trivalent Chromium Etectroptating A. Lozano-Morales, Ph.D., Faraday Technology, Inc.

Automatic System for Endless Operation of Electroless Nickel Helmut Horsthemke, Enthone, GmhH

Developing Pulse Phase Thermography as a Characterization Tool for Grossly Sculpted Surfaces Kang Cheng An~ University of Southampton

Hard Trivalent Chromium Plating Using Ionic Liquids: First Results in European IONMET Programme Patrick Benaben, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines

Quantification of the Influence of All Important Physical and Chemical Tin Plating Bath Parameters on the Propensity for Whisker Formation Gene Bar~owe, Atotech USA

Track IV: Management Outlook: Customer & Operations Management Chair: Mike McMonagle, Room 210

Succeeding with OEMs in the "Exponential Economy" Matt Kirchner, ABQC Corporation

OSHA Safety Training GreggJuster, Wehnettraining

Disaster Training Panel John Lindstedt, CEF-4, AESF FelIow, Artistic Plating Company, lnc. B.J. Mason, Mid-Atlanhc Finishing Corp. Joelie Zak, CEF-4, Scientific Control Labs, Inc.

Preventative Maintenance Panel Tim Delawder, SWD, inc. Peter Gallerani, MSF, AESF Fellow, Integrated Technologies Brian Stoddard, ABQC Corporation

Track h Light Metals Finishing Chair: Harish Bhatt, Room 202

Elaboration of Highly Ordered Nanoporous Alumina by Two Step Anodisation: Influence of Experimental Parameters on Porous Layer Structure Patrick Benaben, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines

Alternative to Conventional Aluminum Anodize Seals with an Environmentally Friendly Sea[ Process Harish Bhatt, METALAST International, Inc.

Hard Anodizing for Aluminum Pieces-Supporting Friction and Wearing-for the Automotive and Motorcycling Industry Xavier Albert Ventura, Ph.D., Laboratory of Electrochemical Research ~ Development

Maximizing the Potential Future of Type I1-111 Anodizing Fred Schaedel, Alpha Process Systems, Anodic Tech Services

High Corrosion Resistance Magnesium Plating Process Eric Olander, EPI Electrochemical Products, Inc.

Track Ih Automotive Symposium: Supply Chain Trends Chair: Christian Richter, Room 205A

Update on Automotive Industry and Supply Chain Trends John McElroy, Editorial Director, Blue Sky Productions, Inc.

Automotive Finishing: Recent Developments in Materials & Compliance-IMDS, PPAP, and Supply Chain Issues Panelists: Doris Hill, General Motors, Claudia Duranceau, Ford Motor Company, Angie Coyle, Delphi (invited)

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New Global Specifications for POP & Decorative Base Metals Will Schumacher, General Motors, Ron Lash, Daimler Chrysler

European Perspecitve/Globa[ Finishing Roundtable Jonathan Fbima, MacDermid, European OEM Manager (France/Europe/Renault), Andreas Moebius, ZVO (the German Finishing Industrial Association)

Track IIh Surface Finishing Testing Chair: Ralph Dixon: Room 205B

TOC Key to Bright Nickel Purity Ralph V. Dixon, Basically Nickel, Inc. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15:2 PM-5 PM

Handheld XRF for Coating Thickness and Coating Composition Measurement Jim Bogert, Matrix Metrologies

A New Frontier for Deposit Stress Measurements Frank H. Leaman, Specialty Testing & Development Company

Visual Degradation of Zinc-Surfaces in Salt Spray Tests: Black Spots and White Haze Marc L.A.D. Mertens, Enthone Inc. - Cookson Electronics

Quantifying Human Impressions of Glossy Plated Surfaces Using the Semantic Differential Technique Hideyuki Kanematsu, Ph.D., MIMF, Suzuka National College of Technology

Determination of Pyridinium-l-Propane-2- Hydroxide-3-Su[fonate and Saccharine in Brighten Nickel Electroplating Bath Ying Zheng~ Shandong University

Track IV: Process & Environmental Symposium Chair: Kevin Klink, Room 210

Effective Nickel Salt Recovery Using Short Bed Ion Exchange Paul Pajunen, P.Eng., Eco-tec, Inc.

Metal Recovery from Highly Concentrated or Diluted Solutions Using the Rotating Electrode Technology Danielle Miousse, Ph.D., CEF-5, Global Ionix

Sustainable Development of the Surface Finishing Industry through Decision Making Under Uncertainty Cristina Piluso, NSF-IGERT Fellow, Wayne State University

Integrated Product and Process Analysis for Eiectroplating Systems through Multiscate Modeling and Simulation fie Xiao, Wayne State University

Heuristic-Based Life Cycle Inventory for Electro- Plating Systems Arnesh Telukdarie, Durban University of Technology

Model for Metal Finishing Wastewater Treatment Arnesh Telukdarie, Durban University of Technology

Track I: Organic Finishing Chair: Stephen Gaydos, Room 202

Exterior Decorative Coatings Improvements on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Elden Altizer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Hexavalent Chromium Reduction at U.S. Air Force Plant 44 in Tucson, Arizona Paul W. Fecsik, Raytheon Missile Systems

Replacement of Zinc Phosphating and E-Coating by a One-Step Primer? Wire van Ooij, University of Cincinnati

Novel, Effective, Non-Toxic, Zinc-Free Anticorrosive Pigments for Heavy Duty Industrial Maintenance Arieb Calahorra, Pigmentan, Ltd.

How to Increase First-Time Quality by Reducing Dirt Defects Kevin Lockwood, Paint Performance Consulting

Whither the Fate of the Powder Coatings Industry? Kevin Biller, Biller Technical Resources

Track Ih Global Surface Finishing Trends Chair: Peter Gallerani, Room 205A

Report about the Ongoing Activities of the CETS, Especially in Regard to New European Legislation in the Field of E[ectropiating Adreas Moebius, Ph.D. German Delegate of ZVO and member of the GETS

The Future of Metal Cleaning in North America Mike Wyrostek, MacDermid, Inc.

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SU F 07 Hazard Potential of Nanoparticles in the Electroplating Industry: Risk, Health & Safety Concerns for Nanotechno logy AlexanderJimenez, COVENTAYA GmbH

Publicly Operated Treatment Works (POTW) Richard N. Connelly, Cuyaboga Heights, Ohio, Environmental Services

Track IV: Process & Environmentat Symposium Chair: Mike Barnstead, Room 210

Energy Management and Facility Opt imiza t ion Kenny Hankinson, KCH Services, Inc.

Use of Evaporative Cool ing for Close Ci rcu i t ing of the P[ating Process Arnesh Telukdarie, Durban University of Technology

Conservat ion of Water and Energy Through Minimizat ion Xavier Albert Ventura, Ph.D., Laboratory of Electrochemical Research & Development

Is Tradi t ion Cost ing You Customers and Higher Rejects? Charles Schultz, SERFILCO, Ltd.

C[osed-Loop Chromium P[ating Line Sergey S. Kruglikov, Ph.D., S.S. Kruglikov Consultants

Automatic Contro[ of Process So[utions: The Use of Inso[ub[e Anodes and Ion-Exchange Membranes Sergey S. Kruglikov, Pb.D., S.S. Kruglileov Consultants

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