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SEMINAR PROGRAMME 16.-18.3.2006 Mikkelin |
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16.3 |
8:30-9:00 |
REGISTRATION |
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9:00-9:40 |
OPENING OF THE SEMINAR |
Prof. David Cameron, University of Lappeenranta Jyrki Myllyvirta, Mayor, City of Mikkeli |
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1 Coatings on polymers and polymer composites |
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9:40-10:10 |
1.1 Optical Coatings on Plastics |
Ric Shimshock, MLD Technologies, USA |
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10:10-10:40 |
1.2 Surface modification of polymers and metals with low temperature plasma |
Prof. Francesco Fracassi, University of Bari, Italy |
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10:40-11:00 |
COFFEE |
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11:00-11:30 |
1.3 Wear resistant coatings on carbon fibre composites |
Prof. David Cameron, University of Lappeenranta, Finland |
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11:30-12:00 |
1.4 Easy-to-clean coatings: A review of different application techniques |
Dr. Heiner Grünwald, Cotec-GmbH, Germany |
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12:00-12:30 |
1.5 RF transparent metallic looking coatings |
Dr. Thiruvali Subramanyam, Savcor Coatings Group, Mikkeli Knowledge Center |
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12:30-13:30 |
LUNCH |
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2 Tribological coatings |
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13:30-14:00 |
2.1 Hard and superhard coatings for tribological applications |
Dr. Klaus Bewilogua, Fraunhofer-Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächentechnik, Braunschweig, Germany |
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14:00-14:30 |
2.2 Improving the Performance of Rolling Element Bearings with Nanocomposite Tribological Coatings |
Dr. Gary Doll, The Timken Company, USA |
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14:30-15:00 |
2.3 Coated Surface Design by Modelling and Simulating |
Dr. Helena Ronkainen, VTT, Finland |
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15:00-15:20 |
COFFEE |
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3 Decorative coatings |
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15:20-15:50 |
3.1 A 3D decorative coating line |
Patrick Binkowska, Singulus Technologies AG, Germany |
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15:50-16:20 |
3.2 Functional coatings with strong colours prepared by magnetron sputtering |
Dr. Ralph Dominick, identif GmbH, Germany |
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16:20-16:50 |
3.3 The influence of oxygen on the color of zirconium oxynitrides thin films |
Prof. Luis Rebouta, University of Minho, Portugal |
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16:50-17:20 |
3.4 Laser engraved decoration of PVD coated metal and plastic parts |
Arto Sepänmaa, Alfalaser / Savcor Coatings Oy |
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17:20-17:50 |
3.5 Understanding the effects of coating on antennas |
Dr. Yi Huang, University of Liverpool, UK / Prof. David Cameron, University of Lappeenranta, Finland |
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POST SEMINAR |
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19:00-22:00 |
Seminar Dinner at Tertti Manor. Finnish food and beverage specialties will be served in an old farming house environment. |
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17.3 |
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4 Basics of coating technology and analysis |
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9:00-9:30 |
4.1 State of the art in reactive magnetron sputtering |
Dr. Tomas Nyberg, University of Uppsala, Sweden |
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9:30-10:00 |
4.2 Tungsten as a versatile element for thin coatings for mechanical applications |
Prof. Albano Cavaleiro, Universidade de Coimbra Pinhal de Marrocos, Portugal |
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10:00-10:20 |
COFFEE |
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5 Nanocomposites and nanotechnology |
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10:20-10:50 |
5.1 Recent advances in nanocomposite coatings prepared by magnetron sputtering. |
Prof. Jindrich Musil, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic |
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10:50-11:20 |
5.2 Structural evolution of Ti-Al-Si-N nanocomposite coatings |
Prof. Luis Rebouta, University of Minho, Portugal |
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11:20-11:50 |
5.3 The FinNano Programme |
Dr. Markku Lämsä, Tekes, Finland |
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11:50-13:20 |
LUNCH |
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6 Active, functional and nanostructured surfaces |
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13:20-13:50 |
6.1 Molecular Tailored Coatings via Variable Duty Cycle Pulsed Plasma Polymerizations with Specific Applications to Biomaterials |
Prof. Richard Timmons, University of Texas, USA |
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13:50-14:20 |
6.2 Photocatalytically active surfaces produced by atmospheric processes |
Prof. Tapio Mäntylä, Tampere University of Technology, Finland |
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14:20-14:40 |
COFFEE |
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14:40-15:10 |
6.3 Biocompatible Coatings with Silicon and Titanium Oxides Deposited by PECVD |
Ram Prasad, Mikkeli Polytechnic, Finland |
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15:10-15:40 |
6.4 Research in new materials in VTT |
Dr. Jari Koskinen, VTT, Finland |
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7 Workshop |
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15:40-16:40 |
Sims Analysis |
Nick Long, Millbrook Instruments Ltd., UK |
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POST SEMINAR |
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19:00-20:00 |
Reception by the Mayor of Mikkeli in the City Hall |
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20:00-24:00+ |
Visit to Pub Naapuri |
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18.3 |
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POST SEMINAR SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES |
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9:00-18:00 |
After an early hotel breakfast we will have a 45 minutes bus tour to Sahanlahti on the banks of Lake Saimaa, where we shall arrive at 10.00. The morning programme consists of informal indoor and outdoor activities. Voluntary outdoor activities range from cross country skiing to winter fishing on the lake. For indoor discussions an open fire and beverages will be arranged. After a lunch in the manor restaurant we will divide into thematic groups for discussions. The day will be rounded off by a traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna, including the possibility of swimming in the lake. Please note that there is a bus leaving from Sahanlahti -Mikkeli to Helsinki on the 18th of March after the post seminar activities. |
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Programme information subject to change |