This presentation explores emerging mobility-related technologies – autonomous vehicles and parts-manufacturing via 3-D printing, and the challenges and opportunities they present to coatings manufacturers. Conference GOLD sponsors: Axalta Coatings Systems, BASF Corporation, George Koch Sons, LLC, PPG, Therma-Tron-X Inc.

There are changes that are occuring in the industry with subtrates and mixed metals. Questions from the audience are discussed surrounding the pretreatment and paint considerations for these changes and other factors surrounding the processes. Conference GOLD sponsors: Axalta Coatings Systems, BASF Corporation, George Koch Sons, LLC, PPG, Therma-Tron-X Inc.

After 25 years of a standard ultrafiltration membrane option, several new choices are available based on innovative membrane and spiral element designs and assembly processes. Results of both lab and field trial evaluations of several new types and designs are presented. Conference GOLD sponsors: Axalta Coatings Systems, BASF Corporation, George Koch Sons, LLC, PPG, Therma-Tron-X Inc.

Ecoat wastewater treatment systems are often very manual operations utilitzing commodity chemistries, resulting in high labor and chemical costs. Wastewater treatment does not need to be viewed as a 'necessary evil' consuming your profits. Customized treatment programs can be operated very effectively, minimizing labor requirements and costs. While setting up a customized program may require equipment, chemical, and automation changes, it can significantly reduce costs (case histories indicate up to 50%) while improving discharge compliance. Program examples and benefits achieved will be discussed. Conference GOLD sponsors: Axalta Coatings Systems, BASF Corporation, George Koch Sons, LLC, PPG, Therma-Tron-X Inc.