SUR/FIN 2008: Call for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR SUR/FIN 2008!

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 22—Attention: researchers, chemists, engineers, and finishing industry experts! The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is calling on you to present technical papers at SUR/FIN 2008—North America’s premiere event for the surface finishing industry and the only global forum to embrace the entire supply chain of finishers, OEMs and suppliers. The international conference will be held June 16-18 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis.

Abstract submissions should address one or more of 50 topics that can be viewed by going to www.sur-fin.net. Topics include such areas as alternative cleaning methods; automation of surface finishing processes; electropolishing; environmental issues; automotive surface finishing; lean manufacturing; organic finishing (powder coating), water and wastewater treatment, and much more. Abstracts MUST be received with the appropriate documents by January 4, 2008; final papers are due by April 15, 2008.

Based on the subject matter of the abstracts(s) submitted, the Conference Review Committee will determine the appropriate conference track for the proposed presentation. These tracks are as follows:

•    Technical Conference
•    Automotive Symposium
•    Airline/Aerospace Symposium
•    Management Outlook

Potential speakers will be notified of the conference track upon acceptance of their submission(s). (Abstracts should be limited to 100 words.) As SUR/FIN continues to embrace the entire supply chain, a balance of papers, panel discussions, and forums that best meet the goals and interests of SUR/FIN attendees will be considered in the selection process. Authors will be notified of their acceptance by Feb. 4, 2008,

Barry Lee Cohen of Enthone Inc, and Chairman of SUR/FIN 2008, says the acceptance process will ensure that the best and most comprehensive papers and presentations are accepted. The Conference will address technology innovations and cost-effective solutions to manufacturing concerns, as well as subject matter most important to those interested in the automotive and aerospace industries. The Management Outlook track will be further enhanced to update and inform managers of best practices, global trends and other initiatives that have a competitive impact to their business.

For potential speakers, this represents a valuable opportunity to gain recognition and possible grants from the AESF Research Board—the educational arm of the NASF. As an added incentive, the association is offering the primary author/presenter a free registration to the show. This includes a complimentary proceedings CD, full access to the exhibition area, show floor receptions, and technical sessions. Also, all papers presented and included in the conference proceedings are eligible for the newly established SUR/FIN Best Paper Award.

Don’t delay! Please submit your abstracts by January 4, 2008, to Cheryl Clark, director of events, NASF. She may be reached via e-mail at cclark@nasf.org; via phone: (202) 457-8404, extension 213; or at 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC  20005.

SUR/FIN 2008 is organized by the National Association for Surface Finishing (www.nasf.org). For more information about SUR/FIN 2008, please visit www.sur-fin.net.