Educational Seminars on Plastic Fabrication, UV Finishing Among Those Offered at AWFS Fair

Three educational sessions addressing plastic materials and fabrication will be offered at the AWFS Fair, including two SMART sessions taking place at exhibitor booths with machinery demos. If you are interested in expanding your offerings and exploring the world of plastic fabrication, don’t miss these sessions.

WE21: PLASTIC FABRICATION – STAYING COMPETITIVE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

Wednesday, July 19 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
SMART seminar, SCM Booth #8600
Presenter: Michael Batky

This seminar will review the risks for fabricators of not adapting to demand changes in various plastic fabrication markets, including the downturn in the POP display market, and strategies that can be employed to remain competitive and foster growth.

 

FR60: PLASTICS I – MINIMIZING HANDWORK WHILE PRODUCING PLASTIC PARTS

Friday, July 21 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
SMART seminar, Stiles Booth #7411
Presenter: James Swanson

Attend this SMART session for an introduction to the latest plastics processing technologies in reducing manual work for producing high-quality parts.

 

FR63: PLASTICS II – UNDERSTANDING HOW PLASTIC IMPACTS THE WOODWORKING INDUSTRY

Friday, July 21 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Presenters: Michael Fabbri, Dave Golling, George Southard

This seminar will provide an introduction to plastics, explaining how high density polyethylene (HDPE) is made and how you can to discover new markets and applications.


UV LED Finishing “Mini-Conference” Presented by RadTech

RadTech, the UV&EB Technology Association, presents a 3.5 symposium on advancements in UV Finishing, featuring experts from UV lamp companies, coatings and LED suppliers, wood application and equipment companies and a well-known furniture maker.

TH45: LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN UV FINISHING TECHNOLOGY – LED & BEYOND

Thursday, July 20 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Presenters: Benjamin Keesee, David Kim, Jim Raymont, Gloria Valtorta, Larry Van Iseghem

Learn about cutting edge UV LED technology, the keys to maintaining your process window and profitability, how to implement UV technology, and the difference between the UV technologies on the market.


…And don’t miss these other great sessions focused on “Techniques and Applications”!

WE31: COLOR SHIFT – EXPOSING THE MYSTERY BEHIND INCONSISTENCY IN FINISHES

Wednesday, July 19 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Diane Shattuck

In this session Diane will discuss how many of the simple applications used in everyday practices could lead you down the wrong path of color change without you even realizing it until it’s too late.

 

SA81: EMERGING TRENDS IN EDGEBANDING

Saturday, July 22 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
SMART seminar, Biesse Booth #4800
Presenter: Lauro Dominici

This workshop is perfect for manufacturers looking for valuable insight into latest industry trends for edgebanding and easy ways to create high-quality products without the high-end price tag.

ADD THESE SESSIONS TO YOUR AWFS FAIR REGISTRATION TODAY!