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he International Thermal Spray Conference and Exhibition (ITSC) features a three-day
exposition, conference, poster session, education courses, young professional competition,
social events, and much more. At ITSC, attendees will find information about thermal spray
equipment, research and specialist institutes, applied research, and the latest innovations con-
veniently located in one big forum. The exposition will be held in the Palau de Congressos de
Catalunya in northwest Barcelona.
The three-day exposition is an integral part of ITSC 2014. Exhibitors are experts who offer
visitors a wealth of problem-solving information and cost-saving opportunities. Dates and
times of the exposition include:
• May 21, 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• May 22, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• May 23, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ITSC is a golden opportunity for the global thermal spray community to meet, network, ex-
change key information and ideas, and conduct business. The conference officially opens with
an awards ceremony and plenary lectures on Wednesday, May 21. The ITSC awards banquet
occurs Thursday, May 22. The conference program offers more than 200 presentations from
distinguished speakers covering several topics ranging from fundamental science to industrial
applications.
Plenary sessions:
• “Plasma sprayed solutions: From the coating of the top to their integrated functionality
on aeroengine components,” by K. Ostolaza, ITP Technical FellowMaterial and Processes.
• “The history of thermal spraying: From Max Ulrich Schoop to the present time,”
by S. Hartmann, obz innovation gmbh.
Education courses:
Thermal Spray Technology, Processing, and Evaluation
May 18-20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructors: Christopher C. Berndt, FASM, TS-HoF and Douglas G. Puerta
Thermal spray technology and coatings solve critical problems in demanding environ-
ments. They provide solutions to problems involving repair, wear, high temperature and
aqueous corrosion, and thermal protection. Thermal spray can also be used to manufacture
net-shapes, advanced sensors, and materials for the biomedical and energy/environmental
sectors. These and other emerging applications take advantage of the rapid and cost-effec-
tive capabilities of thermal spray technology in the OEM and repair industries.
Thermal Spray for Gas and Oil Industries
May 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: André G. McDonald
Given the special needs of the oil and gas sector for wear and corrosion resistant coat-
ings with high longevity, the certification process and validation of the coatings produced
by those examining them needs to be different. Therefore, this course includes training and
testing information that applies specifically to the oil and gas sector.
Introduction to Advanced Diagnostic Techniques Applied to Thermal/
Cold Spray Processes
May 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructors: Luc Pouliot and Christian Moreau
This course provides a historical perspective of diagnostic techniques develop-
ment as well as a detailed description of basic principles of operation for sensors and
an extensive series of examples of the practical use of sensors in research and produc-
tion environments.
ITSC 2014
Not Fiction: Thermal Spray the Key Technology in Modern Life!
May 21-23, 2014 • Barcelona, Spain
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya.
Special events:
Opening of ITSC 2014
with Awards Ceremony
and Plenary Lectures
Wednesday, May 21
9:00 a.m.
Opening of the ITSC 2014
Exposition and Poster
Session
Wednesday, May 21
12:30 p.m
.
Exhibitor Reception and
Poster Session
Wednesday, May 21
5:40 p.m.
ITSC 2014 Awards Banquet
Thursday, May 22
8:00 p.m.