DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

Radiation (ultraviolet-UV/electron beam-EB) curing is a chemical manufacturing process technology which utilizes electromagnetic radiation energy in the form of photons (UV) or electrons (EB) to effect physical and chemical change of organic chemical materials by formation of crosslinked polymer networks or by molecular degradation. This emerging, high growth, innovative technology is a one-component, non-solvent, low-pollution, low-heat, clean air, environmentally friendly manufacturing technology, offering processes for product manufacture and product finishing using adhesives, inks, coatings, photopolymers and sealants. The high (6%) market growth rate of radiation curing technology is driven by its environmentally friendly nature, the capability to offer a green solution to the air pollution problem, and its capability to provide innovative new process/product developments, thereby affording important new business opportunities for chemical suppliers, product manufacturers and end-users. Radiation curing has become one of the key manufacturing technologies for the new millennium.

The purpose of the seminar is to provide an advanced perspective on radiation curing technology and the business opportunities it offers for manufacturing economies and innovative new product developments. A distinguished faculty (biographies provided herein) has been organized to present this leading edge and vital information, as described in the Seminar Program. The faculty are all broadly experienced and worldwide leaders in the radiation curing field, who will bring their unique worldwide perspectives to the seminar. Participants will benefit from this cost-effective access to this wealth of knowledge and expertise, with the opportunity to discuss specific issues and problems with individual faculty members. An open forum panel discussion will allow individual interests to be addressed with specific questions and answers.

Future scheduling of the Seminar is planned for alternate years, with the next offering in 2005

TARGET AUDIENCE

Business, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, sales and technology personnel in a multitude of industries will benefit from this seminar, including business planning, R&D planning, R&D scientists, chemists/formulators, marketing/market research/sales, technology managers, new business/product & process development, environmental assessment, manufacturing and technical service professionals. This seminar will enable participants to improve their performance and make beneficial contributions to corporate competitive advantage and profitability from all the comprehensive information learned by attendance at this seminar and from the seminar notes (>850 pages), comprising all the slides presented and conveniently assembled in a binder for easy reference. The Seminar and customized variations are available for on-site private client presentation.

Seminar Program

Wednesday September 17, 2003
(Morning Session)

SEMINAR LOCATION

This seminar will be presented at the Four Points Barcelo Sheraton Hotel, Newark International Airport, Elizabeth, New Jersey. This is conveniently located adjacent to (just south) of Newark International Airport on Route 1 and provides luxurious accommodations, extraordinary hospitality and service, superb facilities and exciting attractions. It is easily accessible by car (off Exit 14 New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 78), train and air travel, and is conveniently located 15 minutes, serviced by public transportation, from New York City and the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The hotel facilities include a fully equipped Health Club, indoor pool, state-of-the-art soundproofing, distinctive dining at two restaurants (casual and gourmet) and entertainment lounges. The Hotel provides free parking and free airport shuttle transportation. Arrangements have been made to reserve a limited number of rooms for the seminar attendees at a special discounted rate of $169/night (single or double occupancy). Attendees must make their own hotel reservations. The hotel reservations toll-free number is (800) 325-3535 and specify your attendance at the Armbruster Associates Inc. Seminar to receive the discounted hotel rate. The deadline for this discounted hotel rate is August 26th.

SEMINAR SPONSOR AND DIRECTOR
Dr. David Armbruster

The seminar is sponsored by Dr. David Armbruster, Seminar Director, President Armbruster Associates Inc. in Summit, New Jersey, founded in 1982 and celebrating its 21st anniversary. He has selected a distinguished faculty of the leading experts in the field of radiation curing to assist in presentation of this Seminar. His company offers chemical consulting and specialty products to worldwide clients in the chemical and allied industries. The portfolio of the specialty chemical products and services business comprises: 1) consulting services including business planning, legal issues, marketing/market research, licensing/technology transfer, R&D contracts, new product development, technology assessment, business development, technology commercialization and acquisitions; 2) UV/EB curable formulated products including adhesives, coatings, sealants and custom formulation; and 3) education services including radiation curing courses and seminars.

Dr. Armbruster has a long history of successful involvement in the radiation curing industry, both as a consultant and educator as director for a worldwide radiation curing course. The specializations of the business include radiation (UV/EB) curing/photopolymerization, coatings, paints, photoresists, plastics, polymers, inks, adhesives/sealants, monomers, specialty chemicals, acrylics, epoxies, urethanes, emulsion/solution/water-soluble polymers, hydrophilic polymers, water treatment chemicals, differential photocalorimetry, new materials and emerging technologies. Successful client projects in UV/EB curing include process/product and technology developments, contract R&D studies, domestic and worldwide market studies, technology searches, dental polymers, specialty monomers, waterborne hybrid systems, wire coatings, optical adhesives, abrasion resistant coatings, cationic technology, fiber optics coatings, medical device assembly adhesives, airbag sensor adhesives, photoresist products, photoimageable technologies, shadow curing studies, acquisitions, licensing, expert witness activities, business diversification opportunity analysis and market entry strategy. Dr. Armbruster has had a highly diversified background in the chemical industry in various marketing, technical and commercial development positions spanning 35 years, including 25 years in the radiation curing field, with Rohm and Haas, Celanese Chemical Company (now Hoechst Celanese), CPS Chemical Company and as founder in 1982 and President of his own firm.

He has authored patents, presentations and publications on radiation (UV/EB) curing, photochemistry, coatings and abrasion resistant coatings, thermal analysis, launching a consultantship, chemical entrepreneurial growth strategy, multiclient studies on hydrophilic polymers and corporate profiles. He gave an invited presentation at the 1995 American Chemical Society National Meeting in Chicago titled "Overview and Future Prognosis for Radiation (UV/EB) Curing Technology for Coatings and Adhesives. " He is a charter member of RadTech International and also has memberships in the American Chemical Society, Association of Consulting Chemists, Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Society of Plastics Engineers and Licensing Executives Society. Dr. Armbruster received his PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry and Photochemistry from the University of Cincinnati and his BS Degree (summa cum laude) in Chemistry from Xavier University. He founded and is Chairman of the New Jersey Group of Small Chemical Businesses. He is also Past President of the Association of Consulting Chemists & Chemical Engineers.

Dr. Richard Eckberg

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

September 17-18, 2003
Four Points Barcelo Sheraton
Elizabeth, (Newark Airport) New Jersey.

Seminar Registration Fees:
- Early discounted registration fee paid before August 18, $1245
- Standard registration fee paid after August 18, $1325
- Discounted registration fee for multiple registrants from the same organization
paid at the same time, $1205 before August 18, $1245 if paid after August 18

The fee includes all seminar presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations, continental breakfasts, luncheons, coffee and beverage breaks, grand cocktail reception and a bound copy of the Seminar Notes (>850 pages) (available separately for purchase by non-attendees for $295, delivered USA.) Hotel lodging is NOT included in the fee.

Registration may be canceled up to August 18th and must be received in writing. Refunds will be subject to a $100.00 handling charge. After September 7th, no refunds will be provided, but substitutions are permitted at any time. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel are liable for the entire registration fee. Armbruster Associates Inc. reserves the right to change the seminar program or substitute faculty without notice

Enrollment is limited, so early registration is advised. Registration directly on this website (Click here to Register) or by telephone, fax, e-mail, or purchase order/invoice can be made with follow-up payment. Full payment (payable in USD) is required to complete the registration. Payment can be by a check payable to Armbruster Associates Inc., or wire transfer (call for information). Upon receipt of registration and payment, a confirmation letter will be sent.