PROGRAM 2024
Agenda A 3 DAY CONGRESS
SURFAIR is the pioneering event for aeronautical paintshops. Join us to explore cutting-edge techniques, connect with industry leaders, and uncover the latest innovations in aerospace coatings among our 5 Themes:
1/ REGULATION COMPLIANCE
2/ SUSTAINABILITY
3/ AUTOMATION
4/ PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE
5/ DURABILITY
September 24, 2024
13:30
13:30 - 14:00
WELCOME COFFEE
14:00
14:00 - 14:10
WELCOME NOTE
14:10 - 14:40
Keynote: Transforming Surface Processing using Laser Technologies: Replacing Chemicals with Energy for MRO Operations
Matthew JOHNSON, Associate Technical Fellow, Materials & Manufacturing Technology, Boeing Research & Technology
TOPIC 1: REGULATION COMPLIANCE
14:40 - 15:00
Overall Thales strategy for requirement and qualification of special process (and environmental impacts)
Ngoc QUACH, Surface Treatment and Painting Expert, THALES Group HQ/DGOP & Frédéric DUHAMEL, International Expert for Mechanical process assembly (bonding, sealing, fastener and welding), Material, Surface treatment & Paint, THALES LAS France SAS
15:00
15:00 - 15:20
Performance Improvement of Trivalent Chromium Passivations - Quality Control and New Techniques
Peter VOLK, Head of Research & Development - Metal Pre-Treatment & Industrial Parts Cleaning, SurTec International GmbH
15:20 - 15:40
Trivalent Chromium Conversion Processes - An Overview of Challenges and Approach
Ariel TANG, Materials, Process and Physics Engineer, The Boeing Company
15:40 - 15:55
EXHIBITORS PITCH
15:55 - 16:40
COFFEE BREAK
16:40
16:40 - 17:00
Optimized and robust chemical conversion coating process: trivalent chromium based without post treatment
André OUWANSSI, Principal Application Engineer, Henkel Adhesives Technologies – Aerospace – EIMEA
Philippe PICOT, Chemist, Henkel Adhesives Technologies – Aerospace – EIMEA
17:00
17:00 - 17:20
Cr(VI)-based Conversion Coating replacement – technical status in AH and ADS
Benedikt RAUH, Expert – Surface treatments, Airbus Defence and Space & Anthony Spica, Surface treatment Engineer, Airbus Helicopters
17:20 - 17:40
Trivalent chrome protection and post-treatment: a successful combination to meet requirements and eliminate hexavalent chromium
Emilie CHAMPAGNE, Product Manager, SOCOMORE
17:40 - 17:55
EXHIBITORS PITCH
17:55 - 18:00
Launch opening reception
18:00
18:00 - 18:30
Engagement & collaboration towards reducing further the impact of specialty chemicals for aerospace
José COELHO, Chief Executive Officer, SOCOMORE
Solenn MADEC, Director of Sustainable Development, SOCOMORE
18:30 - 20:30
OPENING RECEPTION
