IBEX 2010 All Day Pre-Conference Workshops
Monday, September 27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center
Come to IBEX a day early for free training and expert advice from leading marine sources.
Registration is required and seating is limited.
DIAB Technologies
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ($85 fee includes lunch)
PC1
Core Infusion Technology
DIAB Core Infusion Technology brings together all the benefits of sandwich composites with the processing, performance, and health and safety advantages of closed molding. Today, core infusion is a standard manufacturing process in the marine, public transportation, wind energy and industrial markets.
Core infusion technology has been rapidly adopted by many of the world’s leading composite manufacturing companies in the marine market. With core infusion, emission problems are a thing of the past. At the same time, productivity, and quality are significantly improved.
This workshop will explain details of the core infusion process including:
- Infusion concepts
- Manifold options
- Vacuum bag-sealing techniques
- Materials
- Flow simulation
- Troubleshooting
- Shop setup
WEST SYSTEM
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ($85 fee includes lunch)
PC2
Boat Repair and Construction Technology
This session is designed for professionals who want to learn the best approaches to making long-lasting, cost-effective boat repairs and develop a deeper understanding of modern composite technology. The course covers basic repair techniques with epoxy, fastener bonding, composite technology, composite repair, fairing, gelcoat blisters, advanced composites, testing concepts and more. It will provide you with a solid understanding of WEST SYSTEM epoxy’s handling, uses, and physical properties. Tap into the wealth of structural marine repair expertise the Gougeon staff gained from years of working closely with boat builders, repair professionals, and engineers. In addition, you’ll take home Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance; Vacuum Bagging Techniques; Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair; Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention and Final Fairing & Finishing manuals.
Hundreds of boat repair technicians, dealers, surveyors, insurance inspectors and yard professionals have travelled to Gougeon’s facility in Bay City, Michigan to take this course. Now it comes to IBEX as a pre-conference session for your convenience.
MITEC (Marine Industry Training & Education Council)
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ($35)
PC3
Innovation Technology for Trainers
Not that long ago, the marine industry was just starting to explore the universe of the Internet. Now, we all have websites, and many of us have blogs, Facebook pages, and even Twitter accounts. Our new generation of workers expects communication and information to be instant. Tools such as podcasts, webinars, social networking, smart phones, netbooks, iPads, and more may be your key to training new workers in the 21st century. In this half-day workshop, you’ll learn how to employ new technology effectively—and economically—in your training program, whether in a classroom or in the shop.
