IBEX 2010 Exhibitors’ Workshops — Free to attend!
Held daily Tuesday, September 28th and Wednesday, September 29th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Each exhibitor workshop is dedicated to a timely topic and gives you the chance to learn about a variety of new products, and pertinent issues directly from the manufacturer. IBEX workshops offer an inexpensive and easy opportunity to train your entire staff for FREE and allow them to learn about new cost-saving, or improved products, technologies, tools and techniques that can improve your business, or product.
Workshops are free to attend, but registration is necessary as these sessions do fill up quickly. Seating is limited.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.
WK 1
Shrinkwrapping for Profit—Not Just Pleasure
Dr. Shrink Inc.
This workshop will show how to use logical steps and a systematic approach to shrinkwrapping that will in turn lower labor time and increase profits. We will also explain shrinkwrap features and benefits and how to use the heat tools safely and effectively.
Presenter: Mike Stenberg
WK 2
Plastic Seating Substraights and Furniture Applications
Formco Inc.
How to design, produce and fasten plastic substraights for all your upholstery needs. A look at CNC machining, thermoforming, tooling, rapid prototyping, and the use of decorative filmed plastic applications.
Presenters: Brian Harris and Dave Slagel
WK 3
Working with Abrasives
Norton
This is a technical training class designed to help reduce labor, reduce abrasive usage, and increase finish quality. Attendees will gain a full understanding of how abrasives work, and how to use them correctly to eliminate buffing swirls, and excessive rework. Repair Supervision is strongly encouraged to attend.
Presenter: Karen Travis
WK 4
Innovative Solutions to Optimize the Painting Process
AWLGRIP North America and Interlux Yacht Finishes
Awlgrip and Interlux have joined forces to deliver a presentation on effective tools and techniques that can help you achieve the competitive advantage by offering the latest developments and by discussing ways to achieve better efficiencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear what two of the most established brands in the industry have to say.
Presenters: David Halcomb and Bob Donat
WK 5
Vessel Monitoring and Control with NMEA 2000
Maretron LLP
This seminar presents techniques and solutions to gathering data from the boat’s sensors using NMEA 2000 technology and making that information available throughout the boat, on your home computer, and mobile phone.
Presenter: Alex Polmans
WK 6
Light RTM Tooling: A Recipe for Success
Composites One
Have you ever wished there was a recipe you could follow to guarantee your closed-mold tooling success? This workshop will offer you all the ingredients you need! Learn first-hand what you will need to build quality tooling that will produce quality parts every time. This workshop will cover materials, waxing techniques, and tooling construction, along with examples of both successes and failures.
Presenter: Doug Smith
WK 7
Learn How Environmentally Friendly 410A Refrigerants are Maximized with Optimized Marine Air-Conditioning Designs
Dometic Corporation
This session will discuss how all the components were redesigned to harness the excellent thermodynamic properties of 410A. Ask the experts your questions about how the 410A refrigerant and the new engineering equipment designs and solutions benefit boat manufactures.
Presenter: Charlie Barefoot
WK 8
How to Use Video to Increase Lead Generation and Conversion
Dometic Corporation
Adding video to your site can have dramatic effects on your traffic and user engagement, but what is the best way to market the videos on your site? How should they be organized so viewers can easily find them? How can you keep viewers engaged and encourage them to watch more videos or take other actions on your site?
Presenter: Doug Curtis
WK 9
Standards for Boat Building Made Easy by Rulefinder.net
Rulefinder.net
Come join our interactive live workshop on boat building rules and standards. ABYC, ISO, CE, RINA, MCA, AUS, NZ, CAN...do you also lose track of which standard you have to apply and when that standard must be applied? Then this is the right place to be during IBEX. You ask the questions and with the use of Rulefinder.net, the industries number one standards library and calculation software, we will answer any rule related question you have. It is that easy.
Presenters: Marnix Hoekstra and Wieger de Wit
WK 10
Marketable Skills in a Competitive Economy
Landing School
Even seasoned marine professionals have been suffering pay-cuts and layoffs in the recent economic downturn. As a builder or systems technician, you can increase your value to companies by enhancing your proficiency in your trade. Learn which skills—in both new technologies and longstanding methodology—will make you stand out among fellow professionals and job-hunters.
Presenters: Roger Hellyar-Brooke and Jamie Houtz
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.
WK 11
Internet Marketing Best Practices
Auction 123 Inc.
Internet marketing for your marine inventory is easier than you think. Learn inexpensive ways to show up on the first page of Google. Optimize your success on eBay and Craigslist.
Presenter: Robert Basha
WK 12
Simplifying Power Distribution and Power Management Using Power Distribution Modules
Blue Sea Systems
The integration of remote battery switches, fuseholders and bus bars can lead to savings in components, space and labor compared to traditional installations of battery switches and main fuses. Blue Sea Systems demonstrates a family of Power Distribution Modules to simplify and protect this vital portion of the installation. Subject areas include, functions, supporting systems diagrams, technical capabilities and limitations, the cleaner installation, the alternative BOM's with discrete elements and jumpers vs. safety hubs/PDMs, the labor and ultimately the costs.
Presenters: Wayne Kelsoe and Scott Renne
WK 13
Show the Picture, Tell the Story: How to Make Effective Online Presentations
ProBoatE-Training.com
Making a presentation when you cannot see your audience requires a lot of visual impact and pre-planning. Learn how to ramp up existing PowerPoints—and build new ones that snap.
Presenter: Barbara Jean Walsh
WK 14
LED Lighting for Marine Vessels
i2Systems Inc.
This session will provide an overview of LED technology, its benefits for marine vessels, and electrical- system integration. In addition, LED control, efficiency, thermal management, and common misconceptions will be discussed, and we will demonstrate the latest innovations in LED-based fixtures and systems.
Presenter: Nancy Sawyer
WK 15
Getting the Most Value from Your 3D Models
Robert McNeel & Associates
Rhino and Orca3D are commonly used in the design and analysis of recreational, commercial, and naval craft. Learn how 3D modeling can improve your design and lower your manufacturing costs.
Presenters: Brian James and Bruce Hays
WK 16
Electric Propulsion Systems with Integrated Power Management
Mastervolt Inc.
Please join us to learn about the various benefits of electric propulsion systems including savings in space, weight, noise, cost of maintenance, etc. In addition, learn about the types of motors available and integration of onboard electrical power systems in conjunction with electric propulsion. Discussion will include an example vessel and its advantages.
Presenter: Menno Ligterink
WK 17
Decisions, Decisions...How Do I Know Which Closed-Mold Process is Right for My Business?
Composites One
Want to switch to closed mold but are not sure what process is right for your business? Already using closed mold, but are unsure if you are using the right process for maximum success? This workshop will compare the most popular closed-mold processes and the costs associated with them helping you determine the best process based on your manufacturing output. Equipment, systems, and training will also be reviewed.
Presenter: Hank Yeagley
WK 18
Discover the 2010 Innovative Sanitation Solutions for BoatBuilders
Dometic Corporation
You will learn about new sanitation systems and products for powerboats and sailboats. Don't miss the upcoming Clean Water compliance changes in Europe and the Mediterranean. It can be easy or difficult to achieve these compliance issues when many of the global regulations are changing as we schedule this meeting. You can discuss all the new regulations and the latest innovations for sanitation systems.
Presenter: Jim Kerrigan
WK 19
Facts About Reparability: Maintaining a Urethane Topcoat in Pristine Condition
AWLGRIP North America
This workshop will discuss the latest in two-part polyurethane topcoats. It will include tips on basic maintenance of urethane topcoats and how they react to polishing, buffing, and repair.
Presenters: Nick Hall and Jeremy Dolan
WK 20
Smarten Up Your Composite Production with the B3 SmartPac
SP-High Modulus, The Marine Business of Gurit
For faster cycle times, improved quality and reduced total cost use the B3 SmartPac composite construction solution. Attend this workshop and we'll show you how easy and cost-effective it is!
Presenter: Richard Downs-Honey
