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October 2011 / published in GTS-Strahl 26 Newcomer@GTS meeting 2011:
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Dr Stefan Zimmermann (H.C. Strack) explains the interplay of powder composition and final coating properties. |
HVOF ethanol process, which is currently under development, is presented with the help of a prototype. |
After all, Newcomer sessions provide new members and
new employees of member companies a suitable platform for making
contacts and for networking beyond the Annual General Meetings and
within GTS.
The “new start” got us thinking and we decided to give our Newcomer
events the necessary publicity, to jog everyone’s memory, so to speak.
We wrote to all GTS members asking interested employees to sign up for
the next meeting. The positive reaction was amazing. What pleased us
more than anything was the response from so many colleagues from the
Netherlands who had recently joined the association, and from
long-serving GTS-ites who have accompanied the Newcomers for many
years now.
Newcomer@GTS supplied their audience with top-quality technical insight (from left): Menno Zwetsloot, Dr Stefan Zimmermann, Dr Fons Theisen. |
FST in Duiven was the ideal venue for the meeting –
so the journey took us to our friendly neighbouring country, the
Netherlands. In true tradition, the get-together began with a relaxed
evening meal. The great atmosphere and enjoyable, informative
conversation ensured that everything got off to a good start.
The next morning, we all visited our host, FST. Three different and very
interesting topics promised to make it a stimulating day. First of all,
FST briefly introduced itself and its extensive business activities as a
“One Stop Shop”. This was then followed by a presentation of the HVOF
ethanol process which FST is currently optimizing for production
purposes. Compared to HVOF using kerosene, the new process will offer
such advantages as a broader range of useable temperatures, a lower
energy requirement and higher safety. Menno Zwetsloot (FST) knew how to
arouse our curiosity. His highly interesting presentation supported by a
prototype was the kick-off for the first round of shoptalk. At the
moment, the system is in the development phase, but will be ready to
market by the end of 2012.
After a short coffee break, Dr. Stefan Zimmermann (H.C. Starck) immersed
us in the world of H.C. Starck powders. In his entertaining manner, he
explained the interplay between powder composition and the resulting
coating properties based on carbides as the sample powder.
The final speaker, Dr. Fons Theisen (Camfil), refreshed our memories on
the importance of good exhaust systems.
The Newcomer@GTS meeting 2011 provided the opportunity for in-depth discussion of the relevant topics. |
A final session rounded off a very successful
meeting. The basic sentiments were positive throughout. And this
endorses the fact that, after FST/Duiven, there will be continued
interest in such meetings, which is motivation enough to stay on the
ball. So the answer to Werner Krömmer’s question, “Where are the
Newcomers heading to from here?” is clear: full steam ahead into the
future!
The University of Chemnitz has offered to host the next meeting, which
will most likely take place on 23 April 2012. On the evening before,
there will be a traditional get-together. A separate invitation will be
sent to all member companies well in time.
To finish off, we would like to once again thank FST for their kind and
generous hospitality.
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