ICORR NE BRANCH

Event

Thursday 13th April 2023, Start Time: 18:00 (UK Time)

Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Inc. presents:
Surface preparation using PlasmaBlast technology

This is an in person event only:
Metec Group
Visage House, Shaftesbury Ave, Jarrow, South Shields NE34 9PH Short walk from Bede Metro Station and local parking available.

Event Programme (free to members and non-members):
18:00 – 18:30: Registration and Refreshments (@ Metec)
18:30 – 18:40: Introductions ICorr / PlasmaBlast
18:40 – 19:10: Technical Presentation
19:10 – 19.30: PlasmaBlast Demonstration
19.30 – 19.45: Q&A
19:45 – 19.50: Closing Remarks
19.50 – 20.50: Food and Drinks

Please register to attend this free of charge event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surface-preparation-using-plasmablast-technology-tickets-587101244627
PlasmaBlast: It’s time for a rethink
Speaker:
Glenn Astolfi
President, Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Inc.

Abstract:

Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Inc. (APS) is a 15 year old company headquartered in the research Triangle area of North Carolina. Their mission is to be the leading provider of innovative atmospheric plasma solutions for a broad range of emerging applications in defence and commercial markets.

APS has perfected the delivery of plasma at atmospheric pressures using only compressed air and electricity. The company’s flagship PlasmaBlast precision surface preparation system can remove coatings, clean surfaces and promotes adhesion that results in lower job costs, improves worker safety, and increases environmental safety. The PlasmaBlast is a complement to all replacement for abrasive blast cleaning, laser, or water jetting methods and has been proven to work above and below water.
The company systems are in use on four continents by customers including, but not limited to, the U.S. Navy, US Army, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fortune 100 firms. Additionally, APS conducts advanced atmospheric plasma research in partnership with private company’s federal agencies and leading research universities.

Unique Advantages:

• Utilizes Patented Cold Plasma Technology
• Removes coatings effectively with zero substrate damage
• Demonstrated up to 90% labour savings
• Sealed system handles harsh environments and temperatures from -30F to 105F
• Protective frame incorporates 8 isolation dampers
• Only requires air and electricity
• Hand-held, ergonomic precision pen — No vibrational impact on operator
• Media and chemical free

Biography:
Glenn Astolfi is President of Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, Inc., that manufactures atmospheric plasma coating removal systems. Prior to joining APS, Glenn led a staff of 155 people as CEO/President of Gateway Bank Mortgage (subsidiary of XBKS formerly HMPR). Prior to being sold to Union Bank this company was a residential mortgage lender operating in seven states with origination volume in excess of $1 Billion annually. He has held executive positions in the online, travel and retail industries, including but not limited to start up team member and Senior Executive of Barnes and Noble Superstores, Travelocity.com, and founder and Chief Operating Officer of TravelFest Superstores. Glenn received a BS in Finance from Florida State University magna cum laude and an MBA from the University of Texas.

Any questions to: nechair@icorr.org

Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future.

22-23/06/2023

Upcoming Event: Please pencil in the NE Branch event of the year; Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future.
A conference in collaboration with The Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineering to be held at Neville Hall in Newcastle City Centre on 22nd June with an option visit to ORE Catapult and Bates Colliery on 23rd June. There will be a Gala Dinner in the magnificent library at Neville Hall on the evening 22nd June.

The Keynote speech will be delivered by Prof Jon Gluyas; Energy, a Sustainable Future Built on an Unsustainable Past. Other presentations will be;
• BP – The challenges of developing carbon capture
• Rosen – Reuse of existing pipeline network for transportation of hydrogen
• Etc

Conference Sponsors
We are extremely grateful to the Sponsors for the Integrity Engineering for a Sustainable Future conference.