Leslie Bortels is the software development manager at Elsyca NV and co-founded the company back in 1997.
He holds a PhD in applied sciences from Brussels university (VUB) and is author / co-author of several peer reviewed papers and patents on electrochemical engineering and cathodic protection related topics. Leslie is a NACE certified Cathodic Protection Tester & Cathodic Protection Technician.
LaRon Michelle Brown, Technical Specialist at Ford Motor Company, tells about her experience with state-of-the-art software to enhance their production process.
Ford Motor Company has been using Elsyca PlatingManager software in its production process. Elsyca PlatingManager is graphical simulation platform for analyzing the production performance and quality of electroplating processes. Simulations are executed using a virtual mock-up of your in-house plating line and detailed layer thickness and quality results are available for every part on the rack and for every plating step.
The aerospace sector seeks alternatives to Cd and Cr(VI) compounds while, at the same time, the surfaces to-be-plated are becoming increasingly complex. The result is that plating to specs is more challenging than ever before.
The MECC has steadily expanded since its inception to become a globally leading conference in the area of corrosion management. For the last 40 years, the event proved to be an ever evolving platform with opportunities for industry leaders, corrosion engineers, science researchers, manufacturers, and service providers to exchange best practices, introduce innovative ideas, expand working network, and showcase products and services in corrosion prevention.
This year NACE International, the NACE Gateway India Section, and the NACE East Asia and Pacific Area, have joined forces to strengthen this premier event. This partnership will bring awareness to tough corrosion challenges industries throughout India, Asia, and the world are fighting every day.