W1: Foundations of Quality: Advanced Inspection Equipment and Reporting
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Overview
Foundations of Quality: Advanced Inspection Equipment and Reporting
10:00 am – 11:30 am
This session explores advanced inspection equipment and best practices for accurate reporting in coatings inspection. Attendees will gain practical insights into selecting and using modern tools, ensuring reliable data collection, and producing clear, high-quality inspection reports that meet industry standards.
Christopher Platt is the Sales Manager for Elcometer Inc. Working for Elcometer for the last 12 years, Christopher started as the repair tech, advanced to lab manager, and eventually transitioned into an outside sales role where he has been supporting Midwest the last 9 years, meeting with companies to help educate and consult on coating inspection equipment and the importance of data collection. Christopher is a member of AMPP, a speaker for the Powder Coating Institute, and helped rewrite POWDER COATING: The Complete Finisher's Handbook. He has also appeared on multiple technical podcasts and talks on YouTube about coatings. These accomplishments are what eventually led to Christopher becoming sales manager of Elcometer Inc.