Start time | Presenters/Topic |
8:30-9:00 AM | Check-in Light Breakfast |
9:00-9:15 AM | Presenter: Domenico/Adrian, SPRINT Robotics Welcome and introduction. Overview of the Day: Setting expectations and introducing the goals of the Painting Challenge. Introduction to the SPRINT Robotics Painting Challenge – building blocks strategy. |
9:15 AM -9:45AM | Presenter: Andre Koebsch – Petrobras General knowledge/painting and coating Safety challenges in traditional coating methods Efficiency issues in coating large or complex industrial piping systems The need for precision and consistency in coatings The role of robotics in minimizing downtime and maximizing long-term asset value The role of scaffolding and other ways of access (e.g. rope access). |
9:45 AM – 10:30AM | Show and Tell: Live demonstration of the piping skid – Domenico/Adrian, SPRINT Discussion and Q&A: Detailed explanation of the pipe geometries and how robotic systems can address them. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the skid, expected challenges, and how the technology can be validated. Discussion of Phase 2: What to expect in terms of judging of their robotic system |
10:30AM – 10:45 AM | Coffee Break |
10:45AM-11:30AM | Speaker: Vikas Shukla – ExxonMobil Exxon needs for painting, coating, and blasting, specifically for offshore uses |
11:30AM -12:15 PM | SKA Robotics: Services and expertise in the industry and how it can be applied to painting applications Service provider discuss how they can modify their existing solutions to directly address the challenges raised by asset owners in the previous sessions. Format: Presentations & Dialogue: Service providers will have the opportunity to explain how their robotic technologies can evolve to meet the demands for safety, precision, and efficiency. |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30PM – 2:00 PM | Speaker: Daniel Hulsebosch – Shell Business Case for painting robotics and SWRI Consortium |
2:00 PM – 2:30PM | Mitch Buchanan – Seal For Life – Infrastructure Coatings Group: Fit for Purpose Coatings System Design |
2:30PM – 2:45 PM | Break |
2:45PM – 3:15PM | William Rifenburgh – DOW: Laser Cleaning Robot Development |
3:15 PM – 3:30PM | Closing Thoughts: Summary of key takeaways from the day Announcement of next steps for Phase2 of the Painting Challenge later in the year Invitation to stay engaged and participate in future developments |
3:30PM – Close | Post Event Networking Happy Hour and further discussion for those interested |
