Critical Cleaning Hands-on Workshop
Do it; Learn it!
The one-day workshop teaches how cleaning and cleanliness testing work. By participating in hands-on exercises using cleaning and cleanliness verification techniques , attendees gain the understanding and knowledge to make practical, effective, and sustainable manufacturing decisions. While demonstrations and tutorials supplement the exercises, the workshop is not death by PowerPoint! Topics include aqueous, solvent, and “non-chemical” cleaning, as well as cleaning chemicals and processes (spray, ultrasonics, cyclic nucleation, in-line, batch).
Most manufactured product and product contact surfaces require cleaning during (and sometimes after) manufacture and assembly. Examples of areas where effective cleaning is essential include:
metal fabrication, product assembly, optics, electronics, microelectronics, wafer fab, medical devices, aerospace/aeronautics, military, and additive manufacturing.
WHAT DO YOU CALL CLEANING?
There are many different terms for cleaning.
-
Cleaning
-
Precision Cleaning
-
Critical Cleaning
-
Safety/Critical Cleaning
-
Surface Prep for Finishing
-
Technical Cleanliness
-
Residue Removal
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE WORKSHOP
If you or your company fabricates, finishes, maintains or repairs product or product contact surfaces (like reaction vessels), this workshop is time well-spent. If you sell chemicals or cleaning equipment, this workshop will help you better understand and optimize the market for your products.
Examples include:
-
Manufacturing Engineers
-
Product Designers
-
Managers
-
Sales and Marketing Managers
-
Facilities Personnel
-
Assemblers, operators
-
Process Technicians
-
Quality Control Personnel
-
Regulatory Affairs Experts (industry, military, and government)
-
Safety/environmental professionals
Participants will receive a PDF Certificate of Completion with continuing education credits from Sam Houston State University.
Educators
Barbara Kanegsberg, “The Cleaning Lady”
BFK Solutions LLC
Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg are experts in critical/industrial cleaning and contamination control. For over 30 years, they have helped the cleaning community to set up cost-effective cleaning processes and to fix problems with existing processes. The edited and contributed to the "Handbook For Critical Cleaning,” CRC Press. Barbara’s background embraces biology, clinical chemistry, and aerospace. Ed is a chemical physicist and engineer.
Ed Kanegsberg, “The Rocket Scientist”
BFK Solutions LLC
Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg are experts in critical/industrial cleaning and contamination control. For over 30 years, they have helped the cleaning community to set up cost-effective cleaning processes and to fix problems with existing processes. The edited and contributed to the "Handbook For Critical Cleaning,” CRC Press. Barbara’s background embraces biology, clinical chemistry, and aerospace. Ed is a chemical physicist and engineer.
Darren Williams, "The Professor"
Sam Houston State University
Leader of the Cleaning Research Group, he has researched solvent blend and aqueous formulation models, azeotrope prediction models, and has performed several cleaning trials for industry and government agencies. Dr Williams has authored the book Spectroscopy Theory in One Dimension and over two dozen research articles and book chapters covering a broad range of topics, in computational chemistry, aging of explosives, solvent substitution, and contact angle methods for cleanliness verification.
Your Workshop Package
When you register for The Parts Cleaning Workshop, you’ll receive:
-
Access to all hands-on educational sessions, plus presentation materials after the event
-
All-day refreshment breaks, lunch vouchers to be used at Concessions on PMTS exhibit hall and evening cocktail reception
-
Entry into the PMTS exhibit hall and full access to all the benefits of PMTS
Bring Your Team!
When you register three or more team members from the same company, you'll receive a group discount. Contact Beth Kasson, Registrar, for details.
Pricing:
$850
Evening Networking Reception
4:00-5:30 p.m.
One of the highlights of the Parts Cleaning Workshop, our evening reception is a time to celebrate our community and commitment to the industrial parts cleaning industry over gourmet hors d’oeuvres and crisp beverages. Join us during this relaxed party to catch up with friends and colleagues, continue the day’s discussions, and make plans to meet again.
The evening cocktail reception is included with your registration.
April 1-3, 2025
Cleveland, Ohio
Founded in 2001, PMTS reconvenes in April 2025 to celebrate its 13th biennial event for precision machining pros. Mark your calendar now and plan to join the precision machined parts community when we once again gather in person to share challenges and insights, see new technology solutions and learn about process innovations – everything you need to take back and immediately put to use in your own shop.
Your Parts Cleaning Workshop registration
includes full access to PMTS!
-
See the technology on display and in action.
-
Meet with vendors across the whole gamut of industrial manufacturing.
-
Network with professionals who have the cleaning solutions your shop needs.
Visit the 2025 PMTS Parts Cleaning Technology Exhibitors!
-
I've already registered for PMTS. How do I upgrade and add on the Parts Cleaning Workshop?Once you are registered for the 2025 PMTS, it's simple to add on the Parts Cleaning Workshop! 1. Log in to the Registration Resource Center. (Use your PMTS confirmation number and email found on your PMTS registration confirmation email). 2. Select "Upgrade to Parts Cleaning Workshop."
-
Where and when is the 2025 Parts Cleaning Workshop?The 2025 Parts Cleaning Workshop is being held April 2, 2025, during PMTS at the Huntington Convention Center. Huntington Convention Center 300 Lakeside Ave. E. Cleveland, OH 44113 Schedule At-a-Glance: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration Check-In 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Workshop Sessions 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
-
How much does it cost to attend The Parts Cleaning Workshop?Early-Bird Pricing: $850 — Register by March 7, 2025. Standard Pricing: $950 — Register between March 8-April 2, 2025 Group Pricing: Register three or more team members from the same company for a group discount. Contact Beth Kasson at bkasson@gardnerweb.com for details.
-
How do I register for The Parts Cleaning Workshop?Follow THIS LINK to register for PMTS and the Parts Cleaning Workshop!
-
Where can I find the workshop agenda?The Parts Cleaning Workshop agenda can be found HERE.
-
What does my workshop registration include?Registration to The Parts Cleaning Workshop Includes: Full access to The Parts Cleaning Workshop hands-on educational sessions plus all presentation materials after the event Full access to the PMTS Exhibit Halls All-day refreshment breaks, lunch vouchers for use at the concessions on the PMTS exhibit hall on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Access to the Parts Cleaning Workshop Networking Reception
-
How do I book my hotel to receive the best pricing?Visit the PMTS Hotel + Travel page to view the host hotels information. Hotels sell out fast so be sure to book early to secure your spot and take advantage of early pricing.
-
Where should I park if I'm not staying in a hotel?The Huntington Convention Center has multiple options for parking. Follow this link to get more information regarding the venue.