Publications

· Editor, Composites Research Journal, ACMA, 2007-2009  

· “ACMA Controlled Spraying Handbook, 2^nd Edition, ACMA 2008

· “Certified Composites Technician – Cast Polymer Study Guide,” textbook, CFA 2003

· “Certified Composites Manager (CCM) Study Guide,” textbook, CFA 2002

· “CCT Instructors Clinic,” CFA, 2001

· “Certified Composites Technician Instructors Guide,” textbook, CFA 2000

· Certified Composites Technician (CCT) certification examinations, CFA, 2000

· “Certified Composites Technician Study Guide,” textbook, CFA, 1999

· “CFA Controlled Spraying Handbook,” Reference guide, CFA 1998

· "Technically Speaking: Bob Lacovara Comments on the Composites Industry,” CFA Publications, 1995

· "The Composites Plant Quality System,” Reference guide, Composites Fabricators Assn., 1992

· Technical Editor, "Guidelines and Recommended Practices for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Architectural Products,” CFA 1991

 

Video/Online Presentations

· “Dust Explosion Prevention Training Program,” Webinar presentation, ACMA 2008

· “CCT Study Course – A studio interview with Bob Lacovara”– DVD educational series, ACMA 2006

· “Gel Coat Application for the Cast Polymer Industry,” Authored and Directed video, ICPA 1995

· “Building Quality Tooling for FRP Production,” Authored and produced video, CFA, 1994

· “Gel Coating Techniques for Quality Composites’’, Authored and produced video, CFA, 1993

· “Laminating Techniques for Quality Composites'', Authored and produced video CFA, 1993

 

Software Development

· “ACMA Interactive Composites Production Diagnostic Program,” ACMA 2004

· “ACMA Composites Cost Estimator,” ACMA 2000 - 2004

· “ACMA Composites Plant Evaluator,” ACMA 2000 - 2004

· “Composites Shop Ventilation Modeling Program” software, CFA, 1995

 

Technical Papers / White Papers

· “Sustainable Composites – Transition Feasibility Prospects,” White paper – ACMA 2008

·  “Sustainable Composites – Styrene Exposure Reduction Opportunities,” White paper – ACMA 2008

· “Sustainable Manufacturing Transition – Analysis of Effects on Composites Molders,” White paper – ACMA Technical Committee, 2008

·  “Evaluation of Spray Characterization Technology,” White paper – ACMA Technical Committee, 2008

· “Emissions Factors for Non-Atomized Gel Coat Application,” White paper – ACMA Government Affairs/Technical Committee, 2005

· “Vapor Suppressant Effectiveness Test Protocol,” Test Method, ACMA/EPA, 2004

· “Styrene Emissions Test Protocol,” Test Method, ACMA/EPA, 1999-2005

· “Pollution Prevention Alternatives for the Composites industry,” White paper - MACT Summit Group/EPA MACT proceedings, CFA, 2000

· “EPA Proposed MACT Standard for The Composites Industry'', Reference document, CFA 1993

·  "Protocol for Open Molding Emissions Testing,” Reference document, CFA, 1993

·  "RTM Tooling Technology,” Technical paper, FFA RTM Symposium, 1991

· "Respirator Compliance ,” Technical paper, FFA Special Publications 1991

· “Resin Transfer Mould Engineering,” Technical paper, Co-authored with Roelof Vogel, Composites Asia-Pacific Institute, Sydney, Australia, 1989

· "Tooling for Cast Polymer Applications,” Technical paper, Fabrication News, December 1989

· “Right to Know Compliance for Fiberglass Fabricators'', Reference document, CTA Communications 1986

· “A Safe and Healthful FRP Shop Environment'', Technical paper, Fiberglass Fabrication Association, 1981

· “Feasibility of Structural Coring in the RTM Process'', Technical paper,  SPI RP/C Conference, Washington, 1981

 

Magazine Articles

· “The Business of Composites,” publication pending, ACMA 2009

· “Efficient Non-Atomized Application,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Understanding the Curing Process,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Gel Coat Alligatoring,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Understanding Viscosity,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Gel Coat Pre-Release,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Eliminating Gel Coat Porosity,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Cosmetics and Surface Profiling,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009

· “Ten Things You Should Know About Open Molding,” ACMA 2008

· “Bob Lacovara’s Composites Wish List – 2006,” Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 2006

· “Controlling the Uncontrollable,” Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 2005

· “Making Products that People Don’t Need,” Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 2005

· “Deciphering Low Emissions Application,” Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 2005

· “MACT Mis-Conceptions, » Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2004

· “Gel Coat Formulations, » Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2004

· “The Post Modern Manager,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2004

· “Bad Predictions, Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2004

· “What We Want - 2003 Composites Industry Wish List,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2003

· “Understanding Particle Packing Theory,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2002

· “The Non-Atomized Conundrum,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2002

·  “Why Molds Stick – A new look at an old problem,” CF Magazine 2001

· “Painting a New Picture of the Composites Industry,” Composites Fabrication Magazine 2001

· “Incinerators vs. Pollution Prevention: Is the EPA headed in the wrong direction?,” CF Magazine 2001

· “Untangling MACT,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2001

· “Separating Commercial Speech From Regulatory Reality,” CF Magazine, 2001

· “The Journeyman and the Kid: Tradition vs. New Thinking,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2001

· “Why Composites Businesses Fail,” Lacovara & McNally, CFA, 1999

· “Go With the Flow” – Using flow coaters in composites production, CFA 1999

· “Hey, Don’t Give Me Any Static” – Understanding the effects EDS in the composites plant, CFA 1999

· “CFA Vapor Suppressant Effectiveness Test Protocol:, CFA 1999

· “CFA Styrene Emissions Test Protocol and Facility Certification,” CFA 1998

· “We Knew It All Along,” Emissions and Spray Tip Pressures, Composites Fabrication, CFA 1996

· "The Bean Counter Syndrome,” Professional Boatbuilder Magazine, 1994

· "RTM Exposed,” Professional Boatbuilder Magazine, Dec-Jan., 1993

· "Managing Quality With Quality Management,” Fabrication News, Dec., 1993

· “Resin Shrinkage and Surface Quality, Fabrication News, February 1993

· “Troubleshooting Tooling'', Professional Boatbuilder, Feb/March 1993

· "Resin Shrinkage and Surface Quality, Fabrication News, February 1993

· Published regular column, "Technically Speaking,” CFA Fabrication News/ Composites Manufacturing, 1991-2005

·  "Growing A Fiberglass Plant - Designing a State-of-the-art Facility,” Fabrication News, April, 1992

· "Repair and Refinishing of Fiberglass,” CFA/Professional Boatbuilder Magazine, Seattle, Holland, Newport, 1992

·  "Why Molds Stick - The Phenomenon explained" Fabrication News, March 1991

· "RTM: the method in terms of innovation and quality,” Fabrication News, 1991

 

Presentations and Lectures

· “Emissions Testing Developments,” COMPOSITES 2009, Tampa, 2009

· “Sustainable Composites – Moving into the 21^st Century,” COMPOSITES 2009, Tampa, 2009

· “Sustaining the Composites Industry – Reducing Styrene Exposure,” COMPOSITES 2009, Tampa, 2009

· “Real Time Emissions,” National Composites Center, Dayton, OH, 2008

· “The State of Composites Industry Employee Training,” COMPOSITES 2007, Tampa 2007

· “ACMA Emissions Test Programs,” COMPOSITES 2007, Tampa, 2007

· “Maximum Performance Open Molding,” Composites Australia, Brisbane, Australia, 2007

· “Future Composites,” Composites Australia, Brisbane, Australia, 2007

· “Developments in Composites Materials,” National Defense University – International College of the Armed Forces, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC, 2007

· “Future Sailplanes – How Materials Will Change the Course of Design” – Soaring Seminar, State College, PA, 2006

· “Advanced Composites Aero-Structure Update,” Akaflieg Stuttgart participant group, Kircheim-Teck, Germany, 2006

· “Advanced Composites Technology,” National Defense University – International College of the Armed Forces, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC, 2005

· “The Changing Face of Open Molding,” ACMA Northeast Conference, Atlantic City, 2005

· “Waste Reduction & Efficiency:, Composites 2005, Columbus, OH 2005

· “Investing in Composites – Keynote Address,” ACMA Mid-West Conference, South Bend, IN 2005

· “Composites as a Strategic Material,” National Defense University – International College of the Armed Forces, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC, 2005

· “Training for Success,” ICPA Polycon Conference, 2005

· “State of the Industry 2005,” Northeast Composites Conference, 2005

· “How Nanotechnology Will Change Composites,” Composites 2004, IBEX, NE Composites Conference, 2004

· “Overview of the Composites Industry,” National Defense University – International College of the Armed Forces, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC, 2004

· “Effective Quality Process,” ICPA Polycon Conference, Nashville, TN 2004

· “Composites for the Marine Surveyor,” Yacht Claims Conference, Norfolk, VA, 2004

· “State of the Composites Industry,” CFA, Portland, ME, 2002

·  “Introduction to the New CFA Production Diagnosis Program,” Tampa, 2001 

·  “The Science of Evaluating a New Material,” CFA, Portland, ME, 2001

· “New Management Tools for Composites Production,” CFA South Bend, 2001

· “Composites Tooling Techniques,” CFA, Long Beach, 2001

· “Sitting on the Edge of Revolution,” Minnesota State Technical Assistance Program, Minneapolis, 2001

· “Why Things Break,” adjunct to CFA Repair and Refinishing seminar, Melbourne, 2001

· “Leaping the Barriers” – Advancements required to move the composites forward, CFA, 2000

· “RTM vs. VIP – a quick reference to these closed molding processes, CFA 2000

· “Tuning-up Your Gel Coat Application,” CFA 2000

· “Millennium Thinking,” CFA, Chicago, 1999

· “Overview of Pending EPA Regulations and How You Need to Prepare,” International Boatbuilders Exposition (IBEX), Ft. Lauderdale, 1999

· “Technological Advances in Composites Processing,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Anaheim, 1999

· “Tooling Selection,” CFA Custom Molders Div, South Bend, 1999

· “Composites Repair and Refinishing,” CFA, Tampa, 1999

· “Certified Composites Technician Tutorial,” CFA, Portland, OR, Portland, ME, Chicago, 1999

· “Vacuum Infusion Processing,” Society for the Advancement and Process Engineering (SAMPE), Long Beach, 1999

· “Mold Making and Tooling,” CFA, Kansas City, 1999

· “Gizmos for Your Plant” – Inexpensive items that make a difference in composites production, CFA, 1999

· “Using Styrene Suppressants to Reduce Emissions,” CFA, 1999

· “Go With the Flow” – Using flow coaters in composites production, CFA 1999

· “Hey, Don’t Give Me Any Static” – Understanding the effects and prevention of EDS in the composites plant, CFA 1999

· “CFA Styrene Emissions Test Protocol and Facility Certification,” CFA 1998

· “Evaluating New Products” - Getting the Most Form Your Materials, CFA Teleconference, 1996

· “Building Better FRP Molds,” CFA Teleconference, 1996

· “Directed Flow Ventilation for Styrene Exposure Control,” SPI Composites Institute, Cincinnati, 1996

· “Training Laminators,” CFA Teleconference, 1996

·  “Understanding Sailplane Composites,” Soaring Society of America, Huntsville, 1996

· “The Road to Quality in Composites Production,” CFA Teleconference, 1996

· “Process Selection” - Choosing The Right Process For the Job, CFA, South Bend, 1996

· “The Science of Troubleshooting in the Shop,” CFA, South Bend, 1996

· “Getting A Handle on Gel Coat Cracking,” Composites Fabrication, CFA, 1996

· “Tabbing: An Important Connection” Composites Fabrication, CFA, 1996

· “The Optimized Composites Shop - Part II,” Composites ’95, Anaheim, 1995

·  “Advanced Tooling Design for Cast Polymer Applications,” ICPA PolyCon, Birmingham, 1995

· Conducted CFA Mold Making and Tooling Seminar, Vancouver, B.C. 1995

· “Innovations in Styrene Emissions Measurements,” SPI, Cincinnati, 1995

· “Getting It Right In The Composites Business,” IBEX, Ft. Lauderdale, 1995

· “Configuring A QA Lab In Your Plant,” IBEX, Ft. Lauderdale, 1995

· “CFA RTM Symposium,” Cerritos College, Melbourne, 1995

· “Advancing the Science of Gel Coating,” South Bend, 1995

· “Status of Open Molding Emissions Project,” CFA Government Affairs Conference, Washington, 1995

· Fiberglass Shop Technology Course, Quebec, 1995

· “Assessing the Feasibility of Extra-Industry Technologies,” CFA, Toronto, 1995

· “Building Quality Tooling,” Composites Institute of Australia, Sydney, New Castle, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, 1995

· "Gel Coating for Maximum Efficiency, ICPA, Birmingham, 1994

· "The Optimized Composites Shop,” CFA, Orlando, 1994

· "The Changing Face of Tooling,” CFA, Orlando, 1994

· "Fiberglass and Plywood: The Real Story, CFA, Greenville, NC 1994

· "Controlling Surface Profiling,” CFA, Greenville, NC 1994

· "Enhancing Gel Coating Training Techniques,” CFA/ICPA, London, UK 1994

· "Cast Polymer Molding Methods,” CFA/ICPA, London, UK 1994

· "Ventilation System Design For Styrene Removal,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993

· "The Tooling Revolution,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993

· "Implementing The CFA Quality System,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993

·  "The Ultimate Cure: A Clarification of Moldmaking Principles,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993

· "New Tooling Opportunities for The Cast Polymer Industry,” ICPA, San Antonio, 1993

·  “NAFTA and the Composites Business'', Aniplar, Mexico City, 1993”

· “OSHA Compliance Overview'', MarbleCon, Orlando, 1993

· “Troubleshooting Gel Coat'', IBEX, Miami, 1993

· “Advances In Composites Technology'', Walt Disney Imagineering Group, Orlando, 1993

· “ISO 9000: An International Trend'', CMI News, April, 1993

· "OSHA Compliance Overview,” MarbleCon, Orlando, 1993

· "Troubleshooting Gel Coat,” IBEX, Miami, 1993

· "Administration of Fiberglass Quality Control Systems,” CFA, Mexico City, 1992

· "The Basic Elements of RTM,” CFA, Mexico City, 1992

· "Quality - QC and QA,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, 1992

· "Tooling Problems and Solutions,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, 1992

· "Repair and Refinishing of Fiberglass Components,” CFA/National Marine Manufacturers Assn., Miami, 1992

· "RTM Tooling Symposium,” Conference Author and Director, CFA, Florida Advanced Technology Center, Melbourne, 1992

· "Federal and State Regulatory Update - EPA / OSHA,” Composites Fabricators Association, FRP School, Reno, 1992

· "Implementing Quality Improvements With the CFA Quality System,” Composites Fabricators Assn., Reno 1992

· "VOC Emissions and Engineering Controls,” Composites Fabrication Assn., Reno 1992

· "Repair and Refinishing of Fiberglass,” CFA/Professional Boatbuilder Magazine, Seattle, Holland, Newport, 1992

· "Controlling Styrene Source Emissions,” FFA, Vancouver, BC, 1991

· "Successful Mold Repair Techniques,” FFA, Vancouver, BC, 1991

· "Fundamentals of Fiberglass Tooling,” Amoco Chemical Corp., Chicago, 1991

· "Fiberglass Shop Technology,” FFA, Indianapolis, Providence 1991

· "Quality Control in the Fiberglass Shop,” FFA, South Bend, Quebec City, 1991

· "RTM Tooling Symposium,” Conference Author and Director, FFA, Cerritos College, Owens Corning Tech Center, East Carolina University,  Guadlajara - Mexico, Portland, OR, 1991

· “Repairing Composite Panels,” National Fiberglass Panel Assn., Atlanta, 1991

· “EPA, Clean Air and the Industry,” FFA, South Bend, 1991

· "The Methodology of Mold Repair,” South Bend, Orlando, 1991

· "Quality Control and Shop Management,” Golden West Cultured Marble Association, Reno, 1991

· "VOC Emissions and EPA Requirements,” Orlando, 1991

· SPI 45th Annual Composites Institute, Moderator: Tooling Session, Washington, DC 1990

· "Mold Making and Tooling Phase II,” FFA, Valley Forge, Portland, OR, Indianapolis, Long Beach, Columbia 1990

· "FRP Shop Technology Training Course" FFA, Detroit, Vancouver, San Antonio 1990

· “Static Discharge - Addressing the Problem in Fiberglass Production, FFA, Indianapolis 1990

· "Reducing Styrene Exposure" FFA, Indianapolis, Seattle, Cerritos College, South Bend, Tampa, Cherry Hill 1990

· "Controlling the FRP Shop Environment: Worker Exposure and VOC Emissions" Composites Institute of Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane 1990

· "Tooling for Fiberglass Production,” Composites Institute of Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane 1990

· "RTM: An Emerging Technology,” Plastics Design Forum, Boston, 1990, Chicago 1991

· "Alternatives to Spray Application of Resin,” FFA, New Orleans 1990

· "Rejuvenating Existing Molds,” FFA, New Orleans, 1990

· "Fiberglass Shop Technology Course,” FFA, Portland, Milwaukee, Toronto, 1990

· "Fundamentals of Fiberglass Tooling,” FFA, Cincinnati, Guadalajara-Mexico, Montreal-Canada, 1990

· “Rigid RTM Tooling'', SPI RP/C Conference, Dallas 1989

· “Reducing Styrene Exposure'', FFA, Providence, Cherry Hill, Columbia, Sarasota, 1989

· "Static Discharge - The Hidden Hazard,” FFA, Cherry Hill, 1989

· “Ventilation for Compliance in Fiberglass Plants'', FFA, Dallas, 1989

· “Tooling for the Cast Polymer Industry'', FFA, Reno, 1989

· “Quality Control in Boat Manufacturing'', FFA, Reno, 1989

· “Styrene Reduction Strategies'', FFA, Nashville, 1989

· “Successful Plant Management When the Market Softens'', FFA, Nashville, 1989

· “Fiberglass Mold Making and Tooling'', FFA, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Seattle, Tampa, Cherry Hill, San Francisco, Atlanta, 1988

· “Reinforced Plastics Technology'', Tennessee Development Authority, Johnson City, 1988

· “Fiberglass Shop Technology'', FFA, Atlantic Community College, Providence, Cherry Hill, Columbia, Seattle, South Bend, Nashville, Orlando, 1988

· “The Fiberglass Shop of the Future'', FFA, Orlando, 1988

· “Quality the First Commitment'', FFA, Notre Dame University, 1987

· “Current Regulatory Impact on the Industry'', FFA, Cherry Hill 1987

· “The Concept of Procedural Quality Control'', FFA, New Orleans, 1987

· “Fiberglass Tooling Methods'', CTA, Ellsworth, Bristol, Mays Landing, Columbia, Bradenton, Miami, 1987

· “Procedural Quality Control'', FFA, Charleston, 1986

· “Vacuum Bagging and Core Installation - New Applications in the Marine Industry'', FFA, Tampa, 1985

· “FRP Tooling - The Basics'', FFA, Washington, 1985

· “High Tech Reinforcements - Applications in the FRP Industry'', FFA, Philadelphia, 1984

· “Troubleshooting Resin Transfer Molding'', FFA, Charlotte, 1984

· “Theory of Sandwich Construction'', FFA, Los Angeles 1984

· “Molders Management - Incoming Materials Evaluation and Quality Assurance'', SPI RP/C Conference 1983

· “RTM, A Practical Process'', FFA, Dallas 1983

· “Perspectives on Resin Transfer Molding'',  FFA, Atlanta, 1982

· “Practical Application of RTM in the Marine Industry'', SPI Designers Day Seminar, 1981

· “RTM, the Learning Curve'', FFA, Baltimore, 1981

       Chronological Listing of Bob Lacovara’s Publications

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