Kodak Imagecare Program Laboratory Conference brings worldwide industry together

Dressed for tour of film sensitizing

Kodak Imagecare Program members from around the world gathered to discuss topics important to their business and to build camaraderie during the Kodak Imagecare Program Laboratories Conference in Rochester, which was held in September 2006. Kodak Imagecare Program members currently total 31 labs in 20 countries and the numbers continue to grow.

The conference focused on global industry trends and how technology has created many new options and multiple paths for labs providing end-to-end services for the creative community. Topics included the history of digital technology and forecasts for the future, in addition to an overview of Kodak's role since the beginning of filmmaking and the company's current film and hybrid product offerings.

"Our goal was to provide an opportunity for key lab personnel to share their experiences and work together toward a better understanding of issues both technological and business related," said Bill Tompkins, general manager of the Motion Picture Film Group of Kodak's Entertainment Imaging division. "We also listened to customers so that we can respond to their needs."

Members were informed about updates to the Program as well as new quality control software that Kodak is developing. Pollution prevention was also addressed, while guest speaker Andy Maltz from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences outlined his goals as director of the organization's Science and Technology Council. Tours of Kodak's manufacturing facilities were also on the agenda.