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AEC610 - High Gloss and Illuminated Surfaces for Sustainable Designs...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED.
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the energy efficiency benefits of LED lighting.
- Describe the performance characteristics of LED panels and shelving that allow display of a wide range of commercial and retain applications.
- Compare the durability characteristics of solid cast acrylic panels to other high gloss options.
- List the characteristics of sustainable solid acrylic.
- Describe the sustainable characteristics and performance of backpainted glass.
- Recall the functional and flexible characteristics of aluminum frames, and describe both aluminum’s and the aluminum frame’s contribution to sustainability.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Nelson Wills on behalf of Element Designs. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Nelson Wills
Title: Sales & Business Development, Element Designs
Background: Nelson Wills is one of the founders and partners behind Element Designs. His educational background consists of a BA in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University, which focuses on materials and methods of commercial construction projects. Prior to Element Designs, Nelson worked in the factory automation industry in a sales engineering capacity, solving difficult applications with machine vision technologies while at Keyence America, medical device material handling challenges with smart monorail conveyers for Montech AG and complex full automation assembly lines with Automation Tooling Systems. Although the factory automation industry has very little in common with Element Designs, this knowledge base of diverse materials and understanding of precision manufacturing has served very well for the foundation of creative products and design solutions.
Nelson is responsible for product design, new product development, technical sales support, vendor partnerships among many other daily business duties. He is an expert in the aluminum extrusions, tempered glass and acrylics materials as well as all of the functional hardware found in Element Designs' custom manufactured products. Nelson clearly sees the future trends evolving towards sustainable materials with innovative products that are customizable to achieve unique design possibilities, which is one of core principals of Element Designs. Customer service by an attentive professional team, responsiveness and attention to detail is what Nelson has helped shape, making Element Designs the brand & manufacturing partner of high end casework fabricators across North America. Should you have any product or application questions, you will be in good hands with Nelson's solution orientated approach and product expertise.
