SVC—Your Best Resource for Education on Vacuum Coating Technologies and Processing

A strong commitment to education is part of SVC’s charter. The SVC’s broad Education Program includes a comprehensive list of short tutorials on the fundamentals of vacuum coating and related technologies, a unique self-paced on-line tutorial, and special opportunities supporting students and the future of vacuum coating.

SVC Tutorials Offered at the TechCon
A comprehensive series of tutorials and workshops have been developed by the Society of Vacuum Coaters.  The tutorials stress operator and technical staff training and include:

    * vacuum and plasma technology
    * optical coating
    * vacuum web coating
    * sputter deposition
    * arc vapor deposition
    * plasma-based vapor deposition processes
    * adhesion and surface preparation
    * cryopumping technology
    * turbomolecular pumps
    * mechanical pumps
    * diffusion pumps

New tutorials are developed as the interest arises. Click here for detailed tutorial descriptions, topical outlines, detailed syllabus, and instructor biographical sketches.

Whether you take advantage of the more than two dozen tutorials offered at the annual TechCon, or you decide to bring tutorials to your location, you can be assured of high-quality, practical tutorials taught by recognized professionals in the vacuum coating community.


On Location Tutorials
By bringing tutorials to your company or to the meeting of another organization, the SVC On Location Education Program provides a vital opportunity for development, keeping up to date on technical knowledge, and learning practical solutions to everyday problems.

By hosting a tutorial, you can keep your staff informed about new developments and technologies and elevate their professional enthusiasm.

Distance Learning Tutorial
The Society also has developed an on-line distance learning program in conjunction with the University of Delaware. These programs are advertised on a worldwide basis to members and non-members in SVC publications and on the SVC Web Site.

This learning program is delivered through the distance learning system–UD Online.

Student Programs and Special Benefits
SVC is committed to fostering a bright future for the vacuum coating community. The Society brings special scholarship and participation opportunities to students of vacuum coating, in addition to substantial discounts on membership, TechCon attendance, and tutorial registration fees.

Visit the Student Programs Button to learn more about the Student Sponsorship Program and the SVC Foundation Student Scholarship Program.