2004 Technical Conference Overview
47th Annual SVC Technical Conference and Smart Materials Symposium
April 24–29, 2004, Adam’s Mark Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
The following information is provided as historical information for those who were unable to attend the show in April 2004, or those interested in learning more about the Society of Vacuum Coaters Annual Technical Conference.
Recognized as the premier event by engineers, manufacturers, technologist, scientists, and business professionals working in the vacuum coating industry, the SVC TechCon and Exhibit is a wise investment of your conference and marketing dollars.
Technical Program Index and Abstracts
April 26–29, 2004
Program extended until noon on April 29th to make room for the New Smart Materials Symposium!
Click here to view Technical Program Abstracts.
47th Annual SVC Technical Conference Preliminary Program (pdf) – 588k
Education Program
April 24–29, 2004
Enhance your skills and knowledge! Take advantage of these practical, problem-solving courses.
Equipment Exhibit
Exhibitors – Booths are going fast. Visit the Exhibit Prospectus for details. The SVC TechCon Exhibit is the only exhibit devoted entirely to Vacuum Coating. Reserve your booth today!
SVC Discount Travel Arrangements
Take advantage of Discount Travel Arrangements for SVC TechCon Attendees.
SVC TechCon Companion Program
Bring Your Companion to Dallas – click here for details.
SVC Hotel Reservations
Online TechCon Registration and Hotel Reservation Available Now!
You can make your hotel reservation immediately after completing the TechCon Registration Form online. All of your contact information will be conveniently populated into the Hotel Reservation System.
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Important – Passport and Visa Information for International TechCon Attendees
SVC TechCon Meeting Schedule
| Sunday, April 25 | |
| 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Education Committee Breakfast Meeting |
| 10:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. | Board of Directors Lunch Meeting |
| 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | TAC Chair and Moderator AV Training Session |
| 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Newcomer’s Welcome Reception |
| 7:00 p.m.–8:45 p.m. | Awards Ceremony & Plenary Session (John B. Fenn) |
| 8:45 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception for TechCon Registrants |
| Monday, April 26 | |
| 7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m. | TAC Breakfast Meetings |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. | Keynote Special Presentation (Chikara Hayashi) |
| 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | SVC Parallel Technical Sessions (3) |
| 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | Exhibit Open. Dinner Buffet at 5:30 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m.–1:10 p.m. | The Donald M. Mattox Tutorial Program (Charles Bishop) |
| 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | Poster Session – $200 award for Best Poster! |
| 4:30 p.m.–5:10 p.m. | The Donald M. Mattox Tutorial Program (Don Mattox) |
| 7:15 p.m.–9:15 p.m. | Heureka! Late-Breaking News Session |
| Tuesday, April 27 | |
| 7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m. | Technology Forum Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Meeting |
| 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | SVC Parallel Technical Sessions (3) |
| 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Open. Lunch Buffet at 12:00 p.m. and Beer Blast at 3:30 p.m. |
| 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Companions Tour to the Nasher Sculpture Museum and Arboretum |
| 12:30 p.m. –1:10 p.m. | The Donald M. Mattox Tutorial Program (Don McClure) |
| Wednesday, April 28 | |
| 7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m. | Technology Forum Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Smart Materials Symposium |
| 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | SVC Parallel Technical Sessions (2) |
| 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Program Committee Dinner Meeting |
| Thursday, April 29 | |
| 7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m. | Board of Directors Breakfast Meeting |
| 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Smart Materials Symposium |
| 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | SVC Parallel Technical Sessions (2) |