2004 Technical Program Index
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.
47th Annual SVC Technical Conference Preliminary Program (pdf) – 588k
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Plenary Address with Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. John B. Fenn, Virginia Commonwealth University
From the Plenary Address on opening night, to the sold out exhibit, extraordinary education programs, and technical sessions throughout the Conference, the SVC TechCon is the one place to be if you are seeking education and knowledge in the vacuum coating industry.
After the Welcome Address and Awards Ceremony, attendees are treated to the highly anticipated Plenary address, followed by a Welcome Reception where Conference attendees and exhibitors are invited to meet the Plenary speaker and mingle with other Conference attendees.
Keynote Presentation with Dr. Chikara Hayashi, Senior Advisor for ULVAC, Inc.
Dr. Hayashi will present his paper entitled, "Essence of UHV Technology in Surface Processing Systems" on Monday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Monday April 26 through Thursday April 29
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Tribological & Decorative Coating
Heuréka! Post-Deadline Recent Developments Session
Process Control and Instrumentation
Poster Session
Monday, April 26 4:30 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
An Award will be presented for the Best Poster.
Smart Materials Symposium
Wednesday and Thursday, April 28 and 29
Curious? Do not miss these sessions on Smart Materials!
Carl Lampert, the symposium organizer has put together an outstanding program on this subject.
"Meet the Experts" Corner
Monday April 26 through Wednesday April 28
This program provides an informal setting for conference registrants to obtain answers to their problems. This popular TechCon program was first started in the early 1990s by SVC Technical Director, Don Mattox. The goal was to provide an opportunity for attendees to interact with experts willing to answer questions relating to general thin film deposition issues. A panel of experts will be available to answer general questions on a wide range of topics. Bring your questions and problems. Learn from others.
TechCon attendees are invited to suggest topics of interest to Don Mattox, SVC Technical Director at donmattox@svc.org or call 505/856-7188.
The Don Mattox Tutorial Program
The popular TechCon Tutorials will be held on Monday and Tuesday.
Technology Forum Breakfast Sessions
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27 and 28 7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m.
Join these breakfast-time, facilitator-led roundtable discussions which have been organized to provide an opportunity for informal discussions and interaction on specific topics. Topics include:
- Barrier Coatings
- Optical Design
- Optical Monitoring and Process Control
- Tribological Coatings
- Plasma Processing of Biomaterials
- Adhesion and Deadhesion
- Magnetron Sputtering
- Emerging Technologies
- Advances in Transparent Conductive Coatings
- Smart Materials
- Plasma Assisted Deposition of Optical Coatings
- High Volume Vacuum Coatings for Displays
- Process Modeling
Panel Discussion
Workshop and Panel Discussion on Vacuum Coated Flexible Webs for Use in Displays
Tuesday Morning, April 27
11:10 a.m.–12:00 noon
Facilitator: John B. Fenn, Jr., Fennagain
Panel members will be:
- Johannes Strümpfel of VON ARDENNE ANLAGENTECHNIK GMBH
- Hans-Georg Lotz of Applied Films GmbH & Co. KG
- Charles Bishop, C.A. Bishop Consulting, Ltd.
- Hassan Memarian of CPFilms, Inc.
- Robert Rustin of DuPont Teijin Polyester Films
- Steve Sargeant of Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
- Don McClure of 3M Corporate Research Materials Laboratory
There are a number of applications in the display industry for thin film vacuum coatings. Many of these are now being used on flexible substrates that can be coated roll to roll. There are several factors that are driving this conversation. One is the perceived lower manufacturing cost obtained by using continuous roll to roll processes. Another is the design advantages that the use of lighter weight and flexible substrates offer to the end user. However there are still many technological and production issues that must be overcome before the use of some of the vacuum coated flexible substrates can be considered for the display market. This workshop will discuss many of these issues and provide a prediction as to where the market will be going in the future. There will be representatives from the equipment manufacturers, from the substrate suppliers and from the roll to roll vacuum coating suppliers on the panel. Time will be provided at the end for audience participation.
Innovators Showcase
Tuesday , April 27 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Vacuum equipment manufacturers will introduce new ideas, processes, products, and services.
Education Resources Library
Monday through Thursday, April 26–29
PowerPoint Playback files, audio tapes, and video tapes of the Plenary Address, Special Presentations, and some Lunchtime Tutorials at the 2002, 2003 and 2004 TechCons, will be available for viewing in the SVC Speakers’ Room. Tapes of oral interviews with key individuals conducted by the History Committee members also are available for review. Inquire at the Education Center to check out copies of these tapes.
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