Technology Forum Breakfast
49th Annual SVC Technical Conference
April 22–27, 2006
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington DC
April 23–27, 2006
Tuesday Morning
Technology Forum Breakfast
7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m.
Coordinator: Ric Shimshock, MLD Technologies, LLC
In these facilitator-led forums, experts are available to answer your questions and discuss your concerns in an informal environment.
Process Modeling—Bernd Szyszka, Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST), Germany
Process modeling continues to expand and find wider applications. Predictive models for mass transport, uniformity and film growth are becoming more
accessible to users and more user-friendly. Effective use of these tools can help machine designers and process development engineers resolve issues early on.
Optical Design—H. Angus Macleod, Thin Film Center, Inc.
Beam Splitter Coatings, wavelength division multiplexing, ultrafast applications, decorative coatings, glare reduction, energy saving are just some
of the currently important areas of applications for optical coatings. Coating designs range from more than one hundred layers to just one or two. In spite of advanced computer programs, optical coating design still involves skill, experience, and understanding. The emphasis in the forum will be on understanding design approaches and design methods.
Plasma Processing and Biomaterials—Paul Gagnon, Corning Inc., Life Sciences Division
Plasma processing is an important role in many biomaterial applications. Plasma is used for enhancing adhesion properties or for changing the surface chemistry and or morphology for cellular and chemical attachment to manufacture the latest drugs or the latest biosensor. Biomaterial applications include polymeric, ceramic, metallic and composite substrates. Bioprocess is involved with the next generation of new products. Bring your questions and problems and let’s discuss these intriguing applications.
Smart Materials—Carl Lampert, Star Science
Smart Materials are currently being developed for a variety of markets. Switchable coatings are now being used for solar control, thermal control, and automotive and ophthalmic applications. New applications include flexible displays, electronic paper, and electronic books. Switchable coatings include electrochromic coatings, suspended particles, and encapsulated liquid crystals. This exciting technology creates many opportunities and challenges for vacuum coaters.
High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS)—Arutiun Papken Ehiasarian, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
HIPIMS is an exciting new process offering the possibility of engineering specific film properties. Come learn about this new technology and discuss the status and promise of this process.
Wednesday Morning
Technology Forum Breakfast
7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m.
Coordinator: Ric Shimshock, MLD Technologies LLC
Emerging Technologies—Hana Baránková, Uppsala University, Sweden
New processes, hybrid process combinations, and new plasma sources are being developed and becoming available. What are the parameters and what are the limits of these new technologies? Learn about these new systems or share your experience and problems and their solutions with others.
Photovoltaics (PV) Investigations—Frederik Krebs, Risø National Laboratory, Denmark
With the price of energy skyrocketing - investigations into alternate sources of supply such as Photovoltaics is multiplying rapidly. From conducting polymers, nanotechnology, quantum dots and printing techniques, new efforts are underway to capture the power of the sun. Roll-to-Roll (R2R) processing is a key aspect of many of these proposed manufacturing schemes. Bring your questions and interest to this Technology Forum Breakfast table on an exciting new area for networking and discussion.
N- and P-type Transparent Conductive Coatings— Clark Bright, 3M Company
Transparent conductive coatings have numerous applications in flat panel displays and electronic devices. New applications on plastics are particularly exciting. All aspects of producing, characterizing, and using these coatings will be discussed.
Magnetron Sputtering—David Glocker, Isoflux Incorporated
Magnetron sputtering is widely used in industrial applications, from the rotating cylinders found in large area coaters to hollow cathode sources used in microelectronics. Magnetrons can be built in many configurations, and this session will explore some of the design opportunities and constraints. If you have an application, or if you would simply like to talk about what’s possible with magnetron sputtering, be sure to attend this session.
Tribological Coatings—Allan Matthews, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Tribological coatings are applied to surfaces by PVD processes to improve wear resistance and increase lubrication. Recent developments in multilayered and nanostructured coatings are advancing this technology. Using these structures, it is possible to combine high hardness and relatively low elastic modulus. These developments will be discussed along with individual applications of tribological coatings.
Optical Monitoring and Process Control—Ric Shimshock, MLD Technologies LLC
Process control is critical in large area and web optical coating manufacturing processes. Real time optical monitoring of the coating being deposited is needed to control optical properties, film thickness, and thickness uniformity across the web. Feed back systems from various sensors to process control equipment are critical. Please stop by and discuss your interests and problems.