2008 Technical Program Index 
2008 51st SVC Annual Technical Conference
April 19-24, 2008
Hyatt Regency Chicago on the River Walk, Chicago IL
Technical Program
April 19–24, 2008
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Technical Program
April 19–24, 2008
Hot Topic Sessions:
- Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Vacuum Processes and Coatings
- High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS)
Symposium on Cleantech Energy Conversion and Storage –New!
“HEURÉKA!” Post-Deadline Recent Developments –Abstract Deadline for HEURÉKA! Session has been Extended to March 31, 2008!
Tribological & Decorative Coating
Innovators Showcase and Live Product Demonstrations – The deadline for abstracts to be included in the Final Program is March 1, 2008.
Poster Session – It is not too late to submit a Poster!
TechCon Highlights
Learn and Remember ...
A Vacuum Wizard’s Guide to Understanding Vacuum and Vacuum Coating
Sunday Afternoon, April 20 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Your Vacuum Wizard is Don McClure, Acuity Consulting and Training
Welcome Address, Plenary Session and Awards Ceremony
Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m.
The SVC President and other key SVC members kick off the Conference and introduce the 2008 Nat Sugerman Award recipient, Mentor Award recipients, and the Plenary Speaker. A Welcome Reception for all TechCon registrants and exhibitors follow this event.
Sunday Evening, April 20, after the Opening Ceremonies, Awards Presentations, and Annual Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Monday Morning, April 21 at 8:30 a.m.
“Meet the Experts” Corner
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
The popular “Meet the Experts” Corner will once again provide an informal setting for conference registrants to obtain answers to their vacuum coating problems. A team of experts will be available to answer questions relating to general thin film deposition issues. TechCon attendees are invited to contact SVC at svcinfo@svc.org to suggest topics of specific interest.
A list of experts, discussion topics, and a schedule will be announced on the SVC Web Site and in the Final Program.
TechCon Exhibit
Monday and Tuesday, April 21–22
Live Product Demonstrations by Vendors in the Exhibit Hall! – The deadline for abstracts to be included in the Final Program is March 1, 2008.
We have added Live Product Demonstrations to the program this year as a way to further enhance the visibility of exhibitors and provide a relaxed, hands-on forum for introducing new products or ideas to the attendees. Floor space has been reserved in the Exhibit Hall for Live Product Demonstrations.
Exhibiting companies are invited to submit a title and short 150-word abstract describing a Live Product Demonstration that they would like to submit for inclusion in the Final Program. Send the abstract to abstracts@svc.org.
Provide complete contact information for this submission (company name, contact name, mailing address, phone, FAX, and E-mail). Indicate any utilities and services that your company will need SVC to provide in the demonstration area: power; compressed air; cooling water; square footage of floor space; furnishings.
Heuréka! Post-Deadline Recent Developments Session
Tuesday Evening, April 22
Moderators: H. Baránková, and L. Bárdos Uppsala University, Sweden
Abstract Deadline for HEURÉKA! Session has been Extended to March 31, 2008!
This exciting SVC session enables authors to present their late-breaking results, developments, disclosures, and stimulating achievements, long after the official abstract submission deadline has passed. It will be run independently of all other TechCon sessions on Monday evening. This is not a “catch-all” session for late papers, and the number of presentations will be limited. If you have questions, contact Ladislav Bárdos at ladislav.bardos@ angstrom.uu.se or Hana Baránková at hanabarankova@angstrom.uu.se.
SVC Foundation Sponsors the Third Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk
Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 a.m.
If you do not mind getting up early before a busy day, the SVC Third Annual Fun Run and Walk will be a great experience for all runners and walkers — whatever your ability. About 60 runners and walkers had a great time at the last TechCon.
Want to try it this year? The 3rd Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 a.m. The run will not only benefi t your own health, but also the SVC Foundation, which gives out scholarships to students working in the fi eld of vacuum coating technology.
The Foundation is also looking for Sponsors, who would like to have their company’s name and logo on the back of the T-Shirt given to every participant in the event. Please contact Wolfgang Decker at w.decker@vastfi lm.com for further information.
The registration fee of $25 will include a T-shirt. Register for the 5K Run when you register for the TechCon using the SVC On-line Registration system on the SVC Web Site at www.svc.org.
The Donald M. Mattox Tutorial Program
Monday and Wednesday Afternoon
Grab your lunch and join the Turorial.
SVC Sponsors Students at the 2008 TechCon
The SVC Student Sponsorship Committee is pleased to sponsor four students who will present their work in the oral technical sessions.
Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations
All Attendees, Exhibitors, Presenters, and Visitors must use the On-line Registration System to Register for the Conference and Hotel!
Online Registration is closed. Please register onsite at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on the River Walk Hotel.
Rooms have been reserved for SVC TechCon attendees at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on the River Walk from April 18 through departure on April 24, 2008.
You must register for the TechCon in order to book a room in the SVC room block at this hotel. You are strongly encouraged to make your reservations prior to February 15, 2008 ($179 for single or double plus prevailing tax). Space is limited, so make your reservations today!
The SVC conference rate is not guaranteed after March 14, 2008. A limited number of rooms at the prevailing government rate are available. (US Government ID will be required at hotel check-in for rooms reserved at the government rate.) All on-line room reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card. Telephone reservations will not be accepted. Cancellations (and modifications) can be made on-line. There will be no cancellation fee for cancellations made on or before 60 days prior to the arrival date.
Remember that you must pay your 2008 Membership Dues before you can register at the “Member Rate” and reserve your room for the Conference. If you wait to renew your membership when you register for the Conference, you will be automatically directed to pay your dues before you can proceed with registration and reserve your hotel room.
Visas, Customs, and Customer Service
Making Life Easier for International Attendees and Exhibitors