2012 Preliminary Technical Program Now Available
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2012 Preliminary Technical Program |
What is the SVC Technical Conference All About?
The TechCon is about taking physical vapor deposition (PVD) materials and processes that are developed in the laboratory and scaling them up to meet commercial applications at a viable cost. To this end the conference has technical papers that span the spectrum from academia and R&D laboratories – to high rate, high yield, low cost production – to market analysis. Reaching these goals requires both basic knowledge of the materials and processes involved but also the equipment engineering and the process monitoring and control necessary for high rate, high yield, and low cost production.
Of particular interest is how best to match production and product requirements to the many available options for PVD. In vacuum deposition processes both vacuum and plasma environments are used so basic and applied knowledge of these processing environments is necessary. In addition, other aspects of surface engineering are addressed such as plasma-surface modification, duplex processes such as combinations of PVD and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), and the cleaning of surfaces is addressed.
This year, in addition to 12 traditional Technical Sessions, the SVC TechCon offers two Symposia that are timely to the needs of the market place. These Symposia are important reasons to attend this conference.
A new dynamic to the SVC TechCon in 2012 is an Executive Forum on Road Mapping of Future Thin Film Products. An open interaction between captains of industry and the attendees will look at future products involving thin film technology, their markets and how to get there. Michael Lebby, General Manager and CTO of Translucent Inc. and Bettina Weiss, Executive Director, SEMI PV Group will provide personal insights into important future developments.
The Technology Exhibit
The Exhibit is over 85% sold out as of year end and remaining booths are being snatched up fast. This business-friendly environment has been crafted to provide learning, networking and business opportunities for all TechCon participants. In addition to a global collection of manufacturers and suppliers of vacuum deposition equipment, analytical equipment and components, the Exhibit is the perfect venue for networking opportunities for those seeking information on our technology and those who can offer solutions. Read more about the 2012 Exhibit on pages 28 and 29 or click here to view the real-time floorplan and reserve your booth today.
The Education Program
Designed to complement the TechCon Technical Program Sessions and Exhibit, the six-day Education Program includes six new full and half-day tutorials. Twenty-six tutorials will be offered in Santa Clara, with the new tutorials highlighting hot topics within the industry. A list of the tutorials offered at the TechCon is found on page 16; course descriptions begin on page 17.
