Individual Membership
Anyone interested in learning about and furthering the use of vacuum coating technology is encouraged to join the SVC, including application engineers, scientists, manufacturers, product users, technical personnel, students, equipment and materials suppliers, and service suppliers.
Annual Membership Fee: $99.00
Student Membership Fee: $40.00
Young Members Group Membership Fee: $40.00
Benefits of Membership
Access to the Member Login section of the SVC Web Site that provides the ability to:
• Update your contact information
• Search for a member
• Receive access to the on-line Library of abstracts and manuscripts for the Technical Conference. Access this information from any location worldwide when on travel.
• Review the three- to five-year SVC Strategic Plan
SVC Membership also includes:
• A discounted registration fee for the annual Technical Conference of $550.00
• A copy of the 2010 Technical Conference Proceedings CD-ROM, which contains
manuscripts on the latest developments in vacuum coating science and technology
• Call for Papers and Preliminary Program brochures for the annual Technical Conference
• A subscription to the SVC Bulletin
• Technical advice from the SVC Technical Director
• Ability to post a resume in the Career Center on the Web Site
Aside from these tangible benefits, members enjoy enhanced opportunities to interact with colleagues who are active in different aspects of vacuum coating. Members also stay informed about the latest developments in PVD process technology.
Student Members
SVC is also pleased to continue to offer students (graduate and undergraduate) a special membership rate of $40.00. Student members can register for the 2010 TechCon for only $65.00. Students must be actively enrolled and be able to present student verification.
NEW in 2010: Young Members Group
If you are under 31 years of age at any time in 2010, you are eligible to become an SVC member at the reduced rate of $40.00 and register for the 2010 TechCon for only $225.00. Special programs and new mentoring services will be available at the 2010 TechCon for Young Members.
Retired Persons
If you are fully retired and have been a member in good standing for four or more years, you can request complimentary membership in SVC. Contact SVC at svcinfo@svc.org if you qualify.