Topical Conference Call for Papers Deadline Extended

The Society of Vacuum Coaters is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for its first-ever Topical Conference (TopCon), to be held November 4-5, 2009, in Albuquerque, NM.

Advanced Coating Technologies for Corrosion/Erosion and Decorative Coatings
Alternatives for Electroplating Techniques
This conference will discuss existing and potential applications of advanced coating technologies for high volume and demanding applications in the various industries, as well as offer a unique forum for discussing these subjects from both fundamental and industrial perspectives.  Particular emphasis will be given to alternative technologies, which are aimed to replace wet chemical methods.

Highlights of the TopCon include a Keynote Presentation by F. Doug Wall, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, entitled, “The Role of Corrosion Resistant Materials in the Proposed Yucca Mountain Repository,” as well as six invited talks scattered throughout the two-day program.  The event will also offer five Tutorials and space for a limited number of Tabletop Exhibits.

The deadline to submit a 200-word abstract for the Top Con has been extended to July 15, 2009.  Abstracts can be submitted using the On-line Abstract Submission Procedure at www.svc.org/topconabstracts.cfm

For more information on the SVC TopCon, please contact the 2009 TopCon Program Chair:
Gary E. Vergason
Vergason Technology, Inc.
E-mail: gvergason@vergason.com
Telephone: 607/589-4429

E-mail: topcon@svc.org

Download the TopCon Call for Papers