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DHF Technical Products to Exhibit at the 67th Annual Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) TechCon 2024 in Chicago.


  • Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, 60605 United States (map)

The DHF Technical Products booth at SVC TechCon last year.

The Leading Designer and Manufacturer of Precious Metal Sputtering Targets To Showcase Innovations at SVC TechCon 2024 in Chicago.

Since its inaugural meeting in 1957, SVC TechCon has become the premier technical conference in the vacuum coating industry. For almost seven decades it has provided an environment for industry leaders, engineers, academics, scientists and students from around the world to network, share insights and learn about the latest innovations, trends, research and tools in vacuum coating and thin film technology.

Once again, DHF Technical Products, the leading designer and manufacturer of gold, silver, platinum and palladium sputtering targets will be exhibiting at the conference to be held May 4-9, 2024 at The Hilton Chicago. The 67th Annual SVC TechCon 2024 in Chicago will focus on the essential role thin films, coatings and surface engineering play in the products and services that drive our daily lives. The Technology Exhibition will be held May 7-8, the Education Program will run May 4-9 and the Technical Program is May 6-9.

Ed Wegener and Marcel Anaya work the DHF Technical Products Booth at SVC TechCon two years ago.

SVC Technology Exhibit

DHF Technical Products will be at booth 1109 of the Technology Exhibit, May 7-8. “We look forward to connecting with old friends and making some new ones,” says Ed Wegener, DHF Technical Products VP of Sales. “If you’re looking for proven solutions to help lower your cost of precious metal sputtering target ownership including innovative designs and target recycling programs that help increase cash flow, we look forward to seeing you.” Wegener will be attending SVC TechCon along with DHF Technical Products President, Marcel Anaya.

SVC TechCon Education Program.

The SVC TechCon Education Program will be held from May 4-9. The Education Program is an ideal complement to the technologies and applications featured in the Technical Program and Exhibit and offers an extensive lineup of tutorial courses presented by highly-respected professionals in the vacuum coating industry. This year’s Education Director is Scott G. Walton of US Naval Research Laboratory while the Education Committee Chair is Wilmert De Bosscher of Soleras Advanced Coatings.

According to the Society of Vacuum Coaters, SVC Courses are designed to give attendees practical knowledge of vacuum coating processes to help return to work with solutions for everyday vacuum coating challenges. You don’t have to register for the conference or be an SVC Member to take a Tutorial Course. Tutorial registrants receive complimentary registration to the exhibition and also receive a free pass to the technical conference on Tuesday, May 7 and/or Wednesday, May 8. Advance registration is required.

DHF Technical Products Gold Upsilon sputtering target

Gold Upsilon sputtering target designed and manufactured by DHF Technical Products.

SVC Technical Program.

SVC TechCon offers an engaging podium for contributed talks and posters, roundtable discussions and other interactive features in a variety of established and emerging scientific areas of vacuum technology. It also features an Exhibitor’s Innovator Showcase where leading companies, including DHF Technical Products, have presented their latest products and insights.

The Hilton Chicago.

The Hilton Chicago hotel opened its doors in 1927 and has served as one of the city’s most sought after locations. Overlooking Grant Park, Lake Michigan and Museum Campus, the hotel is situated on Michigan Avenue, where the best of what Chicago has to offer is around the corner. Walk to Solider Field, enjoy Grant Park or explore the Pilsen neighborhood, known for one of the best museums in the city and a booming bar and restaurant scene. It’s a world-class location for SVC TechCon.

Learn more about SVC TechCon 2024 and how to register for the conference.

The Hilton Chicago from Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain.

The Hilton Chicago from Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain.

About DHF Technical Products.

DHF Technical Products designs and manufactures gold, silver, platinum and palladium sputtering targets for the aerospace, automotive, glass, medical device and semiconductor industries. DHF Technical Products helps leading companies reimagine their precious metal sputter targets from beginning to end by offering full target lifecycle support from design and manufacturing to spent target recycling and refining. Visit the DHF Technical Products website at dhftargets.com.

About the Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC).

The SVC is a non-profit, international, professional organization primarily devoted to coating and surface finishing using vacuum processes. The organization consists of industry, academia and members from national research laboratories. Their industrial membership includes coating companies, materials suppliers, process designers and equipment manufacturers. SVC stakeholders apply coatings and treatments to a wide variety of consumer and industrial products in all business sectors and in every part of the world. These technologies are critically important to the technical missions of leading scientists, companies and members of the vacuum coating industry. Learn more about the Society of Vacuum Coaters.

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