The conference is set to welcome international professionals, offering them a comprehensive experience and the chance to participate in two facility tours, providing invaluable firsthand insights into practical applications for PCM technology. Moreover, technical sessions will be held, allowing for in-depth exploration of PCM technology and facilitating knowledge exchange among experts.
The event will also prioritize networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with peers from various corners of the globe, and fostering the establishment of valuable professional relationships. Overall, attendees can expect to gain significant insights, expand their professional networks, and stay updated on the latest developments in PCM technology.
If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Jennifer DiSanza at jdisanza@pcmi.org, and Caroline Bentley at cbentley@msp-amc.com.
Conference Registration
Guest Registration
Conference Schedule
Saturday, May 17th
Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, May 18th
Registration
Walking Tour and Wine Tasting
Monday, May 19th
Technical Sessions
Group Banquet
Tuesday, May 20th
Facility Tour
Group Dinner
Wednesday, May 21st
Technical Sessions
Board of Directors Meeting
Conference Details
Reasons to Attend
- Gain valuable knowledge and insights from the technical sessions focused on the PCM industry.
- Expand your professional network by connecting with colleagues from across the globe.
- Discover cutting-edge technologies that can enhance your processes and operations.
Join us at the PCMI Spring 2025 Technical Conference in Verona to make the most of these incredible opportunities.
Schedule
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | |
| 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Board of Directors Meeting |
| Sunday, May 18, 2025 | |
| 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Walking tour of Verona and Wine Tasting in the Valpolicella Region (Lunch included) |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 | |
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Registration |
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Welcome Remarks and Introduction |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | A Technical and Economic Evaluation of Etchant Choice for PCM of Copper and its Alloys – David Allen, Cranfield University |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | AM Networking Break |
| 11:00 am -11:30 am | New Combined Laser Cut/Marker on Chem-Milling Product (Sisma) – |
| 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm | TBA |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | AOI for Applications in PCMI (KLA) |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Problem Solving Breakouts (more information to come) |
| 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm | PM Break |
| 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm | Closed Loop Systems for Chemical Recovery for PCM – Alex Stepinski |
| 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm | “How photoresist can impact a bottom-up approach for electroforming production” – Veco Precision |
| 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Group Banquet Offsite |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | |
| 8:45 AM | Leave for Facility Tour |
| 10:50 am – 1:20 pm | Wise Presentation plus buffet lunch |
| 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Wise Tour |
| 4:00 PM | Depart Wise |
| 5:40 PM | Arrival back at Hotel |
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Group Dinner at Hotel |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Ultrasonic-assisted chemical machining of stainless steel, titanium alloy, aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy – Dr. Cakir |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am | Dennis Pusch Presentation |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | PCMI Membership Benefits and Discussion |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | AM Networking Break |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am | Spray Resist – Elga Europe |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Dry Resist – Elga Europe |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Liquid Resist – Applications & Practical Uses -David Schwaerzle & Andreas Harsch |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Ucamco Technical Presentation |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | TBA |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Fall Technical Conference Preview – NW Etch |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Board of Directors Wrap-Up Meeting |
Accommodations
| The PCMI 2025 Spring Conference will be held at the Hotel Leon d’Oro Verona, where uniqueness meets elegance. The Hotel Leon d’Oro is located in a strategic position, close to the city centre of Verona, a stone’s throw from the main railway station of Verona Porta Nuova and very convenient to the Fiera area.
Hotel Leon d’Oro Phone: +39 045 844 5140 Website: Hotel Leon d’Oro Link Reservation Information (please read) The Hotel Leon d’Oro requires PCMI to submit a rooming list rather than allowing for individual reservations. Therefore, you must make and pay for your hotel reservation while registering for the PCMI 2025 Spring Conference. Hotel reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis until Monday, April 14, 2025, or until the block has sold out. There will be a limited number of rooms available after April 14. Rooms are available for the evening of May 17th through the evening of May 20th. There are limited rooms available for the evening of May 16th and May 21st. Cancellation Policy Reservation Deadline Single Room Rate Check-in Check-out Room Type Room Rate Inclusions
Accommodations The room will have a queen size bed or room with double beds, according and depending on the hotel’s availability and occupancy. Rooms include air conditioning, Freeview and Sky TV, minibar, direct-dial telephone, digital safe, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, bathroom amenities complete with slippers and soft towels. For any specific hotel requests, please email Caroline Bentley at cbentley@msp-amc.com.
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Travel Information
Airport
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) is 12 km (15 minutes) from the hotel.
Transportation
Taxis/Uber/Lyft are all available at the Verona Airport.
Public Transit
The Verona Airport is connected to the Verona train station (Verona Stazione /Verona Porta Nuova) via a Shuttle/Aerobus service that runs every 20 minutes. This service will take you directly from Verona Villafranca Airport to the station which is located 10 minutes (0.5 km) away from the hotel. The shuttle service operates daily, at 5.35 am, then every 20 minutes until 11.30 pm.
Weather
The temperature in Verona in May averages in the low 70s F/21 C during the day and mid 50s F/10 C at night.
Visit Verona
https://www.visitverona.it
Conference Fees
| Members and First Timers | Third Person + Members | Non-Member | Speakers on One Day | Speakers for Two Days | |
| Pre-Conference Tour | $165 | $165 | $275 | $165 | $165 |
| Conference (through Monday, April 14) |
$600 | $300 | $1,450 | $0 | $100 |
| Conference (after Monday, April 14) |
$675 | $375 | $1,500 | $0 | $100 |
| Off-Site Dinner (Banquet) |
$150 | $150 | $275 | $150 | $150 |
| Hotel Dinner | $100 | $100 | $200 | $100 | $100 |
| Facility Tours | $165 | $165 | $275 | $165 | $165 |
Pre-Conference Tour
| Start the day at Piazza Bra with a private walking tour of historic Verona. Following a morning tour, the group will be transferred to the Valpolicella region, one of the most important wine regions in the world. Guests will have the chance to explore Valpolicella with a wine tasting at a winery, followed by a delicious regional lunch inside a cellar of the 15th century. Guests will then be transferred directly back to the hotel in the afternoon. |
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Facility Tour
About WISE s.r.l.
Wise the Italian international technology leading company of Wet Processing Equipment, is in constant evolution into PCB market. The professional team is working with a flexible customer satisfaction thinking organisation and follows the Wise’s “Quality and Service” philosophy to satisfy all the requirements the market may need.
Wise, a private company situated in Parma Italy, was established in June 2003 from a mix of top professionals to design, develop and produce all type of wet processing machines for the printed circuits industry.
Thanks to the high level background achieved over the years the Wise machines find application in automotive, healthcare, telecommunication, aerospace, defense, industrial automation, electronic consumer.
Technical Programs in Development
Technical Programs in Development Include:
- David Allen from Cranfield University on “A Technical and Economical Evaluation of Etchant Choice for PCM of Copper and its Alloys”
- Orhan Cakir on “Ultrasonic-assisted chemical machining of stainless steel, titanium alloy, aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy”
- Alex Stepinski from Smart Factory Design on “Closed Loop Systems for Chemical Recovery for PCM”
- Sisma presenting on New Combined Laser Cut/market on Chem-Milling Product
- KLA presenting on AOI for Applications in PCMI
- Veco Precision on “How photoresist can impact a bottom-up approach for electroforming production”
- Elga Europe presenting on spray and dry resist
- David Schwaerzle from HTP Photopolymers & Andreas Harsch from AHK Service on Liquid Resist – applications and Practice Uses
Sponsorship Opportunities and Information
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Spring 2025 Conference Committee
Steffen Herz, Ätztechnik Herz GmbH
Paolo Iellici, Lasertech Srl
Eric Kemperman, Etchform BV
Dennis Pusch, Schmoll
Davide Toson, Chimimetal
Damian von Rickenbach, CMT Rickenbach SA
Thomas von Rickenbach, CMT Rickenbach SA
Conference Dress Code
The dress code for the PCMI Technical Conference is business casual or professional attire. This includes slacks or khakis, collared shirts or blouses, skirts or dresses, and closed-toe shoes. Jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers are not suitable for the technical sessions. However, sneakers or comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended for the facility tour and walking tour and winery tour.
Please ensure your chosen footwear is broken in several days before the conference begins, as there will be a significant amount of walking during the conference.
Additionally, refrain from wearing strong fragrances, as some attendees may have allergies or sensitivities.
Contact
If you have a question or need more information, please contact:
Jennifer DiSanza, Executive Director
Photo Chemical Machining Institute (PCMI)
1300 Piccard Dr., Suite LL14
Rockville, MD 20850
240.404.6472
E: jdisanza@pcmi.org