Thank you for attending!

 

On behalf of the Photo Chemical Machining Institute (PCMI), we extend our deepest thanks to everyone who joined us in Verona for this year’s Spring Technical Conference. Your participation and engagement made the event a resounding success. We are especially grateful to our distinguished speakers from leading organizations and universities, whose expertise and presentations were central to the conference’s success.

Recap

Pre-Conference Tour: We kicked off with a private walking tour of historic Verona and an unforgettable wine tasting in the renowned Valpolicella region, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the culture and flavors of Italy alongside fellow professionals.

Technical Sessions: Over two days, attendees gained valuable insights from expert-led sessions covering topics such as etchant choices for copper alloys, advancements in laser applications, AOI within PCM, closed-loop chemical recovery systems, and innovations in photoresist technology. These sessions fostered in-depth discussions and knowledge exchange among international experts.

Facility Tour: The visit to Wise s.r.l. in Parma provided firsthand exposure to cutting-edge wet processing equipment and technology, highlighting real-world applications and innovations in PCB manufacturing.

Networking Opportunities: From the group banquet at Ristorante Maffei to the hotel dinner and informal networking breaks, participants connected with peers from across the globe, strengthening professional relationships and building new collaborations.

Conference Details

Conference Presentation Files
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time Event
9:00 am – 9:30 am Welcome Remarks and Introduction
Peter Engel, Newcut by Fathom, United States (PCMI President)
9:30 am – 10:30 am A Technical and Economic Evaluation of Etchant Choice for PCM of Copper and its Alloys
Professor David Allen BSc, PhD, DSc, FCIRP, Cranfield University, England

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11:00 am -11:30 am Ultra Short Laser Application on Chem-Milling Products
Dr. Simone Mazzucato, Sisma, Italy

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11:30 am – 12:00 pm Photo Chemical Milling Enhancement Products
Gianpiero Bovio, Cipel Italia, Italy

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12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Automated Optical Inspection for PCMI Applications
Uwe Altmann, KLA Corporation, Belgium

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1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Problem Solving Breakouts

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2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Closed Loop Systems for Chemical Recovery for PCM
Alexander “Alex” Stepinski, Smart Process Design, United States

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3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Micro Precision Manufacturing by Electroforming
Dr. Maarten Nijland, Veco Precision, Netherlands

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4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Platinum Sponsor Company Showcase: TSK Schill GmbH
Marc Aicheler, TSK Schill GmbH, Germany
Karl-Heinz Graether, TSK Schill GmbH, Germany

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time Event
9:00 am – 9:45 am Ultrasonic-Assisted Chemical Machining of Stainless Steel, Titanium Alloy, Aluminum Alloy and Magnesium Alloy
Associate Professor Orhan Cakir, Ph.D., Yıldız Technical University, Turkey
9:45 am – 10:15 am Imaging of Liquid and Dry Film Photoresists – Best Practices From an Imaging Point of View
Dennis Pusch, Schmoll Maschinen GmbH, Germany

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10:45 am – 11:00 am PCMI Overview/Interview

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11:00 am – 11:15 am New Member Presentation – Pluritec
Maurizio Bonati, Pluritec, Italy

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11:15 am – 12:00 pm Optimizing Chemical Milling: The Strategic Role of Dry Film in Metal Protection and Definition
Diego Reinoso, Elga Europe s.r.l., Germany

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12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Liquid Resist – Applications & Practical Uses
David Schwaerzle, HTP HiTech Photopolymere AG, Switzerland
Andreas Harsch, ahk Service & Solutions, GMBH, Germany

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1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Latest Developments in DI
Michel Van den heuvel, Ucamco, Italy
Daniel Marton, Ucamco, Italy
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Schmid Presentation – “Etching of Titanium”
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Fall Technical Conference Preview
Glenn Dooley, NW Etch, United States
Sean Dooley, NW Etch, United States

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Thank you to our sponsors!
 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2025 Conference Committee
David Allen, Cranfield University
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

If you are interested in serving on the Spring 2026 International Conference Committee, please contact Jennifer DiSanza at jdisanza@pcmi.org.
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