Spring 2024 Technical Conference
May 12-15, 2024 | Frankfurt, Germany
NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower
Meet the Speakers
David Allen, Emeritus Professor of Micro Engineering, Cranfield University
Emeritus Professor David Allen started his career as a chemist (BSc, 1968) and moved into photochemistry research (PhD, 1972) while studying at Cardiff University. Following post-doctoral research at Warwick University and imaging technology development in industry, David joined Cranfield University in 1976. He was appointed a Technical Liaison Member to the Photo Chemical Machining Institute (PCMI) in 1981 and is currently on the Board of Directors of PCMI responsible for education. David became a Professor of Microengineering at Cranfield University in 1998 and was elected as a Fellow of The International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) in 2006.
David has published:
- Two PCM books: “The Principles and Practice of Photochemical Machining and Photoetching” (1986) and “Photochemical Machining and Photoelectroforming” (2015, reprinted 2016, 2017 and 2019)
- five book chapters on non-conventional machining and contributed the chapter on ‘Etching’ to the online CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering
- seven confidential industrial PCM consortium reports
- 206 journal and conference papers and was awarded the higher doctoral degree of DSc from Cranfield University in 2013 for his thesis entitled “Contributions to Photochemical Machining and Photoelectroforming”.
- David retired from academia in 2011 and he now carries out consultancy and staff training in PCM companies across the world. He has worked with 27 different companies over the past 12 years.
Presentations
PCM of Difficult-to-Etch Metals and Alloy
Essentials of Photochemical Machining Short Course Introduction
A modular update from PCMI’s previous “A-Z of PCM Short Course”, “Essentials of Photochemical Machining Short Course” is sure to offer contemporary and crucial PCM information to new and experienced employees in the industry. The purpose of the Short Course is to offer those new to the PCM industry a background on the basics and most important information to get themselves started in their role.
The Short Course is divided into four parts:
- Part 1: Photochemical Machining and Process Control
- Part 2: The Role of Photoresists in PCM
- Part 3: Metal Products and the Etchants used in PCM
- Part 4: Etching with Ferric Chloride and its Regeneration
Alexis Guilbert, Sales & Product Manager, Altix
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Hans Fritz, Owner, SAT Electronic GmbH
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Peter Jefferies, Consultant, PCM Advice
Dr. Peter Jefferies recently launched a new company aimed at supporting all areas of the PCM industry.
Peter has been working in the etching industry for over 40 years in a variety of positions, including technical and managerial and is now intending to use his experience and expertise to support other etching facilities in a wide range of activities including training, process audition and equipment procurement.
Peter is a PCMI Past President and currently serves on the Education and Spring Conference Committees.
Mattias Nagel, General Manager, Limata GmbH
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Dennis Pusch, Manager Sales and Business Development DI, Schmoll-Maschinen GmbH
Dennis Pusch, M.Sc., is the Manager Sales and Business Development for Schmoll’s Direct Imaging product line.
He has supported the DI product since its early beginnings at Schmoll Maschinen and understands its technology,application, market and customer requirements well, counting several years of experience working in this field.
Supporting and working with global customers, Dennis has a good insight on current market trends and new requirements.
Presentation
FinelineImaging with Schmoll’s Direct Imaging Solutions
Schmoll’s Direct Imaging solutions for the chem. etching/milling applications, presenting the DI equipment’s key components offering advantages to achieve higher accuracy and finer structures, highlighting the challenges from an application’s / process perspective, and showcasing intelligent solutions in the machine building to achieve greater results
Blake Parkinson, Director, Business Segment, Watlow
Blake Parkinson has over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with experience with both dry and wet chemical etching, advanced process control, new product development, and manufacturing operations.
He has a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Blake has been published in IEEE and in four conference proceedings. In his work with Watlow, Blake manages a segment of the Semiconductor Business Unit, focusing on expanding customer adoption of products that use PCM manufacturing processes.
Blake currently serves as the Treasurer for the PCMI Board of Directors.
Julian Saier, Director, Customer Service Department SCHMID Group | Gebr. SCHMID GmbH
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Jimmy Trost, Director of Engineering, Vaga Industries
Jimmy Trost is the co-owner with his brother Jeff of a third-generation photochemical machining business. Born into a legacy of precision manufacturing, Jimmy has inherited a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail from his family’s long-standing involvement in the industry.
After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, Jimmy chose to merge his technical expertise with the family tradition, leading the business into a new era of cutting-edge technology.
Jimmy’s professional journey started in the world of aerospace design and stress analysis where he gained invaluable experience in high-tech manufacturing and materials science. Now as a leader of Vaga Industries, Jimmy leverages this wealth of knowledge to propel the company forward, ensuring its continued success in an ever-evolving landscap
John Wilson, Director of Technical Services, Miva Technologies
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