Fall 2022 Conference

Posted on 7th February 202224th May 2022 by Cathy Flaherty in

Programs

Fall 2022

PCMI has begun planning the Fall Conference scheduled for October 8 – 12, 2022,

The conference will be held at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak in in Phoenix, Arizona.

The program feature two days of technical sessions, networking with colleagues from around the world, a facility tour plus the opportunity to explore emerging PCM technologies.

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Programs Under Development

Future of Film – Moving Forward
Strengthening the Weakest Links in the PCM Process Chain: #5 Cleaning/Metal Preparation prior to Lamination
Consortium Update on Reclamation Project
Manufacturing Demand from Customer’s Perspective
Chemical Advances in the PCM Industry – Chemical Extraction/Waste Treatment
Group Discussion – Drying Parts
Advances in Equipment
Economic Update and Outlook
Environmental Concerns Trends
Front End Processing
Mergers and Acquisitions Activity in the PCM Industry
PCM Academic Educational Session for Colleges and Technical Universities

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Current Sponsor

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Schedule

October 8, 2022
PCMI Board of Directors Meetings

October 9, 2022
Pre-Conference Tour

October 10, 2022
Technical Sessions
Annual Banquet

October 11, 2022
Technical Sessions
Group Networking Dinner

October 12, 2022
PMA Industries / Photometals Facility tour

PCMI Arizona Conference Committee

David Allen, Cranfield University
Jim Everson, PMA Industries / Photometals
Peter Jefferies, Heatric, Division of Meggitt
Eric Kemperman, Etchform BV
Mike Lynch, United Western Enterprises, Inc.

More conference information coming soon!

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