2022 Spring Journal

This Journal contains the technical papers and presentations from the PCMI 2022 Educational Webinars and Spring Technical Conference held in Cologne, Germany from May 8 – 12, 2022.

Exploring the Different Etchants Used in the PCM Industry
David Allen | Emeritus Professor | Cranfield University | UK and Peter Jefferies | Technical Consultant | Heatric, Division of Meggitt | UK

Solvent Extraction of Dissolved Nickel and Chromium from Spent Ferric Chloride Etchants
Peter Jefferies | Technical Consultant | Heatric, Division of Meggitt | UK and
David Allen | Emeritus Professor | Cranfield University | UK

Strengthening the Weakest Links in the PCM Process Chain: #4. Factors Affecting Photoresist Adhesion
David Allen | Emeritus Professor | Cranfield University | UK

How Contact Angle Measurements Can Help To Optimize Photoresist Adhesion
Dr. Daniel Frese | Applications & Science | KRÜSS Surface Science Center | UK

Automation of Prefabrication of the Etching Process
Steffen Herz | CEO | Ätztechnik Herz GmbH & Co Kg | DE

High Resolution Direct Laser Processing for Surface Functionalization and Micro Drilling
Dr. Arnold Gillner | Managing Director Fraunhofer Group Light and Surfaces | Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology | DE

Beyond State-of-Art: A Case Study on the Industrial Production of Iron Nickel Ultra-Thin Foils for Etching Applications
Thomas Wegler | Mgr. Dev. Quality Precision Strip | Zapp Precision Metals GmbH | DE

Pulsed Electrochemical Machining: A New Process Line for the Fabrication of Complex Microstructured Tools
Monika Saumer | Microsystems Technology | University of Applied Sciences | DE

Reclamation Opportunities/Secondary Markets for By-Products
David Allen | Emeritus Professor | Cranfield University | UK

Spent Iron Chloride Handling At Chimimetal
Davide Toson | Plant Manager | Chimimetal SRL | IT

How Have You Adapted to the New Business Environment 
Group Discussion