Technical Symposium IA
This symposium will focus on applied research related to industrial manufacturing and application aspects of various surface engineering and coating technologies. Topics include recent advancements in surface engineering equipment and the application of PVD/CVD/ALD and allied deposition technologies for coatings and thin films in automotive, aerospace, medical, semiconductors, dies, molds, components, and tooling/cutting applications. Also of particular interest are surface treatments before and after the coating processes to enhance the performance of engineered surfaces, hybrid/duplex coating techniques, innovations in manufacturing practices, computational & Artificial Intelligence manufacturing techniques and cooperation between industry, research organizations, and academia to advance surface engineering applications.
IA1: Advances in Application-Driven Research and Hybrid Systems, Process, and Coatings
The scope of this session is on industry-sponsored research work performed by academia, applied research work performed by research laboratories, and academia. One focus is on companies that can present current status and achievements, as well as to address future development trends. Academic institutions are highly encouraged to present results of background research or contributions aimed at the development of tailored solutions to meet the industrial demands of thin film and hard coatings applications. Applications of Machine learning, artificial intelligence and its adaptation to surface engineering will be of great interest.
IA1 Invited Speakers:
- Frank Papa, GP Plasma, USA, “An Evolution of Plasma-Based Technologies for Surface Engineering Challenges”
- Gustaf Sjoblom, Alleima Materials Technology AB, Sweden, “On the Performance of PVD Coated Metal Coils for Fuel Cell Applications”
IA2: Surface Modification of Components in Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Applications
This session will cover industrial manufacturing advances and application-oriented research and development on surface engineered products and technologies. Topics include surface-modified or coated products/components in tribology, corrosion, high temperature, optical, magnetic, and allied technologies. Also, the new thrust in surface engineering in additive manufacturing and implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Manufacturing. The focus is also on novel substrate preparation and pretreatment methods: nitriding, carburizing, boriding, or oxidation pre-treatments; intermediate etching treatment and interlayer design during the coating processes. Innovative technologies such as coating post-treatments, including laser, electron beam, annealing, ion implantation, or mechanical/chemical/optical techniques, and integrated and/or novel treatments and process combinations are also of interest. The main criteria are that the surface engineering/coatings should be applied to semi/end products to enable/improve desired physical/chemical properties along with their performance. The components used in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, land-based and aero turbines, lasers, mining, oil drilling and fracking, construction machinery, sporting goods and farming equipment are of primary interest in this session. Papers dealing with aspects relating to properties, processes, performance, equipment, and industrial applications for such treatments are all welcome.
IA2 Invited Speakers:
- Yip-Wah Chung, Northwestern University, USA, “Unconventional Strategies for Wear-Protective Coatings in Lubricated Sliding”
- Markus Esselbach, Oerlikon, Germany, “New Surface Treatment Solutions for High Performance Applications”
- Herbert Gabriel, PVT, Germany, “High Volume Production of PVD Coatings for the Hydrogen economy – Applications, Testing and Production”
- Shrikant Joshi, University West, Sweden, “Single-step, Powder-Free, and Scalable: Solution Precursor Plasma Spraying for Next-Generation Oxide Coatings”
- Suneel Kodambaka, Virginia Tech, USA, “Crystalline Thin Film Growth on Molten Surfaces: In Situ Scanning Electron Microscopy Study”
- Joerg Vetter, S3 Consulting, Germany, “Magnetron Sputtering for Friction and Wear Reduction: The Evolution to High Power Density Pulsed Dc Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS) Solutions in Industrial Scale”
IA3: Innovative Surface Engineering for Advanced Cutting and Forming Tool Applications
The requirements of manufacturing industries and recent innovative developments in coatings and surface engineering processes for advanced tooling applications are the focus of this session. Such applications include but are not limited to high-demanding sheet or bulk metal forming, plastics processing, die-casting as well as cutting operations of steel, cast iron and difficult-to-cut materials like high-temperature alloys or CFRP. Novelties related to the use of coating technologies like Arc PVD, Sputtering, HIPIMS, hybrid processes, electron beam as well as PECVD and CVD for application-oriented design of different coating materials, architectures and properties are welcome. Insights into the combined effect of tool geometry and adapted coatings are also in the focus of the present session. Furthermore, contributions highlighting the interaction of the coatings designed for cutting and forming applications with the ambient atmosphere and/or the counterpart materials, including metallic alloys and polymers, are within the focus of this session. Recent advances in additive manufacturing have benefitted mold and die industries. Papers that have a synergy between additive manufacturing and surface engineering of cutting and forming tool applications are also of interest.
IA3 Invited Speakers:
- Christian Dipolt, RÜBIG Anlagentechnik, Germany
- Julia Janowitz, IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V., Netherlands, “From Arc to HiPIMS: Shaping Industrial Tool Coatings at Hauzer”