Hiden Analytical will be attending the Reactive Sputter Deposition Conference (RSD 2025), taking place 16-17 December 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, UK. Representing Hiden Analytical will be Mike Thomas and Colin Robertson, showcasing how our vacuum and residual-gas-analysis solutions support advanced manufacturing.
The Reactive Sputter Deposition Conference provides a focused platform bringing together leading academic and industry experts to explore the latest advances in reactive sputtering and thin-film deposition.
Why Attend?
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Discover cutting-edge research and industrial developments in reactive sputtering and thin-film coatings.
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Connect with experts and peers in the field — ideal for building collaborations and staying ahead of process trends.
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Gain insights into challenges such as process control, material composition, deposition dynamics and diagnostics.
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Learn about state-of-the-art vacuum and analytical instrumentation supporting deposition and thin-film manufacturing.
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Expand your professional network within the coatings and surface-engineering community.
What to Expect?
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Invited plenary lectures from academic and industrial leaders in reactive sputtering.
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Technical sessions covering topics such as process modelling, film growth, hysteresis in reactive sputtering, diagnostics and applications.
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Industrial exhibits and vendor presentations – opportunities to see new instrumentation, monitoring and analytical tools in action.
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Networking breaks, poster sessions and informal discussions – ideal time to explore collaborators, talk shop and exchange ideas.
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Focus on the full spectrum from fundamentals to applications – making the event relevant for engineers, researchers and decision-makers alike.
Hiden Analytical at RSD2025:
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Mike Thomas and Colin Robertson will be representing Hiden Analytical: visit them onsite to learn how our instrumentation supports reactive sputtering and vacuum-processing workflows.
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We’ll be showcasing how our residual-gas-analysis (RGA) and vacuum-system monitoring solutions help optimise deposition processes, detect impurities, and improve process repeatability.
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Whether you’re working on thin-film coatings, reactive magnetron sputtering, or vacuum-based manufacturing, we’ll be happy to discuss how our portfolio can support your goals.
📅 Event Dates: 16-17 December 2025.
📍 Location: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
🔗 Event Website: RSD2025.
We look forward to seeing you there — and to showcasing how Hiden’s instrumentation can support your sputter deposition and thin film research and applications.
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