Trade Associations, Industry Leadership
and Involvement

Vergason Technology, Inc. has published a number of Technical Papers over the years on leading edge coating technology and is a member of the following industry trade associations:

• American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society
  Dedicated to being regarded and respected as the foremost finishing authority in the world.
  www.aesf.org
  
  American Vacuum Society
  Promotes communication, dissemination of knowledge, recommended practices, research, and education in the use of vacuum and other controlled environments to develop new materials, process technology, devices, and related understanding of material properties.
  www.avs.org
  
  Association for Manufacturing Technology
  Provides the latest information on technological developments, promoting advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture, and marketing of American products.
  www.amtonline.org
  
  Association of Vacuum Equipment Manufacturers International
  Association of companies that manufacture vacuum equipment and supplies that serve and advance vacuum science and technology.
  www.avem.org
  
  
• Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
  
  Material Information Society
  Dedicated to advancing industry, technology, and applications of metals and materials.
  www.asm-intl.org
  
  Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  Leading resource Where Manufacturing Comes Together - both people and information - to advance manufacturing knowledge.
  www.sme.org
  
  Society of Plastics Engineers
  Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and education for all plastics professionals.
  www.4spe.org
  
  Society of Vacuum Coaters
  Committed to education and information about vacuum coaters. Organizer of the annual SVC Technical Conference and Trade Show.
  www.svc.org
  
  Surface Engineering Coating Association
  Dedicated to providing its members with useful market data and other strategic information on surface engineering.
  www.surfaceengineering.org