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?
Discover cutting-edge research and industrial developments in reactive sputtering and thin-film coatings.
Connect with experts and peers in the field — ideal for building collaborations and staying ahead of process trends.
Gain insights into challenges such as process control, material composition, deposition dynamics and diagnostics.
Learn about state-of-the-art vacuum and analytical instrumentation supporting deposition and thin-film manufacturing.
Expand your professional network within the coatings and surface-engineering community.
What to Expect?
Invited plenary lectures from academic and industrial leaders in reactive sputtering.
Technical sessions covering topics such as process modelling, film growth, hysteresis in reactive sputtering, diagnostics and applications.
Industrial exhibits and vendor presentations – opportunities to see new instrumentation, monitoring and analytical tools in action.
Networking breaks, poster sessions and informal discussions – ideal time to explore collaborators, talk shop and exchange ideas.
Focus on the full spectrum from fundamentals to applications – making the event relevant for engineers, researchers and decision-makers alike.
Hiden Analytical at RSD2025:
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.
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.
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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