DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
LOCATION: MIT.nano, 12-0168
SPEAKERS: Dana Thomas, Product Manager for R&D Materials, Kurt J. Lesker Company; and Jason Hrebik, Technical Sales Manager, Process Equipment Division, Kurt J. Lesker Company
Abstracts
Materials Abstract
An overview of PVD materials and consumables, including sputtering targets, evaporation pellets, crucible liners, and evaporation boats will be presented. Topics include special considerations for bonded and magnetic targets, crucible liner selection, and thermal evaporation sources. Attendees will be able to explore key technical resources available on www.lesker.com to support process development and material selection.
Systems Abstract
An overview of the PRO Line PVD 200 Sputter and Thermal Evaporation tools procured by MIT, including an overview of Kurt J. Lesker’s four divisions with a concentration on the Process Equipment Division will be presented. A detailed summary of the PVD Sputter tool and its key features and advantages will be provided. A detailed summary of the power supply options on the tool will be included, as well as a detailed summary of the PVD 200 Thermal Evaporation system with key features and advantages, along with exclusive KJLC capability. The conclusion will highlight KJLC’s technical support and commitment.
Biographies
Dana Thomas is a product manager for evaporation and sputtering deposition products at the Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC), a global provider of vacuum equipment. In this role, she is a critical customer resource for product selection and process recommendations related to magnetron sputtering, thermal and electron beam evaporation. Her presentations include best practices for selecting deposition pellets, filling e-beam crucible liners, and choosing a sputter target to ensure effective deposition.
Jason Hrebik is a technical sales manager in the Process Equipment Division of the Kurt J. Lesker Company. He has been with the company for 12 years, and previously worked in the vacuum industry since 1999.