AVS National Short Courses 2026

November 9-12, 2026 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (with AVS 72)

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November In Person Course Date and Times Type Instructor

Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology

Monday-Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET)

In Person

Tim Gessert
Neil Peacock

Costs and Inclusions -

  • Course Includes: Printed copy of the copyrighted course notes. Digital badge and certificate following course completion; lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Tuesday-Thursday), while supplies last. Monday Lunch is on your own.
  • Requirements: You must be present the days of the course.
Attendee Registration Type In Person Cost

AVS Platinum Member

$1,820 (4-day course)

Non-Member

$1,895 (4-day course)

Full-time Student/Requires Student I.D.

$400 (4-day course)
Cancellation for November Course : If notice of cancellation is received on or before October 23, 2026, fees will be fully refunded, less a $100 processing fee. After October 23, 2026, no refunds will be given. No refunds/course credit for individuals who do not show up to a course(s).

Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology

Date: Monday-Thursday, November 9-12, 2026 (In Person)
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
 
Course Objectives
  • Understand vacuum fundamentals essential to operating, maintaining, designing, or using vacuum systems.
  • Know the working principles and limitations of pumps, gauges, and other vacuum system components.
  • Understand the procedures for operating and performing preventive maintenance on vacuum systems, including analyzing and troubleshooting malfunctioning vacuum systems and leak detection.
  • Learn the design concepts involved in matching equipment and instrumentation to applications.
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Instructor
Tim Gessert
Principal Scientist and Managing Member, Gessert Consulting, LLC

Instructor
Neil Peacock
Consultant, Pine Place Consulting, LLC

Other AVS Events

AVS e-Talks & Webinars 2026

e-Talks and Webinars 2026 Date and Time Type

Molybdenum for Next-Generation Thin Film Deposition: Material Properties,
Process Considerations, and Delivery Challenges

Tues., December 8, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (ET)

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Please e-mail Webinar suggestions to David Adams, AVS Short Course Chair, david_adams@avs.org.  

Please e-mail e-Talk suggestions to Vinita Lal, AVS e-Talk Chair, vinita_lal@avs.org. 

AVS National and Chapter Short Course Programs
Check the AVS Short Course Schedule page for upcoming course offerings in 2027. Additional programs will be posted as they become available.

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