TSK Schill showcases sustainable PCM process solutions at PCMI Fall Conference 2025
News | Event | PCMI Fall Conference 2025 – Tacoma, USA
TSK Schill GmbH presented its latest technologies for sustainable photochemical machining (PCM) processes as Platinum Sponsor of the PCMI Fall Conference 2025. A key highlight of the presentation was the strategic technology partnership with KSD Innovations, demonstrating how the combination of precision etching systems and advanced chemical regeneration creates a powerful, future-oriented process solution for the PCM industry.
The partnership between TSK Schill and KSD Innovations enables a fully integrated process approach that significantly improves process stability, cost efficiency and environmental performance – even though KSD was not present on site.
Focus: High-precision etching and sustainable regeneration
During the technical presentation, TSK Schill showcased its advanced vacuum etching systems for horizontal wet processing lines, specifically developed for photochemical machining of:
- Stainless steel
- High-performance alloys
- Copper and special metals
- Precision sheets and complex components
The systems ensure uniform wetting and homogeneous material removal even for intricate geometries and tight tolerances, making them ideal for applications in aerospace, medical technology, sensor technology and micro-structuring.
When combined with KSD’s chemical regeneration technology, the result is a highly efficient closed-loop system that maintains stable etching conditions while extending the lifetime of process chemicals.
Strong synergy between etching and regeneration technology
A central point of the presentation was the technological synergy between TSK equipment and KSD regeneration systems. TSK demonstrated how modern regeneration solutions can be seamlessly integrated into existing PCM production lines to ensure continuous chemical treatment and stable process parameters.
The process is controlled via Siemens PLC-based systems, continuously monitoring:
- Redox potential
- Density
- Conductivity
- pH value
This combination creates a stable, reproducible process environment, ensuring consistent quality, high system availability and optimised production efficiency.
Sustainable partnership as a competitive advantage
The integrated TSK-KSD process concept allows PCM manufacturers to:
- Significantly reduce chemical consumption
- Extend process media lifetime
- Minimise disposal costs
- Improve process stability and repeatability
This strategic partnership transforms sustainability into a measurable business advantage, enabling manufacturers to reduce operating costs while improving environmental performance.
Global partnership – local implementation
While TSK Schill continues expanding its global presence with production and service locations across Europe, Asia and the USA, KSD Innovations strengthens the solution with decades of expertise in regeneration systems for photochemical etching processes.
Together, both companies are committed to delivering integrated, future-ready solutions for efficient and environmentally responsible PCM manufacturing worldwide.
Conclusion
With its presence at the PCMI Fall Conference 2025, TSK Schill once again underlined its role as a technology leader in sustainable PCM process solutions. The strong partnership with KSD Innovations clearly demonstrates how coordinated system integration sets new standards for efficiency, process reliability and environmental responsibility.
