Record Number of Presentations at TechFest 8
This was a technical presentation. 

The TechFest is geared for working slot techs and technical managers who are looking for a way to make a dramatic improvement in their understanding of video slot monitors, touchscreens, bill validators, hoppers and more with no-nonsense technical presentations from:

Luncheon Sponsored by Medeco High Security Locks

For a schedule of events, click HERE.

Technical presentations from: 

3M Touch Systems (MicroTouch) 
Coin Mechanisms, Inc.- Coin Validators 
JCM - Bill Validators 
MEI - Bill Validators 
Money Controls - Coin Validators and hoppers 
FutureLogic (Sieko) - Printers 
IDX - Coin Validators 
Sencore - Test Equipment 
Astrosystems - Coin Validators 

Brian Carty of Advanced Electronic Systems, Inc. addressed the group as the first guest presenter at TechFest 8, held at the Franciscan University in Clinton, IA. Brian presented a technical look at MEI's Cashflow SC66 bill validator and the FutureLogic printer.

Due to camera operator error, this photo is actually from a previous TechFest

 Luncheon sponsorship by: Medeco High Security Locks

Slot Tech Magazine gratefully acknowledges the participation of all our presenting companies.

TechFest 8 was held at Franciscan University. 400 North Bluff Blvd. Clinton, IA March 9th - 11th, 2004

For a Schedule of Events, Click HERE
 

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TechFest 8 attendees included:
Name
Matt Wanek
Dennis Lowe
Don Ekleberry
Pat Martino
Erik Franzen
Shawn Cassatt
Steve Anderson
Jefferey Steen
Jefferey Burger
Mark Zimmerman
Tom Brant
Todd Card
Terry Mussman
Aaron Rose
Scott Smith
Craig Sack
Kathy King
Paul McCune
Audrey Bolter
Brandon Snyder
Steve Belschner
Brian Workman
Mike Pintar
Mike Anderson
Scott Sly
Robert Miller
Kevin Parker
Ryan Grant
Orlando Ike
Clyde Porter
 Company
Jumer's Casino Rock Island
Lakeside Casino
Lakeside Casino
Riviera Black Hawk Casino
Isle of Capri - Bettendorf
Isle of Capri - Bettendorf
Isle of Capri - Bettendorf
IGT
IGT
Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino
Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Mississippi Belle II
Catfish Bend
Catfish Bend
Catfish Bend
Catfish Bend
American Service Technology, Inc.
Casino Omaha
Casino Omaha
Casino Omaha
Casino Omaha


Medeco High Security Locks sponsored lunch each day. This is Dan Flom, Director of sales and marketing, giving a brief presentation on their security products.
Sencore's John Thomson discussed test equipment during their afternoon Bonus Session at TechFest 8.  Sencore makes a range of test equipment that is specifically tailored toward monitor repair.

Ken Miller and Bob Buesing, Field Applications Engineer for 3M Touchsystems, Inc., presented a look at touchscreen technology. Everyone attending their session received a valuable package of technical information and a CD-ROM with even more software and specifications.

Coin Mechanisms' Mike Harris discussed all of their past and current products, including their latest high-security coin validator, the Defender.

Steve Carriccio from WMS presented technical information on their legacy systems as well as their new Blue Bird system.

Money Controls' Armando Gomez provided a detailed look at the Condor coin validator and their Gamesman coin hopper from a repair perspective. He also demonstrated hopper denomination conversion. Both side-exit and escalator hoppers were presented.

Tommy Talbot of AstroSystems, Inc. discussed the new MicroCoin unit. He discussed the operation of the unit and calibration (none required) as well as programming.

TechFest 8 anchor presentation belonged to Jack Geller of JCM. As usual, this dynamic presentation discussed cleaning and calibration procedures for WBA bill validators as well as repair issues.