Diary

Scanautomatic 2005

18-21 October

Stockholm International fairs Stockholm, SwedenAutomation exhibition. Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Transmissions, Measuring/ Control/Regulating Technology, Electronics, Industrial Computer Technology, Robotics, Materials HandlingKeyword Industrial controllersContact: Svenska Massan. Tel: +46 31 708 80 00; Fax: +46 31 16 03 30; E-mail: scanauto@swefair.se; web sites: www.swefair.se/scanautomatic/eng/and www.eventseye.com/

IEEE Sensors 2005

31 October-3 November

California, USAKeywords Sensors Phenomena and Modeling,Theory, Characterization, CAD modeling, and testing of sensors, Sensor and Actuator Systems, Sensor electronics, Actuator systems, Sensor- actuator systems, Multiple-sensor systems, Intelligent sensing, Sensor arrays, “Electronic nose” technology, Sensor buses, Sensor networks, Voting systems,Telemetering, Internet-based and other remote data acquisition, and control of sensors, Sensor arrays, Lab- on chip, Online monitoring, Process control, Test kits, Materials, and technology, Optical Sensors, Radiation sensors,Optoelectronic/photonic sensors, and fibers, Mechanical sensors, Inertial,Pressure, and tactile, Physical Sensors, Thermal, Magnetic, and mass- sensitive devices, Applications, Automotive, Medical, Environmental monitoring, Consumer,Alarm and security, Military, Nautical, Aeronautical and space sensor systems,Robotics, and AutomationContact: IEEE. web site: http://ewh.ieee.org/tc/sensors/sensors2005/index.html

Ammtech 2005 (E)

1-30 November

Vincenza, ItalyAssembling and Handling Technology ExhibitionKeyword AssemblyContact: Fiera di Vicenza. Tel: +39 04 44 969 111; E-mail: info@vicenzafiera.it; web sites: www.ammtech.it/ and www.eventseye.com

13th Annual Robotics Industry Forum

9-11 November

Orlando,USAContact: web site: http://www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/details.cfm?id=71

M2 VIP 2005

29 November-2 December

Manilla, PhilippinesMechatronics and Machine VisionKeywordsMachine vision, Mechatronics, Robotics, Control, Multimedia applicationsContact: IEEE. E-mail: johnbill@usq.edu.au;web sites: www.m2vip.com and www.m2vip.com

ISR 2005

29 November-1 December

Tokyo, JapanContact: International Federation of Robotics (IFR),The Robotics Society of Japan (RSJ), Manufacturing Science and Technology Center(MSTC), Micromachine Center(MMC), Japan Robot Association (JPR). Tel: +81 3 3434 2919; Fax: +81 3 3578 1404; E-mail: sympo@jara.jp;web sites: www.jara.jp/isr2005/ and ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

2006

AIME – 2006

20-21 January

New Delhi, IndiaThis conference is being organized to create an opportunity for the Researchers & Practitioners to interact in order to help the transfer of latest technologies being developed by way of research in the field of Mechanical Engineering.Keywords CAD/CAM/CIM, Agile/ Lean Manufacturing Systems, Cellular Manufacturing System, E-Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping & Reverse Engg., Manufacturing strategiesContact: E-mail: //suhaib_me@yahoo.co.in; web sites: www.geocities.com/confer&_aime06/and www.allconferences.com

19th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS 2006)

22-26 January

IstanbulNew MEMS TechnologyKeywords Design Simulation, Fabrication technologies, Assembly, Electro-mechanical intergration techniquesContact: IMTEK & IEEE. Tel: 619- 232-9499; Fax:619-232-0799; E-mail: info@mems2006.org;web sites: www.mems2006.org and www.ncsu.edu

Machine Vision 2006

15-16 February

Birmingham, UKMachine Vision ConferenceKeywordsReal Time Systems & Embedded Systems Industrial Controllers Sensors Optics– EyewearContact: Trident Exhibitions Ltd. E-mail: //info@trident-exhibitions.co.uk;web sites: www.ipot.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

BioRob 2006 The First IEEE/RAS-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics andBiomechatronics

20-22 February

Tuscany, ItalyIndustrial Development for Robotics and for Biomedical EngineeringKeywords Robotics, Biomedical Engineering,Mechatronic systems, EndoscopyContact: IEEE & RAS. web sites: www-arts.sssup.it/biorob/ and www.ncsu.edu

Assemble Expo 2006

March

Paris, FranceInternational Exhibition of Industrial Assembly Machines, Equipment and ComponentsKeywords Machines-tools –Tools Robotics Assembly and Handling TechnologyContact: Exposium. Tel:+33 (0)1 49 68 51 00; Fax: +33 (0)1 44 37 75 09; E-mail: //infos@exposium.fr; web sites: www.industrie-expo.com/index_en.htmand www.eventseye.com/

HRI 2006 (Human-Robot Interaction Conference 2006)

2-3 March

Utah, USAHuman and robot interactionKeywordsRobotics, Human-factors, Ergonomics, and human-computer interactionContact: E-mail: hri2006@byu.edu; web sites: www.hri2006.org/ and www.ncsu.edu

9th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS-9)

7-9 March

Tokyo, JapanThe goal of IAS-9 is to lay out new scientific ideas and design principles for artificial systems able to survive in nature and in our society. We expect the conference to stimulate novel research challenges as well as crazy ideas that eventually will lead to more intelligent and autonomous future robots and systems. The conference will cover both the applied as well as the theoretical aspects of intelligent autonomous systems. It will comprise invited talks as well as oral presentations.Contact: E-mail: mailot:hyokoi@prince.pe.u-tokyo.ac.jp;web site: www.arai.pe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/IAS-9

Assembly Canada 2006

29-30 March

Mississauga, CanadaShow dedicated exclusively to the Function of Assembling Discrete Parts into Finished ProductsKeywords Robotics Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering Assembly and Handling TechnologyContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1 (416) 491-7565; Fax: +1 (416)491-5088; E-mail: canada@reedexpo.com;web sites: www.reedexpo.ca/assembly/and www.eventseye.com/

NEPCON Korea 2006

April

KoreaExhibition for the Electronics Component and Manufacturing IndustriesKeywords Electronic Design & Components Assembly and Handling TechnologyContact: Reed Exhibitions Japan. Tel: +81 (0)3 3349-8501; Fax: +81 (0)3 3349-8599; E-mail: nk@reedexpo.co.jp; web sites: www.nepconkorea.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

ASC – Spring 2006

2-5 April

Virginia, USALeading exposistion fro the adhesive and sealant industryKeywords Assembly, Sealants adhesivesContact: ASC(Adhesives and Sealants Council). Tel: +1 (301) 986 9700 ext. 105; E-mail: bob.willis@ascouncil.org; web sites: www.ascouncil.org/meetings/conventions.cfmand www.ascouncil.org

RoboNexus Germany

6-8 April

Munich, GermanyThe International Business Development,Educational and Consumer Event For Personal, Service and Mobile RobotsKeywordsMobile Robots, Intelligent SystemsContact: Robotics Trends. web site: www.robonexus.com/

Rapra International Conference on Joining Plastics

25-26 April

London, UKWe aim to bring together those, from both industry and academia, who have a common interest in Joining Plastics: researchers,technologists, designers, manufacturing engineers, managers and specialists. This is an excellent opportunity to network with experts in this field, to discuss the latest developments, and to acquire a better understanding of this multifaceted but important area of technologyKeywords Welding processes, Adhesive bonding processes, Solvent bonding, Mechanical fastening methods, Substrate preparation, Joint design and development, Testing and quality control, Including durability, Repair and maintenance, Production technology, Market trendsContact: RAPRA. Tel: 44(0)1939- 252429; Fax:44(0)1939-251118; E-mail: //shumphreys@rapra.net;web site: www.rapra.net/conferences/JoiningPlastics06/index.asp

ICRA 06

15-19 May

Orlando,USAHumanitarian RobotsKeywords Demining,search/rescue missions, homeland security, humanoid robots, personal and service robotsContact: IEEE.E-mail: //admin@icra2006.org;web sites: www.icra2006.org and www.ncsu.edu

MACH 2006

15-19 May

Birmingham, UKAlready the UK's largest and most successful exhibition for manufacturing technologies, MACHplus will further broaden MACH 2006's visitor appeal, providing even more value for its 20,000+ visitors.Keywords: Health & Safety, Materials Handling, Cleaning, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Robotics and automationContact: The Manufacturing Technologies Association. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7298 6400; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7298 6430;E-mail: rkaye@mta.org.uk; web site: www.mach06.com

NFAS 2006

15-17 May

Montreal, CanadaNational Factory Automation ShowKeywordsIndustrial Controllers Robotics Applied Computer & Industrial EngineeringContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1 (416) 491-7565; Fax: +1 (416)491-5088; E-mail: //canada@reedexpo.com;web sites: www.reedexpo.ca/montreal/and www.eventseye.com/

Automation Europe 2006

June

Leipzig, GermanyGlobal automotive manufacturing and engineering congress for senior executives in Europe. Delegates debate the future direction of the automotive manufacturing industry, with direct access to top-level speakers, panelists and key industry decision makersKeywordsGeneral Automobile Automotive Engineering Machines- tools – Tools Robotics Subcontracting, Suppliers & Partners Logistics & Transportation Engineering – Handling Operations – Storage Mechanical Components Assembly and Handling TechnologyContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8987 0902; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8987 0948; E-mail: Alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.automaneurope.com/automaneurope/and www.eventseye.com/

Automotive Manufacturing 2005

1-4 June

Bangkok, ThailandExposition of Machinery and Equipment for Automotive and Parts ManufacturingKeywords Automotive Engineering Industrial Controllers Machines-tools – Tools Energy Production Metal Working Industries Electronic Design & Components Robotics Assembly and Handling TechnologyContact: Reed Tradex Company. Tel: +662 636 7272;Fax: +662 636 7282; E-mail: rtdx@reedtradex.co.th;web sites: www.automanexpo.com/ and www.eventseye.com

SOIS – Southwestern Ontario Industrial Show 2006

7-8 June

Ontario, CanadaSouthwestern Ontario Industrial ShowKeywordsMachines-tools – Tools Metal Working Industries Robotics Subcontracting,Suppliers & Partners Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering Industrial Fairs Assembly and Handling TechnologyContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1 (416) 491-7565; Fax: +1 (416) 491-5088; E-mail: canada@reedexpo.com; web sites: www.reedexpo.ca/southwestern/and www.allconferences.com

2006 IEEE International Conferences on Cybernetics & Intelligent Systems (CIS) and Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics

7-9 June

Bangkok, ThailandThe goal of the CIS 2006 is to bring together experts from the field of cybernetics and intelligent systems to discuss on the state-of-the-art and to present new research findings and perspectives of future developments with respect to the conference themes.Keywords Soft Computing, Fuzzy Systems, Computer Intelligence, Neuro- Fuzzy Systems, Neural Networks, DNA Computing, Evolutionary Logistics, Systems, Data Mining and Management, Informatics, Environmental Systems, Human/Computer Interaction,Human/ Machine Systems, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Intelligent Systems,Internet/Electronic Commerce, Manufacturing SystemsContact: web site: www.ntu.edu.sg/cis-ram/callpapers.htm

ROMANSY 2006 – 16th CISM- IFToMM Symposium on Robot Design, Dynamics, and Control

20-24 June

Warsaw, PolandThe aim of ROMANSY is to bring together researchers from the broad ranges of disciplines referring to Robotics, in an intimate, collegial and stimulating environment.Contact: E-mail: teresaz@meil.pw.edu.pl; web site: romansy.ia.pw.edu.pl/romansy2006_3.html

Automate Australia 2006

August

Melbourne, AustraliaAustralian International Robotics &Industrial Automation ExhibitionKeywords Industrial Controllers,Automated Assembly

BIAS 2006

20-23 September

Milan, ItalyInternational Conference-Exhibition of Automation,Robotics, Instrumentation and MicroelectronicsKeywords Industrial Controllers, SensorsContact: Bias Group Srl. E-mail: bias.group@bias-net.com; web sites: www.bias.it/ andwww.eventseye.com/

ASC – Fall 2006

15-18 October

Tennessee, USALeading exposistion fro the adhesive and sealant industryKeywords Assembly, Sealants adhesivesContact: ASC(Adhesives and Sealants Council). Tel: +1 (301) 986 9700 ext. 106; E-mail: bob.willis@ascouncil.org; web sites: www.ascouncil.org/meetings/conventions.cfmand www.ascouncil.org