Diary
Conferences and exhibitions
Key: C = Conference, E = Exhibition, S = Seminar, W = Workshop
If you would like further information about any of the conferences or exhibitions featured in the Diary section, please contact the organisers for that particular event.
Editorial Note: if you are aware of any local, national or international seminars, exhibitions or conferences, the Editor would be pleased to receive this information as early as possible in order to include it in this section of the journal.
2004
Assembly Technology Expo 2004 (E)
28-30 SeptemberRosemont, USATrade Show and Conference for the Entire Manufacturing Market Focusing on Electronic and Automated Assembly, including Assembly Machines, Equipment, Controls,Components, Systems and ServicesKeyword: AssemblyContact:Reed Exhibtions Companies. Tel: +44 (0)181 910 7910; Fax: +44 (0) 181 940 2171;E-mail: atinquiry@nepconwest.com;Web site: www.atexpo.com/
The Aachen Colloquium "Automobile and Engine Technology" (C1E)
4-6 OctoberAachen, GermanyAutomotive and Engine TechnologyKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: RWTH Aachen. Tel: +49(0)241 80 95359; Fax: +49(0)241 80 92668; E-mail: adam@vka.rwth-aachen.de; Web site: www.rwth-aachen.de/ac-kolloquium/index_e.htm
Automate Australia 2004
5-7 OctoberMelbourne, AustraliaAustralian International Robotics and Industrial Automation ExhibitionKeywords:Automotive engineering, Industrial controllers, Robotics, Assembly, AdhesivesContact: AES, Diversified Business Communications. Tel: +61 3 9261 4500; Fax:+61 3 9261 4545; E-mail: shows@austexhibit.com.au;Web site: www.ausexhibit.com.au/
2004 Beijing World Adhesives Conference (C)
20-22 OctoberBeijing, ChinaKeywords:Assembly, AdhesivesContact: China National Adhesives Industry Association. E-mail: gongmi@cnaia.org; Web site: www.cnaia.org
IIW International Congress (C)
25-26 OctoberCairo, EgyptContact: Web site: www.cmrdi.sci.eg/
FABTECH International 2004 Conference (C&E)
26-28 OctoberOhio, USAFABTECH exists to bring buyers and sellers together in a convenient environment that facilitates business relationships, networking, professional development, and the buying processKeywords: Cutting, Welding, Fabrication, MaterialsContact: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tel: +1 (800) 733-4765; Fax: +1(313) 425-3403; E-mail: service@sme.org;Web site: www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–000206-000007-019003– SME-
Virtual Reality for Industrial Applications (W)
4-5 NovemberCompiegne, FranceThe goal of this workshop is to discuss the role of perceptive feedback in industrial virtual reality applications. The successful use of virtual reality tools in several specific fields of application suggests their generalization for industrial purposesKeywords: Virtual reality, Automation, Intelligent systems,AssemblyContact: ILC/Pôle Technologique. Tel: +33 (0) 344 234 510;Fax: +33 (0) 344 863 946; E-mail: ilc-congres@utc.fr;Web site: www.utc.fr/via2004/
Techmo 2004 (E)
9-12 NovemberDortmund, GermanyTrade Fair for Assembly and Handling TechnologyKeyword: AssemblyContact:Westfalenhalle Dortmund GmbH, P.E. Schall GmbH. Tel: +49 231 120 452 1; Fax: +49 231 120 46 78; E-mail: info@schall-messen.de;Web site: www.westfalenhallen.de/english/1143.php
ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show (C)
15-19 NovemberNevada, USANondestructive TestingKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: ASNT. Tel: +1 614 274 6003x228;Fax: +1 614 274 6900; E-mail: conf@asnt.org;Web site: www.asnt.org
1st IEEE Technical Exhibition Based Conference on Robotics and Automation (C1E)
18-19 NovemberTokyo, JapanThe goal of this new conference is to provide a bridge between people working in academia and people in industryKeywords: Actuators, Sensors, Robotics, Vision system,Micro/Nano, Medical application, Space application, Assembly, Intelligent systems, Computer aided engineering, Computer aided manufactureContact:Hiroshima University. Tel: +81-29-853- 5131; Fax: +81-29-853-5207; E-mail: texcra2004secretariat@hri.iit.tsukuba.ac.jp;Web site: www.texcra2004.org/
2004 IEEE Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems (CIS) & IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (RAM) (C)
1-3 DecemberSingaporeThe goal of the 2004 CIS/RAM is to bring together experts from different expertise areas and from different countries to discuss on the state-of-the- art and to present new research findings and perspectives of future developments with respect to the conference themesKeywords: Sensors, Smart sensors, Robotics, Intelligent systemsContact: IEEE SMC Society Singapore Chapter & IEEE R & A Society Singapore Chapter. Tel: +65-67904959; Fax: +65-67911859; E-mail: cisram@nus.edu.sg; Web site: http://cis-ram.nus.edu.sg/
8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control (C)
27-29 DecemberAlexandria, EgyptThe conference can be seen as a forum for presentation and critical discussion of research results and applications carried out at universities, research institutions and industry.Keywords: Robotics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Analysis,Cutting, Welding, Quality control, Lasers, Mechatronics, Computer aided engineeringContact: Tel: +(2012) 7542869; Fax: +(203) 5921853; E-mail: info@pedacalex.com; Web site: www.pedacalex.com
2005
INTERTOOL + METALWORKING (OBRABOTKA METALLA) 2005
15-18 FebruarySt. Petersburg, RussiaInternational Trade Fair for Tools, Metal-Working, Manufacturing Technologies & WeldingKeywords: Welding, RoboticsContact: MSI Fairs & Exhibitions,Reed Exhibitions Companies. Tel: +43 1 402 8954; Fax: +43 1 402 8954-54; E-mail: intertool@msi-fairs.com; Web site: www.msi-fairs.com/cms/
APEX Electronics Assembly Process Exhibition and Conference (E) (C)
22-24 FebruaryAnaheim, USA400 exhibitors,displaying new products and innovations in 80 product categories. With a specific focus on electronics assemblyKeywords: Assembly, Automated test equipment (ATE)Contact: APEX. Tel: 877-472-4724; Fax: +49 30 678 07 129; E-mail: shows@ipc.org; Web site: www.goapex.org/
HOUSTEX 2005 Exposition & Conference (C & E)
1-3 MarchTexas, USATexas manufacturers can find everything they need, from major machining centers to cutting tools and chucks,to upgrade their manufacturing operationsKeywords: Assembly,Cutting, Welding, Fabrication, MaterialsContact: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tel: +1(800)733-4766;Fax: +1(313)425- 3404; E-mail: service@sme.org; Web site: www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–000206-000007-019003–SME-
Expo Manufactura 2005 (E)
1-31 MarchMonterrey, MexicoExhibition featuring assembly technology, quality, metalworking and softwareKeyword:AssemblyContact: E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. Tel: +1 (301) 493 5500; Fax: +1 (301) 493 5705; E-mail: info@ejkrause.com;Web site: www.ejkrause.com/
National Manufacturing Week (E)/National Industrial Automation (C)/National Design Engineering (C)
7-10 MarchIllinois, USANorth America's premier marketplace for buyers and sellers of products, services and technologies that support and integrate all the functions of the manufacturing processKeywords:Assembly, Automation, Industrial roboticsContact: Reed Exhibtions. E-mail: pzezima@reedexpo.com; Web site: www.manufacturingweek.com
Ergonoma 2005 (E)
23-25 MarchBrussels, BelgiumEuropean tradeshow on workplace and work situations ergonomical solutionsKeyword:AssemblyContact: AMT Europe. Tel: +33 (0) 237 440 460; Fax: +33(0) 237 440 450; E-mail: info@ergonoma.com; Web site: www.ergonoma.com/
WESTEC 2005 Exposition & Conference (C & E)
4-7 AprilCalifornia, USAWESTEC conference provides in-depth knowledge on manufacturing systems and processes with best practices and lessons learnedKeywords: Assembly, Computer aided engineering,Internet based manufacturing, Quality controlContact: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tel: +1 (800) 733-4767; Fax: +1 (313) 425-3405; E-mail: service@sme.org; Web site: www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–000206-000007-019003– SME-
2004 ASC Spring Convention & Exposition (C) (E)
17-20 AprilOhio, USAThe largest trade show dedicated to the adhesive and sealant industryKeywords: Assembly,AdhesivesContact: ASC. Tel: +301 986 9700; Fax: +301 986 9795; E-mail: liz.langlie@ascouncil.org; Web site: www.ascouncil.org/meetings/
Intertool KIEV 2005
19-22 AprilKiev, UkraineInternational Trade Fair for Machine-tools, Tools, Metal-Working, Manufacturing Technologies &Welding Trade Public once a year
Automotive Manufacturing 2005 (E)
1-30 MayBangkok, ThailandExposition of machinery and equipment for automotive and parts manufacturingKeyword:AssemblyContact: Reed Tradex. Tel: +662 503 2199; Fax: +662 503 4643 1;E-mail: reed@reedtradex.co.th; Web site: www.reedtradex.co.th/automan/
Worldtech – Assembly Tech 2005 (E)
5-8 MayBangkok, ThailandInternational integrated manufacturing technology exhibition. Incorporating factory automation, power transmission, fluid power and compressor, logismat and factory equipmentKeyword:AssemblyContact: Reed Tradex. Tel: +662 503 2200; Fax: +662 503 4643 2;E-mail: manufact@reedtradex.com;Web site: www.reedtradex.co.th/worldtech/
Motek France 2005 (E)
10-13 MayLyon, FranceInternational Trade Fair for Assembly and Handling TechnologyKeyword: AssemblyContact:P.E. Schall GmbH. Tel: +49 (0)702 592 06 0;Fax: +49 (0)702 592 06 20; E-mail: info@schall-messen.de; Web site: www.schall-messen.de/
Manufacturing Asia 2005 (E)
11-14 MaySingaporeAsian International Showcase of Exhibitions on factory equipment and supplies, industrial automation, material handling, contract manufacturing and outsource manufacturing services. Incorporated in MTAKeyword: AssemblyContact: Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd, Allworld Exhibitions. Tel: +65 6738 6776; Fax: +65 6732 6776; E-mail: events@sesallworld.com;Web site: www.manufacturingasia.com/
Assembly Quebec 2005
17-19 MayMontreal, CanadaShow dedicated exclusively to the function of assembling discrete parts into finished productsKeywords:Industrial controllers, Robotics, Applied computer and industrial engineering,Assembly and handlingContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada, Reed Exhibitions Companies. Tel: +1-888-322-7334; Fax: +1-888-633-3377; E-mail: ssougaris@reedexpo.com; Web site: www.reedexpo.ca/teq/
Assembly Quebec 2005 (E)
17-19 MayMontreal, CanadaShow dedicated exclusively to the function of assembling discrete parts into finished productsKeyword:AssemblyContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1-(416) 491-7565; Fax: +1(416) 491-7096; E-mail: canada@reedexpo.com;Web site: www.reedexpo.ca/teq/
Contract Manufacturing Asia 2005 (E)
9-12 JuneHong Kong, ChinaInternational contract manufacturing exhibition for AsiaKeyword: AssemblyContact:Business & Industrial Trade Fairs Ltd. Tel: (852) 2865 2633; Fax: (852) 2866 1770; E-mail: enquiry@bitf.com.hk; Web site: www.bitf.com.hk/
Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2005
14-16 JuneEdmonton, CanadaMachine tool and plant engineering eventKeywords: Manufacturing, Measurement and testing,Industrial controllers, Welding, Lasers, Robotics, QualityContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada, Reed Exhibitions Companies. Tel: +1-888-322-7333; Fax:+1-888-633-3376; E-mail: dhayward@reedexpo.com;Web site: www.reedexpo.ca/alberta/
2005 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (C & W)
2-6 AugustAlberta, CanadaKeywords: Sensors,Smart sensors, Robotics, Intelligent systemsContact: IEEE Robotics and Automation Society/ Robotics Society of Japan. Tel: +852 2609-8282; Fax: +852 2603-5558 ; E-mail: max@ee.cuhk.edu.hk;Web site: www.iros2005.org/
Automate Australia 2005
30 August-1 SeptemberSydney, AustraliaAustralian International Robotics and Industrial Automation ExhibitionContact: Tel:+61 3 9261 4500; Fax: +61 3 9261 4545; E-mail: shows@austexhibit.com.au; Web site: www.ausexhibit.com.au/
The 8th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-destructive Testing (C)
1-3 SeptemberPortorozÏ, SloveniaNondestructive testingKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: The Slovenian Society for Non-destructive Testing. Tel: +386 1 477 12 03; Fax: +386 1 477 12 25; E-mail: janez.grum@f.uni-lj.si;Web site: www.cndt.cz/aktuality/ljubljana.pdf
Ammtech 2005 (E)
1-30 NovemberVincenza, ItalyAssembling and Handling Technology ExhibitionKeyword: AssemblyContact: Fiera di Vicenza. Tel: +39 04 44 969 111; E-mail: info@vicenzafiera.it;Web site: www.ammtech.it/
