Welcome
Welcome to the 4th edition
of the e-newsletter for COMS
2006, the 11th annual conference on Commercialization of Micro and
Nano Systems, to be held in beautiful St. Petersburg, FL, USA, August
27th - 31st, 2006. The conference date is drawing close, and we have a
few deadlines to remind you of. Check your latest edition of the newsletter
or click on www.mancef-coms2006.org
for the latest updates on speakers, sponsors, and events.
Take Advantage of
On-Line Registration:
Register now through
our on-line registration service and take advantage of the ease of our
simple process . You can pre-register for the conference, workshops, social
events, companion program, and pre-purchase the International Micro-Nano
Roadmap at member rates. Your conference materials and badge will be waiting
for you at the registration desk with no-line ups or waiting. On-line
registration is available at www.mancef-coms2006.org
On-line registration deadline: August
11, 2006
You can also pre-book your room at the
Renaissance Vinoy by following the link from the registration page to
take advantage of discounted conference rates.
Vinoy special conference rate booking deadline:
August 7, 2006
Important Deadlines:
Coventor MEMS Design Scholarship Awards
Submission: August 1, 2006
Student Poster session Award abstract submission:
August 11, 2006
More details on these competitions are
available on the conference web site or by contacting info@mancef-coms2006.org
COMS
Announces World Class Speaker Lineup
This year COMS promises
the most comprehensive lineup of speakers yet. The status of Micro Nano
commercialization from every region of the international community will
be delivered with not only summaries of current activities, but also an
eye opening reflection of Market Analysis of the last 10 years presented
by Dr Eric Mounier of Yole Developpment. Leading users of MNT Raytheon,
Analog Devices, Bosch, and others will not only be presenting on their
cutting edge work, there will be ample networking opportunities.
Leading suppliers of small tech devices and products will be well represented
by companies such as Micralyne (winner of the Best Paper on Infrastructure
and Development at COMS2005), X-Com Wireless (winner of the Best Paper
on Commercialization of MNT), Microbridge, Sweden’s leading research
institution IMEGO, and MESA+.
Of course there are many more leading users, suppliers, equipment vendors,
and educators that will help make this year’s program the best yet.
Please check our web site for a full program schedule.
COMS Award
Dinner aboard the The
Yacht StarShip!
This year's annual awards banquet
is going to be an evening to remember! We will take to the sea aboard
the The Yacht Starship, America's First 3 Diamond Rated Dining Yacht by
AAA; with its classic views and four-star cuisine. A cocktail reception
will be followed by the annual MANCEF/COMS Awards Presentation and a sit
down dinner. The evening will end with a cocktail reception on the upper
deck of the Yacht Starship as we enjoy a leisurely cruise through Tampa
Bay. Join us Wednesday August 30, 2006 for an excellent networking opportunity,
as well as world class dining and entertainment. This unforgettable dinner
is included in the cost of registration.
Oerlikon
Facility Tour
Don't miss a very special evening provided by Oerlikon (formerly
Unaxis) on Monday the 29th. We are pleased to present “A Taste of
the Tropics” a catered smorgasbord dinner, including live entertainment,
a tour of the Oerlikon Class 100 Clean Room. Oerlikon have pulled out
all the stops to make this an event to remember! There is no charge for
the evening, but registration is required. Oerlikon are also providing
complimentary transportation to and from the Renaissance Vinoy.
COMS2006
Student Poster Competition
Submissions are still being
accepted for the COMS2006 Student Poster Competition. The student poster
competition will be held on Wednesday August 30th, from 3:00 – 5:00
p.m. A panel of distinguished judges will view the posters and discuss
the material with the student presenters. The poster session will coincide
with the Vendor Showcase and Community Event to be held in the COMS exhibition
hall. Students will also have the opportunity to tour the exhibits and
meet with the leaders in the international micro nano community.
There is no charge
to enter the competition and attend the poster session. If students
wish to attend the conference outside of the poster session, a discounted
rate of $495.00 is available.
The posters will be judged on their content
related to the commercialization of MEMS/MST and nanotechnology. The best
two posters will receive cash awards as prizes and may be selected for
publication in industry journals. For
more information or to submit abstracts, please contact Dr. Shekhar Bhansali
at bhansali@eng.usf.edu
Coventor's
MEMS Design Scholarship Awards Available
Industry standard MEMS software
provider, Coventor Inc., along
with the Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation
MANCEF, will again award "MEMS
design scholarships" to students and their professors during the
COMS2006 conference. Students are not required to be present at COMS2006
to be eligible to receive the award. The scholarships are granted based
on proposals submitted by students working in micro systems research around
the world. Each student will receive a free 1-year license to Coventor's
CoventorWare software tools; to be used in the University setting. MANCEF
holds a high standard in accepting proposals for these scholarships. Winners
are picked based on the quality of the proposal and must comply with Coventor's
high-quality standards in the use of its products.
In previous years this scholarship reward
program has received many outstanding proposals, and on average 3 proposals
are rewarded each year. There is no limit to the research topics but a
strong relation to commercially viable designs and solutions in the MEMS
area is preferred. Proposals can be submitted until 1 August 2006.
The winners will be notified at COMS2006. To have your proposal considered
for this award, please email your abstract to scholarship@mancef-coms2006.org
Tuesday
August 29 Social Program Options
1. Golf Tournament – Sponsored
by MEMSCAP Inc.
A staple of each COMS conference is our golf tournament. This
year it will be played on the Renaissance Vinoy’s own golf course.
Established in 1925, the 18-hole championship golf course designed by
Ron Garl will be enjoyed by both novice and experienced golfers. Bring
your clubs and shoes or borrow them from the golf course (call 1.727.896.8000
or email tania.merrell@renaissancehotels.com
to reserve in advance). Those bringing their own clubs/shoes can check
them with the concierge, who will store them before and after the golf
tournament and clean them free of charge. Transportation will be provided
to the golf course, starting at 12:45 p.m. Cost for the golf tournament
is $75/person.
2. Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing – Join us for an afternoon of sport fishing on the
beautiful (and air-conditioned) Emerald
Spirit off the coast of Florida. Even if you’ve never tried
this sport before, both women and men will find the afternoon fun and
exhilarating – and there will be plenty of help to ensure many “big
fish stories.” Participation for this event is capped at 35 people,
and the cost per person is $85. Buses will pick up at the Renaissance
Vinoy at 12:45 p.m. and will return at 6:30 p.m.
3. Busch
Gardens Adventure Park
(http://www.buschgardens.com/buschgardens/fla/ ) Located in Tampa, Busch
Gardens is the closest theme park to St.Petersburg. Some say it is the
best of the theme parks in Florida, done in an African theme, with many
exciting rides it is widely known for its fun and scary roller coasters),
beautiful gardens and the ability to easily see African animals and birds
in a natural environment. Tickets for adults are $75. Buses will pick
up at the Renaissance Vinoy at 12:45 p.m. and will return to the hotel
at 6:30 p.m.
4. St. Petersburg Beach/Shell Key
Tour
Spend an afternoon at the beach! Buses will leave for St. Pete Beach at
Pass-a-Grille early Tuesday afternoon. This beach is part of a beautiful,
four-mile-long white sandy beach, bounded by interesting restaurants,
quaint shops and city parks. This trip also offers a ferry ride to a barrier
island, Shell Key. This is one of the few undeveloped barrier islands
left in the Gulf of Mexico, and as a result, has one of the densest nesting
shorebird populations in the United States. Tours will be given of Shell
Key. Cost per person is $50. Buses will pick up at the Renaissance Vinoy
at 12:45p.m. and return to the hotel at 5:30 p.m.
Delegates and companions can register for one of the following optional
Tuesday social events (extra costs apply) at
http://www.mancef-coms2006.org/
Companion Program Companion
program registration includes attendance to the Sunday Welcome Reception
and the Wednesday Awards Dinner. Companions are also welcome to register
for the Tuesday afternoon events (advance registration and additional
charges apply)
Please note:
• All prices in $USD and additional to base conference registration
• Please register when you register for the conference at www.mancef-coms2006.org
• We reserve the right to cancel or amend program options if there
are insufficient registrations
• Please dress very casually (rubber-soled shoes and cotton clothing)
for all of these events, as it will be very warm outside. Remember a hat,
sun glasses and sunscreen for each of the afternoon events.
• Prices quoted do not include snacks (except for the sport fishing).
Optional Workshops:
The
Future of the Medical Device Community
Optional Pre-Conference Workshop,
Sunday August
27, 2006 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register on-line: http://www.mancef-coms2006.org/
Dr. Malcolm Wilkinson will
be hosting a pre-conference workshop focusing on MNT applications in the
medical/healthcare sector. This workshop is geared towards medical device
manufacturers and addresses issues and challenges in integrating this
important technology.
Who
should attend this workshop?
•Delegates from companies
throughout the supply chain in healthcare related industries including
medical device manufacturers, biotech firms, and the pharmaceutical
sector.
•Managers and team leaders from research, product and process development,
manufacturing, marketing, and business development.
Workshop
Benefits
•The workshop will
provide participants with an overview of MNT application technologies
which are
relevant to the medical/healthcare sectors and applications.
•A strategic approach will be used that will not overload participants
with data, but will give key
information that you will need to decide what to do about MNT in
your business.
•The workshop will be full of real-life examples and case studies
showing results based on experience
rather than theoretical studies.
•You will be given practical guidelines for how to choose the right
technologies and suppliers.
•You will learn how MNT will impact the future of your business.
•Network with leading customers and suppliers of medical devices
Workshop
Content
What
is Micro and Nanotechnology (MNT)
• Where and why MNT is being used with examples of
applications in healthcare and medical devices
• What are the product benefits that come from using MNT ?
• Which companies are active and what are they doing ? (Illustrated
by Case Studies)
How
to incorporate MNT and engage with the MNT community
• Supply chain slides/business
models
• Outsourcing turnkey solutions
• System integration from functional specs
• Device Design
• Building an In-house Manufacturing capability
Choosing the technology
• Silicon/plastic/metals/hybrid/ceramic
• Case studies from point of care diagnostics and drug delivery.
Finding
a supplier
• Criteria for selection – IPR ownership, scale/volume
interaction etc.
• Do you need a local supplier or can you go global?
The
future of your business
• Roadmaps
• Will MNT support your business growth or disrupt your business?
Annual
Meeting of the International HARMST/LIGA Commercialization Group
We will be holding the usual annual workshop for the international HARMST/LIGA
Commercialization Group at COMS2006 to enable members to give reports
on progress and any development with commercialization of HARMST/LIGA
technologies. This year we also want to know about any new infrastructure
that has been created or extended that will help the path to commercialization.
Facilitator: Dr. David Tolfree, MANCEF
VP Europe, dtolfree@mancef.org Registration
fee $0. Register on site at the conference.
About COMS
The International Conference on the Commercialization of Micro
and Nano Systems (COMS) is the leading annual conference on micro and
nanotechnology commercialization education. It brings together leaders
in the field from across the world, representing organizations and companies
from almost every sector of the community. These include leading industrialists,
end users, researchers, equipment vendors, customers, VC and angel investors,
educators, media, professional organizations, and government. The small
tech community gathers at COMS conferences to learn from others, share
their own knowledge, and discuss and debate points of view - all of which
contribute to the advancement of this emerging field. For everyone concerned
about future economic and business development through the exploitation
of MNT, COMS 2006 is a conference that cannot be missed. Further information
on the conference can be found on the web site: http://www.mancef-coms2006.org/
We look forward
to seeing you In St. Petersburg!
The MANCEF and Small Tech in the Sunshine Inc, joint organizing committee
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