Welcome
Welcome
to the e-newsletter for COMS
2007, the 12th annual conference on Commercialization of Micro and
Nano Systems, to be held in beautiful Melbourne, Australia, Sept 2-6,
2007. MANCEF and The State Government of Victoria will be publishing periodic
newsletters to bring you up to date on recent developments as the conference
evolves. Check your latest edition of the newsletter or click on www.mancef-coms2007.org
for the latest updates on speakers, sponsors, and events.
COMS2007
Welcomes EVG as Lead Sponsor
EVG,
a world leading equipment and technology supplier for the MEMS and Semiconductor
industry, has set worldwide standards with cost-effective next generation
equipment solutions. Among these technologies are Wafer Bonding, double
side Lithography, Spray Coating, Temporary Bonding and Nanoimprinting.
Clive Davenport, MANCEF
President and Chair of COMS2007
stated that "We are very fortunate to have strong support from a
leading player in the community. EVG has been a strong supporter of MANCEF
and COMS and the entire Joint Organizing Committee thanks EV Group for
their support."
Herwig Kirchberger, Business Development
Manager of EVG, said "We are pleased to support MANCEF and COMS2007
in their goal of accelerating the commercialization of small technologies."
For more information on EVG, please contact
Herwig Kirchberger at H.Kirchberger@EVGroup.com
or refer to EVG's website at www.EVGroup.com.
Program Highlights
As always, we promise a COMS
full of networking opportunities and information exchange from the key
users of small technology. We are also working hard to bring you examples
of the challenges that others have faced in commercializing these disruptive
technologies, and the solutions to overcoming these challenges. We have
highlighted the current hot button issues & topics in micro nano commercialization.
Some program highlights include:
A review of potential energy saving and energy creating devices discussed
by Bob Warrington of Michigan
Tech, Robert Mehalso of Microtec Associates, and
Herwig Kirchberger of EVG,
amongst others. From Energy Scavenging at the Microscale, and Utilizing
novel MEMS Technologies and Equipment for Next
Generation Photovoltaic Applications, to Applications of Nanotechnology
in High Performance Microbatteries, the Energy Stream is sure to be well
attended.
The Manufacturing at a Small
Scale stream will offer insights from Junji Adachi of
Micromachine Center on ‘Fine MEMS
Project': Technology Development of the Next Generation Micro-Nano Systems
, as well as a look at New Generation Products, Materials and Processes,
featuring a presentation by Leslie Derrig of Digital
Matrix Corp. on Flat Panel Plating: New Opportunities and Advancements,
as well as Managing the Diversity in the MEMS Industry from the Viewpoint
on an Equipment Supplier, by Herwig Kirchberger of EVG.
The Emerging Applications
stream will offer insights on the next generation of products and tools.
Micro Air Vehicles: Engine Type - Turbojet or Turboprop? by Anatoly
Sudarev of Center Boyko, Ltd will be discussed along side LJmmis
PROCESS by Imed Zine Zine-El El-Abidine from University
Of Calgary, and Emerging Applications in Micro and Nano Technologies
from the viewpoint of Gil Herrera, Sandia
National Labs
Of course, there are too many
exciting speakers, panels, and presentations to highlight all of them
here. Please visit http://www.mancef-coms2007.org/
for the full roster of world renowned presenters at COMS2007.
NANOTECHNOLOGY:
GET THE FACTS ON A SCIENCE THAT IS CHANGING OUR WORLD
-Sign up for an excellent
free learning opportunity for students and teachers-
Want to find out what nanotechnology is
all about? Want to find out what is happening locally and internationally
regarding nanotechnology education, workforce development, its possible
outcomes and the influence it will have on our lives? Want to play with
some nanotechnology products?.......... If yes, then come along to this
stream of COMS2007!
Featuring speakers from around the world from research, industry, manufacturing,
the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors; this day will de-mystify,
intrigue and fascinate as well as help you learn about nanotechnology,
what we are doing about preparing our future workforce and its current
and future applications.
A display of some nanotechnology products
and trial materials will be available for participants to look at and
experience.
There is no cost for attendance on this
day, but participants are required to register
as part of the COMS2007 conference.
We look forward to welcoming you for this
exciting and interactive day. Please visit http://www.mancef-coms2007.org/Registration/tabid/566/Default.aspx
for more information
Technical Tours:
In addition to the exceptional program at COMS2007, we have lined up three
exciting technical tours:
Australian Stem
Cell Centre: The Australian Stem Cell Centre is a major Australian
collaborative initiative uniting many of the country's leading academic
researchers with the biotechnology industry to develop innovative therapeutic
products to treat a range of serious injuries and debilitating diseases
Australian
Synchrotron: The Australian Synchrotron will be a 3GeV third-generation
synchrotron. This section includes technical, logistical and location
information on the Australian Synchrotron facility and its construction.
MiniFAB: The Micro-Bio-Nano Company.
MiniFAB offers customised manufacturing and advanced product development,
exploiting leading edge polymer microfabrication. Our business is the
design, fabrication and integration of polymer microengineered systems
Don't miss the opportunity
to visit these innovative and educational sites. Please visit the COMS2007
web site for more information.
A Special off from
our Platinum Media Sponsor -
EUROASIA SEMICONDUCTOR
EUROASIA SEMICONDUCTOR - http://www.euroasiasemiconductor.com
The leading semiconductor magazine, examining technology opportunities
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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 2007 is a conference
that cannot be missed. Further information on the conference can be found
on the web site: http://www.mancef-coms2007.org/
We
look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!
The
MANCEF and State Government of Victoria, joint organizing committee |
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