IWMF 2012 - The 8th International Workshop on Microfactories

We cordially invite you to attend "The 8th International Workshop on Microfactories" (IWMF 2012), which will be held on June 18th-20th 2012, at Tampere Hall, number one congress centre in Finland.

The Workshop aims at providing a forum for researchers and practitioners working on the diverse issues of micro and desktop factories, their building blocks, as well as technologies and processes applicable for micro and desktop factories. Authors are invited to submit papers for all aspects of theories, methodologies, applications, and case studies relating to micro and desktop factories.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
? Micro and Desktop Factory Concepts and Systems
? Micro and Desktop Factory Components, Modules, Devices and Cells
? System Aspects of Microfactories
? Architectures for Micro and Desktop Factories
? Standardization
? Plug-and-Produce Devices and System Solutions
? Advances in Controllers, Actuators and Sensors Applicable for
? Micro and Desktop Factories
? Ultra High Precision Fabrication
? Micro-manufacturing and -fabrication Technologies and Processes
? Non-traditional and Alternate Processes
? Integration and Logistics
? High Precision Production of 3D Micro-parts
? Microfactories for Mechatronic, Medical and Biotechnological Applications
? Fabrication under Special Conditions
? Micro-assembly and Micro-handling
? Micro and Desktop Compatible Robotics
? Point-of-need and On-site Manufacturing
? Mobile Factory
? Desktop 3D Printing
? Personal Factory and Fab -AT- Home
? Design and Engineering for Micro and Desktop Factories
? Technological, Economical, Environmental and/or Human Aspects
? Innovations, Visions for the Future

Industry Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Micro and Desktop Factories is arranged in conjunction with the Workshop. The Industry Forum consists of plenary presentations of selected IWMF Innovation Awards applicants, roundtable discussion, IWMF Innovation Awards, and an Expo.

More information about the venue, paper submission and program can be found at the conference website.

Organizer: Department of Production Engineering, Tampere University of Technology
General Chair: Prof. Reijo Tuokko
Organizing Chair: Dr. Minna Lanz
Email: iwmf2012-AT-tut.fi