SIM 2011 - The International Conference on Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing (SIM 2011)

Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Computer-aided green manufacturing
Eco-design and eco-innovation
Inclusive design
e-Manufacturing
Green manufacturing
Sustainable construction for the built environment
Green supply chain management
Green transportation
Renewable energy
Sustainable power engineering and renewable energy technologies
Reuse, remanufacturing, disassembly and recycling techniques
Sustainable packaging solutions
Smart manufacturing
Reverse logistics and product recovery
Smart and sustainable materials
Life-cycle engineering and assessment
Energy efficiency in manufacturing
Smart design for sustainability
Sustainable technology innovation
Sustainable factory planning and scheduling
Sustainable business models
Zero-waste production

UN defines sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. There is a huge challenge in using innovative ideas regarding design, materials and products, in using non-polluting processes and technologies to conserve energy and natural resources.
The rise of manufacturing intelligence is fuelling innovation in processes and products considering a low environmental impact over the product's life cycle. Sustainable intelligent manufacturing is regarded as a manufacturing paradigm for the 21st century, towards the next generation of manufacturing and processing technologies. The manufacturing industry is at a turning point of its evolution and new business opportunities are emerging.

On the other hand, sustainability has become a key concern for government policies, businesses and general public. Model cities are moving forward towards novel ecosystems, combining environmental, social and economic issues in more inclusive and integrated frameworks. There is a huge challenge in using innovative ideas regarding design, materials and products, in using non-polluting processes and technologies to conserve energy and natural resources.

The International Conference on Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing (SIM 2011) will be held at Leiria by the Center for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal, from June 29 to July 1, 2011. The Conference aims to provide a major international forum for academics, researchers and industrial partners to exchange ideas in the field of sustainable intelligent manufacturing and related topics. The conference expects to foster networking and collaboration among participants to advance the knowledge and to identify major trends in the field.

SIM conference is being organized to be a high quality conference with ISBN Conference Proceedings and an outstanding board of Scientific Committee members to ensure a high academic standard of published papers. It will be held at Leiria School of Technology and Management within very good modern facilities and a friendly academic atmosphere. Leiria region has great historic venues, beautiful landscapes, fantastic beaches and good gastronomy.