When polymer processing goes micro

Technology Day hosted by Plastipolis.

Presentations will be followed by a round table discussions.

General Introduction :
9h00 : What Micro-polymer processing ? Definitions, markets, processes and networks – C. Matthews, Cardiff University (UK)

Part I : Experiences of companies
9h30 : For data storage - MPO
9h50 : For automotive and medical applications - K. Eggman - Weidmann (CH)
10h10 : For optics and microfluidics – E. Piechotka, Jenoptik (All)

10h30 : Coffee break – Showroom visit

11h00 : For watchmaking and micro-mechanics - M. Chamarande, Injector SA (CH)
11h20 : Issues in microfluidics - M. Fouillet , CEA-LETI

Partie II : Processing and technological locks
11h40 : Injection moulding of micro-features on plastic parts: “Microstructure” project at PEP – M. Moguedet,PEP

12h00 : Lunch break– Showroom visit

14h00 : Micro-injection molding :
􀂾 Technology specificities – M. Scialom, Battenfeld
􀂾 R&D activities and issues - MM. Gelin & Barrière (ENSEMM Besançon).

14h40 : Hot embossing :
􀂾 Technology specificities – E. Piechotka, Jenoptik (Ger)
􀂾 R&D activities and issues - M. Heckelé, FZK Karlsruhe (Ger)

Part III : Perspectives and convergences with surface treatments
15h20 : Surface functionnalisations and treatments for micro-replication, J. Gavillet, CEA LITEN
15h40 : Toward a convergence between macro/micro/nano processes, P. Juliet, CEA LITEN

Partie IV : Conclusions
16h – 16h30 : Roundtable and discussion on polymer micro-replication issues, moderators : UE officer, B. Fillon (CEA), A. Stuck (CSEM)