4M

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)

In light of the ever increasing industry-driven demand for accurate positioning, this symposium discusses the state of the art of precise positioning systems, with a focus on recent developments and applications of piezoelectric driving technology. Piezoelectric positioning systems are gaining maturity, and have gradually evolved into interesting - but sometimes unknown - alternatives to conventionally driven systems in a multitude of automation, biomedical, manufacturing and metrological applications.

The workshop will provide the opportunity to debate the scientific and technological development of new materials, micro and nanotechnologies for sensors and micro-optics, to initiate new RTD projects and to initiate new cooperations between industry and academics applications driven.
It will be also, a forums for the exchange and dissemination of information between universities, research centres and SMEs (from MS, NMS and ACC).

Agenda

Day 1

12.00 Lunch

14.00 Status and Planning of New Deliverables (HoD, Task Leader)

D4.1(New): Report: Benchmarking of the European Microreplication situation in the global context. M48
D4.2.2 Hybrid Mould Insert produce between 4M Partners and Industrial Partners Industrial RR (month 36,D
delayed)
D4.3.1b Report Benchmarking Industrial Specifications and Requirements for HAR benchmark device and
compiling laser manufacturing techniques for improving sealing and packaging of HAR device (month 36,
R, RU)

This meeting was originally going to encompass both the annual Governing Council of 4M and the Review by our EC officer. However, due to a very congested programme, the decision was made to use these dates only for the Review meeting. Following the Review a new date will be set for the Governing Council to meet.