Under the nanoLINK initiative (see www.nano-link.net)

the EU support projects MINAEAST-NET and MINOS-EURONET are disseminating information through
a n@noLINK e-newsletter (continuing the dissemination done previously by the e-newsletter MINAEAST-NET)

Week 14-15, No.18 (April 14, 2006)

MINAEAST-NET information (Contract No.510420)

Web site: www.minaeast.net

1. Nanoparticles for European Industry - Manufacture, Scale-up, Stabilization, Characterization and Toxicology, 2-3 May 2006: Olympia Conference Centre, London (Details...)

Come to this event and hear about innovations in manufacturing techniques for nanoparticles and nanotubes, new applications, and the latest views on other issues of critical importance to industry. The conference will include workshops on toxicology and characterization led by experts, plus presentations on current thinking on regulation.
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2. Event in Austria
The European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology - euspen, 28 May -1 June, 2006, Baden bei Wien, near Vienna, Austria. (Details...)

Thematic areas:

1. Latest developments in large and nano optics
2. EUV lithography technology developments
3. High precision mechatronics (sensors & actuators; dynamics; control feedback and software)
4. Nano metrology and characterisation at the nanoscale
5. Ultra precision machines and control 
6. Ultra precision manufacturing and assembly processes
7. MEMs/MOEMS technologies and applications
8. Latest development in the ultra precision/nano technologies

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3. IMST-EPCOS conference- Innovative Mass Storage Technologies European Phase Change Ovonic Science - MINATEC CROSSROADS, 29 May - 1 June, 2006 (Details...)

Deadline submission: 21 April 2006
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4. Event in UK
MICROSCIENCE 2006 Exhibition and Conference, 27 - 29 June 2006,ExCeL, London (Details...)

MICROSCIENCE 2006 will be a unique opportunity for you to hear about the topics at the cutting edge of microscopy from an array of the world’s leading experts. You can also see and test the very latest developments in light and electron microscopes, together with associated equipment and image analysis systems for both life and physical sciences. 

Main topics:

  • SEM I (Life Science)
  • SEM II (Materials Science) 
  • Nanotechnology
  • Bio-Nanotechnology
  • 3D Microscopy/Tomography 
  • 3D Imaging of Tissues 
  • Live Cell Imaging 
  • Scanning Probe Microscopy

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5. Event in Florida
COMS2006- International Conference on the Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems, 27- 31 August 2006, Florida (Details...)

The 11th International Conference on the Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems (COMS 2006) will be held in St Petersburg, Florida, USA, 27-31 Aug 2006. COMS fosters the commercialization of micro and nanotechnologies and addresses commercialization issues unique to these emerging and disruptive technologies. COMS 2006 will bring together key personnel from all over the world and from every sector of the supply chain, including government representatives, top researchers in the field, educators, relevant publication sources, equipment suppliers, end users, and financial experts. The small tech community gathers at COMS conferences to learn from others, share their own knowledge, discuss and argue points of view - all of which contribute to the advancement of this emerging field. COMS 2006 addresses the issues related to building successful MNT firms, regions and educational programs. An exhibition of equipment suppliers, service providers, product suppliers and consultants will be held in conjunction with COMS 2006.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 21 April 2006

MINOS-EURONET information (Contract No.015704)

Web site: www.minos-euro.net

I. Assemic event

Open Academic Seminar 2006, Caparicia, Portugal, May, 8th - 9th, 2006 (Details...)
Topic: Emerging electronic materials and devices for microtechnology applications
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II. Course FSRM: Polymer Optoelectronic Technologies and their Applications, 11 May 2006, Zurich (Details...)
Content:
  • Introduction to organic semiconductor material classes
  • Basic building blocks of organic optoelectronics: Organic LEDs- Organic photodiodes - Organic transistors
  • Degradation of organic semiconductor devices
  • Production technologies of polymeric semiconductor materials
  • Organic optoelectronic systems: Organic displays - LogoLEDTM - Integrated organic systems
  • Potential future applications of organic optoelectronics
  • Market Outlook

Registration deadline: 24 April 2006.
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III. Patent event

2nd Meeting: Technology Roadmapping event for Packaging of MOEMS and RF MEMS, 8 June 2006, Berlin, Germany(Details...)

Workshop objectives

- Producing a document identifying present and future development trends in packaging of MOEMS and RF MEMS and presenting them in a clear and diagrammatic format. This identification has already started and will continue until the workshop on February 16, 2006. During the workshop, experts will discuss, expand and organise the list. The analysis will continue after the workshop until delivery of the roadmap
- Applying technology roadmapping and technology viability analysis techniques with a view to short select packaging investment opportunities in function of industrial needs and the Network’s objectives and capability
- Constituting the first step towards developing a full roadmap of packaging of MEMS.
Another event will take place later in the year at Fraunhofer IZM in Berlin to complete the field of packaging of MEMS
- Contributing towards solving packaging issues, thereby fostering industrial take up of MEMS
- Enhancing Patent-DfMM capability and services offer to industry.

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IV. Nanofun-Poly event

Course "Relaxation Phenomena in Nanomaterials" (which will precede the IDS&DRP 2006 Conference), 1- 2 September 2006, Poznan, Poland (Details...)

The Course is open to PhD students and young researchers belonging to research groups both from inside and outside the NoE NANOFUN-POLY as well as to industrial researchers.

Common section (general information)

1. Nanotechnology eventNANOTECH 2006, 7-11 May, 2006, Boston (Details...)
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2. International MEMS Conference- iMEMS2006, 9- 12 May 2006, Singapore (Details...)

The iMEMS2006 will be held in Singapore, from 9-12 May 2006. It aims to provide an opportunity for academicians, professionals & Industrialists in various related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians, professionals, industrialists with cross-disciplinary interests related to MEMS to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines.

Highlights Topics: - nLife Sciences Applications Using MEMS.  Nanotechnology using MEMS. NEMS. ;- MEMS/MST Design;- MEMS Teaching & Education; - MEMS/MST Packaging;- MEMS/MST Fabrication;- Microsystems Applications;- System Integration;
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3. Brokerage Event on Electronics-ElectroZone, 17 May, Budapest, Hungary (Details...)

ElectroZone will be focused on the following technology areas:

- Electronics, Microelektronics
- Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment
- Electronic Signature
- Electric Engineering and Technology/Electrical Equipment
- Electromedical and Medical Equipment
- Electrical technology related to measurements
- Electronic Measurement Systems

Important Date: Registration of technology profiles: 28 April, 2006.

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4. NANOMED 2006- Nano Scale Science in Healthcare Applications, 27- 28 June 2006, Newcastle upon Tyne (Details...)

Nanomed 2006 is presented by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, with partners Centre of Excellence for Nanotechnology, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps) and further sponsorship from the Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (CELS) and media partner, Dove Medical Press. The conference aims to:

  • Introduce and define nanomedicine
  • Share experience by examples of the science in action
  • Create a forum for collaborative research
  • Showcase current scientific advancements in nanomedicine
  • To give guidance on commercial exploitation

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5. EUROSENSORS XX- Conference Anniversary, 17 - 20 September 2006, Göteborg, Sweden

Since its establishment in 1987, the Eurosensors series of conferences is the only European forum to cover the entire field of Microsystem technology. The Eurosensors conference provides an excellent opportunity to bring together European scientists and engineers from academy, research institutes and companies to present and discuss the latest results in the general field of solid-state sensors, actuators, microsystems and nanosystems. The conference goals are to stimulate interaction and knowledge exchange between the delegates in a friendly atmosphere.

Submission Deadline: 28 April 2006
Subjects for papers and further details: www.EUROSENSORS2006.com