Diary

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(2006), "Diary", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2006.03326dac.001

Diary

Key: C=Conference, E=Exhibition, S=Seminar, W=Workshop

2006

Automate Australia 2006 (C) (E)

17-19 OctoberMelbourne, AustraliaAustralian International Robotics & Industrial Automation ExhibitionKeywords: Robotics and automation, Instrumentation and process, Electrical and electronics, Hydraulics and pneumaticsContact: Australian Exhibition Services, Pty Ltd Tel: +61 392 614500; Fax: +61 392 614 545; E-mail: mtechexpo@austexhibit.com.au; web sites: www.mtechexpo.com.au/ and www.eventseye.com

ICNN 2006: International Conference on Neural Networks (C)

27-29 OctoberBarcelona, SpainThe International Conference on Neural Networks (ICNN 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Neural Networks. ICNN 2006 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Computer Science from around the worldKeywords: Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Neural networkContact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icnn06 and www.allconferences.com

ICIC 2006: International Conference on Intelligent Control (C)

27-29 OctoberBarcelona, SpainThe International Conference on Intelligent Control (ICIC 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Intelligent Control. ICIC 2006 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Intelligent Control from around the worldKeywords Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Neural network, CAD, Intelligent control, Fuzzy systemsContact: Enformatika. E-mail: ; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icic06 and www.allconferences.com

IVEVA 2006: The International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Environments and Virtual Agents (C)

30-31 OctoberAguascalientes, MexicoThe IVEVA conference aims to provide a friendly environment to discuss ideas in Intelligent Virtual Environments and Virtual Agents. In this sense, the conference is intended to promote the exchange of ideas between AI researchers and VE researchers and practitionersKeywords Artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual environments (VE), RoboticsContact: University Pompeu Fabra/ University of Bonaterra. E-mail: jesus.ibanez@upf.edu; web sites: http://indep-day.upf.es/iveva/ and www.allconferences.com

MHS2006: International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (C) (E)

6-8 NovemberNagoya, JapanSymposium Covering Micro- NanoMechatronics and Human Science, Micro-NanoMechatronics for an Information-based Society, System Cell Engineering by Multi-scale ManipulationKeywords Micro & nano scale systems, Robotics, Mechatronics systems, Intelligent control, Human interface, Artificial life, Virtual reality, Network systems, Industrial applicationsContact: +81 527 365 680; Fax: +81 527 365 685; E-mail: ; web sites: www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp/mhs/MHS2006-Top.html and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Robotics Industry Forum (C) (E)

8-10 NovemberFlorida, USAThe annual Robotics Industry Forum has grown to be known as `the summit meeting where robotics leaders connect.' From in-depth management presentations to proven user and integrator success stories, attendance at the Forum returns valuable ideas, stimulates business innovation, and inspires leadership in an exciting businessKeywords Robotics, Emerging applications, Industrial applications, Future developmentContact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: dvincent@robotics.org; web sites: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/ and www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

CAINE2006: 19th Intl. Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering (C)

13-15 NovemberLas Vegas, USAInternational forum for presentation and discussion of research on computers and their applicationsKeywords Computers: robotics, Industry and engineeringContact: International Society for Computers and their Applications (ISCA). Tel: +1 919 467 5559; Fax: +1 919 467 3430; E-mail: isca@ipass.net; web sites: www.isca-hq.org/ISCAconf.html and www.allconferences.com

ANIPLA 2006: Methodologies for Emerging Technologies in Automation (C) (E)

13-15 NovemberPisa, ItalyANIPLA, the Italian National Association for Automation, will celebrate in 2006 the 50 anniversary of its foundation. It's annual Congress traditionally represents an effective opportunity for researchers, designers, practitioners and technology providers active in the industrial automation field to meet and share experiencesKeywords Advanced process control, Measurement for automation and sensor networks, Intelligent and collaborative manufacturing systems, Mechatronics and robotics, Dependability and security of control systems, Functional safety and safety- related systems, Domotics and building automation, Education in control

Contact: ANIPLA. Tel: +39 276 002 311; Fax: +39 276 013 192; E-mail: anipla2006@anipla.it; web sites: www.anipla.it/anipla2006/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

RoboBusiness Europe (C) (E)

20-21 NovemberMunich, GermanyThis intenaitonal conference will be held in Munich on the 17th and 18th of October 2006 at the Bayerische Hof Hotel, and will consist of keynote Presentations, two breakout sessions on Business Development & Technology Transfer & Technology, Applications & Standards, and an extended Roundtable Discussion ForumKeywords Consumer robotics, Unmanned systems, Mobile robots, Service robots, MDA, Robotic vision, Educational robitics; Autonomous systemsContact: Robotics Trends/IDG World Expo. Tel: +1 508 429 4197; E-mail: dk@roboticstrends.com; web sites: www.robobusiness2006.com/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

C12006: The IASTED International Conference on Computational Intelligence (C)

20-22 NovemberCalifornia, USAThe International Conference on Computational Intelligence (CI 2006), sponsored by IASTED, will be a major forum for international researchers and professionals to present their latest research, results, and ideas in all areas of computational intelligenceKeywords Robotics, Computational intelligence, Neural networks, Machine learning, Pattern recognitionContact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/SanFrancisco/c523.htm and www.allconferences.com

CSS2006: The Fourth IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals, and Systems (C)

20-22 NovemberCalifornia, USAWith the development of analog and digital integrated circuits, designs and applications are now being approached at the system level, integrating the transmission and transformation of signals and signal processing circuits. The IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals, and Systems (CSS 2006) will create an international forum for researchers and specialists to exchange new ideas and practical experience in these areasKeywords Robotics, Nanotechnology, MEMs, Sensors, CAD, Intelligent systemsContact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/SanFrancisco/c523.htm and www.allconferences.com

Nanofair 2006 – 5th International Nanotechnology Symposium (C) (E)

21-22 NovemberKarlsruhe, GermanyUnder the title “New Ideas for Industry” Nanofair will present, for the fifth successive year, a platform for the exchange of ideas and the generation of initiatives between research and industry. The scope of the conference will be nanotechnology in the sectors materials, electronics, life sciences, optics and surfacesKeywords Nanotechnology and industrial applicationsContact: VDI Wissensforum. Tel: +49 211 621 4426; Fax: +49 211 621 4154; E-mail: wissensforum@vdi.de; web sites: www.nanofair.com and www.nanofair.com

ICAIET-2006: 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (C)

22-24 NovemberSabah, MalaysiaInternational Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and TechnologyKeywords Fuzzy logic, Neural networks, Robotics, Control automationContact: Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Tel: +60 88 320-000 Extn: 3057; Fax: +60 88 320-348; E-mail: icaiet@ums.edu.my; web sites: http://kinabalu.ums.edu.my/icaiet/ and www.allconferences.com

ICIT 2006: International Conference on Information Technology (C)

24-26 NovemberVenice, ItalyThe International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Information TechnologyKeywords Automation, Control, Robotics, Computational intelligenceContact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icit06 and www.allconferences.com

AEE 06: Advances in Electrical Engineering (C)

29-30 NovemberGwalior, IndiaThe objective of the conference is to generate awareness among technocrats, researchers, physicians and practicing engineers, about the revolutionary changes taking place in the various disciplines of Electrical Engineering. Advances and innovations in the field of Power System, Communication, Control, Instrumentation & Drives have completely changed the industrial scenario during the last decade. These fast changing sub areas of Electrical Engineering are contributing in making Electrical Systems more robust, compact, user friendly and efficientKeywords Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Computer visionContact: E-mail: wadhwani_arun@rediffmail.com; web sites: www.mitsgwl.ac.in and www.allconferences.com

CISSE 2006: International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (C)

4-14 DecemberONLINE (Virtual Conference)CISSE 06 provides a virtual forum for presentation and discussion of the state- of the-art research on computers, information and systems sciences and engineering. The virtual conference will be conducted through the Internet using web-conferencing tools, made available by the conferenceKeywords Industrial electronics, Technology & automation/ telecommunications and networking/ systems, Computing sciences and software engineering/engineering education, Instructional technology, Assessment, and E-learningContact: Tel: +1 (203) 576-4116; Fax: +1 (203) 576-4766; E-mail: info@cisse2006online.org; web sites: http://isse2006.org/ and www.allconferences.com

ICARCV 2006 – 9th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (C)

5-7 DecemberSingaporeICARCV provides a forum for professionals, engineers, academics, educators and researchers in control, automation, and manufacturing to exchange up-to-date technical knowledge and experiencesKeywords Control, Automation, Intelligent robotics, VisionContact: IEEE. Fax: +(65) 6774 2911; E-mail: secretariat@icarcv.org; web sites: www.icarcv.org/2006/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

M2VP2006: 13th Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practise (C)

5-8 DecemberQueensland, AustraliaM2VIP 2006 will provide a forum for international experts and researchers to present and review advances in mechatronics and machine vision which have culminated in practical applications, or which promise practical implementation in the very near futureKeywords Mechatronics, Machine vision, AgricultureContact: Tel: +61 076 341 366; Fax: +61 076 345 215; E-mail: johnbill@usq.edu.au; web sites: www.m2vip.com and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

AUTOMATION OPTIMATION EUROPE 2006 (E)

5-8 DecemberParis, FranceExhibition of all Automation and Optimation Solutions for ProductionKeywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: Exposium. Tel: +33 (0)1 49 68 52 86; Fax: +33 (0)1 49 64 54 66; E-mail: infos@exposium.fr; web sites: www.scs-automation.com/en/accueil/ index.html and www.eventseye.com/

MEATIP4: 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Advanced Technology for Industrial Production (C)

12-14 DecemberAssiut, EgyptPresentation of the recent progress in the field of mechanical engineering and advanced technology for industrial production. Experience exchange between scientists, engineers, researchers, specialists and experts to promote research results and new technologies among developers, users and suppliers of advanced engineering technology products and servicesKeywords Machine design, Mechatronics, Materials and material processing, Control systems and machine dynamics, Production technology, Computer applicationsContact: Assiut University. Tel: +20- 88-2411488; Fax: +20-88-2335572; E-mail: meatip4@aun.edu.eg; web sites: www.meatip4.aun.edu.eg and www.allconferences.com

RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition (C) (E)

13-14 DecemberCalifornia, USARobotics Trends is a conference & exposition on Robotic Design and Development, Standards, Tools and Platforms,Applications and Enabling TechnologyKeyword RoboticsContact: Robotics Trends, Inc. Tel: +1 (508) 529-4197; E-mail: info@roboticstrends.com; web sites: www.robodevelopment.com and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

ICPA 2006: International Conference on Pattern Analysis (C)

17-19 DecemberVienna, AustriaThe International Conference on Pattern Analysis (ICPA 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Pattern AnalysisKeywords Computer vision, Robotics, Pattern recognition, Image processing, SensingContact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icpa06 and www.allconferences.com

WCSN-2006: 2nd International Conference on Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks (C)

17-19 DecemberAllahabad, IndiaThis conference focuses on the standards that define how wireless communication devices interact are quickly converging and soon will allow the creation of a global wireless networks that will deliver a wide variety of servicesKeywords Wireless sensor networks, Industrial production, Mobile intelligent networksContact: Indian Institute of Information Technology. Tel: +91 532 2431692; Fax: +91 532 2431689; E-mail: wcsn@iiita.ac.in; web sites: www.iiita.ac.in/wcsn/ and www.allconferences.com

2007

ICAMTM 2007: International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Technology Management (C)

18-20 JanuaryMumbai, IndiaCAD/CAM/CAE, Nanotechnology, Robotics, ManufacturingContact: Parshvanath College of Engineering. Tel: +91 (022) 25973737; Fax: +91 (022) 25973739; E-mail: raut_dn@yahoo.com; web sites: http://parshvanathengg.com/icamtm2007. html and www.allconferences.com

Image Fusion 2007

22-24 JanuaryAlexandria, USAImage Fusion 2007 will examine how the military and industry are evolving their operations and systems in this tough and dynamic environmentKeywords Optical systems, Surveillance systems, Soldier weapons, Digitization, Sensors & lasers, Electro- optical, Night visionContact: Tel: +1-800-882-8684; Fax: 1-973-256-0211; E-mail: lisa.coryer@idga.org; web site: www.ImageFusion07.com

Grenoble Annual Forum 2007 – New Technologies for Energy (C)

1-2 FebruaryGrenoble, FranceIn order to present the state of the art, the major research organizations involved in the field of new energies in Grenoble decided to organize an Annual Forum to present the recent technological developments to the stakeholders from industry, research and local authoritiesKeywords Energy, Industry, RoboticsContact: NTE Conference. E-mail: forum-nte-2007@inpg.fr; web sites: www.minatec.com/nte2007/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Automan Europe Conference 2007 (C)

6-8 February

Leipzig, GermanyGlobal automotive manufacturing and engineering congress for senior executives in EuropeKeywords Automotive engineering, Industrial controllers, Machines-tools – tools, Energy production, Metal working industries, Electronic design & components, Robotics, Assembly and handling technology

Contact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 208 987 0902; Fax: +44 208 987 0948; E-mail: Alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/europe/ and www.eventseye.com

SPPRA 2007: The Fourth IASTED International Conference on Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition, andApplications (C)

14-16 February

Innsbruck, AustriaThis conference is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in, and applications of, signal processing and pattern recognitionKeywords Signal processing, Robotics, Neural networks, Image processing, Pattern recognition, Computer vision, Manufacturing, EngineeringContact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/home-554. html and www.allconferences.com

SMT/PCB & NEPCON 2007 (E)

15-17 February

Seoul, South KoreaTo show SMT, PCB, FPD, Electronic Components Manufacturing Equipment & MaterialsKeywords Electronics, ManufacturingContact: Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd Tel: +82-(0)2-555-7153; Fax: +82-(0)2- 556-9474; E-mail: jhpark@kfairs.com; web sites: www.nepconkorea.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

INTERTOOL KIEV 2007: International Trade Fair for Machine-tools, Tools, Metal- Working, Manufacturing Technologies & Welding (E)

27 February-2 MarchKiev, UkraineITU is the most comprehensive international technology forum on the Ukrainian market. In 2006, it took place on 6.496sqm at MVC-IEC International Exhibition Center in Kiev, UkraineContact: MSI Vertriebs GmbH. Tel: +43 1 402 89 54 47; Fax: +43 1 402 89 54 54; E-mail: intertool@msi-fairs.com; web sites: www.intertool.info and www.eventseye.com/

Automotive Logistics Europe Conference 2007 (C)

6-8 MarchMontreux, SwitzerlandAutomotive conference for senior logistics executives worldwide, debating the future direction of the automotive industry,Keywords Automotive, IndustryContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8987 0902; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8987 0948; E-mail: julie.williams@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.automotivelogisticseurope.com/ autologisticseurope/ and www.eventseye.com/

Vision Show/Robotique 2007 (E)

6-9 MarchLyon, FranceIndustrial Vision European ExhibitionKeywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: Exposium. Tel: +33 (0) 1 49 68 54 81; Fax: +33 (0) 1 49 68 54 84; E-mail: industrie@exposium.fr; web sites: //en.industrie-expo.com/ExposiumCms/do/admin/visu?reqCode¼accueil and www.eventseye.com/

METEX 2007: 5th China International Measurement & Testing Exhibition (E)

7-10 MarchGuangzhou, ChinaInternational Measurement & Testing ExhibitionKeywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, Robotics

Contact: China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp. Tel: +49- 40-6087 6926; Fax: +49-40-6087 6927; E-mail: kontakt@merebo.de; web sites: www.merebo.com/CHIFA-PTG/English/english.html and www.eventseye.com/

HRI 07: ACM/IEEE Int'l Conf. on Human-Robot Interaction (C)

9-11 March

Washington, DC, USAThe theme of HRI 07, Robot as Team Member, highlights the importance of building core science and understanding the social and technical issues in human-robot interaction in the context of teams and groups. HRI 07 is an interdisciplinary conference with roots in psychology, cognitive science, HCI, human factors, artificial intelligence and robotics, and we invite broad participationKeywords Human-robot interaction, Robot-team learning, Ethnography, Remote robots, Multi-modal interaction, Assistive roboticsContact: ACM/IEEE. Tel: +1 617 452 5601; E-mail: hri2007@aic.nrl.navy.mil; web sites: http://hri2007.org/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

CABEX 2007: The 6th International Specialized Exhibition of Cables, Wires, Fastening Hardware, and Installation Technologies (E)

13-16 MarchMoscow, RussiaInternational specialized exhibition of cables, wires, fastening hardware, and installation technologyContact: MVK Holding Company. Tel: +7 495 982 5069; E-mail: info@mvk.ru; web sites: www.cabex.ru/2007/eng/ and www.eventseye.com/

IAENG 2007: International Conference on Computer Science (C)

21-23 MarchHong Kong, Hong KongThe IMECS conferences serve as good platforms for our members and the entire engineering community to meet with each other and to exchange ideasKeywords Robotics, Computer systems, EngineeringContact: International Association of Engineers (IAENG). E-mail: williamyoung@iaeng.org; web sites: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2007/ICCS2007.html and www.allconferences.com

IAENG 2007: International Conference on Industrial Engineering (C)

21-23 MarchHong Kong, Hong KongThe IMECS conferences serve as good platforms for our members and the entire engineering community to meet with each other and to exchange ideasKeywords Engineering, RoboticsContact: International Association of Engineers (IAENG). E-mail: williamyoung@iaeng.org; web sites: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2007/ICINDE2007.html and www.allconferences.com

2007 North American Robot Safety Conference

26-28 MarchOntario, CanadaContact: Robotic Industries Association. E-mail: dvincent@robotics.org; web site: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

FASTTEC 2007 (E)

27-30 MarchMoscow, RussiaInternational specialized exhibition of machinery, materials, component parts and technologies for the production of demountable and no demountable fasteners and fastener elementsContact: MVK Holding Company. Tel: +7 495 982 5069; E-mail: info@mvk.ru; web sites: www.fasttec.ru/2007/eng/ and www.eventseye.com/

CATA2007: 22nd International Conference on Computers and Their Applications (C)

28-30 MarchHonolulu, HawaiiKeywords Robotics, ComputersContact: International Society for Computers and Their Applications (ISCA). Tel: +1 (919) 467-5559; Fax: +1 (919) 467-3430; E-mail: isca@ipass.net; web sites: www.isca-hq.org/ISCAconf.html and www.allconferences.com

ICRA '07 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)

10-14 AprilRome, ItalyThe conference theme is UBIQUITOUS ROBOTICSKeywords Robotics, Automation, Ubiquitous roboticsContact: IEEE. Tel: +38 516 129 796; Fax: +38 516 129 785; E-mail: icra07@fasiweb.com; web sites: www.icra07.org/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

AM EXPO 2007 (C) (E)

24-26 AprilGreenville, USAAdvanced Manufacturing & Productivity ExpositionKeyword Robotics and manufacturingContact: Reed Exhibitions. Tel: +1 203 840 5672; E-mail: inquiry@am-expo.com; web sites: www.devicelink.com/expo/spack2007/at_am_expo.html and www.eventseye.com

SIMU/PMDS 2007 (C) (E)

15-17 MayMontreal, CanadaPlant Maintenance & Design Engineering ShowKeywords Industrial controller, Robotics, Quality & maintenance, Applied computer and industrial engineeringContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1 416 491 7565; Fax: +1 416 491 5088; E-mail: canada@reedexpo.com; web sites: www.reedexpo.ca/simu-pmds/ and www.eventseye.com

SIMU/PMDS 2007: Plant Maintenance & Design Engineering Show (E)

15-17 MayMontreal, CanadaAs the leading event of its kind in the province, PMDS-Montreal attracts industrial professionals from throughout Quebec looking for a complete range of industrial solutionsKeywords Industrial, Manufacturing, RoboticsContact: Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd Tel: +1-888-322-7333; Fax: +1-888-633- 3376; E-mail: rmathieu@reedexpo.com; web sites: www.pmds.ca/facts_e.asp and www.eventseye.com/

UCI2007: IEEE International Symposium on Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligence (C)

21-23 MayNiagara Falls, CanadaThe UCI-2007 Symposium aims to provide a platform to bring together researchers from industry and academia in the areas of Ubiquitous Computing, Intelligent Computing and related areas to showcase their current novel research results and discuss future trends with experts in these areasKeywords Robotics, Intelligent computing, EngineeringContact: E-mail: ltyang@gmail.com; web sites: http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/,hduman/uci2007 and www.allconferences.com

IAD'07: IFAC Workshop on Intelligent Assembly and Disassembly (C)

23-25 MayAlicante, SpainThis conference deals with how the rapid development observed in modern production is firmly connected with the development of new assembly and disassembly systemsKeywords Robotics, Assembly, Virtual realityContact: Tel: +34 965 90 9491; Fax: +34 965 90 9750; E-mail: iad07@dfists.ua.es; web sites: www.aurova.ua.es:8080/iadims07/ and www.allconferences.com

IMS'07: IFAC Workshop on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (W)

23-25 MayAlicante, SpainThis meeting will bring together representations from industry, research institutions and universities to give an overview of the state-of-art, to present new research results and to exchange ideas and experiences in the field of intelligent manufacturing systems (IMS)Keywords Robotics, Knowledge-based systems, Learning, Reasoning, Fuzzy logic, Neural networks, Intelligent manufacturing systemsContact: E-mail: ims07@dfists.ua.es; web sites: www.aurova.ua.es:8080/iadims07/ and www.allconferences.com

CA 2007: The Ninth IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications (C)

30 May-1 JuneMontreal, CanadaThe IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications (CA 2007) will be a major forum for international researchers and practitioners interested in all areas of control and applicationsKeywords Fuzzy control, Robotics, Modelling and simulation, Mechatronics, Systems applicationsContact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/cfp-568.html and www.allconferences.com

RoMoCo'07 – Sixth International Workshop on Robot Motion and Control (W)

11-13 JuneBukowy Dworek, PolandTheoretical and application aspects of robot controlKeywords Robot control, Neural networks, Manufacturing, Civil engineeringContact: Poznan University of Technology. Tel: +48 616 652 199; Fax: +48 616 652 849; E-mail: krzysztof.kozlowski@put.poznan.pl; web sites: http://romoco.put.poznan.pl/ and www.eventseye.com

ISR 2007: International Symposium on Robotics (C) (E)

12-14 JuneIllinois, USAISR 2007 together with International Robots & Vision Show 2007Contact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: smotwani@robotics.org; web sites: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/ and www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

Med07: 15th Mediterranean Conf. on Control and Automation (C)

27-30 JuneAthens, GreeceA broad range of topics is proposed, following current trends of combining control/systems theory with software and communication technologies, as well as new developments in robotics and mechatronics, with the goal of strengthening cooperation of control and automation scientists with industryKeywords Robotics, Mechatronics, Control and automationContact: Mediterranean Control Association/IEEE Control Systems Society/IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Tel: +30 28210 37-040; Fax: +30 28210 37-082; E-mail: zdenko.kovacic@fer.hr; web sites: http://med07.rasip.fer.hr and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechantronics (C)

10-13 JulyNeuchatel, SwitzerlandAdvanced Intelligent MechatronicsKeyword Advanced intelligent mechatronicsContact: IEEE. Web sites: http://aim2007.epfl.ch/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

Industrial Automation 2007 (E)

18-21 JulyKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaKeywords Industrial robotics, EngineeringContact: E-mail: enquiry@mesallworld.com; web sites: www.iamalaysia.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

ISAM: IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing (Formerly ISATP) (C) (E)

22-25 JulyMichigan, USAThe symposium aims at providing a forum for researchers and practitioners working on the diverse issues of assembly and manufacturing in various product sizes (nano to macro), production scales (workcell to global supply chain), and product life stages (product design to product retirement)Keywords Macro, micro, and nano, CAD/CAM integration, Manufacturing processes and systems, Fixturing, grasping, and manipulation, Virtual assembly and prototypingContact: IEEE. Fax: +1 734 647 3170; E-mail: isam2007@umich.edu; web sites: http://me.engin.umich.edu/isam2007/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

Automan Global Conference 2007 (C)

SeptemberUSAGlobal automotive manufacturing and engineering congressKeywords Automotive engineering, Industrial controllers, Machines-tools – tools, Energy production, Metal working industries, Electronic design & components, Robotics, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 208 987 0902; Fax: +44 208 987 0948; E-mail: Alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/europe/ and www.eventseye.com

AIM 2007: 2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (C)

4-7 SeptemberNeuchatel, SwitzerlandAdvanced Intelligent mechatronicsContact: web sites: http://aim2007.epfl.ch and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

AMS Global Conference 2007 (C)

13-14 SeptemberDearbourn, USAGlobal automotive manufacturing and engineering congress for senior executives, debating the future direction of the automotive industryKeywords Industrial, Manufacturing, RoboticsContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0)1462 490609; Fax: +44 (0)1462 892904; E-mail: registrations@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/global/ and www.eventseye.com/

International Robots & Vision Show and Conference (C)

2-4 OctoberIllinois, USAThis event is co-located with the Assembly Technology ExpoContact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: jburnstein@robotics.org; web sites: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/ and www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

ESOPE Chaudronnerie 2007 (E)

9-11 OctoberParis, FranceInternational Exhibition of Boiler Making, Sheet-Iron Works, Pipes, Techniques of Assembly and WeldingKeywords Assembly, WeldingContact: Idexpo. Tel: +33 (0)1.41 98.40.33; Fax: +33 (0)1.41.98.40.70; E-mail: info-chaudronnerie@etai.fr; web sites: www.chaudronnerie-expo.com/main.cfm and www.eventseye.com/

PA 2007: Automation from Sensor to Web (E)

9-11 OctoberLillestrom, NorwayExhibition of Sensors Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: Norges Varemesse. Tel: +47 66 93 91 00; Fax: +47 66 93 91 01; E-mail: post@pa-messen.no; web sites: www.pa-messen.no/ and www.eventseye.com/

Scanautomatic 2007 (C) (E)

9-12 OctoberGoteborg, SwedenIndustrial controllers, and automation exhibtionKeywords Automation, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Transmissions, Measuring, Electronics, Industrial computer technology, Robotics, Materials handlingContact: Svenska Massan. Tel: +46 317 088 000; Fax: +46 311 603 30; E- mail: scanauto@swefair.se; web sites: www.swefair.se/scanautomatic/eng/ and www.eventseye.com

2nd International Exhibition “FETEC-Factory Equipment” (E)

12-15 OctoberAthens, GreeceThe Exhibition “FETEC-Factory Equipment” hosts constructors, representatives and importers that can propose suggestions and solutions for a modern, antagonistic industryKeywords Automation systems, Metal treatment, Industrial equipmentContact: Technoekdotiki SA. Tel: +30 210 6800470; Fax: +30 210 6800476; E-mail: info@fetec.gr; web sites: www.fetec.gr/Index_en.htm and www.eventseye.com/

2008

ICRA2008: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)

19-23 MayCalifornia, USAKeywords Robotics, AutomationContact: USC. E-mail: sschaal@usc.edu; web sites: www.icra2008.org/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php