Scope

Microsystems-based products are a key value-adding element for many sectors of industry - and the predicted nanotechnology future will also be largely delivered by microtechnologies. While the late 20th century has seen a silicon-based microelectronics revolution, the 21st century looks forward to the adoption of micro- and nano-manufacturing technologies as the demand for function and length scale integrations increases continuously on the way to bridging the nano- and the macro-worlds.

The existing imbalance between the ease with which batch-fabricated microcomponents and microsystems can be produced in silicon compared to the difficulties and costs associated with their manufacture in other materials hinders the introduction of new microsystems-based products into the market. Although there may be commercial advantages to leveraging the present suite of IC-based processes and materials, they will not be able to meet the demands of emerging products for 3D and high aspect ratio structures, enhanced-force microactuation, improved environmental resistance, high precision, and unification and standardisation. To broaden the range of microsystems-based products and simultaneously multiply their capabilities requires the integration of new materials and precision engineering technologies for their processing with IC-based, batch-fabrication processes. These are major challenges in developing new products that at the same time represent promising research and development areas for innovation and value creation.

The main goal of this Conference is to provide a forum for experts from industry and academia to share the results of their in-depth investigations and engage in interdisciplinary discussions about the creation of manufacturing capabilities for:

• Product miniaturisation through innovative integration and development of knowledge-based technologies and production concepts (especially micro and nano) for the processing of non-silicon materials;
• Prediction of product and process performance to reduce/manage the risk during product development and production, and to reduce time to market for the next generation of microsystems-based products;
• Future product platforms to meet the requirements of the next generation of microsystems-based products, and of more stringent regulations and environmental legislation;
• Production scale-up to ensure effective and efficient transfer of product and technology ideas from laboratories to serial production.

Important Deadlines (provisional)

License agreement

Important dates

License agreement

To publish your paper in the proceedings Cardiff University requests a formal written License agreement from the copyright owners for each article published. To avoid any delay in the publication of your article, please read the terms of the agreement, sign and return the completed form to us at the address below by the specified deadline.

The agreement establishes that the Licensor owns the copyright in the Article and grants Cardiff University a non-exclusive, royalty-free license in the Article to use the article for the Permitted Purpose, together with the right to sub-license as detailed below.

The Permitted Purpose shall mean Cardiff University’s right to publish the Article on any website controlled by Cardiff University, and for paper or electronic copies to be downloaded by third parties upon a free basis. Cardiff University shall also have the right to sub-license the Articles to third parties so that the Article may be placed upon websites controlled by such third parties and for paper or electronic copies to be downloaded by other third parties upon a free basis.

The licensor warrants that:

• the Licensor owns the copyright in the work created by the authors.
• the Article submitted is original and has been written by the stated authors.
• the Article contains no libellous or other unlawful statements and does not contain any materials that violate any personal or proprietary rights of any other person or entity.
• the Licensor has obtained written permission from copyright owners for any excerpts from copyrighted works that are included and have credited the sources in the Article or the supplemental tables, illustrations or other information submitted.

Submission

Please download the form by clicking on the icon at bottom of this page, complete it and fax, post, or scan and e-mail to Chris Matthews by the specified deadline. We would appreciate it if you send us an email notification of sending the form.

Mailing Address
Mr C. Matthews
Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC)
Cardiff University
Queen's Buildings
The Parade
Cardiff, CF24 3AA

email: matthewscw@Cardiff.ac.uk

Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4880

Submission Guidelines

Deadlines

Step by Step Guide

1. Go to the conference submission website
2. To submit a paper follow the Submit paper link
   • fill in the form, ensuring all required information is present and correct
   • make sure you remember your password. Each paper has a paper id and password, which allows all authors to update the submission information or re-upload the paper
   • the submitted paper must be in PDF format
   • Make sure you follow the template of the sample paper which can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below.
   • the total number of pages should not exceed four(4)
   • submit the paper by 19th March, 2010 deadline
3. If required, update the submission information, like author details, by following the Edit Submission link
4. If required, for example after review, re-upload the paper, using the Re-Upload Paper link
5. If your paper is accepted with revisions, re-upload the revised paper as above, by June, 2010
6. Submit the final version of the paper and send us the copyright forms by July, 2010

Note: All authors will be asked to review papers and will be automatically entered into the reviewer pool for the conference. We will send further reviewer guidelines

4M2010 Invited Speakers

The following speakers have been confirmed for 4M2010:

• Eric Baer, Case Western Reserve University, USA “Continuous Polymer Nanolayer Processing by Forced Assembly”

• Phil Coates, Bradford University, UK
  "Process structuring of polymers and polymer composites in micromoulding"

• Heinz Kück, HSG-IMAT, Germany
  "Potential of Moulded Interconnect Devices for the Packaging of Miniature Multifunctional Systems"

• Nozomu Mishima, AIST, Japan
  "Development of a new micro machining technique and its eco-efficiency evaluation"

• Herman Schoo, TNO, The Netherlands
  "Thin Film Organic Devices as a platform for Roll to Roll Production of Sensor Systems"

• Alexander Stuck, CSEM, Switzerland
  "Origination of complex masters for injection molding and hot embossing"

Provisional Programme

This Provisional Programme does not include the detailed schedule for presentations.

Wednesday 17th November 2010

Venue: Bourg en Bresse

Thursday 18th November 2010

Venue: PEP, Oyonnax

Friday 19 November 2010

Venue: Bourg en Bresse

Review Guidelines

Deadlines (provisional)

Step by Step Guide

We have a two phase review process.

1. You will receive a username and password via email
2. You will receive an email notification about the papers you have to review
3. Sign in as a reviewer on the submission website
4. When ready, fill in the review forms
   • You don't need to complete the reviews in one go, you can always come back, just submit the unfinished form
   • To finish a review tick the complete box on the box and submit the form
5. Complete the first reviews by May, 2010
6. During the second review make sure that the authors have made the changes you've recommended to your satisfaction, if not make a recommendation, change your comments, etc...
7. Complete the second reviews by July, 2010

Things to pay attention to

When carrying out this task you should consider the:

• paper format ( MUST use template provided)
• scope of the paper
• originality of the paper
• technical soundness
• industrial relevance
• significance to Multi-Material Micro Manufacture
• the Standard of English
• number of pages (4 pages)

Registration and fees

Important Dates (provisional)

In order for a paper to be included in the conference programme and appear in the proceedings at least one author must register for the conference. The Authors Final Registration deadline is fixed with relation to the production cycle of the proceedings and cannot be changed.

Conference Fees

The conference fees include printed proceedings, lunches, conference dinner, bus transfers to the conference venues (Bourg en Bresse and Oyonnax).

*This includes admission to Conference on 18th November 2010 only, and includes meals, refreshments, sponsors exhibition and one copy of Conference Proceedings.

Registration

Please complete the Registration Form and mail, fax or e-mail it to:

Mr C. Matthews
Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC)
Cardiff University
Queen's Buildings
The Parade
Cardiff, CF24 3AA
UK

email: matthewscw@Cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone: +44(029)2087 4641
Facsimile: +44(029)2087 4880

Presentation Guidelines

Oral Presentation

Each participant will be allowed 15 minutes per presentation and at the end of the each session there will be 10 minutes question time. Session chairs will make sure the schedule is respected.

In order to avoid technical and connection problems and the corresponding loss of time, a laptop will be provided by the organisers. Presentations must be saved on memory stick or CD in PowerPoint format exclusively (version 2002 or earlier but no earlier than 97) and pass it on to the technician during conference registration. Please note that the papers must be presented by one of the authors and presentation cannot be amended after above date. If you need any special facilities for your oral presentation, please consult the organiser as soon as possible but no later than September 2010.

The language of the conference will be English and no translation facilities will be provided. Only one oral and/or one poster presentation will be accepted from each participant.

4M2010 reserves the right to cancel an oral presentation if the above requirements are not met.

Detailed conference programme for session times and room numbers will be available nearer the time.

Poster Presentation

Poster information

Poster Presentation Presenters must be available to discuss their displays throughout the Conference. Presenters can display their poster on the first day and have it displayed for the first two days. Authors may bring extra copies of their work to be used for handouts. The room numbers will be available nearer the time.

Poster material

The Poster Board/Panels for each presentation will be available, with approximate dimensions 90cm wide and 116cm high. Each poster board/panel is marked with a number on the upper left corner. Poster is recommended to be in A0 format, however the total space available for your poster is (app. W 90cm x H 116cm). The presenter must provide own tape etc to attach materials to the display board, along with any other supplies.

All posters must be in English with the paper title (2.5cm), author names and affiliations (1.5 cm) and the text easily readable. Poster should include introduction, development and conclusion with a contact point.

Illustration layout

Drawings, diagrams and photos are extremely helpful and often necessary to display results and conclusions. Please do not overload any chart or drawing with information.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel a presenter’s poster session if the above requirements are not met.

1st Call for Papers

The first Call for Papers for 4M2010 is published and can be viewed by clicking on the icon below.

Deadline for submission of papers is 19th March 2010.

Hotels and Accommodation

Rooms have been reserved at the following hotels. Buses to transport you to the conference location(s) will collect each morning from these hotels. These reservations will only be held until XX October 2010:

Hotel Ibis, Bourg en Bresse
6, Rue du Moulin de Brou
01000 Bourg en Bresse
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 22 52 66
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 23 09 58
e-mail: to be added
Price for single room: €74
15 Rooms available.

Hotel Mercure, Bourg en Bresse
10 Avenue Bad Kreuznach
01000 Bourg en Bresse
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 22 44 88
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 23 43 57
e-mail: H1187@accor.com
Price for single room: €103
Breakfast: €14
40 Rooms available.

Hotel Campanile, Viriat
Parc de la Chambière
01440 Viriat
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 45 25 45
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 45 25 45
e-mail: bourgenbresse.viriat@campanile.fr
Price for single room: €59
Breakfast: €9
38 Rooms available.

Hotel Ariane, Bourg en Bresse
18 Rue des Dîmes
01000 Bourg en Bresse
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 22 50 88
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 22 51 57
e-mail: hotel.ariane.bourg@wanadoo.fr
Price for single room: €88
Breakfast: Included
30 Rooms available.

Hotel Comfort, Viriat
694 A Rue des Vareys
01440 Bourg en Bresse - Viriat
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 14 10 30
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 14 15 90
e-mail: comforthotelbourg01@wanadoo.fr
Price for single room: €55
Breakfast: Included
30 Rooms available.

Hotel De France "Best Western", Bourg en Bresse
19, place Bernard
01000 Bourg en Bresse
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 23 30 24
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 23 69 90
Price for single room: €89
Breakfast: Included
20/25 Rooms available.

Hotel Kyriad, Bourg en Bresse
12 Rue du Pavé d'Amour
01000 Bourg en Bresse
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 45 34 34
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 23 62 46
e-mail: kyriadbourg@wanadoo.fr
Price for single room: €64
Breakfast: €8
40 Rooms available.

Hotel Terminus, Bourg en Bresse
19 Avenue Alphone Baudin
01000 Bourg en Bresse
Telephone: +33 (0)4 74 21 01 21
Telefax: +33 (0)4 74 21 36 47
Price for single room: €80
Breakfast: €10
30 Rooms available.