Diary

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(2004), "Diary", Sensor Review, Vol. 24 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2004.08724dac.001

Diary

Conferences & exhibitions

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

If you would like further information about any of the conferences or exhibitions featured in the Diary Section, please contact the organisers for that particular event.

Editorial note: if you are aware of any local, national or international seminars, exhibitions or conferences, the Editor would be pleased to receive this information as early as possible in order to include it in this section of the journal.

2004

SMTA International (C) (W)

26-30 SeptemberChicago, USADesign for success, battery interaction, lean manufacturing, medical electronics, setup reduction, process modeling, and supplier engineeringKeywords: Assembly, AdhesivesContact: SMTA. Tel: 952 920 7682; Fax: 952 926 1819; Web site: www.smta.org/smtai/

XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology (C)

26-30 SeptemberPhoenix, USAAudiologyKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: International Society of Audiology. E-mail: icainfo@usarrangers.com; Web site: www.dawsongroup.net/isa/

Assembly Technology Expo (C+E) and International Robots & Vision Show (E)

27-30 SeptemberIllinois, USASee, test and compare innovative solutions for the entire assembly processKeywords: Assembly, Automated test equipment (ATE), Robotics, Machine vision, AutomationContact: Reed Exhibtions. Tel: +1 203-840-5486; Fax: +1 203-840-9486; E-mail: dluongo@reedexpo.com; Web site: www.atexpo.com/

Machine Vision for Robot Guidance Workshop (W)

5-6 OctoberTennessee, USAWorkshops on machine vision applicationsKeywords: Machine vision, RoboticsWeb site: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/details.cfm?id=51

Automate Australia 2004

5-7 OctoberMelbourne, AustraliaAustralian international robotics and industrial automation exhibitionKeywords: Automotive engineering, Industrial controllers, Robotics, AssemblyContact: AES, Diversified Business Communications. Tel: +61 3 9261 4500; Fax: +61 3 9261 4545; E-mail: shows@austexhibit.com.au; Web site: www.ausexhibit.com.au/

11th Mexican International Congress on Acoustics (C)

5-8 OctoberMorelia, Mich., MexicoDevelopments in acoustic emission technologyKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: The Mexican Institute of Acoustics, IMA Board. Tel: (52-55) 5682-2830; Fax: (52-55) 5523-4742; E-mail: sberista@hotmail.com; Web site: http://gama.fime.uanl.mx/acustica/evenmex.html#ingles

2004 Annual Conference of the Canadian Acoustical Association (C)

6-8 OctoberOttawa, CanadaAcousticsKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: National Research Council of Canada. Tel: +1 (613) 993-9747; Fax: +1 (613) 954-1495; E-mail: john.bradley@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca; Web site: http://caa-aca.ca/Ottawa2004

25th Symposium on Ultrasonic Electronics (C)

27-29 OctoberHakkaido, JapanUltrasonic electronicsKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: Tohoku University. E-mail: yamanaka@material.tohoku.ac.jp; Web site: www.use-jp.org/USEframepage_E.html

Virtual Reality for Industrial Applications (W)

4-5 NovemberCompiegne, FranceThe goal of this workshop is to discuss the role of perceptive feedback in industrial virtual reality applications. The successful use of virtual reality tools in several specific fields of application suggests their generalization for industrial purposesKeywords: Virtual reality, Automation, Intelligent systems, AssemblyContact: ILC / Pôle Technologique.Tel: +33 (0) 344 234 510; Fax: +33 (0) 344 863 946; E-mail: ilc-congres@utc.fr;Web site: www.utc.fr/via2004/

148th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (C)

15-19 NovemberCalifornia, USAAcousticsKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: Acoustical Society of America.Tel: +1 (516) 576-2360; Fax: +1 (516) 576-2377; E-mail: asa@aip.org; Web site: http://asa.aip.org

ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show (C)

15-19 NovemberNevada, USANondestructive testingKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: ASNT. Tel: +1 614 274 6003x228; Fax: +1 614 274 6900; E-mail: conf@asnt.org; Web site: www.asnt.org

2005

HOUSTEX 2005 Exposition & Conference (C & E)

1-3 MarchTexas, USATexas manufacturers can find everything they need, from major machining centers to cutting tools and chucks, to upgrade their manufacturing operationsKeywords: Assembly, Cutting, Welding, Fabrication, MaterialsContact: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tel: + 1 (800) 733-4766; Fax: + 1 (313) 425-3404; E-mail: service@sme.org; Web site: www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–000206-000007-019003–SME-

Expo Manufactura 2005 (E)

1-31 MarchMonterrey, MexicoManufacturing productivity exhibition, featuring assembly technology, quality, metalworking and software pavilionKeyword: AssemblyContact: E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc.Tel: +1 (301) 493 5500; Fax: +1 (301) 493 5705; E-mail: info@ejkrause.com;Web site: www.ejkrause.com/

National Manufacturing Week (E)/ National Industrial Automation (C)/ National Design Engineering (C)

7-10 MarchIllinois, USANorth America's premier marketplace for buyers and sellers of products, services and technologies that support and integrate all the functions of the manufacturing processKeywords: Assembly, Automation, Industrial roboticsContact: Reed Exhibtions. E-mail: pzezima@reedexpo.com;Web site: www.manufacturingweek.com

Ergonoma 2005 (E)

23-25 MarchBrussels, BelgiumEuropean tradeshow on workplace and work situations ergonomical solutionsKeyword: AssemblyContact: AMT Europe. Tel: +33 (0) 237 440 460; Fax: +33(0) 237 440 450; E-mail: info@ergonoma.com;Web site: www.ergonoma.com/

WESTEC 2005 Exposition & Conference (C & E)

4-7 AprilCalifornia, USAWESTEC conference provides in-depth knowledge on manufacturing systems and processes with best practices and lessons learnedKeywords: Assembly, Computer aided engineering, Internet based manufacturing, Quality controlContact: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tel: + 1 (800) 733-4767; Fax: + 1 (313) 425-3405; E-mail: service@sme.org; Web site: www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–000206-000007-019003–SME-

Automotive Manufacturing 2005 (E)

1-30 MayBangkok, ThailandExposition of machinery and equipment for automotive and parts manufacturingKeyword: AssemblyContact: Reed Tradex. Tel: +662 503 2199; Fax: +662 503 4643 1; E-mail: reed@reedtradex.co.th;Web site: www.reedtradex.co.th/automan/

Expo Electronica 2005 (E)

1-30 MayMoscow, RussiaElectronic components and assembly equipment exhibitionKeyword: AssemblyContact: Primexpo. Tel: +7 812 380 60 00; Fax: +7 812 380 60 01; E-mail: webmaster@primexpo.ru; Web site: www.primexpo.ru/expoelectronica/eng/

Twin Cities 2005 Exposition & Conference (C & E)

3-5 MayMichigan, USAAttendees can do equipment comparisons, get hands-on experience with the latest manufacturing technologies and investigate innovations in the industryKeywords: Computer integrated manufacturing, Computer aided engineering, Design for manufacture, Lasers, Welding, Flexible assembly systems, RoboticsContact: Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tel: + 1 (800) 733-4768; Fax: + 1 (313) 425-3406; E-mail: service@sme.org; Web site: www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–000206-000007-019003–SME-

Worldtech – Assembly Tech 2005 (E)

5-8 MayBangkok, ThailandInternational integrated manufacturing technology exhibition. Incorporating: factory automation, power transmission, fluid power and compressor, logismat and factory equipmentKeyword: AssemblyContact: Reed Tradex. Tel: +662 503 2200; Fax: +662 503 4643 2; E-mail: manufact@reedtradex.com;Web site: www.reedtradex.co.th/worldtech/

Sensor & Test 2005 (E) (C)

10-12 MayNuremberg, GermanyFrom microsensors to complex test rigs, the entire range of measuring system competenceKeywords: Assembly, Automated test equipment (ATE)Contact: AMA. E-mail: info@sensorfairs.de; Web site: www.sensorfairs.de

IAPR Conference on Machine Vision Applications (C + W)

16-18 MayTsukuba Science City, JapanKeywords: Machine vision, Robotics, Sensors, Neural networks, Image processing, Signal processing, Assembly, Medical applications, Engineering applications, Agricultural applications, Augmented/mixed realityContact: IAPR TC-8, AIST. Tel: +81-3-5452- 6242; Fax: +81-3-5452-6244; E-mail: mva2005@m.aist.go.jp;Web site: www.cvl.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/mva/

Assembly Quebec 2005

17-19 MayMontreal, CanadaShow dedicated exclusively to the function of assembling discrete parts into finished productsKeywords: Industrial controllers, Robotics, Applied computer and industrial engineering, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada, Reed Exhibitions Companies. Tel: +1-888-322-7334; Fax: +1-888-633-3377; E-mail: ssougaris@reedexpo.com;Web site: www.reedexpo.ca/teq/

Contract Manufacturing Asia 2005 (E)

9-12 JuneHong Kong, ChinaInternational contract manufacturing exhibition for AsiaKeyword: AssemblyContact: Business & Industrial Trade Fairs Ltd. Tel: (852) 2865 2633;Fax: (852) 2866 1770; E-mail: enquiry@bitf.com.hk; Web site: www.bitf.com.hk/

Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2005

14-16 JuneEdmonton, CanadaMachine tool and plant engineering eventKeywords: Manufacturing, Measurement and testing, Industrial controllers, Welding, Lasers, Robotics, QualityContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada, Reed Exhibitions Companies.Tel: +1-888-322-7333;Fax: +1-888-633-3376; E-mail: dhayward@reedexpo.com; Web site: www.reedexpo.ca/alberta/

Automate Australia 2005

30 August-1 SeptemberSydney, AustraliaAustralian international robotics & industrial automation exhibitionContact: Tel: +61 3 9261 4500;Fax: +61 3 9261 4545; E-mail: shows@austexhibit.com.au; Web site: www.ausexhibit.com.au/

The 8th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-destructive Testing (C)

1-3 September

PortorozÏ, SloveniaNondestructive testingKeyword: Acoustic emissionContact: The Slovenian Society for Non- destructive Testing. Tel: +386 1 477 12 03; Fax: +386 1 477 12 25; E-mail: janez.grum@f.uni-lj.si; Web site: www.cndt.cz/aktuality/ljubljana.pdf

Quality Testing International (QTI) 2nd International Trade Fair at Essen – Welding (E)

12-17 SeptemberEssen, GermanyWeldingKeywords: Acoustic emission, WeldingContact: DGZfP. Tel: +49 30 678 07 120; Fax: +49 30 678 07 129; E-mail: tagungen@dgzfp.de; Web site: www.dgzfp.de

Ammtech 2005 (E)

1-30 NovemberVincenza, ItalyAssembling and handling technology exhibitionKeyword: AssemblyContact: Fiera di Vicenza. Tel: +39 04 44 969 111; E-mail: info@vicenzafiera.it; Web site: www.ammtech.it/