Call for Papers

Topics may include, but are not limited to, mechanics and dynamics of process behavior at the microscale; the miniaturization of machines and equipment as well as associated issues such as tooling, fixturing, positioning, motion generation, sensors systems, and control; the microfactory paradigm; new concepts and methods for micro-scale metrology; materials handling, joining, and assembly at the micro-scale; multi-scale modeling and simulation; design for micro-scale manufacturing; and materials-related issues at the micro-scale. A broad range of processes will be considered including machining, forming, EDM and ECM, laser-based processing, and others. Papers are also sought that describe interesting applications of both current and emerging micromanufacturing methods and equipment, including those that bridge the nano- and macro- worlds.

Those wishing to contribute papers to the conference should submit a long abstract (1000 words) that describes the paper content, including some specific results, with figures, tables, etc. Copyrights to long abstracts and papers will remain with the authors. This abstract must be a PDF document and can be submitted electronically.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is February 15, 2006. Reviews will be completed and authors notified of paper acceptance by March 15, 2006. Final paper manuscripts must be submitted by July 15, 2006. Specific instructions for the preparation of manuscripts will be available on this web site as soon as possible. All submissions will be made electronically.

For planning purposes, it would be helpful if authors would submit a letter of intent to submit an abstract at their earliest convenience.