The Manufacturer June 2011 issue

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James Watt Institute Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre Conference Heriot-Watt University is showcasing its research activities in Agile Manufacturing. International guest speakers include:

LOCATION Postgraduate Centre, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Dr. Kevyn Jonas, Renishaw plc, on the Equator Concept

PROGRAMME SUMMARY Thursday 7 July 2011 19.00 Conference Dinner Friday 8 July 2011 08.15 Registration 08.50 Welcome 09.00 Start of Technical Programme 16.00 End of Technical Programme

Prof. Richard Hague, Loughborough University, on Rapid Prototyping Prof. Clement Gosselin, Laval University, on Adaptive Robotics The Conference provides an opportunity to learn about research undertaken in Agile Manufacturing by our research groups and the importance that a University-Industry relationship can offer in terms of advancing the development and adoption of technology and competitive advantage within a company.

If you would like to attend please register online at http://jwi.eventbrite.com There is no charge for attending the Conference or for the pre-conference Dinner. However numbers are limited and places will be allocated on the basis of early registration.

Friday 8 July 2011 at Heriot-Watt University Theme: Agile Manufacturing

Distinctly Innovative www.jwi.hw.ac.uk/conf2011.htm

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