ISAM 2011
International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing

Technical conference is sponsored by IEEE and CIRP
25-27 May 2011, Tampere Hall
Tampere, Finland

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Conference Program

Detailed conference program: IEEE_ISAM_2011_Detailed_Program.pdf

Wednesday, 25th of May
09:00-18:00 Registration
Location: Lobby, Tampere Hall

09:00-15:00 Joint Industry-Research Networking
and Matchmaking Meeting

Technical Visits

15:00-17:30 Opening Ceremony
Location: Studio

Plenary Session
Chair: Prof. Reijo Tuokko,
Tampere University of Technology,
Location: Studio

Keynote 1: Challenges of Manufacturing in the Future - Prof. Paul H. Andersson, Tampere University of Technology

Keynote 2: Lean Product and Process Development for Competitive Enterprises - Prof. F. Frank Chen, University of Texas at San Antonio, USA

Keynote 3: Novel industrial robot systems for manufacturing in Japan - Prof. Tamio Arai, The University of Tokyo
18:00-20:30IEEE ISAM 2011 Reception
Chair: Prof. Reijo Tuokko, Dr. Minna Lanz, Tampere University of Technology
Location: Restaurant Fuuga, Tampere Hall

Thursday, 26th of May
08:30-09:20 Keynote Plenary Session
Chair: Prof. Tamio Arai, The University of Tokyo,
Location: Studio

Keynote 4: Concrete and Fiber of the Toyota Production System - Richard P. Alloo, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc.
09:20-09:40 Coffee Break
09:40-11:00 Session 1A1: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: CNC, Chair: Prof. Paul H. Andersson, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Studio Session 1B1: Competitive and Sustainable Production and Systems: Towards Sustainable Systems, Chair: Prof. Esko Niemi, Aalto University, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 1C1: Digital Manufacturing: Utilization of Knowledge and Information Systems, Chair: Dr. Tero Juuti, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 2
11:00-11:20 Coffee Break
11:20-12:40 Session 1A2: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Miniaturized Robotics and Assembly Systems, Chair: Mr. Riku Heikkilä, Tampere University of Technology Location: Studio Session 1B2: Competitive and Sustainable Production and Systems: Sustainable System Units and Systems, Chair: Dr. Mikko Koho, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 1C2: Digital Manufacturing: Merging the Real and Virtual Environments, Chair: Mr. Hasse Nylund, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 2
12:40-13:40 Lunch Break

13:40-15:00 Session 1A3: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Gears and Bearings, Chair: Prof. Michael Yu Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Location: Studio Special Session 1B3: Evolvable Production Systems, Chair: Mr. Antonio Maffei, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 1C3: Digital Manufacturing: Modelling and Measurement aspects, Chair: Prof. Heikki Tikka, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 2
15:00-15:20 Coffee Break

15:20-16:40 Session 1A4: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Advances in Material Science, Chair: Mr. Jorma Vihinen, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Studio Special Session 1B4: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Microfactories, Chair: Prof. Kensuke Tsuchiya, The University of Tokyo, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 1C4: Digital Manufacturing: Advances in sheet metal products' manufacturing, Chair: Mr. Juhani Heilala, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Location: Sonaatti 2
16:40-17:40 Research Forum and Networking Event
Location: Lobby 1st floor, Studio

19:30-22:30 Banquette

Friday, 27th of May
08:30-09:20 Keynote Plenary Session
Chair: Prof. Reijo Tuokko, Tampere University of Technology, Finland, Location: Studio

Keynote 5: Implementing Sustainable Manufacturing, for Innovation at Product, Process and Systems Levels – Prof. I.S. Jawahir, University of Kentucky

09:20-09:40

 Break

09:40-11:00 Session 2A1: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Process Improvement, Chair: Dr. Raúl Suárez, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Location: Studio Special Session 2B1: Robot-based Automation of Nanohandling Processes I, Chair: Prof. Sergei Fatikow, University of Oldenburg, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 2C1: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: CNC, Chair: Mr. Andreas Hofmann, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 2
11:00-11:20 Coffee Break
11:20-12:40 Session 2A2: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Intelligent Robotics, Chair: Dr. Klas Nilsson, Lund Institute of Technology, Location: Studio Special Session 2B2: Robot-based Automation of Nanohandling Processes II, Chair: Prof. Sergei Fatikow, University of Oldenburg, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 2C2: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Measurements and Control, Chair: Dr. Felix Kahleyss, Technische Universität Dortmund, Location: Sonaatti 2
12:40-13:40 Lunch Break

13:40-15:00 Session 2A3: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Robotics and Production, Chair: Dr. Martijn Rooker, PROFACTOR GmbH, Location: Studio Special Session 2B3: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Collaborative Robotics, Chair: Mr. Niko Siltala, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 1 Session 2C3: Competitive and Sustainable Production and Systems: Aspects of Sustainability, Chair: Dr. Timo Lehtonen, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 2
15:00-15:20 Coffee Break

15:20-16:30 Session 2A4: Micro and Macro Assembly and Manufacturing Processes: Robotics and Assembly Systems, Chair: Mr. Timo Prusi, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Studio Session 2B4: Competitive and Sustainable Production and Systems: New Sustainable Environments, Chair: Mr. Kai Salminen, Tampere University of Technology, Location: Sonaatti 1
16:30-17:00 Closing Session
Location: Studio


Some changes may apply to the program.


Technical Visits

The sign-up form for the technical visits will be published soon.

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Fastems Oy Ab is a leading company in supplying factory automation which enables effective use of machine tools during all 8,760 hours in a year. Fastems is an open system integrator and develops products, software and automation systems for metal cutting industry by integrating single machine tools, robot cells and IT systems into automated production systems.

At Fastem's factory there are following installations on display during the factory tour:

program Avant Tecno Oy designs, manufactures, and sells compact multi-functional Avant wheeled loaders and attachments. Avant products are versatile, powerful, compact, innovative and durable in all working conditions; and they can be found all around the world. This is why Avant is the market leader in loaders with operating weight under 2000 kg. Avant Tecno Oy was founded in 1991. Since then it has produced many innovative solutions in the field of multi-functional loaders and attachments. Product development has always been and will be one of the most important factors in Avant’s success. Avant multi-functional loaders are manufactured in the Ylöjärvi plant with the most modern production technology available. Sheet metal cutting happens with automated laser cutting machine, welding is done with a complete robot welding line and painting is done on an automatic powder coating line. All processes are strictly controlled by the Avant quality control system, which also guarantees that all machines are thoroughly tested before delivery.

program Katsa aims at engineering and producing transmissions for high demands and is known of its high quality. Every transmission component has to meet the needs, expectations and quality requirements of the customers. Katsa Engineering department of Katsa has an all-round experience of many decades. Katsa’s products are used in diesel engines, paper industry, wind power stations, bio energy production, oceanic ships, forestry machines and armored vehicles all over the world. Katsa Ltd. is found on 1955 and it has 190 employees in Finland. Total share of export is 95 % (direct export 60%) and for now, there are customers in 17 countries. The most important countries of export are Germany, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, India and China.

program Agco Sisu Power Oy has made diesel engines at its plant in Linnavuori in the town of Nokia for more than 60 years. The production technology of this modern facility was completely renovated in 2005–2007. The acquisition of AGCO SISU POWER (former Sisu Diesel) made by the US AGCO Corporation and the associated investments – tens of millions of euros – have made AGCO SISU POWER one of the world's leading makers of diesel engines. The plant manufactures more than 30,000 diesel engines annually and has over 700 personnel. AGCO SISU POWER is a leader in engine technology; its new Citius series Common Rail engines that meet the latest European and North American emission standards are excellent proof of this. The engines can also use environmentally friendly biofuels. AGCO SISU POWER supplies the engines to many of the world's leading manufacturers of tractors and other farm machinery.

AGCO SISU POWER manufactures gear wheels, axels and gearboxes to its own and its customers' designs using the latest CNC technology in machining, gear hobbing, gear shaping, case hardening and finishing (hard turning, grinding). The manufacturing philosophy is based on three separate production lines: flexible mass manufacturing for gear wheels and axels, and small-series production for gear wheels and axels. AGCO SISU POWER also designs and manufactures gearboxes for snow mobiles and combines. The designs are based on the customer's needs and the requirements of the final product.

program Tampere University of Technology (TUT) was established in 1965 and has grown to become a significant influence on technology in Finland and abroad. TUT employs more than 1900 people and has 12,400 students. TUT operates in close collaboration with business life and other facets of society and practically all Masters of Science in Technology or Architecture and Doctors of Technology or Philosophy who graduate from TUT find employment, predominantly in the service of business life.

The Department of Production Engineering is the leading university level educational and research institution in Finland in the field of production engineering, having 6 professors and more than 80 researchers. The department has acquired accredited ISO 9001 certification in 1998as the first university institute in Europe. In 2002 the department won as fourth European University unit the international SME University LEAD Award and in 2007 it was nominated by the Finnish University Evaluation Council asthe Quality Unit for Education. According to an international evaluation, conducted by the Academy of Finland and an international expert panel, the panel considers the department comparable to world-class production research units.

program VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial multidisciplinary expert organisation. VTT’s special strength is its ability to create new, globally competitive technologies and innovations by combining knowledge and expertise in different fields. With its know how VTT produces research, development, testing and information services to public sector and companies as well as international organisations. With its staff of over 3000 experts VTT provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world class technologies and applied research services. Through its international scientific and technology network, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge, create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders. VTT´s technological focus areas are applied materials, bio and chemistry processes, energy, information and communication technologies, industrial systems management, microtechnologies and electronics, and technology in the community. VTT's turnover in 2010 was 292 Million €.

ROViR - Remote Operation and Virtual Reality Centre: ROViR Centre is a research centre that specialises in developing remote handling and virtual technology for industrial applications. ROViR Centre conducts research for the ITER fusion programme and hosts a real-sized model of the base of the fusion reactor, the so-called Divertor Test Platform (DTP2).



Banquette

IEEE ISAM 2011 Banquette will be organized in the down town Juvenes Restaurant Ziberia. The restaurant Ziberia is located in the old weaving factory building that was originally built in 1817.

Restaurant Ziberia
Itäinenkatu 9
33210 Tampere

Juvenes Catering is the first catering company in Finland that was awarded with a Rôtisseurs Blazon. Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an international gastronomic society devoted to promoting fine dining and the pleasures of the table through the social interaction, hospitality and expertise of its members internationally and nationally. The Blazon is Rôtisseurs organisations highest recognition for the quality of food- and cateringproducts. According to the criteria food has to taste good and be successful structurally and in appearance. Food also has to be clean, hygienically made and safe. Assortment has to be diverse in raw materials as well as method of production. Enterprise possessing the blazon has to maintain the criteria regardless of seasons. - Juvenes Catering


Banquette Program

programAlong the quality Finnish food IEEE ISAM conference committee has a pleasure to invite Sweet Jeena and Her Sweethearts for swinging the night out.



















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