Conferences + Workshops

• Research Challenges for Nanomanufacturing Systems
  February 11 - 12, 2008
  Arlington, VA.
  
  Advancing nanotechnology from the laboratory into high volume industrial production for commercial use ultimately requires careful study of manufacturing system issues including product design, reliability and quality, process design and control, shop floor operations and supply chain management.    The identification and resolution of potential bottlenecks and implementation challenges is essential to achieve commercialization and realize the potential of large investments in fundamental research.    This 1½ day workshop will bring together approximately 25 leading experts to identify key issues for manufacturing of nanotechnology-enabled products and to begin the process of categorizing specific concerns for individual product technologies and segments.
  

• Nanoinformatics Workshop
  June 12 - 13, 2007
  Arlington, VA. 
  
  Nanoinformatics involves the development of effective mechanisms for collecting, sharing, visualizing, modeling and analyzing information relevant to the nanoscale science and engineering community. It also involves the utilization of information and communication technologies that help to launch and support efficient communities of practice. Nanoinformatics is necessary for comparative characterization of nanomaterials, for design and use of nanodevices and nanosystems, for instrumentation development and manufacturing processes. The purpose of this workshop is to identify and prioritize nanoinformatics needs, discuss ongoing activities and draw up strategies for the future. Participants include cognizant leaders from national nano networks and centers who are actively engaged in building effective information and communication resources, as well as informatics experts from other research communities who can inform and advise.
  
  
• Nanomanufacturing for Solar Energy Conversion
  May 18, 2007
  Amherst, MA
  
  A one-day workshop on research and design of solar energy conversion devices with presentations by David Carlson, Arthur Nozik, Michael McGehee, Seth Marder, Eray Aydil, Sankaran Thayumanavan, and Russell Gaudiana followed by an idea-generating session to identify important R&D issues associated with the development of improved solar energy conversion devices, with a strong emphasis on needs, challenges and creating viable manufacturing pathways.