MICRO NANO MEMS 2017 SHOW REVIEW


intents. Leveraging machine learning and computation, we can now turn what we think of as ‘noise’ into meaningful information in ways that we had not previously imagined.” Micro Nano MEMS will return to the


NEC Birmingham on 25 & 26 September in 2018 as part of Sensors & Instrumentation. The event will come together with the country’s only national electronics exhibition, What’s New in Electronics Live (WNIE Live) to offer a bumper engineering experience, once again presenting visitors with market- leading solutions in the micro and nanotechnology field. The event will cover the full spectrum of technologies, from laser micromachining through to micro injection moulding, and from MEMS fabrication, through to assembly, inspection and test equipment. Expert-led, CPD accredited seminars


will take place once again during both days of the event and will cover a range of industrially challenging topics. The Micro Nano MEMS seminar programme is characterised by high quality presentations from key industry experts. Past topics include Silicon nano-sensors and printed electronics integration in future Lab-on-a-chip biosensing to laser micromachining. Event manager Jacqui Henderson comments: “The seminars are of great interest to visitors, offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise on some of the most significant findings and progressions in the micro and nano manufacturing field.”


EXHIBITORS FOR 2017 New to the show this year was exhibitor, BAE SYSTEMS, an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The organisation is a centre of excellence for research, development and manufacture of low observable materials and micro and nano scale technologies. Returning once again this year was


exhibitor Accumold, a high-tech manufacturer of precision micro, small and lead frame injection moulded plastic components. Aaron Johnson, vice president of marketing & customer strategy at Accumold comments: "Micro Nano MEMS is a perfect fit for Accumold. Over the years this event has been a vital part of our global strategy. Our primary focus at Accumold is micro moulding and micro technologies and this event has been a perfect place to tell our story." Acutance Scientific, a specialist in 3D


Optical Profilers and user-programmable, sensing nanorobotics and micromanipulation systems was also at the show. The company offered live demonstrations of its 3D Optical Profiler


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attended this event for the past few years and have always found it to be well attended with a good footfall to the stand, resulting in a number of leads and new contacts. There is a good mix of attendees from academics to SME’s to larger, well established companies. The NEC location makes it easy to access either by car or by public transport which is a particular advantage when exhibiting.” Industrial titles Micro Matters and


and invited visitors to bring along samples to 3D map. Ian Holton, director, Acutance Scientific says: “Micro Nano MEMS is the perfect place for us to demonstrate our cutting-edge 3D Optical Profiling. The feature area was packed with people with a common interest in nano and micro manufacture and micro and nano metrology. With the very rapid advances in micro manufacturing leaving conventional mechanical methods of 3D metrology far behind, micro manufacturers are interested in the latest and most advanced methods of rapidly 3D Optical Profiling. This is for very challenging-to- measure 3D surfaces down to the nanoscale and in true colour, so it is the perfect forum to make our instruments available for live demonstration.”


INDUSTRY LEADING EVENT Plasma-Therm a leading provider of advanced plasma processing equipment was at the show. The company’s systems perform critical process steps in the fabrication of integrated circuits, micro- mechanical devices, solar power cells, lighting, and components for computers and home electronics to military systems and satellites. Plasma-Therm’s business development manager, Helen Royal comments: “I have


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Visitors and exhibitors alike flocked to the halls at Micro Nano MEMS 2017


Electronics are the event’s lead media partners. Following this year’s show, editor Michelle Winny says: “Micro Nano MEMS is the leading UK event for the micro manufacturing, nanotechnology and microelectronics markets. The show continues to evolve, delivering a fascinating insight into this innovative industry and once again 2018 looks set to deliver another ground breaking event, with a new and exciting line up with What’s New in Electronics Live.”


Micro Nano MEMS 2017 www.micronanomems.com T: 01622 699116


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The debut of humanoid robot Stanley Qubit, completed a lap in the PR Electronics Formula 1 car simulator


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