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Max van Lith (Nobleo Technology) receives Ir. A. Davidson Award 2023
Eindhoven, NL | November 2023 Prize for emerging talent, knowledge provider and source of information During the 22nd edition of the Precision Fair, held in Den Bosch (NL), the Ir. A. Davidson Award 2023 was presented to Max van Lith, mechatronics engineer at Nobleo Technology in Eindhoven (NL). He received
ZEISS Wins #GameChangers Award
Dublin, California | 31 March 2023 | ZEISS Group ZEISS, the global leader in optics and optoelectronics, has been awarded the prestigious #GameChangers Award from the Innovation Tri-Valley (ITV) Leadership Group. The award ceremony was held in Pleasanton, CA, on March 29, 2023, and recognized ZEISS for its outstanding contributions
Rien Koster Award goes to Hans Vermeulen (ASML and TU/e)
Eindhoven (NL), November 2022 Enthusiastic, hardworking inspirer and team player During the 21st edition of the Precision Fair, the Rien Koster Award was presented under the auspices of DSPE (Dutch Society for Precision Engineering). Hans Vermeulen, senior principal architect at ASML and part-time professor at TU/e, received the prize for
Wim van der Hoek Award goes to Dennis Struver (TU Eindhoven)
Eindhoven (NL), November 2022 Prize for better measurement of gravitational waves During the 21st edition of the Precision Fair, held this year in Den Bosch for the second time, the Wim van der Hoek Award was presented under the auspices of DSPE (Dutch Society for Precision Engineering). The
The O&J Péters Fund – Call for nominations for The International O&J Péters Prize 2022
Leuven, March 2022 The O&J Péters Grant for Development Cooperation. Since its foundation in 1986, the Oscar and Jacques Péters Fund has awarded the triennial O&J Péters Prize, honoring excellent scientific research in the field of production engineering. After Professor Jacques Péters passed away in December 2018, at the blessed
New Advanced Manufacturing network votes in its first Chairpersons
As a new-age branch of industry that offers the potential to revolutionise production lines and promote environmental sustainability, advanced manufacturing is quickly becoming an integral part of the European economy. EURAMET’s newly-formed European Metrology Network (EMN) for Advanced Manufacturing aims to provide critical measurement support for this sector of industry. The EMN
Jan van Eijk receives the ASPE Lifetime Achievement Award 2021
Eindhoven, November 4, 2021 Prof.Dr. Jan van Eijk is awarded the ASPE Lifetime Achievement Award for broad-reaching advances in precision mechatronics and for promoting the active sharing of these advances throughout the technical community. Jan van Eijk accepts the ASPE Lifetime Achievement Award as a representative of the Dutch community
Celebrating 20 years of Sensofar spirit
November 2021 Keeping our essence Renewing our brand 2021 is a year of celebration for Sensofar, we have been in business for 20 years. Our beginning was enhanced by the passionate and entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, when they wanted to leverage their knowledge about the science of light, to
Kees Verbaan (NTS) wins Ir. A. Davidson Award 2021
Eindhoven, November 2021 Kees Verbaan (NTS) wins Ir. A. Davidson Award 2021 Prize for multidisciplinary, enthusiastic system architect During the 20th edition of the Precision Fair, held this year for the first time in Den Bosch (NL), the Ir. A. Davidson Award was presented to Kees Verbaan. Verbaan is a
Wim van der Hoek Award 2021 goes to TU/e alumnus Nick Habraken
Eindhoven (NL), November 2021 Prize for microsurgery robot redesign During the 20th edition of the Precision Fair, held this year for the first time in Den Bosch (NL), the Wim van der Hoek Award was presented under the auspices of DSPE (Dutch Society for Precision Engineering). The prize went to
Teun van de Sande, winner of the Wim van der Hoek Award 2020
PRESS RELEASE Eindhoven (NL), November 2020 Wim van der Hoek Award goes to TU/e alumnus Teun van de Sande Prize for design of a complex mechanism During the online programme of the 2020 Precision Fair, the Wim van der Hoek Award was presented under the auspices of DSPE (Dutch Society
EMPIR project successfully delivers workshop on microprobes at EUSPEN Conference
Workshop on multifunctional ultrafast microprobes successfully delivered at EUSPEN International Conference EMPIR project ‘Multifunctional ultrafast microprobes for on-the-machine measurements’ (MicroProbes, 17IND05) is developing new microprobe tools that can provide traceable measurements of material surfaces. Quality control of machinery is a necessary stage of high-precision manufacturing processes, where accurate measurements of
Multidisciplinary and straightforward
During the 19th edition of the Precision Fair, the Rien Koster Award was presented under the auspices of DSPE (Dutch Society for Precision Engineering). The award went to Hans van de Rijdt for his merits as a developer of multidisciplinary and straightforward concepts for high-tech systems that score well on
Prize for addition to Van der Hoek’s principal work
During the 19th edition of the Precision Fair, the Wim van der Hoek Award was presented under the auspices of DSPE (Dutch Society for Precision Engineering). The prize went to Sven klein Avink, who graduated from the University of Twente (UT) on the incorporation of visco-elastic elements in elastic hinge
Precision Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems
euspen announces an important event for the sustainable energy community analysing the role that precision engineering has in developing economic energy solutions to contribute to a low carbon economy. Many current issues will ensure that sustainable energy systems — already a hot topic in energy related as well as general political,
Factors that Affect Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in AM
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), is in the process of finalising the organization of a Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on advanced precision in additive manufacturing (AM) 16-18 September 2019. The SIG will this year be held in the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Nantes, France, and
Joint euspen/ASPE Event Covers Advanced Precision in Additive Manufacturing
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology) in conjunction with the American Society of Precision Engineering (ASPE) will soon be hosting its 6th in a series of Special Interest Group meetings on Advancing Precision in Additive Manufacturing (AM). This year, the SIG will be held on 16-18 September
YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR EUROPE’S No.1 PREMIERE PRECISION ENGINEERING EVENT IN BILBAO
In just over two months, Europe’s highest calibre precision engineering community will meet to focus on the latest research developments and technology innovations in the micro and nano manufacturing sector at euspen’s 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Bilbao, Spain. euspen’s Annual Event will be held at the Euskalduna Conference
Medical Applications of Micro and Nano Manufacturing — Important Insight at euspen’s Annual Conference & Exhibition
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), will be hosting its next annual conference and exhibition in Bilbao, Spain 3-7 June 2019. This will be the 19th Annual Event, and builds upon the enormous success of the 2018 event that was hosted in Venice. The euspen Annual Event
Joint euspen/ASPE Event Covers Advanced Precision in Additive Manufacturing
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), will be hosting a Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on advanced precision in additive manufacturing (AM) 16-18 September 2019. The SIG will this year be held in the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Nantes, France. The 2019 SIG represents the 6th time
euspen Hosts Event on Micro & Nano Manufacturing
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), will be hosting a Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on micro and nano manufacturing 27-28 November 2019 in Berlin, Germany. The area of micro and nano manufacturing is increasingly dynamic, with advances in fabricating technologies and giant strides in the sophistication
Tribute to Newman M. Marsilius, III
A true gentleman. Devoted husband, loving dad and grandfather, mentor and father figure, and beloved friend Newman Marius Marsilius III passed away on February 19, 2019. He was 72 years old. Born on February 23, 1946, to Newman Marsilius Jr. and Marie Marsilius, in Baltimore, Maryland, Newman lived most of
Annual Event Focuses on Role of Additive Manufacturing in Precision Engineering
Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to provoke huge discussion as it fundamentally questions preconceptions about the future of manufacturing. AM is no longer just a prototyping technology, and much of the focus today is on its transition to a viable and cost-effective direct manufacturing technology. With this transition comes an array
FINAL CHANCE TO SECURE AN EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITY AT EUSPEN’S ANNUAL EVENT
The 19th Annual Conference & Exhibition hosted by the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) affords suppliers to the micro- and nano --manufacturing sector a unique platform to promote their services and solutions. euspen’s Annual Event attracts a uniquely high calibre and focussed audience of leading experts from
Metrology is Prominent at Europe’s Number One Precision Engineering Event
Micro and nano-accurate metrology solutions are key among the topics being covered at the 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition hosted by the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) this year running 3 – 7 June in Bilbao, Spain. Players in the precision metrology space have elevated the status
Motion Control Solutions are prominent at Europe’s Number One Precision Engineering Event
Key among the topics being covered at the 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition hosted by the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen), this year — running 3 – 7 June in Bilbao, Spain — are micro and nano-resolution motion control solutions. When looking at micro manufacturing, precision engineering,
Europe’s Number One Precision Engineering Event Moves to Bilbao for 2019
Plans are well advanced for the 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition hosted by the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen), this year running 3 – 7 June in Bilbao, Spain. The cream of the micro and precision engineering community will be gathering in Bilbao with the focus at
Lamdamap 2019 : Short Abstract Deadline Extended to 31st October 2018
13th Lamadamap Conference 2019 with be held at AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre), Sheffield, UK, 13-14 March 2019 We are pleased to announce a short extension for those wishing to submit a short abstract for the 13th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Coordinate Measuring Machine and Machine Tool Performance, LAMDAMAP 2019 Join
The euspen Annual Event Moves to Bibao for 2019
(Cranfield, United Kingdom. October 2018) euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), is proud to announce that its next annual event will be held in Bilbao, Spain 3-7 June 2019. This will be the 19th Annual Event, and builds upon the enormous success of the 2018 event that
euspen Lifetime Achievement Award for Prof. Hendrik van Brussel
During euspen’s 18th International Conference and Exhibition in Venice, Italy Prof. Em. Hendrik Van Brussel (euspen President 2007-2009) received a Life Time Achievement Award. Lifetime achievement awards are presented at the annual event to engineers and scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of one or
Review of euspen’s 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Mikroniek 2018-3 - euspen Conference 2018 report Delegates and exhibitors have just returned from Venice, Italy having attended the 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition hosted by the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen). This year the landmark euspen event was held at the striking Venice Terminal Passeggeri (VTP)
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR EUROPE’S LEADING PRECISION ENGINEERING EVENT
(Cranfield, U.K. May 2018) We are on the final countdown to the 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition hosted by The European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen), this year to be held in Venice, Italy 4-8 June 2018. In less than a week, leading industry players, researchers, and academics
FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE PREMIERE PRECISION ENGINEERING EVENT IN VENICE
In less than a month, the cream of the precision engineering community will be focused on the latest developments and technology solutions in the exciting micro and nano manufacturing sector at euspen’s 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Venice, Italy. euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology) will
The Precision Engineering Community Gathers in Venice
The cream of the micro and precision engineering community will be gathering in Venice, Italy this year at the 18th International Conference & Exhibition 4-8 June 2018. The conference and exhibition is organised annually by the The European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen), which today is synonymous with
LAST BOOTHS AVAILABLE AT EUSPEN’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
The 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition hosted by the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) will undoubtedly cement its position as the premiere networking forum for the precision engineering community. euspen’s annual event attracts a uniquely high calibre and focussed audience of leading experts from the commercial, academic,
NPL’s 3rd Dimensional X-ray Computed Tomography Conference
(2 - 3 July 2018, Jubilee Conference Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK) The National Physical Laboratory’s Dimensional X-ray Computed Tomography (dXCT) conference is an annual conference presenting and disseminating the latest developments in XCT for dimensional measurement and its industrial impact across a variety of applications. The conference is also expected
Manufacturing Engineering at DTU – New Year Get Together Networking Event
The section of Manufacturing Engineering at DTU - Technical University of Denmark has contributed to euspen with 21 publications including conference papers and contributions to the special interest group meetings. All of the posters and presentations got gathered today organized by Yang Zhang and Guido Tosello for a networking event. It is always a
European Conference on Nano Films
European Conference on Nano Films 20th -22nd March 2018, Cranfield University, UK Free exhibition space available euspen members are eligible to select the members discounted rate for this event ECNF 2018 will offer a unique opportunity to share some of the latest R&D work in nanofilms. It will truly be
euspen’s 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition Hosted in Venice, Italy
The European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) continues to cement its status as the most proactive and prominent society in the vibrant precision engineering sector in Europe, and plans are well advanced for the 18th in its series of Annual conferences and exhibitions, this year to be held
ECNF 2018 : Abstract Submission Closing Soon
Cranfield University are delighted to take over the organisation of the fifth edition of the ECNF in 2018, after the successful edition in Bilbao in 2016, and host this 3-day conference in the U.K. for the first time. Recently, U.K. government representatives stated that although the country is leaving the EU,
With precision training to specialist level: bronze certificate for Frank de Groot of Tegema
Frank de Groot, senior engineer at Tegema, has been awarded the Bronze ECP2 certificate. He achieved this by following a number of courses that have been certified in the ECP2 programme: the European certified precision engineering course program. ECP2 is a collaboration between the European and the Dutch Association for
Wim van der Hoek Award 2017 presented to Sam Peerlinck (KU Leuven)
First Belgian winner of Dutch design engineering award At the seventeenth edition of the Precision Fair, held on 15 and 16 November in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, DSPE (Dutch Society for Precision Engineering) presented the Wim van der Hoek Award, also known as the Constructors Award, to Sam Peerlinck (KU Leuven,
If You Can’t Stand The Heat – Get Out to Dresden
euspen (The European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology) has announced a joint conference on Thermal Issues in Machine Tools with CRC/TR 96, March 21-23 2018 in Dresden, Germany. As the scale of manufacturing gets smaller, factors that at the macro scale are of no or limited importance become critical.
Focus on Micro & Nano Manufacturing — Only a Few Places Left
Time is running out to register for the up-coming Special Interest Group (SIG) focussed on Micro and Nano Manufacturing, hosted by euspen at Strathclyde University. The word “dynamic” could have been invented for the area of micro and nano manufacturing. It seems as if every day there are advances in
Conference Focuses on Thermal Issues in Precision Engineering
Thermal issues have significant effects in many manufacturing scenarios, but become exacerbated and disproportionately important as the focus intensifies on precision and micro applications. Thermal issues in precision machine tools can have a great influence on machining accuracy, and thermal performance of machine tools must be improved to address this
Conference Focuses on Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to provoke huge discussion as it fundamentally questions preconceptions about the future of manufacturing. AM is no longer just a prototyping technology, and much of the focus today is on its transition to a viable and cost-effective direct manufacturing technology. With this transition comes an array
Miniaturisation in Motion + Control Event (UK)
Discover the drivers, challenges and successes of miniaturisation in modern motion system design. This free event is being held at Renishaw Innovation Centre on September 12th, 2017. Discover the drivers, challenges and successes of miniaturization in modern motion system design. As the world strives to reach new levels of productivity, it's not just the need
Special Interest Group Meeting on Micro/Nano Manufacturing
The word “dynamic” could have been invented for the area of micro and nano manufacturing. It seems as if every day there are advances in fabricating technologies and giant strides in the sophistication of metrology and supporting technologies vital when manufacturing parts or features at such small scale. euspen (the
Announcement of 2018 International Conference
Venice to Host euspen 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition The euspen caravans are scheduled to roll into Venice, Italy for the 18th International Conference and Exhibition to be held 4-8 June 2018. The organisers are excited to bring this prestigious annual event to such an iconic location. Once again, the
Heidenhain Scholarships
The flagship euspen annual Conference and Exhibition is now established as the largest and most prestigious gathering of industrial and academic professionals in the precision engineering space. euspen’s philosophy is that the key to advancing the development of the precision engineering sector is to bring industry and academia together. Through
Bronze ECP2 certificate awarded
Precision education at a high level: bronze certificate for Joris Looman (ASML) Joris Looman, Lead Design Engineer Opto-Mechanics at ASML, has obtained the Bronze ECP2 certificate for courses certified in the ECP2 programme, the European certified precision engineering course programme. ECP2 is a collaboration between the European and Dutch
LAMDAMAP – Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities
On the 15-16 March 2017, euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology) will be hosting the 12th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Coordinate Measuring Machine, and Machine Tool Performance (LAMDAMAP) at the Renishaw Innovation Centre in the U.K., looking at aspects of metrology when applied to
Pushing the Limits – Structured and Freeform Surface
Read the September digital issue of Commercial Micro Manufacturing (CMM) magazine. Article by Chris Young, Micro PR and Marketing Features in this issue include Micro in the USA, Laser Processing, Freeform Surfaces and Digital Microscopy. Visit our website for more of the latest micro manufacturing news and views at www.cmmmagazine.com
COLUMN – MICRO MATTERS / JUNE ISSUE
Upcoming Networking Opportunities Structured and Freeform Surfaces & LAMDAMAP Following its enormously successful annual international conference and exhibition, this year held in Nottingham, U.K. early June, euspen is pleased to announce two more events of critical interest to the precision engineering sector. Structured and Freeform Surfaces The first is a
ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN PRECISION ENGINEERING IN THE MEDICAL SECTOR THROUGH NETWORKING & PARTNERSHIP
An analysis of euspen’s role in stimulating innovation in precision, micro, and nano manufacturing in the medical device sector. Dishi Phillips, euspen Broadly speaking, the huge global medical device sector is likely to be affected by three key trends in the short to medium term. First, the drive for technology
Focus on Precision in Biological Sciences
FaBiMed Workshop at euspen’s 16th International Conference & Exhibition (Cranfield, U.K. 21st April 2016.) The European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) is hosting a workshop for working with FaBiMed (Fabrication and Functionalization of BioMedical Microdevices) at its 16th International Conference & Exhibition to be held in Nottingham, U.K.
euspen’s Tribute to a Pioneer in the Precision Engineering Sector – Jim Bryan
(Cranfield, U.K., 14th August 2015) Sometimes, a particular figure in a certain community is of such an influence that their passing is universally recognized as a massive loss on a personal, intellectual, and industry level. Such is the case with the passing of Jim Bryan, a man of such stature
Event Review Nottingham 2016
Euspen’s 16th International Conference and Exhibition For many years, the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) has been organising and hosting an array of events in order to fulfil its central mission — the advancement of the arts, science, and technology of precision engineering, micro engineering, and nanotechnology.