Precision & Performance 2025
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Our very first Precision & Performance Conference is held over 3 days and the daily programme is detailed below.  Please note that all times are shown in London, UK times (GMT)

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Tuesday 18th November 2025

Time (GMT)Programme
08:15-
09:00		Registration & Refreshments
09:00- 09:10Welcome address by euspen President: Prof. Andreas Archenti, KTH, SE
09:10- 09:20Welcome address by local host: Prof. Leon Williams, Director of Manufacturing Materials & Design, Cranfield University
09:20-09:25Welcome address by Conference Chair: Prof. Andrew Longstaff, University of Huddersfield, UK
09:30-10:00Keynote 1: Metrology for manufacturing (including the Timing Node at Cranfield University)
Prof. JT Janssen, Chief Scientist, NPL, UK
 

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Session 1: Measurement systems for machine evaluation and control

10:00-10:15
O1.01 Digitalized Framework for an adaptive Data Acquisition System enabling an Intelligent Thread Whirling Process, Arjun Balekudru Bhat, (IFW), Leibniz Hannover University, DE (PRE25103)

10:15-10:30
O1.02 Generalised test for evaluating the performance of large-volume metrology systems when measuring objects in motion, David Gorman, NPL, UK (PRE25114)

10:30-10:40Discussion
10:40-11:00Coffee break & networking
 11:00-11:15
O1.03 Characterisation of the Cyclic Errors During Linear Motion of an Articulated Robot, Khin Win Khant, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25119)

11:15-11:30
O1.04 Geometric error measurement and compensation of a PKM type CNC machine, Simon Fletcher, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25127)11:30-11:45
O1.05 Geometric Error Identification of Five-axis Machining Centre Based on Cube Machining Test Results with Tool Posture Optimization Ryota Kawai, Nagoya University, JP (PRE25128)11:45-12:00
O1.06 Uncertainty analysis of positioning deviations of machine tools’ linear axes: A foundation for uncertainty evaluation of volumetric deviations, Morteza Dashtizadeh, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25136)
12:00-12:20Discussion
12:20- 13:15Lunch & Networking
13:15-13:25euspen Scholarship Awards
13:25-14:15Tuning Node tour, NPL (Cranfield University)
14:15-14:45Keynote 2: Dr. Blake Kendrick, Renishaw plc, UK
 Session 2: Thermal Characterisation & Error Mitigation Compensation

14:45-15:00
O2.01 Development and validation of a simplified coil model for CFD simulation of a nano-positioning planar drive system, Ina Naujokat IMMS GmbH, DE (PRE25101)

15:00-15:15
O2.02 Experimental characterization of thermal disturbances in a 6DOF nanopositioning system under varying operational conditions,
Parastoo Salimitari IMMS GmbH, DE (PRE25102)

15:15-15:25Discussion
15:25-16:00Coffee break & networking
 Session 2: Thermal Characterisation & Error Mitigation Compensation (cont.,)

16:00-16:15
O2.03 Analysis of Thermal Volumetric Effect on Machine Structure Using FEA Model, Daniel Divíšek CTU in Prague, CZ (PRE25104)

16:15-16:30
O2.04 High precision thermal control of fluidic mediums, Matthew Tucker, Fives/Cranfield Precision, UK (PRE25105)

16:30-16:45
O2.05 Optimizing Grinding Processes with Machine Learning: Predictive Models for Enhanced Precision, Harris Farooq, Cranfield Precision/Fives UK (PRE25110)

16:45- 17:00Discussion
17:00- 17:10Short break
10:00- 10:40

 

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Session 2: Thermal Characterisation & Error Mitigation Compensation (cont.,)

17:10-17:25
O2.06 Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Temperature Field Reconstruction, Gorka Aguirre, IDEKO, ES (PRE25126)

17:25-17:40
O2.07 Robust thermal error compensation using Kalman-weighted ensembles of reduced physical models, Lenny Rhiner inspire AG, ETH Zürich, CH (PRE25117)

17:40-17:55
O2.08 Temperature Control System for CNC Milling to Improve Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish, David Felipe Ariza Martínez Javeriana, CO (PRE25124)

17:55-18:05
O2.09 Machine Tool Displacement Error Detection Enabling Design Changes and Active Compensation, Mark Stocker, Cranfield Precision, UK (PRE25139)

18:05-18:25Discussion
 CLOSE – free evening

 

Wednesday 19th November 2025

Time (GMT)Programme
08:30- 09:00Keynote 3: Sarah Black-Smith, Siemens, UK
 

 

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Session 3: Product Design & Manufacturing Processes

 09:00-09:15
O3.01 Inconel 625 and tungsten metal matrix composite fabrication using WAAM-TIG to achieve superior tribo-mechanical properties, Shubham Sadhya, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, IN (PRE25108)

09:15-09:30
O3.02 Thermal Imaging and Microstructural Characterization of Friction Stir Welded Al 6061-T6, Arsalan Javaid, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), PK (PRE25132)

09:30-09:45
O3.03 Study on the thermal stability of cold forged carbon fibre-based structural member for high dynamic machinery applications, Kevin John, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25118)

09:44-10:00Discussion
10:00-10:30Coffee & networking
 Session 3: Product Design & Manufacturing Processes (cont.;)

10:30-10:45
O3.04 Dual-Method Design Exploration for Parametric Sensitivity and Performance Optimization in CF-PA6 Additive Manufacturing, Ali Iqbal, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), PK (PRE25130)

10:45-11:00
O3.05 Combined planar and non-planar path planning for wire arc additive manufacturing of an organic bow window in AlSi5: slicing optimization and process prototyping, Atif Naseer, Politecnico di Milano (PRE25122)

11:00-11:15
O3.06  Experimental Evaluation of Burr Formation in High and Low Speed Micromilling of Inconel 718 with Coated Carbide Tools using Statistical Methods, Ahmad Waqar Tehami, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) (PRE25133)

11:15-11:30Discussion
 11:30-11:45
O3.07 Comparison of laser-deposited characteristics between pre-alloyed and homogenized powders of AlCoCrFeNi High Entropy Alloy and correlating with the thermal history, Puneeth Thati, IIT Kharagpur, IN (PRE25121)11:45-12:00
O3.08 Grinding optical-grade features in glass and silicon for compact vacuum cells, Joel Keen, University of Southampton, UK (PRE25125) 

12:00-12:15
O3.09 Product-oriented design evaluation of serpentine, sar, and bilayer passive micromixers, Muhammad Muzafar CAE NUST University Pakistan (PRE25135)

12:15-12:30Discussion
12:30- 13:30Lunch & Networking
13:30- 14:15Exhibitor presentations
14:15- 14:45Coffee & Networking
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Session 4: Poster pitch presentations – (5 mins per poster)

14:45-15:45
P4.01 Torque testing splined work holders for EV components, Thomas Furness, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25109)

P4.02 Additive manufacturing process assessment framework for x-ray computer tomography derived measurement, David Gorman, NPL, UK (PRE25116)

P4.03 Sustainable Repair of High-Value Components via Laser Directed Energy Deposition: Thermal Monitoring and DIC-Based Qualification of Inconel 718 Repaired Parts, Jha Me, IITH, IN (PRE25120)

P4.04  Towards a metrologically assisted process for multi-axis machining using a digital twin of the machine tool: a methodological approach, Ermes Xhafa, LNE, FR (PRE25123)

P4.05 Machine Tool Thermal Displacement Error Detection Enabling Design Changes and Active Compensation, Timothy Bartley, Fives, UK (PRE25129)

P4.06 Taguchi-Based Evaluation of High-Temperature Tensile Behavior in PEEK–PLA Hybrid Structures Produced via FDM, Ossama Bin Mazhar, NUST, PK (PRE25137)

P4.07 Thermal Imaging and Microstructural Characterization of Friction Stir Welded Al 6061-T6, Arsalan Javaid, NUST, PK (PRE25138)

Session 5: Innovations in Manufacturing Process & Thermal Control

15:45-16:00
O5.01 A new paradigm for real-time machining optimization via an embedded near-zero latency heat flux sensor, Umer Shaukat, University of Turku, FI (PRE25107)   16:00-16:15
O5.02 Low voltage ultra-high resolution electron microscopic analysis of small grain diamond abrasive media, Marvin Groeb, Kern Microtechnik GmbH (PRE25112)        
16:15-16:25Discussion
16:30Coaches to Cranfield Precision / Fives Group tour
 18:30 Networking dinner at Chicheley Hall

 

Thursday 20th November 2025

Time (GMT)Programme
08:30-09:00Keynote 4: Dr. John Ahmet Erkoyuncu, Cranfield University
 

 

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Session 5: Innovations in Manufacturing Process & Thermal Control (cont.;)

 09:00-09:15
O5.03 Model-based thermal drift compensation for high-precision hexapod robot actuators, Clément Robert LIRMM, FR (PRE25106)

09:15-09:30
O5.04 Experimental investigation of adaptive temperature control for energy efficient precision grinding machines, Sebastian Lang ETH Zurich / inspire AG, CH (PRE25115)

09:30-09:45
O5.05 Prediction of cutting force uncertainty characteristics through the integration of logical and numerical processing techniques, Wencheng Pan, University of Huddersfield (PRE25113)       

09:45- 10:00Discussion
10:00-10:15Closing remarks and end of conference
10:15-10:30Coffee
10:30 Coaches to Bletchley Park for private guided tours and lunch

 

    

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