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
 

Chair:

 

Session 1: Measurement systems for machine evaluation and control

10:00-10:15 
O1.01 Generalised test for evaluating the performance of large-volume metrology systems when measuring objects in motion, David Gorman, NPL, UK (PRE25114)

10:15-10:30
O1.02 Characterisation of the Cyclic Errors During Linear Motion of an Articulated Robot, Khin Win Khant, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25119)

10:30-10:40Discussion
10:40-11:10Coffee break & networking
 11:10-11:25
O1.03 Geometric error measurement and compensation of a PKM type CNC machine, Simon Fletcher, University of Huddersfield, UK (PRE25127)

11:25-11:40
O1.04 Geometric Error Identification of Five-axis Machining Centre Based on Cube Machining Test Results with Tool Posture Optimization Ryota Kawai, Nagoya University, JP (PRE25128) 

11:40-11:55
O1.05 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)

11:55-12:10Discussion
12:10- 12:15euspen Scholarship Awards
12:15-13:15Lunch & Networking
13:25-14:15Time and Frequency Innovation Laboratory, NPL (Cranfield University)
14:15-14:45Keynote 2: The mass calibration of robots: Unlocking new industrial applications with affordable accuracy
Dr. Blake Kendrick, Renishaw plc, UK
 Session 2: Thermal Characterisation & Error Mitigation Compensation

14:45-15:00
O2.01 Experimental characterization of thermal disturbances in a 6DOF nanopositioning system under varying operational conditions, Parastoo Salimitari IMMS GmbH, DE (PRE25102)

15:00-15:15
O2.02 Development and validation of a simplified coil model for CFD simulation of a nano-positioning planar drive system, Ina Naujokat IMMS GmbH, DE (PRE25101)

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

16:00-16:15
O2.03 High precision thermal control of fluidic mediums, Matthew Tucker, Cranfield Precision/Fives UK (PRE25134)

16:15-16:30
O2.04 Analysis of Thermal Volumetric Effect on Machine Structure Using FEA Model, Daniel Divíšek CTU in Prague, CZ (PRE25104)

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
 

 

Chair:

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

17:00-17:15
O2.06 Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Temperature Field Reconstruction, Gorka Aguirre, IDEKO, ES (PRE25126)

17:15-17:30
O2.07  Temperature Control System for CNC Milling to Improve Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish, David Felipe Ariza Martínez Javeriana, CO (PRE25124) online

 17:30-17:40Discussion
CLOSE – free evening 

 

Wednesday 19th November 2025

Time (GMT)Programme
08:30- 09:00Keynote 3: Machine & Robot Calibration
Prof. Andreas Archenti, KTH, SE & Prof. Andrew Longstaff, University of Huddersfield, UK
 

 

Chair:

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 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)

09:30-09:45
O3.03 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)

09:45-10:00Discussion
10:00-10:30Coffee & networking
 Session 3: Product Design & Manufacturing Processes (cont.;)

10:30-10:45
O3.04 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)

10:45-11:00
O3.05 Finite Element Analysis of Mold Geometry Effects on Glass Flow and Stress in Wafer-Level Precision Glass Molding, Christian Strobl, Fraunhofer, DE (PRE25141)

11:00-11:10Discussion
 11:10-11:25
O3.06 Grinding optical-grade features in glass and silicon for compact vacuum cells, Joel Keen, University of Southampton, UK (PRE25125) 

11:25-11:40
O3.07 Product-oriented design evaluation of serpentine, sar, and bilayer passive micromixers, Muhammad Muzafar CAE NUST University Pakistan (PRE25135)

11:40-11:50Discussion
11:50- 12:15Exhibitor presentations
12:15- 13:15Lunch & Networking
13:15- 14:00Loxham Precision laboratory tour
Chair:

 

Session 4: Poster pitch presentations – (5 mins per poster)

14:00-14:30

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)

P4.04  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)

Session 5: Innovations in Manufacturing Process & Thermal Control

15:15-15:30
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)   

15:30-15:45
O5.02 Low voltage ultra-high resolution electron microscopic analysis of small grain diamond abrasive media, Marvin Groeb, Kern Microtechnik GmbH (PRE25112)        

 

15:45-16:00
O5.03 Investigating the prediction of manufactured part quality using in-process vibration data and neural networks, Daniel Povey, NPL, UK (PRE25111)

16:00-16:15Discussion
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
 

 

Chair:

 

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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