9th International Conference
M A T A R 2 0 1 2
Machine Tools, Automation, Robotics and Technology
12 - 14 September 2012
Prague, Czech Republic
The conference focuses on
- Design, modeling, optimization and identification of machine tool and robot structures, new machine tool and robot configurations;
- Spindle modeling, testing and diagnostics;
- Feed drive modeling and optimization, control systems, control strategies and mechatronics;
- Machining dynamics and process optimization, chatter avoidance;
- Thermal behavior of machine tools;
- High precision machining and high precision machines;
- Micromachining and micro manipulation;
- Cutting process simulation and virtual machining;
- CAD/CAM systems and strategies for high productivity;
- Cutting tools, cutting processes, abrasive processes, cutting conditions and their optimization;
- Unconventional processes and manufacturing machines (EDM, laser cutting), hybrid manufacturing processes;
- Monitoring of technological processes, intelligent machines and intelligent manufacturing;
- Machining of difficult-to-cut materials (titanium alloys, nickel alloys, stainless steel, hard materials) and non-metallic materials (composites, ceramics);
- Environmental aspects of the design and operation of machine tools;
- Industrial case studies related to the above mentioned topics.
Important Deadlines
16 March 2012
Abstract submission
30 March 2012
Notification of abstract acceptance
25 May 2012
Full paper submission (extended deadline)
13 July 2012
Notification of paper acceptance (extended deadline)
10 August 2012
Final paper submission
Conference fee
Early Registration: EUR 380 | payment before 15 June 2012
Late Registration: EUR 420 | payment after 15 June 2012 | but not later then 31 July
Conference preliminary program
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Welcome reception
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Invitation, Keynotes, Presentations in Sessions
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Keynotes, Presentations in Sessions, Social Evening
Friday, 14 September 2012
Presentations in Sessions
Keynote speakers
Prof. Friedrich Bleicher | IFT TU Vienna, Austria
Prof. Erhan Budak | Sabanci University, Turkey
Prof. Berend Denkena | IFW TU Hannover, Germany
Dr. Jürgen Leopold | Huazhong University of Science&Technology, Wuhan, People Republic of China
Prof. Michael Valasek | Czech Technical University in Prague
Conference language
The conference language is English.
Venue
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic, home to a number of famous cultural monuments, many of which have survived the violence and destruction of twentieth century Europe. Main attractions include the following: Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petřín Hill. Since 1992, the historic centre of Prague has been inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. In 2011, Prague was the sixth most visited city in Europe.
The conference will be held in the Hotel Grand Majestic Plaza situated in the center of the city that guarantees the conference full-service and comfortable accommodation.
Pre-conference tour
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
International machine tool fair in Brno, Czech Republic
Guided tour through the expositions of Czech machine tool builders.