Course Description

Duration 1 day(s)

Language English    Venue Cambridge, UK

Country 

Course fee 250,00    Currency EURO    Discount none

Description
Device miniaturisation using Microsystems Technology (MST), also known as micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) in North America and Japan, has been identified as a disruptive technology which will change your business. This Microsystems and MEMS Industry seminar will give you the insight and information you need to make critical decisions about your products and business strategy. It is targeted at users of technology in the Industrial and Environmental Sectors.

You will learn:

· Which technology gives the most competitive product?
· Who the providers are? Who the customers are?
· Development & production costs.
· Which markets are developing fastest?
· Who are the major players in each sector?
· Case studies outlining real world successes implementations.

Course Contents and Time Table
· Introduction: MST Development Background & Market History
· The Business of MST
· Environmental Technology, Applications, Markets & Case Studies
· Industrial Process Control Technology, Applications, Markets & Case Studies
· Security Technology, Applications, Markets & Case Studies
· Industrial Health & Safety Technology, Applications, Markets & Case Studies


Timetable

9:00- 9:50 Introduction; Microsystems Development Background and Market History

10:00- 10:50 The Business of Microsystems Technology
Economics of developing and incorporating MST into a marketable product
Marketing strategies

11:00-12:00 World-wide Market for MST/MEMS
Market sizes and past trends
Developments in product and customer segments
The future marketplace

12:00-13:00 LUNCH BREAK

13:00-13:50 Environmental Applications and Markets
Review of technologies, sensors and networks
Applications and adaptations
Case studies

14:00-14:50 Industrial Process and Control Applications and Markets
Review of technologies and systems
Applications and innovations
Case studies

15:00-15:50 Security Applications of MST
Review of technologies and devices
Applications and innovations

16:00-16:50 Industrial Health and Safety Applications
Review of technologies and systems
Applications and innovations
Case studies

Audience
Audience
· Engineers and Managers in the environmental, industrial process control and security fields
who are looking to improve the performance and marketability of their products, and to keep
up-to-date on new technology.
· Marketing specialists who wish to improve their competitive analysis and gather information
for future product planning.

Lecturers
Ward Hills BSc, MSc, PhD, MBA
Technology For Industry Ltd

Dr Hills gained his PhD at Washington State University, USA, in 1993 and subsequently gained practical experience in the environmental monitoring industry. He has worked in The Netherlands, Japan and the USA before moving to Cambridge. His unique mix of technical understanding with business experience has enabled him to contribute actional strategic plans for the public and private organisations he has worked for. His experience covers electronics instrumentation, bio-organic sensor design and development data collection, market research, financial modelling and management consulting.

Further information
EuroTraining - TFI
sarah.tfi@dial.pipex.com
+44 1353 741 331
This is a EuroTraining Awareness course, please follow the link below to the EuroTraining mainpage
for on-line registration.