t h International Conference on Industrial Tools and Material Processing Technologies 9 2014 Second Announcement www.tecos.si/icit A Word From the Chairman Ljubljana, Slovenia, April 9th - 11th 2014 Production technologies are the most important driving force of modern economy. Implementing the newest research, development and technological breakthroughs is one of the most imperative elements for any successful production company world-wide. Only so the productivity, reliability and cost effectiveness can be reached in order to compete on the dynamic and extensively challenging global market. Therefore the aim of the ICIT&MPT 2014 conference is to provide quick and effective transfer of knowledge and information about most recent developments and state-of-the-art innovations in production, manufacturing and material processing technologies. This will be achieved with the help of esteemed scientists from all over world alongside researchers from R&D oriented production companies who will attend the 2014 edition of the ICIT&MPT conference. You are cordially invited to join us in Slovenia, on the sunny side of the Alps! Ljubljana, the lovely capitol of Slovenia, easily accessible by all means of travel, will provide us all an excellent ambient for a successful event. Four Reasons to Attend the Conference $ Renowned keynote speakers* $ A B2B matchmaking event with a chance to present project and $ $ cooperation proposals will be organised* The best papers will be published in an SCI listed scientific magazine A visit to an internationally renowned production company will be organised * details to be announced 9thI 2014 nternational Conference on Industrial Tools and Material Processing Technologies Ljubljana, Slovenia, April 9th - 11th 2014 International Scientific Committee Conference Scope & Topics Section 1: Polymer Technologies Partners: Slovenian Plasttechnics Cluster, Center of Excellence Polimat and VŠTP Polymer Technology College Chairman: Assist. Prof. Irena Pulko, PhD VŠTP Polymer Technology College Section 2: Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering Partners: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ljubljana - Laboratory for Material Testing and Heat Treatment Chairman: Prof. Janez Grum, PhD Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ljubljana TOPICS 1A Polymer processing (design, optimisation, characterisation and process control) 1B Composite processing and characterisation 1C Biodegradable Polymers, Natural Fibre Composites 1D Mould and tools for polymer processing 1E Micro injection moulding 1F Modelling and simulation of polymer materials 1G Prototyping technologies 1H Nanostructured polymers Key Dates th 18 Sep 2013 th 18 Oct 2013 18th Dec 2013 th 18 Feb 2014 28th Feb 2014 7th Mar 2014 TOPICS 2A 2B 2C Progress in tool steels Heat treatment of tool steels Quenching, residual stresses and distortion in heat treated parts 2D Thermochemical surface hardening treatment 2E Thermomechanical treatment 2F Surface hardening treatments 2G Hardening and hardenability 2H Thermal spray technology 2I Surface modification and thin film deposition 2J High energy beam technology Conference Programme Abstract submission deadline Confirmation of abstracts Paper submission deadline Acceptance of papers by the International Scientific Committee Fee payment deadline for authors Inclusion of papers into the Conference proceedings and the Conference Programme PART A: Conference April 8th - 10th, 2014 Plenary session, parallel sessions, company tour, social programme (welcome reception on Tuesday evening, two lunches, banquet dinner, refreshments), conference proceedings (book and CD) PART B: B2B Brokerage Event April 11th, 2014 Plenary session, presentation of project and cooperation ideas, match-making, bilateral meetings Section 3: Metal Working Partner: College of Industrial Engineering Celje Chairman: Assist. Prof. Gašper Gantar, PhD College of Industrial Engineering Celje TOPICS 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 3G 3H Metal forming processes and tools Tool and die manufacturing Additive technologies Computer aided numerical methods Management and logistics in manufacturing Micro manufacturing Prototyping technologies 3D scanning and reverse engineering Abstract submission Instructions on www.tecos.si/icit/abstracts Organising Committee Correspondence Aleš Hanèiè, PhD TECOS - Celje, Chairman Prof. Janez Grum, PhD Faculty of Mech. Engineering Ljubljana, CoChairman Prof. Karl Kuzman, PhD Honorary Chairman Tanja Ferleš TECOS - Celje, Conference Organiser TECOS, Slovenian Tool and Die Development Centre Conference Secretary Tanja Ferleš Ph: +386 3 490 09 20 Fax: +386 3 426 46 11 icit@tecos.si www.tecos.si/icit Delegate Fee PART A: 430 EUR 50% reduction for students. Late registrations and payments (after March 15th) will be additionally charged 15% of the above price. Programme for accompanying persons: 150 EUR, price per additional page: 35 EUR. PART B: free of charge Aleš Hanèiè, PhD TECOS - Celje; Chairman of the International Scientific Committee B. Dahotre Narendra, USA Babul Tomasz, Poland Baliè Jože, Slovenia Baptista Rui, Portugal Dean Trevor, UK Diaci Janez, Slovenia Dong Hanshan, UK E. Totten George, USA Emri Igor, Slovenia Endou Junichi, Japan Engel Ulf, Germany Fagali Adriano, Brazil Fernandez Angel, Spain Gantar Gašper, Slovenia Godec Damir, Croatia Govekar Edvard, Slovenia Grum Janez, Slovenia Herakoviè Niko, Slovenia Hinsel Christian, Germany Hoffmann Peter, Germany J. Spies Heinz, Germany Prof. Janez Grum, PhD Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ljubljana; Co-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee Jimenez Ricard, Spain Jovane Francesco, Italy Junkar Miha, Slovenia Kampuš Zlatko, Slovenia Kocanda Andrzej, Poland Kocov Atanas, Rep. of Macedonia Kopaè Janez, Slovenia Kulu Pritt, Estonia Kunaver Matjaž, Slovenia Kuzman Karl, Slovenia Lang Lihui, P.R. China Law Kris, Hong Kong Lišèiè Božidar, Croatia Merklein Marion, Germany Moon Y.H., Južna Koreja Musil Vojko, Slovenia Nardin Blaž, Slovenia Nastran Miha, Slovenia Navodnik Janez, Slovenia Nestler Andreas, Germany Prof. Karl Kuzman, PhD Honorary Chairman of the International Scientific Committee Panjan Peter, Slovenia Perme Tomaž, Slovenia Planèak Miroslav, Rep. of Serbia Rodiè Tomaž, Slovenia Rosso Mario, Italy Rus Primož, Slovenia Sillekens Wim, Netherland Smoljan Božidar, Croatia Standring Peter, UK Sterzing Andreas, Germany Stoiæ Antun, Croatia Šercer Mladen, Croatia Tekkaya A. Erman, Turkey Tisza Miklos, Hungary Vander Voort George, USA Wagner Stefan, Germany Zenker Rolf, Germany Informations for Authors Authors are invited to contribute original papers dealing with conference topics. The International Scientific Committee will review all papers and then decide which of those accepted will be included in the oral presentation and which in the poster presentation. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, which will be given to all participants in printed and digital format. The authors of the best papers will be invited to prepare an extended version of their scientific papers for the JME (www.sv-jme.eu; impact factor 0,883) and IJMMP (www.inderscience.com/ijmmp) journals. The Venue and Accomodation Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a dynamic Central European city with many possibilities for sightseeing, shopping, outdoor and various other activities. Ljubljana's central position between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea is an excellent starting point, allowing travellers with some extra time to explore the natural jewels nearby. More tourist information can be found at www.ljubljana.si. The Conference will be held in Hotel Slon (www.hotelslon.com/en).