July 22-23, 2004

The Hotel @ MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts

CONFERENCE FOCUS

In the last decade, ink jet has come to be viewed as a precision microfluidics tool in addition to its use in printing. The inherently "data-driven" nature of ink jet makes it attractive as a flexible manufacturing tool in applications ranging from medical diagnostics to optical communications. In contrast to photolithography and screen printing, ink jet is an additive process that can minimize the use of expensive materials such as DNA, light-emitting polymers and precious metal inks among others.

This course is designed for those interested in developing applications of ink jet technology other than ink on paper. It will help you understand the basic physics of jetting a wide range of materials, "ink" or fluid and printhead requirements, systems requirements for utilizing ink jet technology in manufacturing plus extensive coverage of the range of possible applications. Piezoelectric, demand mode technology will be emphasized in this course.

INK JET DEPOSITION OF MATERIALS Physics, Systems & Applications for Microdispensing July 22-23, 2004 The Hotel @ MIT Cambridge, Massachusetts Agenda and Schedule   Thursday, July 22, 2004   12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Registration   1:00 p.m. Opening Session WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine, USA INTRODUCTION Overview Of Ink Jet Technology - Continuous Mode - Drop-On-Demand Mode Thermal Piezo INK JET PHYSICS Piezoelectrics Actuators Acoustics Fluid Properties Orifice Flow Drop Formation Fluid Systems PRINTHEAD FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY Key Technologies Materials Process Precision Engineering Orifice Plates Actuator Manufacturing Fluid Channel Fabrication Assemble   5:30 p.m. Reception   Friday, July 23, 2004   7:30 a.m Continental Breakfast   8:00 a.m. Session 2 PRINTING SYSTEMS Raster & Vector Printing Modes Print-On-The-Fly & Point-To-Point Printing Modes Alignment Systems & Accuracy Drop & Spot Recognition Systems Complex Systems: Multiple Fluids, 3-D & Chemical Reactions Maintenance & Environmental Considerations APPLICATIONS & THEIR REQUIREMENTS Electronics - Passives: Conductors, Resistors, Capacitors, Dielectrics & Inductors - Solders & Adhesives - Conductive & Semiconducting Polymers, Sensors Photonics - Lenses & Waveguides - Sensors & Active Compounds  12:00 Noon Lunch   1:00 p.m. Session 3 APPLICATIONS & THEIR REQUIREMENTS (Continued) Biomedical - Diagnostics, Genomics & Proteomics - Drug Delivery & Tissue Engineering - Laser Surgery Displays - LCD, PLED, FED - Filters, Spacers, Hole Transfer Layers, Emitters Aroma Generation Combinatorial Synthesis  4:00 p.m. Adjournment Download a PDF version of this program by   clicking here (summercamp04.pdf - 295K bytes) COURSE LEADER Dr. David B. Wallace, Vice President, Technology Development, MicroFab Technologies, Inc., Plano, Texas Dr. Wallace is an internationally recognized expert in ink jet physics and applications. He has over thirty years of industrial experience in complex fluid flow phenomena, including twenty-five years in ink jet printing. He has published over eighty publications and has been awarded twenty-eight patents. Dr. Wallace is an Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and has been Principal Investigator for research funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Standards and Technology, National Science Foundation and Defense Advanced Projects Agency. Dr. Wallace received his BSE and MSME from Southern Methodist University and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. MicroFab Technologies has been a pioneer in developing industrial applications of ink jet printing technology, in areas as diverse as medical diagnostics, medical devices, electronics manufacturing, optics and displays among others. MicroFab Technologies personnel have authored sixty-four patents covering these developments over the past eighteen years. In addition, MicroFab Technologies has supplied ink jet equipment to over two hundred organizations in Europe, Asia and North America. ABOUT THE SPONSOR Information Management Institute, Inc. provides conference programs in the worldwide computer printer industry. Founded in 1988, IMI offers the largest and most comprehensive conference and seminar program in the digital printing industry. Since 1990, IMI has sponsored over 200 digital printing industry programs. Each year over 2000 industry technical, marketing and management personnel from over 600 companies attend over 20 programs covering ink jet, thermal, laser, digital printing presses, textile printing, printing consumables and other digital printing technology and application topics. For further details, contact Information Management Institute: Alvin G. Keene President Information Management Institute, Inc. 1106 Valley Crossing Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA Phone: +1-207-235-2225 Fax: +1-207-235-2226 Email: imi@imiconf.com Web Site: www.imiconf.com HOTEL INFORMATION The Ink Jet Deposition of Materials course is being held at the Hotel @ MIT located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each meeting registrant. To receive the special meeting rate of $145 for single or double occupancy, you must identify yourself as a registrant to Information Management Institute's Digital Printing Summer Camp. Early booking is advised as the reduced rate is guaranteed only until June 28, 2004. Phone +1-617-577-0200 or email reservations@hotelatmit.com to make hotel reservations. You may register online by going to www.hotelatmit.com (click on Reservations at bottom left of screen which will redirect you to the Doubletree.com web site) where you will select arrival date, smoking preferences, bed type & departure date. At group/convention code prompt, you must insert IMI - a reservation and confirmation code will be provided. THE LOCATION The Hotel @ MIT is conveniently located just off Massachusetts Avenue in historic Cambridge, Massachusetts on MIT property. The hotel and conference center feature contemporary architecture outside and high-tech décor and amenities inside. Academics, business people and travelers appreciate the whimsical, eclectic style and warm service. Recognized by its stunning exterior dome, The Hotel @ MIT anchors University Park Development, a premier office, high-tech and biomedical park near Central Square with many ethnic restaurants and unique shops located nearby within walking distance. Its innovative master plan, developed by Koetter Kim and Associates, won the 1986 Urban Design Award from Progressive Architecture magazine. Original artwork from the MIT collection and armoires with circuit board inlays accent each guest room. In-room conveniences include ergonomically designed furniture, sumptuous bathrobes, complimentary turndown service upon request, two-line portable telephones and data ports. All guest rooms also offer complimentary high-speed T1 Internet access and wireless internet service is available in the hotel lobby, library and Sydney's Restaurant. The Hotel @ MIT lobby features whimsical, moving sculptures that combine the principles of physics with the fun of toys. Even the elevators take you to the future, with their exposed circuitry and neon blue lights. The Hotel @ MIT is a convenient cab ride from Boston's Logan International Airport for approximately $30. On-Site parking is limited and costs $20 per day for self parking and $25 per day for valet parking. You will find The Hotel @ MIT located in one of Cambridge's most aesthetic and innovative multi-use development areas. Nearby to MIT and Harvard Square, the hotel is conveniently located near public transportation that will take you to Boston's many attractions (Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Freedom Trail, Boston Commons, Newbury Street, museums, theaters, shopping, etc.). The Hotel @ MIT (www.hotelatmit.com) plus the Cambridge/Boston area (Go to Area Happenings section of www.hotelatmit.com for information links) provide an excellent opportunity to extend your visit into a memorable vacation experience. Dress for the Ink Jet Deposition of Materials course will be casual. The Hotel @ MIT address is: Hotel @ MIT 20 Sydney Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Phone: +1-617-577-0200 or +1-800-222-8733 Fax: +1-617-494-8366 CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge, Massachusetts was settled in 1630 by a group from the Massachusetts Bay Company. Originally called "Newtowne," it was incorporated as a town in 1636 and became a city in 1846 by uniting the three villages of Old Cambridge, Cambridgeport and East Cambridge. The name "Cambridge" was selected by the General Court because many of the men had attended Cambridge University in England and thought it would be an appropriate name for a college town in New England. In 1636, Cambridge took its first formative step toward becoming the innovative city it is now with the founding of America's oldest university, Harvard University. Today, Cambridge is perhaps best known for being the home of two world-class universities, Harvard University and MIT, located within just two miles of each other. Yet Cambridge is much more than just a college town or a suburb of Boston. Imbued with a rich history, a persevering entrepreneurial spirit and an enduring legacy of innovation, Cambridge has developed a distinct flavor and feel all its own. Cambridge has been the site of political, religious and social historic events for nearly 350 years. Freedom of speech was declared at Cambridge Common in 1637, freedom of religion in 1740 and George Washington took command of the First Continental Army there in 1775. Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's house is still located on elegant Brattle Street along with other Tory mansions, which house historical artifacts from the birth of the United States. More American presidents and Nobel laureates have lived in Cambridge than in any other city. Today, Cambridge continues to successfully merge history, education, innovation, arts and culture to provide its multicultural community of immigrants, artists, students, professors, entrepreneurs, factory workers and professionals with a welcoming, progressive place to live and work. Just across the river from Boston, Massachusetts; Cambridge offers an exciting multicultural setting where visitors from around the world mingle. Teeming with cafes, bookstores, and boutiques, Cambridge is often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank". As a captivating, off-beat alternative to Boston, the "Squares" of Cambridge are charming neighborhoods rich in adventurous dining options as well as unique shopping, theatres, museums, and historic sites. Located between the academic powerhouses of Harvard and MIT, Central Square is the seat of City government and is home to a rich variety of international restaurants and music clubs. Harvard Square, located around the historic brick walls of the country's oldest university, is a mecca for dining, shopping, books, and entertainment. Historically, Inman Square is a bustling shopping district and today, is home to a bounty of unique restaurants offering cuisine of unparalleled excellence and diversity. Just a bridge away from Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, Kendall Square is home to MIT and the heart of Massachusetts' booming high tech and biotechnology industries. In north Cambridge, Porter Square boasts the region's largest concentration of Japanese eateries and shops including a popular Japanese bookstore. For detailed information on Cambridge's attractions, visit the Cambridge Office of Tourism web site www.cambridge-usa.org and for information on nearby Boston, visit Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau web site www.bostonusa.com. IMPORTANT The binder for this completed program is not being sold at this time. 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