THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

May 6-8, 2002
Chaparral Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Arizona

IMI's 11^th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference is the only U.S. ink jet printing industry event devoted entirely to ink jet printing technologies, markets and applications. Ink jet printing continues to make technology advancements in product functionality, cost performance, print quality and color printing capabilities. As a result of these improvements, ink jet printing has become the leading digital printing technology with expansion into many new markets and applications. In addition to personal and office computer printing, applications such as display graphics, digital photography, digital printing presses, multifunction printers, textile printing, packaging printing and many other specialty printing and nonprinting applications are increasingly using ink jet technology as the printing technology of choice. Market opportunities for ink jet printing technology have never been better, albeit in a very competitive environment.

This conference program is designed to bring together the industry's leading experts to provide a comprehensive assessment of the ink jet printing industry. The program will address the most recent innovations, trends and issues critical to continued adoption, growth and expansion of ink jet printing applications and markets. As ink jet printing continues to increase market share in numerous application sectors; this 11^th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference provides an unique opportunity for representatives from all segments of the printing industry to obtain information critical to their understanding of ink jet printing technology and market dynamics that are shaping the industry's future.

BENEFITS OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

• Participate in the only 2002 U.S. conference program devoted solely to ink jet technology, applications and markets

• Explore the key issues important to your understanding of ink jet printing with your counterparts from all sectors of the ink jet printing industry

• Establish personal contacts with leading technologists, managers and innovators in the ink jet printing industry

• Gain knowledge on the latest ink and media developments and consumables market opportunities

• Learn from interactive sessions and informal discussions of technology trends, applications developments and other aspects of ink jet printing

• Obtain critical insights into technological, application and market developments critical to your company's decisionmaking process relative to ink jet printing and its role in the overall printer marketplace

• Hear industry expert's projections for ink jet printing's opportunities in traditional and growth markets

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

Dr. Ross N. Mills, iTi
Mike Willis, Pivotal Resources

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Dr. Will Eve, Inca Digital Printing
Michael Flippin, I. T. Strategies
Kenneth C. Freund, CK Associates
Per Frost, Spectra
Robert Goodfellow, API Foils
Per Hellsund, inc.jet
Dr. Alan Hudd, Xennia Technology
Dr. Richard M. Kellett, NESSPro
Dr. Toivo Kodas, Superior MicroPowders
Hue P. Le, Picojet
Lee Newsom, Color Textiles
Stewart Partridge, Web Consulting
John Petralia, XES
John Shane, CAP Ventures
Dr. Andrew Shawcross, Avecia
Dave Wolin, ImageXpert
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates

Monday, May 6, 2002
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
1:00 p.m.	Opening Session - The Expanding Ink Jet Printing Industry

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Kingfield, Maine
Dr. Ross N. Mills, President, imaging Technology international, Boulder, Colorado
Mike Willis, Managing Director, Pivotal Resources, Cambridge, England

ROLE OF INK JET PRINTING IN COMPETITIVE MARKET PLACE
Dr. Ross N. Mills, President, imaging Technology international, Boulder, Colorado, USA

• Ink Jet Printing Technologies
  - State Of The Art
  - Strengths & Weaknesses
  - Enablers & Inhibitors
  
• Competitive Issues For Ink Jet Printing
• New Applications For Ink Jet
• Conference Overview

DIRECTIONS IN INK JET TECHNOLOGY
Mike Willis, Managing Director, Pivotal Resources, Cambridge, England

• Latest Products & Developments
• Emerging Industrial Markets For Ink Jet
• New Applications & Products
• What's New At IPEX?
• The Patent Scene

U.S. AND EUROPEAN DESKTOP AND LARGE FORMAT INK JET FORECASTS
John Shane, Director, CAP Ventures, Norwell, Massachusetts

• Population Forecast
• Supplies Forecast
  - Media: Commodity & Specialty
  - Ink & Cartridges
  
• OEM Vs. Aftermarket
• Distribution Channels
• Emerging Markets For Ink Jet

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN WIDE FORMAT
Kenneth C. Freund, Managing Partner, CK Associates, Irvine, California

• Brief History
• Markets
• Hardware & Consumables
• Applications
• Looking Ahead

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Tuesday, May 7, 2002
8:00 a.m.	Session 2

CUSTOMIZED PIEZO INK JET PRINTING SOLUTIONS FOR WELDING, BIOFLUIDS, SECURITY AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
Dr. Alan Hudd, Managing Director, Xennia Technology Ltd., Royston, England

• Sometimes Piezo Ink Jet Ink Viscosity Is Too High!
• How To Overcome & Create Stable Very Low Viscosity Ink & Jet Performance
• Novel Method For Printing Pure Materials With No Trace Residues On The Substrate.
• Incorporating Clearweld Materials To Precisely Fuse & Weld Components
• How Clearweld Works: Technology, Applications & Benefits
• Emerging Applications For Printing Specific Materials: Biofluids, Selfpowered Electronic Features & Security Features

APPLICATIONS FOR INVISIBLE INK
Per Hellsund, President, inc.jet, Incorporated, Norwich, Connecticut

• Overview Of Hewlett Packard Invisible Ink Product
• Value Propositions: Aesthetics, Forms Design, Production Efficiency & Security
• Applications & Target Markets: Data Center, Financial, High Value Documents & Turnaround Documents

INK JET TECHNOLOGY: MOVING IN NEW DIRECTIONS, BUT HOW FAST?
Michael Flippin, Consultant, I T Strategies, Hanover, Massachusetts

• The Newest Applications: Retail Photo, Packaging & Digital Art
• A Look at Technology
  - Thermal or Piezo
  - Barriers To Adoption
  
• A Look At The Future
  - R& D Spending
  - Who Is Spending How Much & Where
  

DIGITAL dieLESS - BRILLIANCE ON DEMAND
Robert Goodfellow, Project Leader, API Foils Ltd., Livingston, Scotland, UK & Dr. Will Eve, Director of Technology, Inca Digital Printing, Cambridge, England

• Creation Of High Gloss Metallic Image Using DOD Ink Jet Technology (Patent Pending)
• Current Pitfalls Of Producing Digital Metallic Print
• API Foils "Digital dieLESS" Concept
• Integration Of Components Into A Print Engine
• System Benefits & Potential Markets

INK JET PRINTING FOR TEXTILES
Lee Newsom, Director, Color Textiles Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota

• Digital Imaging Fabric Preparation
• Fine Art On A New Medium
• Technology Advances
• Pre & Post Treatment
• Fabric Product Update
• Markets: Applications, Opportunities & Forecasts

12:00 p.m.

Luncheon

1:30 p.m.

Session 3

DEVELOPMENT OF INK JET BASED MATERIALS FOR NEXT GENERATION DEVICE MANUFACTURE
Dr. Toivo Kodas, Vice President, Superior MicroPowders, Albuquerque, New Mexico (co-authored in conjunction with Optomec Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico and Gemplus, Gemenos Cedex, France)

• Next Generation Devices (Smart Card, OLED's, Fuel Cells, Thin Form Batteries, Etc.) Represent Significant Materials & Fabrication Challenges
• Ink Jet Technology Offers Multitude Of Advantages Vs. Traditional Processing Methods
• Development Of Nontraditional, Electronic Based Inks For Ink Jet Printing
• Inks Show Significant Promise In Smart Card & Other Advanced Device Manufacture
• Future Possibilities For Ink Jet Based Manufacturing Technology

INK JET TECHNOLOGY FOR COMPUTER-TO-PLATE
Dr. Richard M. Kellett, President, New England Science & Specialty Products (NESSPro), Inc., Chicopee, Massachusetts

• Printing Plate Fundamentals
• Plate Imaging Technologies: Methods, Performance Parameters & Intrinsic Ink Jet Advantages
• Ink Jet Platemaking Technologies
  - Commercial Systems
  - Other Methods
  
• Future: Technology Enhancements & Special Markets

AQUEOUS INDUSTRIAL INK JET
Dr. Andrew Shawcross, Aqueous Ink Research Manager, Avecia Ink Jet Printing Materials, Manchester, England

• In What Applications Can Aqueous Systems Play A Role?
• Are Industrial Printheads Ready For Aqueous Systems?
• What Are The Perceived Pros & Cons Of Aqueous Systems?
• How Can The Weaknesses Be Addressed?

PIGMENTS VS. DYES IN INK JET INKS! THE BATTLE CONTINUES! WHO'S WINNING?
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates, Hockessin, Delaware

• Status Of Developments
• Who's Committed To Pigments & Who Doesn't Believe (Yet)
• New Approaches To Pigment Ink Design
• Have The Media Developers Done Their Part?
• Finishing: When Is It Needed & Can It Be Avoided?

SUPPLIER'S FORUM: 5-Minute Presentations Related To Ink Jet Printing Products, Services, Technology Capabilities, New Product Introductions, etc. The Suppliers' Forum is open to all Conference Registrants

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Wednesday, May 8, 2002
8:00 a.m.	Session 4

ON-LINE IMAGE QUALITY MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS FOR WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS
Dave Wolin, Vice President of Business Development, ImageXpert, Nashua, New Hampshire

• On-line Challenges & System Considerations
• Real Time Process Control Vs. On-line Diagnostics
• Laser System For Cockle Measurement
• Multiple 2-D Camera Systems For Printhead Alignment Verification
• Line Scan Camera For On-line Printability Inspection

PIEZOELECTRIC INK JET: MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Per Frost, Vice President of Marketing & Sales, Spectra Inc., Hanover, New Hampshire

• Recent Advances In Piezo Technology
  - Performance Improvements
  - Status Of UV Curable Technology
  - Future Trends
  
• New Market Opportunities
  - High Precision Coating
  - New Architectures
  

WIDE FORMAT GRAPHICS: THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY
Stewart Partridge, Managing Director, Web Consulting Ltd., Wantage, Oxon, United Kingdom

• Implications Of Market & Technology Trends
• Interplay Of Digital & Analog Print/Image Processes
• Graphics Industry Rationalization: Where Is It Heading?
• Emergence Of Application Driven Market
• Strategies For Survival & Success

ALL METAL PIEZOELECTRIC PRINTHEAD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Hue P. Le, President, PicoJet Inc., Hillsboro, Oregon

• Low Temperature & Fluxless Metal Bonding Process
• Piezoceramic Bonding & Patterning Techniques
• DOD Piezoelectric Ink Jet Printhead Performances
• Potential Printing Applications

CUSTOMER NEEDS ARE DRIVING WIDE FORMAT INK JET TRENDS IN INK AND MEDIA
John Petralia, Vice President and General Manager, XES Graphic Arts Business, Stamford, Connecticut

• Customers Demanding Products For Specific End Uses & Low Volume Runs Moving To Digital Solutions
• Market Moving From Thermal Ink Jet To Piezoelectric, Solvent, Dye Sub & UV Curable Solutions
• Solvent Solutions Allow Direct Printing To Uncoated Vinyl, Film & Wet Strength Paper, Significantly Reducing Finishing Needs
• UV Solutions High Priced, But Offer Great Adhesion, Abrasion & UV Resistance And Work On Wide Media Range
• Print Providers Need Media From Paper To Photobase Along with PSV, Vinyls & Fabrics To Meet Needs
• Specialty Media Offers High Margins & Profits To Print Providers.
• More Fabric Is Being Used - All Different Types For Niche Applications
• Customers Demand Consistent Image Quality Regardless Of Media & Want Easy "Out Of The Box Color"
• Media Products Life Cycles Are Shorter Than Ever
• Industry Seeing More Integrated Systems Approach To Customer Solutions

12:00 Noon

Luncheon & Adjournment

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