IMI's Ink Jet Deposition Course will provide a sometimes salutary background on the conventional manufacturing capabilities that must be matched for material deposition by ink jet to move into large scale production environments.

Ink Jet Deposition Course January 28-29, 2013 Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona Course Schedule   Monday, January 28, 2013   12:00 Noon Registration   1:00 p.m. Session 1 Basic Components of an Ink Jet Functional Fluid Deposition System & It's Operation Course Leader: Course Leader: Dr. Neil Chilton, Technical Director, Printed Electronics Limited, Tamworth, UK Printheads - Choice of Ink Jet Printheads - Material Compatibility - Drive Electronics & System - Selection Criteria for Ink Jet Printheads Inks/Fluids - Basic Tests for Potential Inks/Fluids & Reformulation Options - Jetting Methods to Evaluate Ink/Fluid Performance Ink Jet Platform - Buy or Build? - Fundamental Choices when Deciding upon a System - Accuracy & Compensation Methods - Control Software Considerations Substrate - Substrate Fundamentals: Ink Interaction - Practical Substrate Characterization - How to Optimize Patterning - Surface Treatment Options Functionalizing - Making Printed Fluid into the Printed "Thing" you need - Thermal vs. Photonic Methods for Nanometal Materials - UV Methods for Dielectric Type Materials   6:00 p.m. Networking Reception   Tuesday, January 29, 2013   8:30 a.m. Session 2 Image Fundamentals - Primer on Printing Bitmap Images (when you really want a nice vector) What is a Bitmap? Encoders & Drive Systems Resolution & Image Conversion Dealing with Image Artifacts Software Techniques Ink/Fluid Delivery & Management System - Filtration, Heating/Cooling, Degassing & Delivery - Customized & Commercial Delivery Systems Practical Applications & Case Studies - Examples & Lessons Learnt - Hands On with Ink Jet Components Moving Functional Printing to Industrial Scale - System Considerations - Yield Requirements - Cost Modeling Overview of Material Deposition & Printed Electronics Using Ink Jet: (Things that can (& maybe cannot) be done  12:00 Noon Course Adjournment Download the PDF version of this program   Download the IMI January 2013 Conference Brochure IMI Conferences in January - February 2013 3D Printing: Opportunities & Challenges Symposium January 28-29, 2013 Digital Deposition Course - Functional Material Deposition by Ink Jet January 28-29, 2013 Ink Jet Printhead Selection & Evaluation Course January 28-29, 2013 AWA Inkjet Label & Packaging Print Seminar January 29-30, 2013 22nd Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference January 30 - February 1, 2013 A Complete Listing of IMI Completed Programs COURSE LEADER Dr. Neil Chilton, Technical Director, Printed Electronics Limited, Tamworth, UK Dr. Chilton has more than twenty years' experience in the field of electronics and electronic components. After completing his BSc and PhD in Physics, his technical career took him to Japan where he worked for four years at the Advanced Materials Research Division of Nippon Steel Corporation. After returning to the UK Dr. Chilton joined Europe's then largest printed circuit board manufacturing company where he was later part of an MBO team and Technical Director. In 2006 together with Dr. Steve Jones, Dr. Chilton started Printed Electronics Limited to focus on the practical use of ink jet technology for manufacturing electronic interconnects, devices and systems. Hotel Information IMI's IMI's Ink Jet Deposition Course is being held in conjunction with IMI's Digital Printing World 2013 Conferences at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites in Scottsdale, Arizona. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each meeting registrant. Early booking is advised as the special meeting rate of $124 (includes daily resort fee) for single or double occupancy is guaranteed only until January 6, 2013. After that date, the group meeting rate will be on a space available basis. To make reservations, go to http://tiny.cc/ekfiow or call +1-480-991-1414. You must identify yourself as part of Information Management Institute Group to obtain the group rate by phone.and to assure that the $15.00 daily resort fee is waived. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be assessed. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Scottsdale is serviced by Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) which is approximately 12 miles from the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. and is served by over 15 domestic and international airlines with convenient and economical nonstop service to over 80 domestic and 20 international destinations. Super Shuttle is available at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and is located outside the baggage claim areas. Super Shuttle's current price from Sky Harbor Airport to the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites is $16 per person each way. Taxi fare should be approximately $30 to $35. Door to door limousine service is also available outside baggage claims. Additional information on Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and available services can be found at www.phxskyharbor.com Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites Location & Information Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites is a peaceful, green 25 acre retreat tucked into the Sonoran Desert. Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain and drenched in sunshine an astonishing 300 days a year, the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites desert resort is an inviting oasis in Scottsdale featuring exotic desert flora, clean crisp air, and breathtaking mountain views. Everything has been designed for ultimate comfort and supreme relaxation including our beautifully manicured grounds, two swimming pools, fitness center, tennis courts, putting greens, and nature trail where guests often spot cottontail rabbits and quail in their natural habitat. The casita-style guest rooms are unique and offer a private at home feel. All casita-style guest rooms feature beautiful appointed décor, luxury bedding with duvet, 300 thread count Persian linens and pillow top mattress and private patios. Complimentary internet is provided in guest rooms and the conference center. Dining options within a ten minute walk of the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites include J. Alexander's, Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Veneto Trattoria, Houston's, Rancho Pinot, Tottie's Asian Fusian, Fogo De Choa, Blue Wasabi and more! There is also a Trader Joe's Supermarket adjacent to the hotel as well as numerous shops. The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites is located approximately 1 ˝ miles from Old Town Scottsdale and Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Ollie the Trolley operates from December thru March stopping at the The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites every twenty minutes (2012/2013 schedule will be posted when announced). Also, the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites Town Car Service operates within a 3 mile radius of the hotel - subject to availability. Arizona means golf to some visitors. While golf abounds in all areas of Arizona, there are four courses within minutes of the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites. Concierge can assist with your arrangements to play McCormick Ranch Golf Course, Camelback Golf Club, Kierland Golf Club and Talking Stick Golf Club as well as others. Dolce Salon and Spa www.dolcesalonspa.com is located adjacent to the hotel. Dolce is a two-story 13,083 square foot location with 21 spa rooms, 10 manicure and pedicure thrones, 28 styling stations, 1 Versa Spa spray tanning booth, 1 make-up counter, 1 Brow Bar and a cafe. Hotel concierge can make arrangements for your desired treatments. The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites www.scottsdalecottonwoods.com plus the Scottsdale www.experiencescottsdale.com and Phoenix www.visitphoenix.com areas and the State of Arizona www.arizonaguide.com provide excellent opportunities to extend your visit into a memorable vacation experience. Dress for IMI's Ink Jet Deposition Course will be casual. The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites address is: Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites 6160 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona USA Phone: +1-480-991-1414 Fax: +1-480-951-3350 Web Site: www.scottsdalecottonwoods.com Information Management Institute Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) sponsors conferences world-wide to assist in understanding technology developments, markets and applications requirements. IMI conferences offer attendees a unique opportunity for leading hardware, technology development, consumables, software and user companies to network and develop a more comprehensive understanding of current as well as future developments impacting successful product implementations, market entry/expansion and technology utilization. Since 1990, IMI has held over 500 programs attended by well over 25,000 technical, marketing and management personnel from companies around the world. IMI conference programs are designed to enable attendees to obtain the latest technical, market and application information while allowing time to network with other attendees in a time and cost efficient manner. Attendance at an IMI conference enables attendees to meet with an industry's leading experts in a single location over a short period of time thus maximizing information transfer efficiency and minimizing travel and time expenses. For further details, contact Information Management Institute: 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 REGISTRATION INFORMATION IMI's Ink Jet Deposition Course January 28 - 29, 2013 Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona, USA $695 per registrant $595 for each additional registrant from same company when registered as a group The registration fee includes attendance at all course sessions, all scheduled course functions and the course binder & CD. Cancellations will receive a 100% refund if made 96 hours prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time. 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