The International Workshop on Parallel Kinematic Machines  Milan - Italy,  November 30, 1999  UCIMU SISTEMI PER PRODURRE

PKM99 Conference Program  The  Workshop concentrates on applications and  relevant theoretical aspects of Parallel Kinamatic Machines and Robots. The Event focuses on the improvements and advances introduced  in these sectors. This workshop will be a meeting point for industrial technicians and academic researchers that will offer a precious opportunity of presenting and discussing industrial requirementss and problems, innovative solutions and applications  PKM99 Preliminary Programme

PKM99, Milan, Italy, November 30th 1999    APPLICATIONS: TOPICS: Machine Tools  Machining Centers  Machinery  Automotive  Aeronautics  Food Industry  Packaging  Robot Wrists  Assembly Systems  Measurement  Handling  Laser Applications  White industry  Energy  Non Conventional Applications  PKM Architectures  PKM Kinematics  PKM Dynamics  PKM Workspace Analysis  PKM Control Systems  PKM Components (Joints, Struts...)  PKM Modeling , Simulation  and VR  PKM Programming  PKM Optimal Design  PKM Prototypes

PKM PROGRAM COMMITTEE General Chairs:     Rezia Molfino, DIMEC,  University of Genoa                                Roberto Rinaldi, SIRI Program Chairs:    Daniele Fabrizi, President of SIRI                               Massimiliano Mandelli UCIMU SIRI Secretariat     Manuela Cavazzana

PKM DEADLINES, REGISTRATION & HOTELS

Extended abstracts (2-3 pages for papers typewritten) or draft full papers are due to arrive in Text/ASCII, Word or HTML format by email to pkm99@dimec.unige.it

All  files should be compressed prior to being submitted (zip, gz or  tar are accepted format) :

Submission of  Abstracts or Full Papers	July 25th	1999
Acceptance Notification	September 7th	1999
Full Camera-Ready Papers	October 15h	1999

Only original papers, written in English, which have not previously been published elsewhere will be accepted.

Organized by

SIRI Italian Association of Robotics

In Cooperation with:

DIMEC University of Genoa
UCIMU SISTEMI PER PRODURRE

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MILAN Milan Location in Italy UCIMU Location in Milan Milan Attractions

For Further Information on PKM99 please contact:
                Rezia M. Molfino
                DIMEC, University of Genoa
                 via Opera Pia 15A
                 16145 Genova, Italy
                 Tel: +39 010 3532842 / +39 010 353 2837   Fax +39 010 3532834
           molfino@dimec.unige.it