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Updated 7/1/09

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NAPT ILC/PT Regional Events Planned for Early Fall!
Maintaining Accreditation status is of the utmost importance in these economic times. It reflects the strength of your business along with dedication to customers by providing quality calibration services. NAPT appreciates the metrology communities desire to provide a quality product by participation in ILC/PTs. We understand the need is present for participation in particular proficiency tests that can only be conducted through Regional Events. Therefore, NAPT is partnering with host facilities to provide the opportunity to participate in 6 specific ILC/PTs: Analytical Balance, Bench Scale, Optical Comparator, Surface Plate, Hardness Test, and Calibration of a CMM.
Plans are in the works to conduct Regional Events in the following areas; Flint, MI, Schaumberg, IL, Danville, VA, Louisville, KY. Other locations are quite possible if the response we receive warrants it.
We look forward to assisting new and established participants with meeting your accreditation requirements. The concentrated efforts of our staff, Board of Directors, Technical Advisors, and Reference Labs all contribute to NAPT remaining the leader as a proficiency test provider.
We invite you to contact us to register for the above events or with any questions or comments.
NAPT, 901 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Suite 920, Wayzata, MN 55391, Tel 952-303-6126, fax 305-425-5728, napt@proficiency.org, www.proficiency.org

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CONFERENCES & MEETINGS 2009

Jul 1-3 16th International Conference on Thermal Engineering and Thermogrammetry (THERMO). Budapest, Hungary. www.mate.mtesz.hu/hun/Lapok/2009/THERMO2009/index.php. Conference brochure.

Jul 1-3 Euro AFM Forum 2009 Munich, Germany. The Forum is organized for scientists to share and exchange their cutting-edge research in both materials and life science disciplines. The instrument workshops are designed so researchers can "ask an expert" and receive tips and tricks while getting hands-on instructions on the AFM. The Forum is an ideal venue for novice and veteran AFM researchers as well as those looking to get into the field. IMETUM and Nanosystems Initiative Munich, Atomic Force F&E and Asylum Research, tel +49-621-762117-0, www.atomicforce.de/Euro-AFM-Forum-2009.php

Jul 7-9 ASPE Summer Topical Meeting on "The Economies of Precision Engineering (Error Budgeting of Manufacturing Processes and the Influence of Measurement Uncertainty on "As Built" Manufactured Components)" East Peoria, IL. Co-Chairs: Paulo H. Pereira and Dean Beutel (Caterpillar, Inc.). American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE), www.aspe.net.

Jul 8-10 12th International Conference on Metrology & Properties of Engineering Surfaces. Rzeszów, Poland. Rzeszow University of Technology & Poznan University of Technology, www.prz.edu.pl/MetProps2009.

Jul 12-16 National Conference on Weights and Measures Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. www.ncwm.net

Jul 20-22 ASNE Naval Logistics Symposium 2009 Logistics in Support of the Joint Maritime Strategy. Arlington, VA. The symposium will feature cutting edge information on key topics in naval logistics from top leaders in government and industry. The Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals has joined as a supporting organization for the event. The goal of addressing requirements and challenges is to ensure that life cycle logistics support will be cost effective and will achieve the intended material readiness and combat effectiveness as defined in operational requirements documents. The symposium will include technical paper sessions structured along three tracks: 1) Acquisition Logistics—Trends, Tools and Practices; 2) Total Ownership Cost Reduction—Successes, Challenges and Barriers; and 3) Naval Logistics Integration—Bridging Across the Services. Presented by the American Society of Naval Engineers in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard. Supported by the Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals. www.navalengineers.org/Events/NL09/Logistics.html.

Jul 26-30 NCSL International Conference: Metrology's Impact on Global Trade. San Antonio, TX. Sample Topics (Not inclusive): Measurement Uncertainties (GUM and Z540.2); Advances in Measurement Disciplines; Traceability Issues; Calibration Processes and Automation; New Trends in Instrumentation; Equipment Management; Documentary Standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 17011, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3); Laboratory Accreditation; Metrology for all sectors of industry; government, telecommunications, automotive, chemistry, space, and other specialized disciplines. NCSL International, www.ncsli.org/conference/2009/.

Jul 27-28 Intelligent Laboratory Management. Johannesburg, South Africa. Marcus Evans Conferences. Download information or visit www.marcusevans.com. Questions contact: leecc@marcusevanskl.com or tel +603 2723 6748.

Aug 11-13 LABASIA 2009 2nd International Laboratory, Analytical and Instrumentation Technology Exhibition and Conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. www.lab-asia.com

Aug 12-14 7th International Symposium on Fluid Flow Measurement (ISFFM). Anchorage, Alaska. The 7th ISFFM will cover a broad scope of research and technology development topics associated with all areas of fluid flow metering. Papers have been invited from industrial research laboratories, universities, government laboratories and industrial field studies. The Technical Committee consists of representatives of NIST and CEESI. By attending this event, you'll have the opportunity to network with experts and gain insight on fluid flow metering topics such as: Wet gas and multiphase flow measurement; Ultrasonic metering; Measurement Uncertainty; Critical flow; Fluid properties and gas analysis; Liquid metering; Velocimitry and optical methods; Facilities and primary standards. North American Fluid Flow Measurement Council, www.isffm.org/home.aspx.

Aug 18-19 Laboratory Informatics Symposium 2009 for the Mining Industry in Brazil. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The symposium will focus on the specific data management requirements of the mining industry and will include presentations from leading mining services organization Sao Paolo-based Interfusao, which is part of the Thermo Scientific Global Partner Alliance (www.interfusao.com.br). Registration is free for the first day of the symposium and a second training day is available at a fee for customers who are using Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS and other Thermo Scientific laboratory information management systems. Topics will include ISO 17025 requirements and the role of the LIMS in providing documentation for compliance and audit trails related to ISO 17025 and similar regulatory requirements and guidelines. http://events.signup4.net/lis09belohorizonte.

Aug 25-27 NCWM Weighing Sector Annual Meeting. Columbus, OH. National Conference on Weights and Measures, www.ncwm.net.

Sep 6-9 CIOE 2009: 11th China International OPTO ELECTRONIC Expo. Shenzhen, China. www.opto-china.com

Sep 6-11 IMEKO XIX World Congress: Fundamental and Applied Metrology. Lisbon, Portugal. Topics: Education and Training in Measurement and Instrumentation; Photonics; Measurement of Force, Mass and Torque; Measurement of Electrical Quantities; Hardness Measurement; Measurement Science; Traceability in Metrology; Flow Measurement; Technical Diagnostics; Metrological Infrastructures; Temperature and Thermal Measurements; Measurements in Biology and Medicine; Measurement of Geometrical Quantities; Experimental Mechanics; Pressure and Vacuum Measurements; Measurement in Robotics; Measurement of Human Functions; Environmental Measurements; Measurement Techniques for the Construction Industry; Mathematical Tools for Measurements; Vibration Measurement; Metrology in Food and Nutrition; Chemical Measurements. IMEKO, www.imeko2009.it.pt/home_v2.php.

Sep 14-17 AUTOTESTCON. Anaheim, CA. Conference theme: Mission Assurance through Advanced ATE. Attendees will have the opportunity to preview many new products from a wide variety of exhibitors, and to meet with senior military and aerospace leaders to discuss their future needs and expectations. Engage in discussion about new system readiness technologies. Consult colleagues and industry professionals about the changing needs of client applications. Discover innovative technical and management approaches. Explore well over 250 exhibit booths presented by over 100 exhibiting companies and US military divisions Interact with weapon systems managers, acquisition officials, engineers and logisticians. Listen to and interact with the world's best in Automatic Test. IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems and Instrumentation and Measurement Societies, www.autotestcon.com

Sep 21-24 Quality Expo. Rosemont (Chicago), IL. Held concurrently with Design & Manufacturing Midwest and Assembly Technology Expo. www.devicelink.com/expo/qexpo07/conference.html.

Sep 23-25 4M/ICOMM 2009 Conference. Karlsruhe, Germany. This conference is jointly organised by the International Conference on Multi-Material Micro-Manufacture(4M) and the International Conference on Micro-Manufacture (ICOMM). www.4m-association.org/conference/2009

Sep 28 - Oct 2 European Microwave Week. Rome, Italy. The European Microwave Week now consists of four conferences: European Microwave Conference (EuMC), European Wireless Technology Conference (EuWiT), European Radar Conference (EuRAD), European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference (EuMIC). European Microwave Week 2009 provides visitors with the opportunity to attend these four conferences, various workshops, short courses and Europe's largest tradeshow for RF & Microwaves, the European Microwave Exhibition. The week provides an opportunity for both academia and industry to consider the latest trends and developments that are widening the field of application of microwaves. The four conferences will cover subject areas including: microwave devices, systems for telecommunications (both terrestrial and space borne), transportation, medical, radar, new fields of application. www.eumweek.com.

Oct 2-3 NCWM Measuring Sector Annual Meeting. Clearwater Beach, FL. National Conference on Weights and Measures, www.ncwm.net.

Oct 4-7 Annual Conference of the Southern Weights & Measures Association (SWMA). Clearwater Beach, FL. www.ncwm.net/southern.

Oct 4-9 24th ASPE Annual Meeting. Monterey, CA. Meeting Chair: Pradeep Subrahmanyan (RAPT Industries, Inc.) American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE), www.aspe.net.

Oct 9-21 ILAC/IAF. Vancouver, BC, Canada. International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), www.ilac.org.

Oct 14-16 XXII Congreso Nacional de Metrología, Normalización y Certificación / XXII National Congress of Metrology, Standardization and Certification "ExpoAmmac." Bay of San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Asociación Mexicana de Metrología, A. C., Tel: 5566 3131 y 55351187, www.ammacmexico.com.

Oct 14-16 International Exhibition of Measurements and Technologies. Expocentre, Moscow, Russia. Exhibition includes: Sensors and Measurement 2009 www.sensor-expo.ru/eng/; Controlling, Analyzing and Measuring Equipment www.kipexpo.ru/english/; Sensors and Measurement www.sensor-expo.ru/eng/

Oct 20-22 Mexitrónica. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. For thousands of electronics manufacturing professionals, Mexitrónica is the ultimate source for information on products, services, and new technologies. Mexitrónica features the most advanced tools, materials, equipment, electronic components, printed circuits, test instruments, connectors and cable. Everything needed to engineer, manufacture, and deliver high-quality electronic products. Para miles de profesionales de la manufactura electrónica, Mexitrónica constituye la máxima fuente de información sobre productos, servicios y nuevas tecnologías. Mexitrónica presenta lo más avanzado en herramientas, materiales, equipo, componentes electrónicos, circuitos impresos, instrumentos de prueba, conectores y cables. Todo lo necesario para la ingeniería, manufactura y entrega de productos electrónicos de alta calidad. www.mexitronica.com

Oct 26-30 Forum Metrologie 2009 Metrology Forum. Cotonou, Benin. Conférences - Formations - Tables rondes - Conferences - Trainings - Open discussions. Thèmes de la conférence : Métrologie Légale Accréditation Organisation de la métrologie Température, Volume, Masse,... Incertitudes de mesure (étalonnages, essais, analyses) Conference Topics : Legal Metrology Accreditation Metrology Organization Temperature, Volume, Masse... Measurement Uncertaintities (calibration, tests, analysis). CAFMET, www.ac-metrology.com.

Nov 1-6 International Test Conference. Austin, TX. The conference will focus on the following: adaptive test, built-in self-test, low-cost ATE, RF test, test data analysis, and many more topics. www.itctestweek.org

Nov 9-12 Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) Fall Conference. Arlington Heights, IL (near Chicago). The meeting will include Working Group sessions as well as a variety of tutorials covering issues related to cleanrooms and controlled environments. Members of IEST Working Groups and other interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend these IEST Working Group meetings, where the latest Recommended Practices are discussed, developed, and updated. Companies will have the opportunity to network with high-level professionals at the conference by displaying their products and services at a tabletop exposition. IEST, tel 847-981-0100, iest@iest.org, www.iest.org.

Nov 9-13 Congresso Brasileiro Metrologia 2009. Salvador, Brasil. O Metrologia 2009 compromete-se a trazer ao Brasil a discussão dos mais recentes temas avançados da Metrologia mundial, explorando as oportunidades criadas pelo despertar de expectativas sem limites para o desenvolvimento da ciência e da tecnologia das medições. A programação do Congresso possuirá um planejamento bem definido, compreendendo: Palestras especializadas, a serem proferidas por personalidades de renome internacional, convidadas pelo Comitê Técnico-Científico; Sessôes plenárias e mesas redondas em temas específicos; Apresentações de trabalhos técnicos e contribuições científicas; Workshops; Cursos em temas previamente anunciados; Sessões técnicas para debates em grupo; Reuniões técnicas de fóruns específicos congregando especialistas nacionais e internacionais. Não obstante o público das versões anteriores do Congresso Brasileiro de Metrologia e sua abrangência internacional, o Metrologia 2009 estará aberto a toda a comunidade com interesse nos diferentes aspectos da tecnologia, da ciência e da arte da medição, promovendo a interação de especialistas, acadêmicos, pesquisadores, profissionais liberais e metrologistas vinculados a organizaçães governamentais ou do setor privado, nacionais e internacionais. Em sintonia com os interesses desse diversificado público alvo, o evento apresentará temas de interesse comum nas seguintes áreas de concentração: Metrologia científica e industrial; Metrologia legal; Instrumentação, automação e infra-estrutura para metrologia; Qualidade, confiabilidade laboratorial e certificação de profissionais; Relevância econômica e social da metrologia; Avanços e aplicações da metrologia nas áreas da química, elétrica, óptica, mecânica, térmica, acústica e vibrações, radiações ionizantes, tempo e freqüência, nuclear, telecomunicações, nas atividades de segurança e defesa, no setor espacial, na área forense, dentre outras; Pesquisa, desenvolvimento e educação em metrologia. www.metrologia2009.org.br. Download English Announcement.

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CONFERENCES & MEETINGS 2010

Apr 19-23 Third International Metrology Conference CAFMET 2010. Cairo, Egypt. You have the opportunity to present your research results, your experience and your products in connection with the following topics: Regional Metrology Organizations; Accreditation/Certification; Standards and Quality; Legal Metrology; Fields of scientific and industrial activities (temperature, volume, mass...); Metrology in health, food safety and environment; Measurement Uncertainties; Statistical Process Control and Optimization; Applied Statistics for Measurement; Reliability and Products Conformity; Methods validation, Interlaboratory Comparisons. Your abstract and papers can be proposed either in English or French. The selection is done by a scientific and technical committee of professors and professionals. African Committee of Metrology / Le Comité Africain de Métrologie (CAFMET), www.ac-metrology.com. Deadline for proposal abstracts extended to July 15th, 2009. CAFMET2010 (pdf)

May 3-6 IEST 56th Annual Technical Meeting and Exposition. Reno, NV. www.iest.org

Jun 13-18 27th Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements (CPEM 2010). Daejeon, Korea. The CPEM is devoted to topics related to the measurement of electromagnetic quantities at the highest accuracy levels. These cover the frequency spectrum from dc to the optical region. A major focus of this conference is quantum devices that relate electrical standards to fundamental constants and the international system of units. In response to the global climate change challenges, metrology for energy and environment will be presented as a special topic for discussion. CPEM, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), secretariat@cpem2010.org, http://cpem2010.kriss.re.kr. Call for papers: submit abstract by 15 January, 2010. cpem2010.pdf

Jul 11-15 National Conference on Weights and Measures, Inc. (NCWM) Annual Meeting. St. Paul, MN. www.ncwm.net.

Jul 25-29 NCSL International Conference: 21st Century Innovations in Metrology. Providence, RI. www.ncsli.org/conference/future.cfm

Sep 13-17 AUTOTESTCON. Orlando, FL. www.autotestcon.com

Oct 5-9 Symposium of the International Confederation of Contamination Control Societies (ICCCS). Tokyo, Japan. www.soc.nii.ac.jp/jaca/iscc2010/welcome.html

Oct 31 - Nov 5 25th ASPE Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE), www.aspe.net.

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SEMINARS Online & Self-Study

Jul 1 2-3:30 PM EST Practical Electrical Measurement Uncertainty. Topics include: Basic Electrical Measurement Uncertainty contributors; Type A and Type B uncertainty Classification; Converting the contributors to standard uncertainty; Combining uncertainties; Assigning k-factor and t-distribution; Reporting in an uncertainty budget. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 6 2-3:30 PM EST Purchasing Requirements for ISO 17025. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 7 2-3:30 PM EST Measurement Uncertainty for Testing Labs. Topics include: Determining Sample size; Determining repeatability and reproducibility; Type A and B uncertainty classification Combining uncertainties; Assigning k-factor and t-distribution; Reporting in an uncertainty budget. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 8 2-3:30 PM EST Basic Statistics for Metrology with Excel. Topics include: Excel basic statistical functions; Basic statistics required for measurement uncertainty; Applying Excel statistics for Measurement Uncertainty; Developing a Measurement Uncertainty spreadsheet; Validation of Spreadsheet. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 9 2-3:30 PM EST Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty. Topics include: Measurement uncertainty definitions; Why measurement uncertainty is required; Measurement uncertainty and ISO 17025/ANSI Z540.3; Minimum measurement uncertainty contributors; Simplified process for determining measurement uncertainty; Measurement uncertainty references WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 10 SPC for Metrology. Full Day (6 hours) presented in 4 sessions with 2 short breaks plus break for lunch. Topics include: Basic statistics; Central Limit Theorem; Sources of variation; Problems related to over-adjusting the process; Types of variable SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts; Types of attribute SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts; Individual/Moving Range Chart Methods; X-Bar/Range Chart Methods Troubleshooting Control Charts; Use of control charts to manage metrology standards; Using control charts to comply with ISO 17025 requirements. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 13 2-3:30 PM EST Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty. Topics include: Measurement Uncertainty definitions; Why measurement uncertainty is required; Measurement Uncertainty and ISO 17025/ANSI Z540.3; Minimum measurement uncertainty contributors; Simplified process for determining measurement uncertainty; Measurement Uncertainty references. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Jul 21 ISO 17025 Internal Auditing. Full Day (6 hours) presented in 4 sessions with 2 short breaks plus break for lunch. Topics include: General Auditing techniques; Developing an audit schedule Developing an audit checklist; Writing audit observations; Objective Evidence ISO 17025 requirements (management, technical); Process based auditing; Accrediting body requirements; Corrective and Preventive actions; Closing an audit action item; Audit exercises. WebEvents from WorkPlace Training, tel 952-471-8554, info@wptraining.com, www.wptraining.com/webinars.htm.

Aug 27-28 Easy Gage Tracking using GAGEpack. Two 90-minute webinar sessions. PQ Systems, tel 800-777-3020,www.pqsystems.com/training/PublicSeminars/EasyGageTrackingWebinar.php

CCT Self-Study Course. J&G Technology has developed a self-study course to assist you in passing the ASQ CCT exam. Email support gives you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss answers to problems. Over 3 hours of lecture by Gary C. Meyer, ASQ CCT, embedded in an audio/visual power point presentation provides technical content and course navigation. CCT Self-Study Course Includes: CD-ROM Power Point Presentation with 3+ hours of Audio Lecture; 250 Page Self-Study Guide/Text; Workbook of Typical Problems with answer key; Six Practice Exams with typical questions and answer key; Scientific Calculator to perform math, statistics, and number conversions (TI36X or equivalent); Index of links related to the exam topics (Clickable from CD-ROM); Online Email support to assist you with questions (*Requires a computer to run PowerPoint Viewer - supplied). J&G Technology, tel 952-935-1108, gary-meyer@comcast.net, www.jg-technology.com/selfstudy.html.

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