Advanced Instrumentation Group launch marked by Innovation in Instrumentation workshop

To mark the launch of the Advanced Instrumentation Group, (part of the new Electronics, Sensors, Photonics KTN which merges the former Sensors & Instrumentation KTN with the Photonics & Plastics Electronics and the Electronics KTN), 'Innovation in Instrumentation' is an event examining the issues relating to taking a laboratory based instrument and bringing it up to full field deployment.


The workshop objective is to explore instrumentation-related themes across the different sectors represented within the community, to identify common, cross-cutting requirements and potential solutions.


Objectives

The objectives of these meetings will be to:

Identify common challenges across the instrumentation sector

Showcase ongoing and completed projects

Provide a cost-effective exhibition space for instrumentation companies and academics with novel technologies

Provide a forum for open debate and networking


Speakers

The following speakers are now confirmed:


Paul Monks - Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation

Clare Lee - Met Office

Paul Miller - NIAB

Alison Nordon - Strathclyde University

Tony Halker - Intellitect Water

Ed Bell - Crown Bio

Phil Harper - Tribosonics

John Polak - Imperial College

Niall McGee - Zeeko


Audiences

We are keen to encourage participation by industry, academics, relevant public bodies and communities representing the interests of the funding Research Councils.


Programme

The morning session will hear about challenges to field deployment from various sectors - including space, security and the environment. This will be followed by a series of case studies.


Registrations

http://instrumentation101014.eventbrite.com/