The purpose of 2018 KY Nano/AM Symposium is to bring together researchers/users in the advanced manufacturing fields of additive manufacturing and micro/nanotechnology to discuss new findings, share results, discuss applications, debate the future, and network with one another. The 2018 Nano/AM Symposium is open to all scientists, engineers, and students from a variety of disciplines including microtechnology, nanotechnology, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, healthcare, energy, advanced materials, MEMS, biotechnology, commercial products, defense, and nano-education. The goal of the symposium is to strengthen the collaboration between industry and academia in the above targeted areas. Participants will hear exciting presentations about the latest nano/AM technologies, learn about existing state-of-the-art core facilities available to the public, and discuss ways that industry can access a wide variety of academic resources, including their most valuable resource – creative, hard-working students. The 2-day symposium agenda will consist of parallel sessions for both industry and academia, several joint keynote presentations, poster presentations, sponsorship opportunities, food and refreshments, core facility tours, and a valuable evening networking reception. Abstracts must be submitted by July 1, 2018. Please visit the Call for Abstracts website to learn more. Symposium topics and sessions include the following:

• Micro/nanotechnological advances and applications
• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies and applications
• MEMS and sensors
• Microfluidics
• 2D materials and devices
• Energy
• Healthcare
• Semiconductors and electronics
• What is the co-creation innovation model?
• University co-op and internship programs
• University capstone design projects
• Addressing intellectual property with academia
• Successful collaboration examples between industry and academia
• Accessing university core facilities
• What is the NSF NNCI and how can it help you?
• Successful regional start-up examples in the nano/AM space
• City and state initiatives to leverage related to nano/AM
• Innovative educational and outreach programs
• What does the future hold in the nano/AM space?

Register here. Registration fees:

• $125 – Regular (before July 15)
• $100 – Student (before July 15)
• $175 – Late (after July 15)

For more information, please visit the symposium website.