EBSD 2012

Presenting both state-of-the-art and emerging EBSD techniques, highlighting the application of EBSD and related techniques in Industry for quality and product development and discussing its application to Geoscience.

Starts on	26/03/2012
Ends on	28/03/2012
Category	Materials Science
Location	NPL, London, UK

Scientific Organisers: Ken Mingard & Peter Quested

NPL building This popular meeting will be returning in 2012 to the venue where it first began.

In the 20 years since the first meeting at NPL attracted 16 people, the technique of EBSD has advanced enormously in its capability and range of applications.

It is no longer just a tool used by research teams investigating the technique, and is beginning to be used routinely to provide quantified measurements of microstructure for industrial research development and production purposes. At the same time research continues to improve the method itself by increasing accuracy, speed and range of applications.

This meeting will seek particularly to address:

• Current and future developments of the technique, with speakers addressing the state of the art and potential improvements in both detector technology and in the range of applications, especially 3D characterisation and strain
• The use of EBSD in industry, with a dedicated ½ day Industry Session of interest to both current users and technologists interested in its application to their industry. Accuracy, reproducibility and standardisation will all be discussed

The meeting will boast a fantastic line up of international speakers, a well supported manufacturer exhibition and will be accepting abstracts for both poster and oral presentation.

Registration is open!

Early Registration ends on Monday 27th February at 12noon

CLICK HERE to register to attend this meeting and PAY ONLINE.

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Registration fees are as follows:

Early standard rate £180*
Early Student rate £120*

*Registration fees do NOT include accommodation.

Industrial Session only (Tuesday 27th, 10:30 – 15:30) £75

Programme

A PDF of the current programme can be downloaded here

Accommodation

Accommodation is NOT included in the conference registration fees, we have however secured a number of rooms at The Park Hotel at a reduced rate of approx £99. It is the responsibility of the delegate to book their own accommodation.

There are other hotels in this vicinity and when conducting your search, you need to look for hotels within walking distance of the post code TW11 0LW.

Invited Speakers

Joe Michael, Sandia, USA
Gert Nolze, BAM, Germany
Angus Kirkland, University of Oxford, UK
Joacim Hagstrom, SIMR, Sweden
Eleanor Clarke, Rolls Royce, UK
Peter Morris, TATA, UK
Rachael Thomson, University of Loughborough, UK
Angus Wilkinson, University of Oxford, UK
David Mainprice, Université Montpellier, France

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Further information for delegates

About the conference
The conference is conducted in English and all materials are prepared in English.

Venue and Travel
The conference will be taking place at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington. For more information on the National Physical Laboratory please visit http://www.npl.co.uk/contact-us/directions-to-npl/

If you are flying to the UK, we recommend that you travel to Heathrow International airport and then travel by public transport to Teddington. Bus 285 travels to Teddington and stops just outside NPL. Bus X26 is faster and stops on Broad street which is a short walk from NPL. You can also get a taxi which will take approximately 30 minutes.

If you are driving, please make your way to the main reception and you will be directed to the appropriate car parking area.

Registration

Registration will be taking place on Monday 26th March 0930-1030 (TBC) in the main Atrium.
At registration you will receive the following:
a name badge, a conference pack including programme, notes and delegate list, and a pack of RMS information.
You will be requested to wear your badge at all times during the conference for security reasons.

Accommodation
NPL have a list of hotels with the local area, most with corporate rates. http://www.npl.co.uk/contact-us/local-hotels (Make sure you quote NPL when booking)

Meals
Buffet lunches will be provided in the Atrium each day, as will tea and coffee.

Social Activities

There will be a poster session on Monday evening which will include drinks and nibbles.

Additional Information

Delegates travelling from overseas will need electricty travel adaptors for the UK
There will be free wifi internet access availible at NPL for delegates
Dress code for the course is smart casual, you will be indoor for the duration of the course and the building is air conditioned
Every care will be taken to cater for any special dietary requirements. Delegates must make the RMS aware of these requirements prior to attending, please contact sarah@rms.org.uk

After the conference

We will send out an email questionnaire after the conference. We would be most grateful if you could fill this in within a week of returning so that we can use your comments to improve the running of the conference for the following year.