Welcome

Joensuu, Finland, 9-14 June 2007

Come to Joensuu, You’ll be most welcome!

Dear reader and ISTMA friend,

On behalf of ISTMA and the Finnish National Committee of ISTMA we are delighted to invite you to the ISTMA annual meetings and 12^th World Conference of ISTMA to be held in Joensuu on 11-13 June 2007. The Conference will be held at Carelia Hall at the University of Joensuu, one of the most beautiful and modern Conference Centres in the region of North Karelia.

We are proud that ISTMA has chosen Finland for this event, of which we will make a most wonderful and useful conference for all participants.

The conference is devoted to the presentation of papers in the fields of automotive and electronics industry with special attention to Tooling and Machining Technology as well as current trends of the customer industries. Latest developments in the field of technology and R&D projects and results will also be presented.

An informative and comprehensive exhibition with integrated poster sessions will complement the presentations. It will offer not only an overview of the latest product developments but also create a discussion platform for exhibitors and conference participants.

Social events enabling you and your accompanying partner to experience the Finnish Karelian culture and gain memorable impressions of Joensuu will complete your stay in this beautiful town.

There are many reasons to come to Finland. We look forward to seeing you in Joensuu during the time when our beautiful summer is at its best.

D.Sc (Tech.) Kai Syrjälä

President of the Organizing Committee