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News Release from: Ceram
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 19 April 2006
DWA goes from strength to strength
The Direct Writing Association (DWA) was formed with the aim of providing a platform for the dissemination and communication of ideas, innovations and issues relating to the DW technologies
The Direct Writing Association (DWA) benefits companies involved with DW techniques such as digital imaging, laser processing and inkjet technologies that are becoming ever more present in electronics, pharmaceuticals, security printing, ceramics, consumer goods and aerospace applications The DWA is hosted by Ceram, the internationally renowned centre for materials and technology based in the UK, and facilitates the development and deployment of cost effective Direct Writing technologies in the UK
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 20 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Members of the Association include OEMs, ink and material suppliers, manufacturers, universities, research and technology organisations and regional development agencies.
The DWA has attracted major names in the field including BAE Systems, Fuji Film Electronic Imaging, Newcastle University, Xaar, Printed Electronics, Aerospace Innovation, the Institute of Manufacturing, Cambridge University, and Qinetiq.
It also has a number of key associate members including the DTI, Optimat, EPSRC, the National Physical Laboratory, and Powdermatrix.
The association facilitates communication, dissemination, seminars and an annual conference to encourage interested groups to explore the potential of direct writing technologies.
It will also look to identify leading technologies being developed in other countries using technology missions and spreading awareness of them through seminars. Request free introductory details about products from Ceram ...
Explaining its role the managing executive David Cartlidge commented: "The DWA provides companies and research centres with the opportunity to share knowledge, identify partners and take part in collaboration projects to develop and exploit direct writing technologies.".
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