In the present E-era, global technologies that have a synergistic combination of Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Controls and Information Technologies are penetrating into various fields like MEMS, Robotics, Manufacturing, Medical, Aerospace, Drives and Controls.
The conference aims at bringing together the researchers and experts in these fields to a common platform to discuss and exchange their expertise and views for knowledge enhancement and to create user friendly state of the art systems and their control in various applications for the benefit of the society.

On behalf of the organizing committee ISCO 2008, we deem it a pleasure to cordially invite you to participate or sponsor the conference and share the rich experience and benefits out of this global event. The conference aims to cover the following areas.

• Automation and Rapid Prototyping
• CAD, CAM, CAPP & Robotics
• Responsive & World class Manufacturing Systems
• Agility in Manufacturing Automation
• MEMS, Nano Technology, Smart Materials & Systems
• Optimization Techniques
• Soft computing, Real Time Systems
• Condition Monitoring Systems
• Digital Signal Processing, VLSI Design & Cryptography
• Microwave and Antennas, Network security
• Geo-informatics
• Image Processing
• Bio Informatics, Bio Medical Instrumentation, Virtual Instrumentation
• Solid State Drives, Power Apparatus and Systems
• Special Electrical Machines, Parallel & Distributing System
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Real Time Measurements and Response Systems
• Science of Sensors, Software Quality Assurance
• High Performance Networks, Wireless Communication
• Web Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hybrid Systems

IMPORTANT DATES Last date to receive extended abstracts - 26th October 2007 Intimation of abstract acceptance - 9th November 2007 Receipt of full paper along with registration form & fees - 7th December 2007 REGISTRATION FEE For Delegates upto 07.12.2007 - Rs. 3000 For Delegates from 08.12.2007 - Rs. 3500 For Authors upto 07.12.2007 - Rs. 2500 For Authors from 08.12.2007 - Rs. 3000 For Research Scholars & PG Students upto 07.12.2007 - Rs. 1500 For Research Scholars & PG Students from 08.12.2007 - Rs. 2000 Overseas Delegates upto 07.12.2007 - US $100 Overseas Delegates from 07.12.2007 - US $125 Registration fee is to be paid in the form of crossed demand draft drawn in favour of ‘ISCO 2008’ payable at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. Registration fee includes conference proceedings, kit and working lunch. Delegates are required to make their own arrangements for accommodation and travel. However, the organizing secretaries can help in hotel bookings, if a specific request is made in advance. Also, PG students and research scholars can avail the college hostel accommodation on specific request. Please send your papers to Prof. P.VENUGOPAL, Organizing Secretary - ISCO 2008, Karpagam College of Engineering, Othakkalmandapam, Coimbatore - 641 032, Tamilnadu, India. Tel. : 0422-2000258, 2655790, 2655792 Mobile : 91-98420-68689 Fax : 0422-2655792