To exchange latest progress in microjoining and nanojoining research, especially on materials and process issues

        To review general trends in microjoining, especially, nanojoining research for integration and assembly of micro-/nano-scale devices and systems

        To promote the awareness of recent development in nano-/micro-joining research and applications in IIW where other and new industries (MEMS, Medical implants, nanoscale devices and systems, etc.) are not significantly addressing.