Membership
Membership in CRIM is governed by the CRIM Bylaws approved by the CRIM-IUAB. Any company, worldwide, involved in 1) manufacturing robots and ancillary robotic equipment, 2) using robotic systems for product and process manufacturing, 3) using robotic systems and robotic technology in medicine, or 4) using intelligent systems for product manufacturing, is entitled to be a member of the CRIM. There are different categories of membership available. The fee levels (please see attachment) for the membership are set by the CRIM-IUAB and are reviewed periodically.
a. Members
The companies with full Membership are represented on the CRIM-IUAB and have voting rights. Therefore, they directly influence the nature of the core research undertaken by the CRIM and monitor its progress. Their representatives are entitled to attend meetings of the CRIM where results of the core research programs are reported. They receive semi-annual progress reports and an annual report from the CRIM. Their staff members are entitled to attend workshops, training seminars, and research symposia organized by the CRIM, at reduced fees, mutually agreed upon by the CRIM-IUAB, the CRIM, and the College of Engineering administration.
b. Affiliates
Small and medium size companies may join as Affiliates. Affiliates pay an annual fee based on their average annual sales (see attachment). Affiliates do not have representation on the CRIM-IUAB, but are invited to attend its meetings. Their representatives are entitled to attend meetings of the CRIM where results of the core research programs are reported. They receive semi-annual progress reports and an annual report from the CRIM. Their staff members are entitled to attend workshops, training seminars, and research symposia organized by the CRIM, at reduced fees, mutually agreed upon by the CRIM-IUAB, the CRIM and the College of Engineering administration.
c. Associates
Non-profit organizations engaged in activities relevant to the CRIM may join as Associates. Associates pay an annual fee as established by the CRIM-IUAB. Associates do not have representation on the CRIM-IUAB, but are invited to attend its meetings. Their representatives are entitled to attend meetings of the CRIM where results of the core research programs are reported. They receive semi-annual progress reports and an annual report from the CRIM. Their staff members are entitled to attend workshops, training seminars, and research symposia organized by the CRIM, at reduced fees, mutually agreed upon by the CRIM-IUAB, the CRIM and the College of Engineering administration. Associates are not entitled to receiving intellectual property.
An Industry/University Advisory Board (CRIM-IUAB) has been established, there remit is to implement the long term plan contained in this prospectus. As each Member Company (not Affiliate or Associate) joins the CRIM it will be represented on the CRIM-IUAB. The Board meets at least twice a year and gives advice on the nature of the core research programs carried out in the CRIM. Research proposals are developed by the faculty in consultation with Member companies based on their perceptions of the needs of the nonwoven industry. The CRIM-IUAB helps prioritize these proposals for the funding decision. Progress reports of the research are presented to the CRIM-IUAB members and their technical representatives twice a year. The Board discusses the importance and quality of the results and recommends the CRIM’s path forward.
The Board also monitors operational aspects of the CRIM. It plays an important role in the recruitment of new members. It sets policy with regard to membership criteria and operation of the CRIM by updating and modifying the Bylaws.
