SIFER is the meeting place for policymakers, rail operators and manufacturers, combining presentations of the latest technological innovations with a stimulating program of supporting events comprising conferences, workshops, B2B meetings and technical seminars. As well as providing a showcase for manufacturers in the major fields of track and infrastructure, signalling and communications, and rolling stock ... Read more
Our working groups are exclusively available to our members. If you are interested in the topic/working group, please contact the AVK office.
The JEC Forum DACH is organized by JEC in partnership with AVK and brings together the composites community from the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The event takes place every year in different cities in the DACH region to promote the regional composites ecosystem and facilitate closer ties with local companies, research and development ... Read more
Different techniques and production processes are suitable for the manufacture of fiber composite components. It is important to select the best possible process for the respective application. In some cases, it will be worthwhile switching from the processing methods used today to others. For such decisions, the basic know-how about the relevant options and advantages ... Read more
Following the great success of recent years, the time has finally come again: SMCCREATE is entering its third round and invites you to the Vienna House Diplomat in Prague on 4 and 5 November 2025! The European conference brings together experts, companies and research institutes from across the entire SMC/BMC value chain. You can look ... Read more
Automated tape laying processes are often used for series applications in the production of high-performance components made of fiber composites. Depending on their technological characteristics, these can be divided into Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Laying (ATL) and Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) in order to meet the requirements of different industries. The selection of ... Read more
The GKV cordially invites all its member companies and those of the sponsoring associations to the intensive seminar on crisis management and crisis communication on November 12/13, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main. For small and medium-sized companies in particular, communication during a crisis can be crucial to their survival - regardless of whether it is ... Read more
Pultrusion - an automated manufacturing process for fibre-reinforced plastics - benefits particularly from digitalization. Digital technologies can be used to make all process steps more efficient, from simulation and work preparation to system set-up and quality assurance. In work preparation, digitalization enables more efficient production planning, for example through digital tools for assembly planning, material ... Read more
We are pleased to invite you to the second session of the RECREATE webinar series entitled "Giving Composites a Second Life: Reuse and Remanufacturing". The session will be opened by Volker Mathes from AVK, who will talk about the sustainability of composites and the challenges and opportunities of their reuse in a circular economy. Ines ... Read more