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
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
Economical, sustainable and flexible - this is how the production of fiber composite components should be in the future. But which technologies are best suited in each case and how can production be ideally designed? And how can the ecological sustainability of production and products be determined and increased? The seminar provides a basic understanding ... Read more
The topic of the circular economy is attracting increasing interest from companies in both associations. The reasons for this are securing raw materials, conserving virgin materials and resource efficiency. In addition, the more sustainable use of materials in product development offers the opportunity to position oneself in a more ecological and economically advantageous way. Sustainability ... Read more
Visit Europe's most important event for pultruded fiber-reinforced materials! The EPTA - European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) invites you to the 18th Conference on Pultrusion, which will take place from March 5 to 6, 2026 in Valencia, Spain. The conference takes place every two years and is ... Read more
JEC World brings together the entire value chain of the composites industry in Paris, France every year and is "the place to be" for composites professionals from all over the world. The event brings together not only all the major global companies, but also innovative start-ups in composites and advanced materials, as well as experts, ... Read more
The GKV cordially invites all member companies to the online workshop "Update REACH/CLP, requirements for placing hazardous substances and mixtures on the market, restriction of microplastics and new regulation "on preventing pellet losses" and PFAS". As always, participants first receive basic knowledge of the REACH and CLP regulations. Our member companies are confronted with chemical ... Read more
The ITA Innovation Day 2026 has the motto "Mobility in Motion" and brings together experts from industry and research to discuss current developments in the fields of mobility, lightweight construction and composite technologies. The event will focus on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future - from battery housings and hydrogen tanks to new ... Read more
How can Europe turn circular composite technologies into real market opportunities? The RECREATE conference Made in the EU - Creating Markets for Circular Composites will explore trends in the EU composites market and highlight applications across sectors such as automotive, wind energy, aerospace, transport, construction, naval industries, and sports. This event offers a unique opportunity ... Read more
Many companies are currently underestimating the effort involved in implementing the Pay Transparency Act. At the same time, there is a lack of clear empirical values and orientation. The free ETG Coffee Talk offers you the opportunity to prepare yourself at an early stage - in a practical, compact manner and in exchange with other ... Read more