Who do you follow on Instagram? Oh, you don't have an account yet or only use it to a limited extent? Then you have the chance to activate your social media presence at the next lunchtime event of the "Wir sind Kunststoff" initiative on 26.11. In addition to LinkedIn, Instagram, which has developed into a ... Read more
In the production of biocomposites, a matrix material (plastic) is processed with fibers as a reinforcing material, whereby at least one component must be obtained from a renewable resource by definition. This results in new sustainable materials that have exceptional mechanical properties and can be used in lightweight construction. Fibers made from flax, hemp or ... Read more
Sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are currently the focus of research and industry. The plastics industry in particular needs to find new ways to reduce environmental impacts such as marine pollution, low recycling rates and dependence on crude oil. At the same time, however, plastics can also be a key to achieving ... Read more
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Cross-border approaches are necessary for lightweight construction to realize its full technical and sustainable potential. This requires overarching cooperation across disciplines, technologies, industries and countries in order to realize efficient and sustainable innovations. The 12th Landshut Lightweight Construction Colloquium (February 26/27, 2025, Landshut University of Applied Sciences) takes up this idea with the topic "Lightweight ... Read more
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Agenda 28th REACH Exchange of Experience Registration form 28th REACH Exchange of Experience Please send your registration to: s.bevka@fsk-vsv.de
With the Lightweighting Summit, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) organizes an annual conference on the topic of lightweight construction with a high technical and political profile. The 6th Lightweighting Summit will take place on April 1, 2025 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. as part of HANNOVER MESSE under the ... Read more
Back by popular demand after numerous sold-out events, the American Composites Manufacturers Association's North American Pultrusion Conference, in collaboration with the European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) and World Pultrusion Conference (WPC), will bring together 200+ industry leaders, customers, OEMs, and suppliers from around the world for an unparalleled, three-day education and networking event in the ... Read more
Fiber-reinforced plastics have long since established themselves as an alternative to traditional materials in rail vehicle construction. At the same time, competition in the rail vehicle market is constantly increasing. However, challenges posed by new drive systems, innovative manufacturing techniques - e.g. additive manufacturing - and joining processes are also increasingly attracting attention and offer ... Read more
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