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SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2020: Industry Forum Call for Papers Now Open
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networking and the use of data.
product engineers and designers and
and R&D experts get
Another important topic is energy
production engineers. The talks will
together to present
efficiency: How can businesses cut
each have 20-minute slots, including
and explore the hottest topics
power consumption and lower costs
follow-up Q&A. For in-depth discussion,
and trends of relevance to the
in times of rising energy prices?
breakout sessions can follow in the
surface technology community,
Process authorization requirements
Speakers’ Corner located right next
their voices are truly heard.
pursuant to the REACH regulation are
door. The Industry Forum schedule is
More than 1,000 user-industry
yet another topic of major importance
as follows: Tuesday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.;
professionals attended the last
to the industry. This particularly
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.;
SurfaceTechnology GERMANY in
pertains to the use of chromium VI,
and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.
Stuttgart. Prospective contributors
but also to nickel and cobalt. Another
Simultaneous German/English translation
to next year’s Industrial Forum
session in the Industry Forum is
will be provided. The Industry Forum
(16 to 18 June) are now invited to
devoted to new methods of extending
is organized by WOTech GbR, with
submit their proposals.
and enhancing surface properties and
support from Fraunhofer IPA and the
The forum will feature a series of
functional traits.
Surface Technology section of the VDMA
sessions covering topics of current
The call for papers is open to
engineering federation.
interest. For example, in the Industry
academics, R&D specialists and
4.0 session speakers will explore
industry experts, such as plant
For further information:
the many benefits arising from
managers, heads of department,
www.surface-technology-germany.de
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hen leading industry
The Industry Forum being held at SurfaceTechnology GERMANY provides valuable insight into all the latest trends in the surface technology sector.
SurfaceTechnology GERMANY will take place in Stuttgart from 16 to 18 June 2020.
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