International AVK Conference
September 26th, 2011 - September 27th, 2011
The International AVK Conference takes place from 26 to 27 September 2011 in the ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart.
In two series of lectures, prominent experts offer their insights into the many and diverse applications for fibre reinforced plastics. In order to reflect the needs of the different interest groups even more closely at the conference, the two series are divided into thematic blocks presented by executives and technology specialists respectively.
The speakers will focus on current developments and innovations in technologies, materials and new processes as well as on the general condition of the GRP and CRP market.
Some of the fascinating lectures that await you include:
- "Structural lightweight applications made from thermoplastic composites" by Joachim Graefe, Quadrant Plastic Composites AG
- "Thermoplastic composites for the A350 XWB" by Dr. Klaus Edelmann, Airbus Operations GmbH.
- Dr. Walter Aichholzer of Mercedes-Benz talks about the SMC decklid used in the premium automotive segment.
In a special lecture block "Research for practical application", professors from renowned universities and institutes report on, among other things, trends, comparative studies of materials, series manufacturing applications and the wide range of design possibilities offered by fibre reinforced plastics.
The conference closes with a panel discussion titled "The future of fiber composites and plastics in the automotive sector" in which well-known participants from the automotive industry and its suppliers consider the current state of technology.
This year, once again, the AVK conference is the opening event of the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade fair, which from 27 - 29 September is an important market place for your business with participants from the every stage of the industry's value chain.
The presentation of the AVK Innovation Award and Composites Night (the AVK get-together) frame the event and provide an opportunity for informal communication.
As the German association for composite materials, we aim to help you remain one step ahead and identify products and developments with high economic potential more rapidly.
The conference programme is available from mid-June at http://www.avk-tv.de/
