Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS
Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS

Events

Fraunhofer IWS hosts dedicated workshops and conferences to update you on the latest research and development activities in laser, surface and materials technology. We also actively support our partner institutes and networks in organizing events and training courses to promote technology transfer between science and industry.

Workshops and Conferences

 

© Fraunhofer IWS

11.–12.11.2024 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

11th Workshop “Lithium-Sulfur Batteries“

Lithium-sulfur batteries are envisaged to enable energy storage devices with high specific energy at low material cost. The recent research provides significant progress in terms of materials for active and passive cell components as well as on understanding of mechanisms finally leading to improved Li-S cell performance.

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© Jürgen Jeibmann

26.–27.11.2024 / Online
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

LAwave User Meeting

Fast and Non-destructive Testing with Laser Acoustics 

The LAwave User Meeting is a virtual event that for the first time will bring together experts from the coating and material science community that are already benefitting from the LAwave technology and those who are interested in it. 

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© Fraunhofer IWS

04.02.2025 / Online
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

4th MPS User Days

Microsystems for Physiological Cell Culture

Microphysiological systems (MPS) are a high-performance tool for research and development in the field of tissue reconstruction, drug and cytotoxicity studies. 

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© Fraunhofer IWS

12.–13.03.2025 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

Simulation – Laser Processes and Components

You value the laser as a flexible and versatile tool but wonder how to optimize efficiency and process quality further. One possibility is the simulation of laser processes and components. 

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12.–13.03.2025 / Berlin
Organizer: Fraunhofer Competence Field Additive Manufacturing

Fraunhofer DDMC 2025

Fraunhofer Direct Digital Manufacturing Conference

The DDMC is a bi-annual cutting-edge forum for discussion on Additive Manufacturing, including its application in industry and the environmental impact of such new manufacturing technologies. Impact on health, sustainability and society will also be discussed.

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© Fraunhofer IWS

21.–23.05.2025 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

ISAM 2025

6th International Symposium on Additive Manufacturing

ISAM 2025 offers a unique platform for the latest developments, perspectives and applications in additive manufacturing and brings together developers, users and enthusiasts from industry and research.

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© Fraunhofer IWS

05.–06.11.2025 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

Dry Coating Forum

Shaping the Future of Dry Battery Electrode Processing

The Dry Coating Forum is a forum for material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, cell makers and end users to exchange information about current trends, developments and challenges in the field of dry coating technologies.

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Proceedings

Missed a workshop or conference? You can order the electronic conference documents here. Please find below an event review of the last years as well as the link to the form.

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