IIMC 2023 in Aachen 5th International Injection Moulding Conference Centers on Automotive's Sustainable Shift

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The 5th IIMC — International Injection Moulding Conference organised by the IKV in Aachen, Germany, is approaching and the programme is already well filled with expert lectures from industry and science. All lectures will be held in English. The conference will center around the dynamic automotive industry, delving into the prevailing challenges through the lens of injection moulding.

The automotive industry is currently undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis, propelled by an escalating consciousness of sustainability and the consequential shift towards electrifying vehicles. A symbiotic relationship exists between the automotive sector and the injection moulding process. Thus, the 5th International Injection Moulding Conference (IIMC) will comprehensively address the ensuing challenges pertaining to sustainability, digitalisation, structural components, as well as the interior and exterior domains. These pivotal themes will be explored from multiple perspectives in the main sessions, while the networking breaks and accompanying exhibition of the IIMC will provide an ideal platform for engaging with automotive industry experts. By hosting the conference at the state-of-the-art premises of the Plastics Innovation Center at IKV, the IIMC seamlessly amalgamates the latest research breakthroughs with industrial advancements, forging an invaluable synergy.

This conference is specifically tailored for international managers and experts hailing from diverse fields such as design, development, parts and mould-making, application technology, production, and quality assurance within the automotive industry. Additionally, scientists and researchers are also encouraged to participate. The IIMC serves as a global networking hub, and this year, it magnifies its focus on the automotive industry. The carefully curated selection of topics and esteemed speakers fosters collaboration among stakeholders across the entire value chain, encompassing both product and technology development. The core themes are thoughtfully chosen based on real-world challenges and prevailing industry trends, providing a solid foundation for numerous stimulating discussions.

The organisers are offering an attractive 20 percent discount on the registration fee for the second participant and onwards from the same company.

Speakers and topics:

• Stephan Berz, HRS Flow | HMI & high decorative surface solutions made with servo-driven hot runner system Flex Flow

• Florian Dietl, BMW | Injection moulded foaming with medium cooling/heating

• Michael Fuchs, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung | Modern Design and Functionality Integrations

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Hopmann, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) | With innovation out of the recession

• Andreas Kellermann, Pöppelmann Kunststoff-Technik | From Salad bowl to automotive part

• Niels Koch, Audi | Special Requirements on Plastic Materials for Automotive Radar Systems

• Steffen Lang, Akro-Plastic | Sustainability prime! – Are recyclates the only path to CO₂ reduction?

• Hans Lochner, KTM Technologies | KTM: Sustainability on two wheels – From development to the road

• Yannik Lockner, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) | Autonomous Optimization of the Injection Molding Process after PCR Batch Change

• Dr.-Ing. Jakob Manhart, Lucid Motors | Efficiency increase for electric vehicles – the puzzle pieces to great reach

• Dr.-Ing. Raoul Meys, Carbon Minds | Product carbon footprint calculations for SMEs – From Business Case to Implementation

• Thilo Stier, Akro-Plastic | Welcome and introduction to the topic by the chairman of the IIMC

• Dr.-Ing. Matthias Theunissen, Envalior | From invention to series production: Hollow Profile Hybrids enabled by polyamides

• Stephen Thompson, Sogefi Air & Cooling | Advanced plastic welding techniques applied to EV thermal management components Laser IR welding

• Jan Wolters, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) | Exploiting the potential of thermoplastic foam injection moulding through mould coatings

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