Upcoming Dates

31.01.2024

1st Workgroup Meeting “Circular Design & Production”

Venue On-Site @AZL Hub in Aachen Building Part 3B, 4th Floor Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Time January 31st, 2024 Key Topics ✓ Insights into solutions to reduce carbon footprint ✓ Speakers of new technologies, smart product design or best practices ✓ Benchmarks and analyses of components and parts by AZL Each meeting will be[…]

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10.04.2024

1st Workgroup Meeting “Future Mobility”

Venue On-Site @AZL Hub in Aachen Building Part 3B, 4th Floor Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Time April 10th, 2024 Key Topics ✓ Trends and developments of markets and applications ✓ Speakers on possible solutions with insights of challenges ✓ Highlight of potential for composite-based multimaterial solutions Tomorrows mobility in its various options (e.g. EV,[…]

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11.04.2024

AZL OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen 2024

Join the 8th AZL OPEN DAY in one of the largest research landscapes in Europe! More impressions from 2023 Time April 11th, 2024 Content Your benefits: Guided tours to 8 AZL Partner Institutes and their facilities AZL Partners spill the tea: Partnership insights Networking with industrial players and research engineers of the lightweight industry  […]

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21.11.2023

17th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue On-Site @ AZL Hub in Aachen Time October 24th, 2023 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. All AZL Partner Companies involved in the value chain of thermoplastic composites are represented at our Business Platform “Thermoplastic Composites”. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”[…]

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16.11.2023

Lightweight TechTalk | High-Performance SMC

November 16th, 2023 With the series of compact “Lightweight TechTalks” AZL is providing a digital platform for networking and presenting technology and market insights to the international lightweight community. This Lightweight TechTalk focused on Digitalisation, Hybridisation & Functionalisation of High-Performance SMC. Technology insights Sergio Gastaldi & Guido Arcangeli | Persico | New developments in SMC[…]

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14.11.2023

17th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Venue On-Site @AZL Hub in Aachen Time November 14th, 2023 | 09:30 – 13:45h November 14th, 2023 – Kick-Off AZL Joint Partner Project | 14:00 – 17:00h Content 09:30 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts | AZL Aachen GmbH 09:45 Technology and Market Screening of Composite Pipes and Vessels Simon Greive | AZL of RWTH[…]

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19.10.2023

12th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Online via Zoom Time October 19th, 2023 | 11.00 – 15:00h Content Scope of this Meeting Showing the possibilities of composites in buildings & infrastructure Sustainable materials and processes for the construction industry Usage of composites in construction Barriers and needs for increased usage of composites in construction Innovations and research for composites in[…]

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05.10.2023

Webinar – Safeguarding Electric Vehicles: Fire safety solutions for HV connectors and battery enclosures

Clariant & AZL live webinar on SpecialChem: The Material Selection Platform 🔎 “Safeguarding Electric Vehicles: Fire safety solutions for HV connectors and battery enclosures” 📆 October 5th, 2023 | 2pm (CEST) Hear Ravi Chaitanya Bhairi, Project Manager Fire Tests for Battery Casings, talk about the latest AZL Engineering Service “Application Relevant Fire Test Procedure for Battery Pack Protection”.[…]

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07.09.2023

15th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue On-Site @ AZL Hub in Aachen Time September 7th, 2023 | 11:00 – 15:15 Content Scope of this Meeting: In this meeting, cutting-edge technologies enabling innovative composites design and cost-effectove production will be showcased. Technologies focused on recycling thermoset-based composite will be introduced. What to expect:  Explore the markte and technology trends in thermoset[…]

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24.08.2023

Webinar – EU ELV Regulations

What? The webinar will address the following questions: Why is there a new regulation? What is in it regarding plastics/composites? What is not clearly defined, and what may be points of discussion? What are next steps? When? 24th August, 2023 12:00h – 12:30h (CEST) Where? ONLINE: via Zoom Register for free here: https://azl-excellence-in-lightweight-production.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsce-trzsjGtBfna5tsMQkiA9pKOSfCiuk

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17.08.2023

8th Workgroup Meeting “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Venue Online Meeting via Zoom Time August 17th, 2023 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “Product Cost Benchmarking”. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and[…]

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21.06.2023

PIAE – international Congress on Plastics in Automotive Engineering

Meet the AZL Team @ the PIAE –  international Congress on Plastics in Automotive Engineering June 21st – 22nd, 2023 @ Crongress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim Our colleague Warden will give a presentation on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 3 pm at “Stamitzsaal”: Multi-material options for future fire and impact resistant battery casings. Be prepared for[…]

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13.06.2023

16th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Venue On-Site @AZL Hub in Aachen Time June 13th, 2023 | 11:00 – 15:30 Content Focus Topics: Production technologies for composite pipes & vessels Recycling of composite pressure vessels Functionalization of composite materials Features:  Insights by Technology Experts Market & Technology Monitoring Agenda 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts | AZL 11:15 Technology and[…]

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01.06.2023

16th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue On-Site @Molecular Plasma Group in Luxembourg Time June 1st, 2023 Content Focus Topics Recycling, Processing and Surface treatment, UD tapes Features LIVE DEMO of Molecular Plasma treatment, look and feel samples Insights by technology experts Market and technology screening by AZL Agenda   11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts | AZL & Kevin[…]

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25.05.2023

Lightweight TechTalk – ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH COMPOSITES

May 25th, 2023 With the series of compact “Lightweight TechTalks” AZL is providing a digital platform for networking and presenting technology and market insights to the international lightweight community. This Lightweight TechTalk focused on Additive Manufacturing with Composites and new opportunities with those innovative processes. Register for free! Technology insights Dr. Fedor Antonov |Anisoprint |[…]

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10.05.2023

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2023

Time May 10th, 2023 | May 11th, 2023 | Location Tivoli Aachen Krefelder Straße 205 52070 Aachen GERMANY Content The information regarding the content of this Event will follow soon.

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19.04.2023

11th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue On-Site @Bau2023 in Munich Time April 19th – 20th, 2023 Content Scope of this Meeting Showing the possibilities of composites in buildings & infrastructure Discuss innovations and innovative materials for the building industry Ongoing research in the building industry and the material industry Networking with construction industry at the BAU 2023 Agenda 09:30 Registration[…]

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08.03.2023

AZL OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen 2023

Join the 7th AZL OPEN DAY in one of the largest research landscapes in Europe! More impressions from 2022 Time March 8th, 2023 | 09:00 – 17:00h Content Your benefits: Guided tours to 8 AZL PArtner Institutes and their facilities AZL Partners spill the tea: Partnership insights Networking with industrial players and research engineers of[…]

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09.02.2023

7th Workgroup Meeting “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Venue Online Meeting via Zoom Time February 2nd, 2023 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “Product Cost Benchmarking”. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and[…]

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23.11.2022

12th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Time November 23rd, 2022 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. All AZL Partner Companies involved in the value chain of High-Performance SMC are represented at our Business Platform “High-Performance SMC”. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “High-Performance SMC” Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in[…]

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17.11.2022

15th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time November 17th, 2022 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. All AZL Partner Companies involved in the value chain of thermoplastic composites are represented at our Business Platform “Thermoplastic Composites”. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites” Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings[…]

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03.11.2022

15th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Time November 3rd, 2022 | 11:00 – 15:30 Content Scope of this Meeting Quality assurance of hydrogen pressure vessels Production technologies for composite pipes & vessels Part 2 of the AZL Wokrgroup Focus Study: Materials for Composite Pressure Vessels Agenda 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts | AZL 11:15 Technology and Market Screening of[…]

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29.09.2022

10th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Time September 29th, 2022 | 11:00 – 15:45 Content Scope of this Meeting Showing the possibilities of composites in buildings & infrastructure Usage of composites in construction Barriers and needs for increased usage of composites in construction Ongoing research in the building industry and the material industry Networking Of course, there will also be time[…]

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08.09.2022

14th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue On-Site @ AZL Hub in Aachen Time September 8th, 2022 | 11:00-16:00h Content Scope of this Meeting In this meeting, new technologies are presented allowing for cost effective composite production. With the increasing demand for sustainable solutions, future paths in thermoset production with use of recycled fibers or natural fibers are presented and discussed.[…]

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23.08.2022

6th Workgroup Meeting “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Venue On-Site @ AZL Hub in Aachen Time August 23rd, 2022 | 13:00-15:30h Content Scope of this Meeting Insights into concept analysis of knee braces Cost & Sustainability analysis example of knee braces Initial introduction into the product benchmark: Bus and Train seats Discuss with us the next potential business and benchmark options Agenda 13:00[…]

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14.06.2022

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2022

Time June 14th, 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00h June 15th, 2022 | 09:00 – 15:00h Location Tivoli Aachen Krefelder Straße 205 52070 Aachen GERMANY Content The two days will offer plenty of opportunities and impulses for knowledge exchange and will include extensive time for networking. Of course, the program will again include technology and market[…]

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24.05.2022

AZL OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen 2022

Time May 24th, 2022 Content On May 24th 2022, the AZL invites interested companies to join the AZL Open Day and take part in nine guided tours to the lightweight institutes of the RWTH Aachen Campus, which present their technologies and equipment along the entire value chain. Interested participants will have the possibility to see the[…]

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19.05.2022

14th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Venue [ON-SITE] @ AZL HUB in Aachen | [VIRTUAL] on Zoom Time May 19th, 2022 | 11:00 – 15:30h Content Scope of this Meeting Towpreg materials Future hydrogen storage systems Fuel cell electric vehicles Quality assurance of hydrogen pressure vessels Agenda 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts | AZL 11:15 Technology and Market Screening of[…]

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07.04.2022

14th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue [ON-SITE] @ AZL HUB in Aachen | [VIRTUAL] on Zoom Time April 7th, 2022 | 11:00 – 16:25h Content Scope of this Meeting Focus topic: T3-Hub Insightful presentations and discussions with industry aspects Re-connect with familiar faces and get in touch with new AZL Partners   Agenda 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Kai Fischer |[…]

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23.03.2022

9th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time March 23rd, 2022 | 11:00 – 14:45h Content Scope of this Meeting Showing the possibilities of composites in buildings & infrastructure Usage of composites in construction Barriers and needs for increased usage of composites in construction Ongoing research in the building industry and the material industry Networking Of course, there[…]

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16.02.2022

13th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time February 16th, 2022 | 13:00-16:30h Content Scope of this Meeting In this meeting, the functionalization methods for adhesive bonding and welding between composite and metal will be briefed. Extended applications of composites will be introduced. The research on shrinkage and the application of sensors for the digitalizing manufacturing process to[…]

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02.02.2022

5th Workgroup Meeting “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time February 2nd, 2022 | 13:00-15:40h Content Scope of this Meeting In this meeting we are going to recap the last component “automotive rear seat back” and follow-up with cost on thermoset concepts and sustainability analysis. We are looking forward to impulses from 9Tlabs on additive manufacturing of medical applications and insights from Össur,[…]

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20.01.2022

Workshop “High-Performance SMC”

Time January 20th, 2022 Content The information regarding the content and registration of the workshop will follow soon. All AZL Partner Companies involved in the value chain of High-Performance SMC are represented at our Business Platform “High-Performance SMC”. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “High-Performance SMC” Please find details on previous Workgroup[…]

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30.11.2021

Lightweight TechTalk – MULTI-MATERIAL BATTERY CASINGS

November 30th, 2021 With the series of compact “Lightweight TechTalks” AZL is providing a digital platform for networking and presenting technology and market insights to the international lightweight community. The upcoming Lightweight TechTalk will focus on electric vehicle battery casings and how different materials can play a role in future models. Next to today’s aluminium and[…]

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25.11.2021

13th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Time November 25th, 2021 Interactive Video Conference Content Focus Topics: Materials for advanced composite parts Hydrogen pressure vessels Next-gen vessels Manufacturing technologies Structural Health & Condition monitoring Features: Insights by Technology Experts Market & Technology Monitoring Agenda 10:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts | AZL 10:15 Technology and Market Screening of Composite Pipes and[…]

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27.10.2021

12th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Time October 27th, 2021 @ AZL Office AZL Aachen GmbH Campus Boulevard 30 Building Part 3B, 4. Floor 52074 Aachen Content In this meeting new tool technology, shape memory tool, will be briefed with the application for UAV market. Novel assembly processes for thermoset composites will be addressed as well. Furthermore, new developed towpreg and[…]

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05.10.2021

13th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time October 5th, 2021 Venue International Academy Building Part 3A – Ground Floor Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Content Focus Topics: Bio-based materials Features: Insights by Technology Experts, Market & Technology Monitoring, Your Comments on attractive applications and bio-based materials Agenda 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Kai Fischer, Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production –[…]

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23.09.2021

Lightweight TechTalk – THERMOSET & THERMOPLASTIC TAPE PLACEMENT IN AEROSPACE

September 23th, 2021 With the series of compact “Lightweight TechTalks” AZL is providing a digital platform for networking and presenting technology and market insights to the international lightweight community. This upcoming Lightweight TechTalk will focus on Automated Tape Laying and Rapid Tow Shearing in aerospace applications. The Technologies offer high potential to improve the way[…]

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21.09.2021

8th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Time September 21st, 2021 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon.     Agenda 10:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts, Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production – AZL 10:15 Market and Technology Screening on Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure Philipp Wigger, Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production – AZL 10:45[…]

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26.08.2021

4th Workgroup Meeting “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Time August 26th, 2021 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Registration for AZL Partner Companies AZL Partner[…]

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09.07.2021

Lightweight TechTalk by AZL – Sustainability Strategies and Implications for the Automotive Value Chain

July 9th, 2021 In the compact and digital format “Lightweight TechTalk “, the AZL offers a platform for technology and market insights and for networking in the field of lightweight production in a 6-week rhythm. Technology insights: Dr. Wulf-Peter Schmidt | Ford-Werke GmbH | Ford Carbon Neutrality Strategy and Implications for the Automotive Value Chain Markus[…]

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24.06.2021

Recruitment Event | APM

Time June 24th, 2021 Connecting International Lightweight Companies and RWTH Lightweight Specialists Together with more than 80 international Partner Companies and 9 Partner Institutes on the RWTH Aachen Campus, the AZL forms one of the world’s largest lightweight construction communities. Since 2015 we have been supporting our Partner Companies with the highly appreciated service to[…]

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22.06.2021

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2021

Time June 22nd and 23rd, 2021 | Meet the AZL network in a digital interactive meeting June 24th, 2021 | Digital recruitment event Information on the meeting We invite our AZL Partner Companies to our AZL Annual Partner Meeting on 22 and 23 June 2021 to define future activities, review projects and workgroups of the previous year[…]

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18.05.2021

11th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Time May 18th, 2021 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon.   All AZL Partner Companies involved in the value chain of High-Performance SMC are represented at our Business Platform “High-Performance SMC”. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “High-Performance SMC” Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in[…]

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06.05.2021

12th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time May 6th, 2021 Content Focus Topics: Aerospace Assembly Features: Insights by Technology Experts Market & Technology Monitoring Your Comments on Sustainability Agenda 13:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts, Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production – AZL 13:10 Meet2connect – Introduction to New Networking Tool Marina Biller, AZL 13:20 Insights by Technology Experts and[…]

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20.04.2021

12th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Time April 20th, 2021 Content Focus topics: Hydrogen Pressure Vessels Sustainability of Pressure Vessels Features: Insights by Technology Experts Market & Technology Monitoring Agenda 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Michael Emonts, Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production – AZL 11:15 Meet2connect – Introduction to New Networking Tool Marina Biller, AZL 11:30 Market and Technology Screening[…]

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25.03.2021

7th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time March 25th, 2021 Content Showing the possibilities of multifunctional composites in buildings & infrastructure Selection of the most promising technology for additional functionality in composites Advantages of composite materials in times of the global pandemic Getting the technology to the architects – What is missing? Light guidance through composites as[…]

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09.03.2021

3rd Workgroup Meeting “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Time March 9th, 2021 13:00-16:30h Content Agenda 13:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Kai Fischer | AZL 13:10 Meet2connect Introduction to New Networking Tool Marina Biller | AZL 13:25 Introduction on costing and New OPLYSIS-eco-Simultaneous calculation of manufacturing costs and ecological performance indicators Warden Schijve | AZL Markus Breiing | Conbility GmbH Cost analysis methodology at[…]

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23.02.2021

11th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time February 23rd, 2021 Content The current applications and manufacturing technologies of towpreg will be addressed in this meeting, e.g. coreless winding. Ceramic-based towpreg with the production technology, automated fiber placement, will also be introduced. Furthermore, coating for fire resistance, process analysis and modelling to control surface quality will be briefed.[…]

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28.01.2021

Lightweight TechTalk – BEST PRACTICES IN LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN WITH THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES

January 28th, 2021 | 13:00-14:45 (CET)   Technology insights: Best Practices in Lightweight Design with Thermoplastic Composites | Warden Schijve, AZL Composite Forming Simulations Enable Thoughtful Process & Product Development | Sebastiaan Haanappel, Aniform Uncovering Lightweight Potential Through Consistent Topology Optimisation and Deeply Integrated Hybrid Design in Structural Components | Maiko Ersch, Institute for Plastics[…]

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01.12.2020

11th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels” | Interactive Video Conference

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time December 1st, 2020 11:00 – 15:00h Content Focus topic: Hydrogen Pressure Vessels Scope of this meeting: Final phase of the study of the topic hydrogen pressure vessels exemplary economical evaluation Further topics: Highlighting developments and innovations in the market for composite pipes and vessels High performance materials for hydrogen pressure[…]

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17.11.2020

10th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time November 17th, 2020 13:00 – 15:30h Content Agenda 13:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Kai Fischer | AZL 13:15 SMC for structural and functional applications for automotive, a pioneering technology for the evolution from metal to reinforced plastics Batz Group, Javier Martinez Cue | Batz Group 13:35 Impulses: Your Pitches on[…]

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03.11.2020

10th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time November 3rd, 2020 13:00 – 16:00h Content Agenda 13:00 Welcome and Introduction 13:10 Introduction to UV Curing Technology in Composite Production Dr. R. Potzmann | Allnex 13:35 Injection Box Design for Pultrusion – Transforming Experience into Scientific Knowledge L. Wruck | Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft[…]

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22.10.2020

Kick-Off Meeting “Concept Study & Development of a Multi-material Battery Casing”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time October 22nd, 2020 Participation & Registration The Kick-Off Meeting will be open only for companies participating in the project. More information can be found here: Read the press release on this project here. Find the flyer and short description to the project here. For more information regarding the participation please[…]

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22.10.2020

Kick-Off Meeting “Bio-based Composites”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time October 22nd, 2020 Participation & Registration The Kick-Off Meeting will be open only for companies participating in the study. For more information regarding the participation please contact: Alexander Knauff Manager Industrial Services Mail: alexander.knauff@azl-aachen-gmbh.de Phone: +49 241 475735 16  

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20.10.2020

11th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time October 20th, 2020 13:00 – 16:30h Content Agenda 13:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Kai Fischer | Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production – AZL 13:15 Impulses from participants to new products/ project Ideas/ technologies/ observed trends Flame retardant properties of Durethan®-overmolded Tepex®-Sheets | Dr. Klaus Vonberg | LANXESS Deutschland GmbH[…]

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29.09.2020

Lightweight TechTalk – SUSTAINABILITY AND RECYCLING OF COMPOSITES

September 29th, 2020 In the compact and digital format “Lightweight TechTalk “, the AZL offers a platform for technology and market insights and for networking in the field of lightweight production in a 6 week rhythm. Technology insights: Jaap van der Woude | Chairman EuCIA WG Sustainability | Cradle to Gate LCA for Composites Parts ECO CALCULATOR[…]

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16.09.2020

6th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time September 16th, 2020 Content    Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”   Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership[…]

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27.08.2020

Joint Analysis of Business Cases “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Venue Interactive video conference Time August 27th, 2020 | 11:00 – 13:30 (CEST) Content The focus of the meeting will be on these three components: Automotive Trunk Floor Aircraft Cabin Side Walls Automotive Roof   Agenda 11:00 Welcome Dr. Kai Fischer (AZL) 11:10 Introduction “Product Cost Benchmarking – Joint Business Case Analysis” Markus Breiing (AZL) 11:15[…]

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13.08.2020

Lightweight TechTalk – TAPE INTEGRATION INTO INJECTION MOLDED PARTS

August 13th, 2020 In the compact and digital format “Lightweight TechTalk “, the AZL offers a platform for technology and market insights and for networking in the field of lightweight production in a 6 week rhythm. Technology insights: Mitsui Chemicals Europe GmbH, René Laschak | Performance Improvement of Injection Molded Parts by the Use of Carbon[…]

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09.07.2020

Lightweight TechTalk – COMPOSITES AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

July 9th, 2020 17:00 – 18:15 (CEST) In the compact and digital format “Lightweight TechTalk “, the AZL offers a platform for technology and market insights and for networking in the field of lightweight production in a 6 week rhythm. Technology insights: News radar on composites and additive manufacturing, Jeff Sloan | Composites World Additive Manufacturing[…]

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24.06.2020

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2020

Venue Virtual interactive meeting Time Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 | Day 1 | 10:15-16:10 Thursday, June 25th, 2020 | Day 2 |10:15- 14:00 Content We are adapting the meeting into a virtual interactive meeting including our well-known elements such as: speed dating panel discussions exchange of information and to establishment of business contacts with more[…]

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28.05.2020

Lightweight TechTalk – DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR MULTI MATERIAL LIGHTWEIGHT COMPONENTS

May 28th, 2020 14:00 – 15:15 (CEST) In the compact and digital format “Lightweight TechTalk “, the AZL offers a platform for technology and market insights and for networking in the field of lightweight production in a 6 week rhythm. In this TechTalk, three inspiring presentations open up different perspectives on product development and potential[…]

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19.05.2020

9th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC” | Interactive Video Conference

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time May 19th, 2020 Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon.   All AZL Partner Companies involved in the value chain of High-Performance SMC are represented at our Business Platform “High-Performance SMC”. Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “High-Perfromance SMC”   Please find[…]

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28.04.2020

10th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites” | Interactive Video Conference

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time April 28th, 2020 Content In this meeting, news on HTC applications, materials and technologies of the last half year will be presented. Besides this pitch presentations of participants will give impulses for discussion. Furthermore, presentations on bio-based materials, material trends in aerospace and HTC technology development will be held. Agenda[…]

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21.04.2020

10th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels” | Interactive Video Conference

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time April 21st, 2020 | 11 am – 2.15 pm Content The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. Agenda   11:00 Welcome and Introduction 11:15 Latest News on Composite Pipes and Vessels Market & Technologies Martin Rieger, Aachen Center for integrative Lightweight Production – AZL, Research & Development[…]

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03.04.2020

Web Summary “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Time April 3rd, 2020 | 14:00h – 15:00h (german time) Content Inaugural meeting for discussion and definition of the new format “Product Cost Benchmarking – Joint Business Case Analysis” Review on previous “AZL Business Cases” Presentation and discussion of selected Business Cases Impulses from participants to select the interesting components and technologies for future Joint[…]

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01.04.2020

9th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production” | Interactive Video Conference

Venue Interactive Video Conference Time April 1st, 2020 Content In this meeting, the much-requested technology, prepreg compression molding, will be addressed, including material, production system and manufacturing process. Besides this the novel developed battery module with reinforcements made of pultruded profiles will be introduced, as well as the various requirements. Furthermore, the applications of artificial[…]

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18.03.2020

5th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Web Conference Time March 18th, 2020 Content Identification of opportunities to generate added value through function integration in sandwich structures Identification of functions that can be integrated into sandwich structures Actual usage of composites in the architecture and possibilities for market enlargement Discussion of drivers and barriers for the usage of composites in construction[…]

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27.02.2020

Joint Analysis of Business Cases “Product Cost Benchmarking”

Venue Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time February 27th, 2020 Content Inaugural meeting for discussion and definition of the new format “Product Cost Benchmarking – Joint Business Case Analysis” Review on previous “AZL Business Cases” Presentation and discussion of selected Business[…]

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21.01.2020

1st Review Meeting “Double Belt Press – Follow Up”

Venue Web Meeting Please contact Matrin Rieger to register for the Web Meeting and to receive the dial-in details. Content Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities. The participation is exclusively for project partners.  

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16.01.2020

First Report Meeting “Next Generation Mobility Solutions”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time January 16th, 2020 Content Information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon.

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12.11.2019

4th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time November 12th, 2019 Content      Download the Flyer with all the information on the Workgroup “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”   Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL[…]

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07.11.2019

Kick-Off Meeting “Inductive Double Belt Press Follow-Up Project with Focus on Process Evaluations (Impregnation, Consolidation)”

Venue Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time November 7th, 2019 13:00 – 16:30h Participation & Registration Please register via email: registration@azl-aachen-gmbh.de

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30.10.2019

Kick-Off-Meeting “Next Generation Mobility Solutions”

Next Generation Mobility Solutions – Kick-Off Meeting Venue Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time October 30th, 2019 10:00 – 15:00h Content The meeting will be defining the requirements and interests of the consortium, discussing their expectations. It willfurthermore present products and[…]

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18.10.2019

K 2019 – Tape Technology Information Meeting

Venue CCD room 002 find the directions here Time October 18th, 2019 10:00 – 13:30 h Content The meeting will provide information on tape technology and extend the consortium for future collaboration and market development.  Download the Flyer with all the information on the Meeting “K 2019”   Registration (required) Registration deadline: 14th October 2019[…]

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09.10.2019

8th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time October 9th, 2019 9.00 – 13.30 h Content Discussion of advanced vacuum assisted process: process simulation, online cure monitoring, inline quality assurance, series application in marine and aerospace Presentation of trend for future wind[…]

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08.10.2019

8th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time October 8th, 2019 12.30 – 16.30 h Content Proposal of data harmonization program for SMC material data by M-Base Lay-Out of a project on testing program to characterize SMC materials (proposal of norms and[…]

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25.09.2019

9th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time September 25th, 2019 10:00 – 15:30 h Content ▪ General analysis of market developments in composite pipes and vessels ▪ Further deepening of the topic Hydrogen Pressure Vessels (incl. keynote presentations of OEMs & Tier[…]

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24.09.2019

9th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time September 24th, 2019 11:30 – 16:00 h Content News on HTC applications, materials and technologies of the last half year External speakers as source of inspiration and chance to network Presentations on HTC/metal hybrids  […]

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27.06.2019

Final Meeting “Potentials and Challenges of thermoplastic Tapes for SME Injection Molders”

Time 27th June 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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04.06.2019

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2019

Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 | Day 1 Start Campus and Center Tour: 10.00 a.m. at AZL Office Hub Transfer to Tivoli with shuttle: 12.00 a.m.   Registration for all participants at Tivoli: 12.30 p.m. Start for all participants: 13.00 p.m.   Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 | Day 2 Registration for all participants at Tivoli: 8.30 a.m. Start for all participants: 9.00 a.m.   >> Download Agenda >>[…]

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28.05.2019

2nd Review Meeting “Potentials and Challenges of Thermoplastic Tapes for SME Injection Molders”

Time 28th May 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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23.05.2019

Final Meeting “Composites in the Furniture Industry”

Time 23rd May 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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11.04.2019

AZL Open Day – Lightweight in Aachen 2019

Get an exclusive insight into all lightweight research institutes in Aachen! Date Thursday, April 11th, 2019 10.00 – 17.00 h Starting Point RWTH International Academy GmbH Campus-Boulevard 30 Production Engineering Cluster Ground Floor 52074 Aachen, Germany On April 11th 2019, the AZL invites interested companies to join the AZL Open Day and take part in[…]

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10.04.2019

8th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time April 10th 13:30 – 17:30 Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an[…]

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10.04.2019

8th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time April 10th 9:30 – 13:30   Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as[…]

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04.04.2019

Workshop “Potentials and Challenges of Thermoplatic Tapes for SME Injection Molders”

Time 4th April 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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03.04.2019

2nd Workshop “Composites in the Furniture Industry”

Time 3rd April 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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13.02.2019

7th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time February 13th 8:30 – 13:30 Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an[…]

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12.02.2019

7th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Venue AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) Building Part 3B, 4th floor Time 12th February 2019   Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral[…]

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07.02.2019

1st Review Meeting “Potentials and Challenges of Thermoplastic Tapes for SME Injection Molders”

Time 7th Feruary 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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06.02.2019

1st Workshop “Composites in the Furniture Industry”

Time 6th February 2019 Venue – Details Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Highlight Project Meetings in our Current Activities.

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15.01.2019

3rd Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Builings & Infrastructure”

Time 15th – 16th January 2019 Venue BAU 2019 Messegelände 81823 München Details Our third Workgroup Meeting will be a two day event and will be taking place at the Bau 2019. We invite you to join us for the Meeting on the first day and a networking dinner and then offer you to to[…]

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20.11.2018

6th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Venue TBA Time TBA Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Registration for AZL Partner Companies AZL Partner Companies can register for this workgroup[…]

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13.11.2018

6th Workgroup Meeting “High-Speed RTM Matrices”

Venue TBA Time TBA Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Registration for AZL Partner Companies AZL Partner Companies can register for this workgroup[…]

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07.11.2018

Study Kick-Off “Composites in the Furniture Industry”

Time Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 11:00h – 13:30h Venue During Composites Europe Messe Stuttgart Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart Conference Room W Background AZL is starting a new market and technology study “Composites in the Furniture Industry – Kick-Off Meeting of Joint Market and Technology Study” which addresses the possibilities of composites in furniture including furniture market[…]

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06.11.2018

Meet AZL at Composites Europe in Stuttgart

Time Tuesday, 6th November – Thursday, 8th November 2018 Venue Messe Stuttgart Messepiazza 1 70629 Stuttgart   AZL will be again part of the Industry meets Science area at Composites Europe in Stuttgart organized by IKV. We are looking forward to meet you during Composites Europe at Industry meets Science, hall 9, booth E70. Find[…]

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18.10.2018

Study Kick-Off “Thermoplastic Tapes for Injection Molders”

Thursday, October 18th, 2018 11:00h – 13:30h Venue During FAKUMA 2018 Messe Friedrichshafen Conference Room “Paris” Neue Messe 1 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany » Download the Agenda of the Meeting Background AZL and IKV are starting a new Joint Market and Technology Study “Potentials and Challenges of Thermoplastic Tapes for SME Injection Molders – Kick-Off Meeting of[…]

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11.10.2018

Seventh Workgroup Meeting “Pipes & Vessels”

Venue TBA Time TBA Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Registration for AZL Partner Companies AZL Partner Companies can register for this workgroup[…]

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26.09.2018

7th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue TBA Time TBA   Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.   Registration for AZL Partner Companies AZL Partner Companies can register for[…]

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04.09.2018

2nd Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Production Engineering Cluster, (Campus-Boulevard 30 | 52074 Aachen) AZL – Lightweight Partners Office Hub (note: we changed the room) Building Part 3B, 4th floor   Time 10:00 – 15:30   Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for[…]

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27.06.2018

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2018

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 | Day 1 Start Campus Tour: 10.00 a.m. at Machinery hall of AZL of RWTH Aachen University Transfer to Tivoli with shuttle: 12.00 a.m.   Registration for all participants at Tivoli: 12.30 p.m. Start for all participants: 13.00 p.m. Thursday, June 28th, 2018 | Day 2 Registration for all participants at Tivoli: 8.30 a.m. Start for all participants: 9.00 a.m. >> Download Agenda[…]

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14.06.2018

Business Cases 10-12

Time 14:00 h – 15:30 h This web conference session on three Composite Business Cases is part of the Business Partner activities. During the conference, market numbers and facts and figures are presented on the components, process chains for the corresponding production as well as the resources, process cost structure and cost drivers are analyzed.   Web Conference Login and Registration Will be sent to you after your registration. The participation is exclusive for AZL Premium and Business Partners. Partners can register at the AZL Partner Section. The presentations of previous sessions are available at the AZL Partner Section for Business and Premium Partners.

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07.06.2018

6th Workgroup Meeting “Pipes & Vessels”

Venue RWTH International Academy Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Time 10 – 16h Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Registration for AZL Partner[…]

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06.06.2018

5th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Venue RWTH International Academy Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Time 9.30 – 15.30   Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.   Registration for[…]

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23.04.2018

AZL @ Hannover Messe 2018

AZL will be at this years’ Hannover Messe 2018 from April 23rd to 27th in hall 5 / E48 as part of the integrated Lightweight Plaza. Read more here: www.hannovermesse.de

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19.04.2018

AZL Open Day – Lightweight in Aachen 2018

Get an exclusive insight into all lightweight research institutes in Aachen!   Date Thursday, April 19th, 2018 10.00 – 17.00 h Starting Point RWTH International Academy gGmbH Campus-Boulevard 30 Production Engineering Cluster Ground Floor 52074 Aachen, Germany Download Calendar Entry   On April 19th 2018, the AZL invites interested companies to join the AZL Open[…]

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20.03.2018

6th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Venue RWTH International Academy Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Time TBA   Further information will be announced soon. Please find details on previous Workgroup Meetings in our Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.   Registration for[…]

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14.03.2018

Visit of the “Energy Storage 2018” trade fair in Düsseldorf

Together with the companies participating in the study on energy storage systems, we will visit the “Energy Storage 2018” trade fair in Düsseldorf on March 14th to gain an overview of new trends in storage technologies. We offer our business and premium partners to join this joint visit. Scope: We will visit individual companies in[…]

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06.03.2018

AZL @ JEC World 2018 | March 6th – 8th

As part of the renewed partnership with JEC Group, the AZL will be present at the JEC World in Paris for the 4th time. On the exhibition ground “Composites in action”, the AZL and its nine partner institutes will be present to exhibit their innovative products. Overview of the AZL Program during JEC: Exhibition of[…]

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15.02.2018

Web Conference: 1st Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Date: February 15th Time: 10 am (LT) Please download the dial-in data here.

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07.02.2018

Fifth Workgroup Meeting “High-Speed RTM Matrices”

The AZL Workgroup on “High-Speed RTM Matrices” meets as part of the AZL Partnership Model. The workgroup is one of AZL workgroups working on joint pre-competitive topics meeting every six months (www.high-speed-rtm.com). The workgroup meeting will address the completing workgroup activity of a systematic approach to generate a material data structure (model data sheet, databases)[…]

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07.02.2018

Business Cases 7-9: RTM Leaf Spring | Aircraft Trolley

Time 15:00 h – 16:30 h This web conference session on three Composite Business Cases is part of the Business Partner activities. During the conference, market numbers and facts and figures are presented on the components, process chains for the corresponding production as well as the resources, process cost structure and cost drivers are analyzed.[…]

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30.01.2018

Kick-Off Meeting Market and Technology Study “Energy Storage Systems”

  Save the Date for the Study Kick-Off Meeting “Energy Storage Systems” Date Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 Venue RWTH International Academy gGmbH Campus-Boulevard 30 Production Engineering Cluster Ground Floor 52074 Aachen, Germany   AZL Aachen GmbH launches an international Joint Market and Technology Study which provides a detailed market insight in technologies and the variety[…]

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25.01.2018

1st Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Date Thursday, January 25th, 2018 09.30 – 16.30 h   Venue Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Industrie und Handwerk Seffenter Weg 201 52074 Aachen Room: Hörsaal (Ground Floor) Download Agenda Scope of the Meeting In this initial, open workgroup meeting, we will define topics and initiatives for our joint cooperation building on the insights from[…]

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28.11.2017

Ultra-Fast Manufacturing of Tailored Composite Blanks

Venue Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) RWTH Aachen University Steinbachstraße 7 52074 Aachen · Germany   The project is closed to the members of the project. For more information, please contact Mr. Thomas Weiler or Mr. Albert Wendt

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23.11.2017

Fifth Workgroup Meeting “Pipes and Vessels”

Time and Venue Thursday, November 23rd, 2017   Institute for Automotive Engineering (IKA) Steinbachstrasse 7 52074 Aachen Room “Seminarraum” (Access Seffenter Weg) Details about the content of the workgroup meeting on “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites” will be communicated soon. For more information on previous Workgroup Meetings please visit Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. Please register[…]

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15.11.2017

Fourth Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Time and Venue Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17, 52074 Aachen, Germany Room 015 – 017 Please download the flyer here   Details about the content of the workgroup meeting on “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites” will be communicated soon. For more information on previous Workgroup Meetings please visit Current Activities  of the AZL Partner-Section.[…]

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07.11.2017

Fifth Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time and Venue Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 Fraunhofer ILT Steinbachstraße 19, 52074 Aachen, Germany Room 4300-4301 Please download the flyer here   Details about the content of the workgroup meeting on “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites” will be communicated soon. For more information on previous Workgroup Meetings please visit Current Activities of the AZL Partner-Section. The participation[…]

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10.10.2017

Joint Business Development Trip to Poland

Time and Venue From Tuesday 10th October to Wednesday 11th October, 2017 Targi w Krakowie Ltd. Galicyjska 9 Street 31- 586 Krakow   B2B Meetings at Kompozyt Expo 2017 and Guided visits to Polish composite companies For Business & Premium Partners only

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28.09.2017

Joint Market and Technology Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings and Infrastructure”

Venue RWTH International Academy Campus Boulevard 30 52074 Aachen Room: Großer Tagungsraum (Ground Floor)   Content Details about the content of the meeting will be communicated soon. This meeting is part of the Joint Market and Technology Study and exclusive for members of the project consortium. Members of the project consortium can find further information[…]

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14.09.2017

B2B Networking Event at IAA Frankfurt

Time and Venue From Thursday 14th September to Friday 15th September, 2017 Fairground of Messe Frankfurt Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 D-60327 Frankfurt/Main, Germany   IAA Frankfurt Keynote Presentations | Networking Dinner | Guided Visits at the 67th International Motor Show For Business & Premium Partners only Please note: The Web Conference on Business Cases 4 – 6[…]

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14.09.2017

Business Cases 4 – 6

Time 15:00 h   During three web conferences AZL will present and discuss  9 Business Cases of selected lightweight components in 2017. With this service, which is part of the new package for Joint Business Development, AZL aims at providing you information for your Market Intelligence. The first web conference took place on on May 11th, 2017.   After your registration at[…]

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12.09.2017

Basics Seminar Adhesive Bonding

English Course Venue RWTH Aachen University Aachen, Germany Content Motivated by changes in the regulations for applying bonding processes in industrial applications (DIN 2304), the seminar offers a comprehensive insight into the manufacturing processes of adhesive bonding technology. Content-related questions: Jens.Lotte@azl.rwth-aachen.de +49 (0) 241 80 24525 Binding application via Mail, E-Mail or Fax: AZL Aachen[…]

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12.09.2017

Joint Market and Technology Study “High-Performance SMC”

Take part in shaping the future of High-Performance SMC!   Date Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 Venue Studentenwerk der: KHG Aachen e.V. Pontstraße 74-76 52062 Aachen Room: Großer Saal   Content of Kick-Off Meeting Presentation HP-SMC Workgroup and the Joint Market Technology Study Keynote presentations of experts along the value chain Workshop Session: Specification of the[…]

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06.09.2017

Joint Market and Technology Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings and Infrastructure”

Venue Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17, 52074 Aachen, Germany Room “Hörsaal” Content Details and information on previous presentations and documents on the study are available at the AZL Partner Section for all Study Partners. The next meeting as well as the presented study results is exclusively for participants of the study.  

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05.07.2017

Second Report Meeting: Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Time and Venue Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AGIT Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer mbH TZA Technologiezentrum am Europaplatz Aachen Dennewartstr. 25-27 52068 Aachen Tel. +49 (0)241/963-0 www.agit.de   The participation is exclusive for study partners and part of the Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings and Infrastructure”. Details about the content of[…]

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21.06.2017

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2017

Time Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 | Day 1 Start for Business and Premium Partners:        11.00 am​ Registration for all participants:                        12.00 a.m. Start for all participants:                                […]

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31.05.2017

3rd Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC” with Study Information Event

Time and Venue Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 10:00 – 15:00 h Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University Room: Großer Tagungsraum Süd Manfred-Weck-Haus Steinbachstraße 19 52074 Aachen, Germany   Scope of the Workgroup Meeting and Information Event Main part of this open Workgroup Meeting is the Information Event on the[…]

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30.05.2017

Fourth Workgroup Meeting “Pipes and Vessels”

Time and Venue Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University Manfred-Weck-Haus Steinbachstraße 19 Room: Großer Tagungsraum Süd   Details about the content of the third workgroup meeting on “High-Performance SMC” will be communicated soon. Please find further information about previous workgroup meetings in the Current Activities[…]

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24.05.2017

2nd Workshop: Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Venue Novotel Aachen City Peterstrasse 66, 52062  Aachen Content Details and information on previous presentations and documents on the study are available at the AZL Partner Section by all Study Partners. The next meeting as well as the presented study results are available exclusively for participants of the study. For registration please send an Email to Mr. Lukas Kalt.

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25.04.2017

AZL OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen 2017

Get an exclusive insight into all lightweight research institutes in Aachen!   Date Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 10.00 – 17.00 h   Starting Point Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße17 52074 Aachen Germany Room “Hörsaal” Download Flyer   On April 25th 2017, the AZL invites interested companies to join the AZL Open Day and take part in nine[…]

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22.03.2017

First Report Meeting: Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Time and Venue Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 9:00 – 16:30h   The participation is exclusive for study partners and part of the Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings and Infrastructure”. Details about the content of the meeting will be communicated soon. Information on previous presentations and documents can be accessed in the AZL Partner[…]

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22.02.2017

Fourth Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time and Venue Tuesday, February 22nd, 2017 09:00 – 16:00h   Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17 52074 Aachen Germany Room “Hörsaal”   The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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21.02.2017

Fourth Workgroup Meeting “High-Speed RTM Matrices”

Time and Venue Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17 52074 Aachen Germany Room “Hörsaal”   The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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24.11.2016

Second Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Time and Venue Wednesday, November 24th, 2016 09:00h – 15:30h Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) Lecture Room / “Hörsaal” SeffenterWeg 201 52074 Aachen The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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23.11.2016

Third Workgroup Meeting “Pipes and Vessels”

Time and Venue Tuesday, November 23rd, 2016 9:00h – 15:00h Institute for Automotive Engineering (IKA) Room “Seminarraum” Steinbachstraße 7, 52074 Aachen, Germany The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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21.11.2016

Kick-Off Meeting: Study on “New Potentials for Composite Technologies in Buildings & Infrastructure”

Time and Venue Monday, November 21st, 2016 | 13:00-16:30 h Super C Templergraben 57 52062 Aachen Room “Ford Saal”   The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and part of the Joint Partner Projects, exclusively for members of the project consortium. Details about the content of the meeting will be communicated soon. Please register via[…]

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15.09.2016

Third Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time and Venue Thursday, September 15th, 2016 09:00h – 16:00h Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17, 52074 Aachen, Germany The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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14.09.2016

Third Workgroup Meeting “High-Speed RTM Matrices”

Time and Venue Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 10:00h – 16:30h Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17, 52074 Aachen, Germany The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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30.06.2016

First Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

Time and Venue Thursday, June 30th, 2016 09:00h – 14:00h Please note the change of location! Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) Auditorium on ground floor (main entrance) Seffenter Weg 201 52074 Aachen, Germany The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for[…]

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08.06.2016

Partner Networking Event 2016

Time and Venue Thursday, June 08th, 2016 15:00h – 20:00h Super C, RWTH Aachen University Ford-Saal Templergraben 57 52062 Aachen We will have an extended Partner Networking Event prior to the main event of this year’s Annual Partner Meeting. There will be high-level keynote presentations as well as a networking dinner. Please find and further[…]

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10.05.2016

Second Workgroup Meeting “Pipes and Vessels”

Time and Venue Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 10:00h – 14:30h Fraunhofer IPT Room “Hörsaal” Steinbachstraße 17, 52074 Aachen, Germany The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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12.04.2016

AZL OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen 2016

Get an exclusive insight into all lightweight research institutes in Aachen! Time and Venue Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 10:00am – 17:00pm (all day) Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) Seminarraum Steinbachstraße 7 52074 Aachen Germany The AZL offers an exclusive insight into the lightweight institutes in Aachen in 2016. Within eight guided tours to research laboratories[…]

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18.02.2016

Second Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time and Venue Thursday, February 18th, 2016 10:00h – 16:00h Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17 52074 Aachen The participation is exclusivly for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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17.02.2016

Second Workgroup Meeting “High-Speed RTM Matrices”

Time and Venue Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 10:00h – 16:00h Fraunhofer IPT, Hörsaal Steinbachstraße 17 52074 Aachen The participation is exclusivly for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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03.02.2016

Workshop “High-Performance SMC”

Time and Venue Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 09:00h – 14:00h Fraunhofer IPT, Hörsaal Steinbachstraße 17 52074 Aachen As an integral part of the AZL partnership the participation is free of charge. Please register for this event by January 12th, 2016 via the AZL Partner-Section.

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26.11.2015

Workgroup “Pipes and Vessels”

Time and Venue Friday, November 26th, 2015 09:00h – 14:30h Fraunhofer IPT Room “Hörsaal” Steinbachstraße 17, 52074 Aachen, Germany The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge. Please register for this event via the AZL Partner-Section.

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20.10.2015

Project-Initiation “Ultra-Fast Manufacturing of Tailored Composite Blanks”

Time and Venue Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 09:00h – 14:30h Fraunhofer IPT Steinbachstraße 17 52074 Aachen Short Description At the Annual Partner Meeting, fast manufacturing of tailored composites played a major role within your discussions at the workshop on future topics as well as within the Open Innovation discussion. As a response to your requests,[…]

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28.09.2015

Definition Workshop – Joint Partner Project “End-machining of Fiber-Reinforced Plastics”

Time and Venue Monday, September 28th, 2015 14:00h – 17:00h Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT Steinbachstr. 17 52074 Aachen The detailed agenda for the workshop will be sent out to you closely before the 28th of September. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free[…]

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04.09.2015

Workgroup Meeting “High-Speed RTM Matrices”

Time and Venue Friday, September 04th 2015 09:00h – 13:00h Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University Conference room Mid-North-South Seffenter Weg 201 52074 Aachen Short Description After three workshops on “High-Speed RTM Matrices”, the AZL partners expressed the interest to continue to work on this topic.[…]

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04.09.2015

Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

Time and Venue Friday, September 04th 2015 13:30h – 17:00h Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University Conference room Mid-North-South Seffenter Weg 201 52074 Aachen Short Description After three workshops focusing on overmolding technologies, a workgroup on “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites” has been established which will meet every[…]

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16.06.2015

Follow-Up Workshop “Joining”

Time and Venue Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 10:00h – 15:00h RWTH – Aachen University Welding and Joining Institute Pontstrasse 49, D-52062 Aachen Room „Kolpinghaus“   Short description of the workshop Initial situation Joining technology is one of the key enablers for the large scale use of FRP. Due to the material-specific properties of fiber-reinforced plastics,[…]

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12.06.2015

OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen

Get an exclusive insight into all lightweight research institutes in Aachen! Overview on lightweight research in Aachen. Guided tours to 8 research institutes and their facilities. Networking with Aachen research engineers. Time and Venue Friday, June 12th, 2015 10:00am-3:00pm Aachen, Fraunhofer IPT (Steinbachstr. 17, 52074 Aachen) For pre-registration, please write an e-mail to philipp.froehlig@azl-aachen-gmbh.de.

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24.03.2015

Follow-Up Workshops on “High-Speed RTM Matrices” and “Back-Moulding of Thermoplastic Tailored Preforms”

Follow-Up Workshop “HIGH-SPEED RTM MATRICES” Time and Venue March 24th, 2015 9:00h – 13:00h Fraunhofer IPT, “Hörsaal” Steinbachstr. 17, 52074 Aachen Short description of the workshop What was discussed at the last workshop? Implementation of standards, like a standardized material data sheet (MDS) was suggested to accelerate product development processes and to realize a more[…]

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22.01.2015

Workshop “Joining” and “Process Costing Tool”

Workshop “Joining” Time and Venue Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 9:00h – 13:00h Fraunhofer IPT, “Hörsaal” Steinbachstr. 17, 52074 Aachen Short description of the workshop Initial situation Joining technology is one of the key enablers for the large scale use of FRP. Due to the material-specific properties of fiber-reinforced plastics, joining is a major challenge. Joining[…]

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17.11.2014

Kick-Off Meeting “New Designs for Low-Cost and Energy-Efficient Double-Belt Presses for Continuous Composite Manufacturing”

Timing Monday, November 17th, 2014 10:00-12:30 Subsequent to this Kick-Off-Meeting: 12:30-13:30 Business Lunch 13:30-16:00 Kick-Off-Meeting “Thermoplastic Tapes – Material and Processing Benchmark” Venue Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) Room “Mitte-Nord” Seffenter Weg 201, 52074 Aachen Content and Aim of Workshops At the Kick-Off-Meeting of the AZL consortial project “Low Cost Double-Belt Press” the project partners are[…]

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17.11.2014

Kick-Off Meeting “Thermoplastic Tapes – Material and Processing Benchmark”

Timing Monday, November 17th, 2014 13:30-16:00 Prior to this Kick-Off-Meeting: 10:00-12:30 Kick-Off-Meeting “New Designs for Low-Cost and Energy-Efficient Double-Belt Presses for Continuous Composite Manufacturing” 12:30-13:30 Business Lunch Venue Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) Room “Mitte-Nord” Seffenter Weg 201, 52074 Aachen Content and Aim of Workshops At the Kick-Off-Meeting of the AZL consortial project “Thermoplastic Tapes” the[…]

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07.11.2014

Follow-Up Workshops on “High-Speed RTM Matrices” and “Back-Moulding of Thermoplastic Tailored Preforms”

Follow-Up Workshop “High-Speed RTM Matrices” Content and Aim What was discussed at the last workshop? The last AZL workshop on „High-Speed RTM Matrices” addressed the problem that RTM data sheets are often inconsistent and complicate development processes in the industry. The aim of this series of workshops is to develop a concept for the standardization[…]

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23.09.2014

Workshop “Design and Process Systematics” and “Research Landscape for Composites – Germany and EU”

Content and Aim of Workshops “Design and Process Systematics“ The workshop addresses the processes which are involved from the designing and planning of a lightweight component to the finished component. The aim is to define the information which is needed at the different stages of the value chain and on that basis to establish universal[…]

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05.06.2014

Workshop “Back-Moulding of Thermoplastic Tailored Preforms”

Place: Aachen, Fraunhofer IPT (Steinbachstr. 17, 52074 Aachen)

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27.05.2014

Workshop „High-Speed RTM Matrices“

Place: Aachen, Fraunhofer IPT (Steinbachstr. 17, 52074 Aachen)

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15.05.2014

Workshops „Thermoplastic Tapes“ und „New Design for Double Belt Press”

Place: Aachen, Novotel Aachen City (Peterstraße 66, 52062 Aachen)

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