16th Workgroup Meeting „Composites in Buildings and Infrastructure“

Zoom-Meeting Online Session, The link will be sent shortly before the meeting

Focus Topics Gaining insights into the latest market trends and technology advancements for composites in the building sector. Exploring innovative applications in new construction, from architectural composites to fibre-polymer bridges. Discussing key solutions for the durability of composites and the repair of aging infrastructure. Identifying opportunities and overcoming barriers to accelerate the market adoption of...

Webinar: New Joint Partner Project “Composite Rotor Sleeves – Experimental Testing & Benchmarking”

Zoom-Meeting Online Session, The link will be sent shortly before the meeting

Content These sessions will provide insights into rotor sleeve technologies and introduce the new Joint Partner Project to highlight project goals and outline participation opportunities. Registration The Webinar is open to all interested participants. Registration is required for all participants (AZL partners & non-AZL partners) via the form below

21st Workgroup Meeting „Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites“

AZL Office Hub Campus Boulevard 30, Aachen, Germany

Focus TopicsNew materials and process technologiesDemonstration of automotive overmouldingFeaturesMarket & Technology MonitoringInsights by Technology ExpertsOn-Site Visit & Live DemoAgenda11:00Welcome and IntroductionDr. Kai Fischer | AZL Aachen GmbH11:10Market & Technology Screening for Hybrid Thermoplastic CompositesWarden Schijve | AZL Aachen GmbH11:30Tentative Title: Thermoplastic composite tapes and load floorGizem Suzan Döner | OZER Composites B.V.12:00Polycarbonate-based composite materials for...

4th Workgroup Meeting „Future Mobility“

AZL Office Hub Campus Boulevard 30, Aachen, Germany

Focus TopicBattery Electric Vehicles along the value chainFeaturesMarket & Technology MonitoringInsights by Technology ExpertsOn-Site VisitAgenda11:00Welcome and IntroductionDr. Kai Fischer | AZL Aachen GmbH11:15Market & Technology Screening - Composites in Future MobilityPhilipp Fröhlig | AZL Aachen GmbH11:45Tentative Titel: Sustainability with a New Form of Driving PleasureArjan Voorbij | Kerv Automotive12:15Performance Boost with Specialty Polymers in Battery...

5th Workgroup Meeting „Circular Design & Production“

AZL Office Hub Campus Boulevard 30, Aachen, Germany

AZL Workgroup drives circularity, recycling, and sustainability by exploring practical solutions in smart product design, recycling technologies, sustainability benchmarks, and regulatory developments.

5th Workgroup Meeting „Future Mobility“

AZL Office Hub Campus Boulevard 30, Aachen, Germany

AZL Workgroup focussing on tomorrows mobility in various options and different applications. Whether thermoset, thermoplastic or multi-aterial composite solutions - upcoming challenges and requirements are addressed and discussed.

AZL Open Day 2026 – Lightweight in Aachen 2026

Gain exclusive insights into one of Europe’s largest research landscapes in lightweight and composite technologies with guided tours of 8 partner institutes, insights into the AZL Partnership, and networking with industry and research experts.

22nd Workgroup Meeting „Composite Pipes & Vessels“

Zoom-Meeting Online Session, The link will be sent shortly before the meeting

AZL workgroup combining requirements and needs of OEMs and part manufacturers with the novel solutions of fiber-reinforced composites and hybrid materials in pipe and vessel technologies.

Expertise/ background in:

Production and development of composite parts
Materials: thermoset and thermoplastic resins, continuous fiber composites, metals and plastic-metal hybrids
Process: prepreg, autoclave, resin infusion, RTM, milling, tooling, joining, quality assurance
Design: CAD design and design to process
Networking: Matchmaking with academic and industrial partners

I will support you in:

  • Process selection, evaluation and implementation
  • Evaluation and benchmarking of solutions
  • Identification of applications
  • Benchmarking with market companions state of the art solutions
  • Identification and elimination of pain points
  • Connect with the right partners for industrial implementation