Veranstaltung

Biobased materials — 10^th Congress for Biobased Materials, Natural Fibres and WPC

24.06.2014

24. ‐ 25. Juni 2014

“Biobased Materials” continue to grow in importance globally in a wide variety of industrial sectors, and not only because of reasons associated with sustainability. The primary reason is the technical benefits of these materials. The potential for new products and new applications based on existing and new materials is far from being exhausted. For the 10^th time, the Congress for Biobased Materials, Natural Fibres and WPC provides a platform for industrial researchers, engineers and academics to present, exchange and discuss the latest developments, trends in innovations as well as strategic questions. The congress, which was initiated 1998 in Kassel, has helped to drive the expansion of applications of this group of materials. Considering the advancements and future trends, the congress has expanded the focus from WPC to biobased composites and bioplastics and to renewable materials. Over the years the congress has attracted a tremendous number of participants (in the recent years from 40 countries), which makes it one of the leading events in Europe.

In 2014 confirmed Speakers are:

BASF SE, Prof. Dr. Andreas Künkel, Germany
Borealis Polyolefine GmbH, Michael Tranninger, Austria
Composite Technical Services llc, Enrico Ferri, USA
Fraunhofer IAP, Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Fink and Dr. Johannes Ganster, Germany
Fraunhofer ICT, Dr. Jan Diemert, Germany
Fraunhofer IGB, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth, Germany
HempFlax b.v., Mark Reinders, The Netherlands
KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH, Martin Würtele, Germany
KTH Fiber & Polymer Technology, Prof. Lars Berglund, Sweden
UPM, Markku Koivisto, Finland
VTT Technical Research Center, Dr. Pia Qvintus, Finland
WMG, University of Warwick, Prof. Kerry Kirwan, UK
WPC Corporation, Takeyasu Kikuchi, Japan
Washington State University, Prof. Karl Englund, USA

Topics:

Biological, biobased materials: bioplastics and biocomposites
Natural and cellulose fibre-reinforced and innovative plastic composites
Innovative processing and manufacturing methods for said materials and composites
Additives and fillers for biobased materials and composites
Innovative applications, for instance, in the furniture, construction, packaging, sporting goods, aircraft and automotive industries

Deadlines

Registration for oral and poster presenters by 31^st January 2014 to hold a presentation slot in the conference program (fee for oral or poster presentation: € 250,– plus German VAT)
Submission of final presentation by 5^th May 2014
Congress: 24^th and 25^th June 2014 in Stuttgart/Fellbach

Registration

Registration fee until 10 May 2014: Regular fee € 920,-; Special rate for subscribers of Kunststoffe and Kunststoffe international: € 828,-; University Staff € 395,-; Speaker/Poster exhibitor € 250,– Registration from 11 May 2014 on: Regular fee € 990,-; Special rate for subscribers of Kunststoffe and Kunststoffe international: € 891,-; University Staff € 475,-; Speaker/Poster exhibitor € 250,–

Location:

Schwabenlandhalle, Tainer Str. 7 – 9, 70734 Fellbach Source: Hanser Tagungen

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