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

03.–04.11.2025 / 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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© Fraunhofer IWS

17.–18.11.2025 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

12th 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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© Fraunhofer IWS

03.02.2026 / Online
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

5th 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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18.–19.03.2026 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

Laser Processing of Non-metals

From Fundamentals to Applications

In the early days of laser technology, engineers first cut plastics with lasers for industrial use. Although laser processing of metallic materials dominates today, applications with non-metals are gaining ground. Over the course of the workshop, you gain insights into the broad spectrum of laser processing for non-metals.

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© Ronald Bonss

24.–28.08.2026 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS & TU Dresden

15th International Summer School

Trends and New Developments in Laser Technology

The five days workshop aims to bring together undergraduate and PhD students in an intensive study program on fundamental and applied aspects of laser technology. 

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© Fraunhofer IWS

29.–30.09.2026 / 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.

More Info
 

© Fraunhofer IWS

10.–11.11.2026 / Dresden
Organizer: Fraunhofer IWS

13th 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.

More Info

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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