Course number: 02TA409
- Join this exclusive platform to gain insights from global experts on the latest advancements in high-performance plastic gears.
- Network with experts, meet industry leaders, and stay updated at exclusive events, breaks, and exhibition
- Benefit from three parallel conferences covering Gears, Plastic Gears, and Gear Production – pay for one and attend all three.
During our 6th international Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears experts will talk about the potentials of plastic gears and in which cases they are a better choice than metal gears to transfer power and torque. Experts and professionals provide answers regarding their current state of the art, applications and experiences with high performance plastic gears and give an outlook on what the future holds in store for us. In addition, two exclusive evening events invite to network and exchange knowledge. The conference is an accompanying event to the “International Conference on Gears 2025”.
Unlocking the potential of plastic gears: Economic advantages and overcoming limitation
The design flexibility, reduced noise, potential to operate without lubrication and corrosion-resistance are only some of the economic advantages of plastic gears. Nevertheless, it is important to be familiar with the limitations of plastic gears relative to metal gears. A key issue of the industry is the substitution of metal gears by plastic gears, utilizing the full potential and the advantages of the plastic material without relevant performance restrictions.
The 2025 discussion will cover topics including materials for plastic gears, innovative gear design, testing methods, calculation techniques (such as lifetime, wear, temperature, and deflections), lubrication, strength calculation standardization, integration of sensors, and advanced manufacturing methods.
Call for Papers closed – We’re thrilled by the great response
The deadline for this year’s Call for Papers has now passed, and we are overjoyed by the exceptional number of high-quality and inspiring submissions we’ve received. Your commitment has once again showcased the dynamism and innovation of our community. A heartfelt thank you to all contributors – your ideas are what make our event so special!
Over the next few weeks, our program committee will meticulously review all the abstracts. The committee will decide on the acceptance and scheduling of presentations within the conference program. We look forward to sharing a diverse and exciting program soon, made possible by your brilliant contributions.
We can already confidently say: The conference will be a tremendous success! We can’t wait to connect, exchange ideas, and network with you in person. Stay tuned for further updates and the finalized program.
Important dates for authors
We would like to remind all authors of the important dates below:
- Notification of acceptance: End of February 2025
- Final program available in: May 2025
- Deadline for submission of manuscripts: June 6th, 2025 (VDI-Bericht)
- Deadline for submission of manuscripts for peer review and publication in the journal Forschung im Ingenieurwesen: March 21st, 2025 (http://www.springer.com/journal/10010)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Körber (koerber@vdi.de).
Advantages
- Join this exclusive platform to gain insights from global experts on the latest advancements in high-performance plastic gears.
- Network with experts, meet industry leaders, and stay updated at exclusive events, breaks, and exhibition
- Benefit from three parallel conferences covering Gears, Plastic Gears, and Gear Production – pay for one and attend all three.
- Present your company, products, and services to a highly targeted audience – reserve an exhibition stand.
Program
Conference chair and conference board
Under the direction of the conference president Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Stahl, Full Professor, Institute of Machine Elements, Director, Gear Research Center (FZG), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany the conference program will be set up. He will be supported by committee of experts.
With a deep understanding of the field, they are committed to delivering a high-quality program that fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among all participants.
Target Group
The International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears is addressed to:
- Manufacturers and Developers of Plastic Gears
- Companies that are interested in Technology of Plastic Gears
- Engineers, Designers of Plastic and Metal Gears
- Users of Metal Gears who are interested in using Plastic Gears instead
- Companies that develop Calculation Programs for the mechanical engineering industry
- FVA GmbH
- MESYS AG
- Stagnoli T.G. S.r.L.
- IMS Gear SE & Co. KGaA
- MS-Schramberg GmbH & Co. KG
Exhibitors from the parallel International Conference on Gears 2025, Plastic Gears and Gear Production are showcasing their products in the accompanying trade exhibition. The exhibitor list includes exhibitors of all events.
Your additional benefits: One ticket, three conferences, three days excellent knowledge transfer
Our International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears, the International Conference on Gears and the International Conference on Gear Production take place simultaneously. With your ticket of the International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears you can listen to all presentations of all three conferences with a total of five tracks.
Network with your peers at two social evening event
All participants visit two exclusive evening events together. The evening receptions offer a good opportunity to meet and greet old and new business partners from the industry and science. Join us and experience unforgettable evenings in Munich.
Exhibition Area: More Networking & Marketing Opportunities
Meet with professionals in the field of gears and transmission from all over Europe and beyond in our exhibition area. Throughout the three days, companies present their innovative solutions and you will be able to visit the national and international exhibitors and make new partnerships, and more. Should your organisation be interested or would like to receive more information, please do not hesitate to contact VanessaUlbrich.
On-site lab tours offer live experience in gear technology
Seize the opportunity and visit the nearby test and laboratory facilities at the Gear Research Centre (FZG). Several guided tours with different core topics offer chances to gain deeper insight into a variety of innovative gear test rigs and laboratory equipment. Further information and registration for the tours will be available at the FZG information desk during the conference.
Registration now open!
Be part of the “International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears”.
You would like to know more about the opportunities, chances and limits of plastic gears application? Then sign up below for participating our International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears. We look forward to your visit.
Looking for a hotel nearby?
Limited room contingents at special rates are available for you here:
Courtyard by Marriott München Garching, Walther-von Dyck-Straße 12 85748 Garching near Munich, Phone: + 49 89 950 95 985
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Dr.-Ing. Marco Baccalaro
Robert Bosch GmbH / Heilbronn
Ingo Decker M.Eng.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG / Friedrichshafen
Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Kissling
KISSsoft AG / Bubikon
Dr.-Ing. Andreas Langheinrich
SCHOLZ GmbH & Co. KG / Kronach
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Prof. Karsten Stahl
FZG, Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme, Technische Universität München / Garching