Modern manufacturing technologies, innovative processes, cross-process AI and simulation approaches, as well as the pursuit of future-oriented solutions characterise today’s manufacturing companies. As a result of digitalisation and ongoing economic and ecological developments, new market requirements are continuously emerging, requiring existing corporate concepts to be realigned. The latest developments in the field of forming technology will be presented at the 25th Forming Technology Colloquium Hanover (UKH) on March 18 and 19, 2026.
A central part of the colloquium is dedicated to the Collaborative Research Centre 1153 – “Process Chain for the Production of Hybrid High-Performance Components through Tailored Forming.” On Wednesday, March 18, we will begin with three exciting presentations providing insights into innovations arising from more than 10 years of fundamental research on the forming of hybrid bulk components. These will be followed by live experiments and a poster session, offering participants a comprehensive demonstration of the great potential of the developed technologies.
Another focus of the event is the lecture series “Innovations in Forming Technology” on Thursday, March 19. Contributions from industry and academia will address current challenges and emerging trends of forming processes and technologies. The technical presentations will address the following topics:
- Innovative forming processes, equipment, and materials
- Design, development, and optimisation of forming processes
- Artificial intelligence in forming technology manufacturing
- Advances in numerical simulation
- Innovative manufacturing of formed components
UKH thus offers an excellent opportunity for in-depth technical discussions, knowledge transfer, and networking between participants from research and industry.
