This congress is the follow-up to the successful events in Barcelona in 2023, Hamburg in 2019, Taormina in 2017 and Prague in 2015.

There will be once again an interesting programme with the latest technical and economic information from Europe and around the world. After the welcome to the participants by Paul-Bernd Vogtland, President of the ESF, the following presentations are planned:

– “Hydrogen degradation and its alleviation in V-Added Induction Heat-Treated Suspension Spring Steel”, Dr. Young Soo Chun, Posco Steel

– “EU Automotive: crisis or disruption? - strategic outlook”, Nils Poel, Clepa

– “Economic situation of the Spring Industry in different parts of the world”

– “Integrating AI Technologies in machine setup, machine maintenance and teamwork”, Dr Uwe-Peter Weigmann, Wafios

– "The European Union's policies in a challenging world environment: what orientations and impacts?", Yves Bertoncini, President of YB2i Consulting

This event is therefore an excellent platform for spring manufacturers as well as their suppliers and customers worldwide.

Invitation and programme for the ESF Congress

The congress begins the evening before with a welcome cocktail and dinner. For the partners of the conference participants, an interesting programme will be offered on Friday with a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum.

The professional programme will be complemented on Saturday by a visit to the Palace of Versailles, whose origins date back to the 17th century. It was successively a hunting lodge, a stately home and, since the 19th century, a museum. With the gardens and the palaces of Trianon, the park of the Palace of Versailles extends over 800 hectares.

The congress will be held in English.

Details of the programme can be found on the registration website: https://congress2025.fimressorts.fr/

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