EUIndTech2025 is the new EU flagship event, in which the two cyclical events, “Conference on Industrial Technologies” and “EuroNanoForum” are merged. This year it was done during the Polish presidency of the EU Council in Krakow, Poland.
From 11-15 May 2025 took place the SETAC 2025, the 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in Europe, at the Austria Center in Vienna.
On March 13, 2025, Wood K plus took part in the KC Fachtagung [Conference on Materials] – Focus on Fiber Composites held in Linz, Austria. The event, organized by the Upper Austrian cross-sectional network of the industrial plastics sector (Business Upper Austria), brought together approximately 40 industry stakeholders to discuss the latest developments and applications of fiber-reinforced plastics.
This year’s conference explored a wide spectrum of materials and their forward-looking applications, ranging from mobility and construction to other sectors where fiber-reinforced composites are essential. Key topics included recyclability, design for recycling, and the integration of recycled and bio-based raw materials. Experts from both industry and research institutions presented new insights and visions aimed at driving sustainable and innovative use of fiber-reinforced composites in relevant sectors.
Our colleague Dr. Claudia Pretschuh from Wood K plus contributed to the conference with an oral presentation on “Developments in the Area of Fiber-Based Composites by Using Natural Fibers”. The presentation highlighted key developments from the automotive case study of the SSbD4CheM project, which specifically targets the development of composites reinforced with natural fibers, cellulose fibers, and wood particles for use in automotive interior applications, and focuses on the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles.
Dr. Pretschuh outlined the SSbD approach followed by the project, emphasizing several steps such as:
Additionally, foam injection molding was presented as a potential solution for creating ultra-lightweight thermoplastic compounds.
The event provided an excellent platform for networking and exchanging perspectives. Following the presentation, Wood K plus engaged in discussions with Magna Powertrain regarding the potential of natural fiber-based composites. Magna expressed interest in further material testing, simulations, and results from ongoing LCA studies. Additionally, future discussions are planned with Borealis to explore material applications and LCA aspects further.
Participation in this conference underscores Wood K plus’s commitment to advancing sustainable material solutions in the automotive sector and beyond.
will be conducting a specialized training session on the EU Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework at the SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting in Vienna. Taking place on Sunday, 11 May 2025, this half-day course will provide professionals with practical knowledge to align their work with the sustainability objectives of the European Green Deal.
The 2nd Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp took place from 22-25 October 2024, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Organized as part of the broader European efforts to advance SSbD methodologies, the event provided participants with in-depth insights into the SSbD framework and the stage gate innovation process, featuring real-life applications and hands-on training sessions for the participants on the PARC SSbD toolbox.
The SSbD24 Conference on Safe and Sustainable by Design Chemicals and Materials took place from 10-15 November 2024, in Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland. Organized by EMPA, the event gathered approximately 200 international scientists from academia and industry to discuss methodologies, tools, and criteria for enabling the practical application of SSbD.
From 18-19 September 2024, the in-person Annual Conference GSRS24, the 14th Global Summit on Regulatory Science, took place in Little Rock, Arkansas (US).
From September 8-11, 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark, hosted EuroTox 2024, the 58th Congress of the European Toxicologists and European Societies of Toxicology. With the theme “Toxicology – A Quest for Safe Chemicals and Medicines”, the event brought together experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in toxicology, chemical safety, and emerging risk assessment methodologies.
The 11th International Conference on NanoToxicology – NanoTox 2024 – took place from September 23 to 25, 2024, in the historic centre of Venice at Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli. The conference attracted more than 230 participants from research and academic institutions, as well as from industry, governmental agencies, and experts from 30 countries around the world.