Materials testing has long been more than just a classical measurement method – it has become a key factor in material evaluation, sustainability and innovation. Under the motto "Materials and Components on the Test Bench", the German Society for Materials Science (DGM), together with the Steel Institute VDEh and the DVM, invites you to its annual symposium in Dresden on 27 and 28 November 2025. The event will take place in hybrid form – both at the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum and online.

The call for abstracts is open, the deadline for submission is 30 April 2025. The program advisory board is looking forward to contributions from academia and industry - especially from early carreer researchers.

Relevance and Diversity of Topics

The conference reflects current developments and challenges in materials science. The thematic focus will include:

• Hydrogen in metals
• Materials testing in the circular economy
• Digital methods and automated evaluation
• Testing of additively manufactured components
• Failure analysis, quality assurance, standardization
• Materials testing in the semiconductor industry

A special item on the program is the panel discussion on “Reliability of microelectronics”, in which experts will shed light on the role of materials testing in the context of growing demands on semiconductor products.

Professional Exchange and Exhibition

In addition to presentations and posters, the conference will feature an accompanying exhibition where companies will present their testing technologies, software solutions, and equipment. The aim is to facilitate an intensive dialogue on requirements, standardization and future trends in materials testing – from the test laboratory to the development of data-driven processes.

Submit Your Contribution Now

Submit your paper now Interested parties can submit their abstracts directly via the conference website. Registration is not required until the abstract has been accepted.

Important Dates at a Glance:

• Abstract Submission: by 30 April 2025
• Feedback on Submission: 20 May 2025
• Preliminary Program: 01 June 2025
• Manuscript Deadline: 01 September 2025

The conference offers an excellent platform to present new findings, to get new impulses and to network with colleagues from the scientific community. We look forward to seeing you in Dresden and online!