The two-day technical program focused on the microscopic analysis of hydrogen-induced changes in metallic materials. The focus was on current experimental and simulation-based work to elucidate mechanisms of action, particularly with regard to defect structures, embrittlement processes, and the behavior of welds under the influence of hydrogen. Numerous contributions also addressed methodological issues relating to atomic probe tomography, testing methods with hollow pull samples, and the characterization of additively manufactured components under pressurized hydrogen.

The exchange between basic research and application-oriented materials testing was enriched by a wide range of institutional perspectives, including contributions from Saarland University, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), the Helmholtz Center Hereon, and KIT. In addition, a poster presentation was given during the coffee breaks.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for informal exchange during a joint dinner and a concluding lunch with a laboratory tour.

During the meeting, reference was also made to the materials testing conference in Dresden in November. No fixed venue has yet been determined for the fall meeting of the Technical Committee in 2025.