Diversity of Plenary Lectures: From High Temperatures to Data Standards 
Materials testing combines basic science with industrial practice and regulatory requirements – a role that is also reflected in the program of plenary lectures at Materials Testing 2025. The six invited speakers will shed light on a wide range of topics, from high-temperature and thin-film testing to medical implants and semantic data standards.

Dr.-Ing. Paul Hahn will talk about current advances in joint research on high-temperature materials characterization, an important field for energy technology and plant engineering. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Benoit Merle will present modern measurement methods that can be used to elucidate the deformation and fracture behavior of thin films – a key technology for micro- and nanoelectronics.

Robert Paul focuses on mechanical testing procedures for implants as part of the CE approval process and highlights the role of standard-compliant testing for patient safety. With a focus on polymers, Dr. Anna Katharina Sambale presents her research on the multiscale characterization of process- and moisture-induced gradients in polyamide 6.

This involves the use of synchrotron-based methods that provide detailed insights into material behavior. Dr. Silke Scheerer addresses the challenges facing existing infrastructure, using the example of the Carolabrücke bridge and stress corrosion cracking in bridges in the new federal states.

Finally, the 2025 Galileo Prize winner will shed light on the path from experiment to semantic knowledge representation and the importance of data standards for materials characterization.

Expert Discussion: Materials Testing for the Electronics of Tomorrow
 The plenary lectures will be complemented by an expert discussion on the role of materials testing in the electronics industry: “No materials testing, no competitive electronics?” is the title of the panel discussion on Thursday, 27 November from 6:20 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Experts from industry and research will discuss which testing methods are indispensable today, where the limits lie, and what developments will be necessary in the future to ensure the quality and reliability of electronic systems.

Promoting Exchange – Connecting Perspectives
 Material Testing 2025 thus offers not only a wide range of topics, but also an opportunity to discuss current challenges together and promote exchange between different perspectives. Secure your ticket today and join us on 27 – 18 November 2025, in Dresden or online.