The Symposium: A Platform for Research and Industry
Residual stresses are ubiquitous – they arise from thermal and mechanical loads as well as manufacturing processes such as welding or additive manufacturing. These invisible forces can increase the strength of materials or lead to their failure. RSMSE 2026 will examine the mechanisms behind the formation and analysis of these stresses and demonstrate how targeted management can optimize the performance of materials. 

The symposium provides a platform for exchanging the latest findings in the analysis and modeling of. Lectures, workshops, and poster pitch presentations will showcase advanced methods that contribute to a better understanding and control of the effects of. Not only will cutting-edge research be presented here, but the direct transfer to industrial practice will also be discussed.

In addition to the classic topics related to biomaterials, the symposium will also highlight related disciplines such as biomimetics, biomineralization, and biopolymers. These areas offer new perspectives and innovative solutions for materials research and technology. With the increasing importance of these fields, RSMSE 2026 will provide a platform to explore and discuss synergies between traditional and emerging research topics. Topics covered will include: 

• Formation of residual stress – theory and application: Addresses the theoretical foundations and practical mechanisms behind the generation of residual stresses in various materials systems.
• High-throughput characterization: Presents automated and data-driven approaches to efficiently assess residual stress in large sample sets or complex materials systems.
• Impacts of residual stress in applications: Explores how residual stresses influence the performance, durability, and failure behavior of materials and components in real-world applications.
• Lab scale characterization: Covers experimental techniques and analytical methods for measuring and evaluating residual stresses in laboratory environments.
• Manufacturing methods: Examines how different manufacturing routes affect the development and distribution of residual stresses in materials.
• Reliability of stress measurements: Discusses the accuracy, uncertainty, and reproducibility of residual stress measurements across different techniques.
• Residual stress in additive manufacturing: Focuses on the origin, evolution, and control of residual stresses during additive manufacturing processes.
• Synchrotron and neutron diffraction: Highlights advanced diffraction-based approaches for non-destructie residual stress analysis at different length scales. 

Be Part of the Dialogue
RSMSE 2026 not only offers a scientific stage, but also a valuable opportunity to network with colleagues from around the world, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of materials science and engineering. With a mix of plenary lectures, interactive sessions, and poster pitch presentations, the event will be a meeting place for innovators and experts. 

Don't miss the chance to take the stage at RSMSE 2026! Submit your own lecture or poster pitch presentation and share your groundbreaking research on residual stresses. Engage with leading experts and actively participate in discussions that will shape the future of materials science. But hurry—the deadline for submissions is already on 27 November 2025! 

About Kassel: Science and Culture in the Heart of Germany
Kassel is known for its combination of art and science. The city is not only home to the world-famous documenta and the GRIMM WORLD Museum, but also an important center for research and innovation. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, with its Hercules monument and Wilhelmshöhe Castle, gives the city a unique atmosphere that combines science and culture. 

Conference Chairs: 

• Dr.-Ing. Jens Gibmeier, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Niendorf, University of Kassel 

We look forward to welcoming you to RSMSE 2026 in Kassel or online!