Trade fairs and conferences

The BiFo Biegeforum will take place in Siegen from March 5 to 10, 2026, and will focus on current developments in forming technology. The aim of the event is to link the latest scientific findings with industrial requirements and to provide impetus for practical application. The program includes online technical presentations and a one-day in-person conference, which will provide an opportunity for exchange and networking between research institutions and industry.

Researchers from various universities and non-university research institutions in the field of forming and production technology are involved, including several technical universities and the Fraunhofer IST.

Fraunhofer IST will be represented by a specialist presentation by Hanno Paschke. His contribution is entitled “Boride surfaces for forming” and focuses on innovative coating solutions for improving tool life and process efficiency in forming technology.

Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:05-10:30 a.m.

Boride surfaces for forming

Hanno Paschke