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6th International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears - Check out the full program

Course number: 02TA409

  • Join this exclusive platform to gain insights from global experts on the latest advancements in high-performance plastic gears.
  • Network with experts, meet industry leaders, and stay updated at exclusive events, breaks, and exhibition
  • Benefit from three parallel conferences covering Gears, Plastic Gears, and Gear Production – pay for one and attend all three.
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10. – 12. September 2025
Garching near Munich

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During our 6th international Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears experts will talk about the potentials of plastic gears and in which cases they are a better choice than metal gears to transfer power and torque. Experts and professionals provide answers regarding their current state of the art, applications and experiences with high performance plastic gears and give an outlook on what the future holds in store for us. In addition, two exclusive evening events invite to network and exchange knowledge. The conference is an accompanying event to the “International Conference on Gears 2025”.

Unlocking the potential of plastic gears: Economic advantages and overcoming limitation

The design flexibility, reduced noise, potential to operate without lubrication and corrosion-resistance are only some of the economic advantages of plastic gears. Nevertheless, it is important to be familiar with the limitations of plastic gears relative to metal gears. A key issue of the industry is the substitution of metal gears by plastic gears, utilizing the full potential and the advantages of the plastic material without relevant performance restrictions.


 

Key Topics at the 2025 Plastic Gears Conference

The discussion in 2025 will focus on critical advancements in plastic gear technology, including:

  • Advanced simulation and design optimization for plastic gears
  • Lubrication strategies and material selection for high-performance polymer gears
  • Enhancing load-carrying capacity and improving fatigue prediction in thermoplastic gear systems
  • Understanding wear behavior in plastic gear applications
  • Reducing noise and vibration through NVH optimization for plastic gear mechanisms


 

Expect a high-quality conference program with speakers from top companies and institutions

Our 2025 Plastic Gears Conference will feature expert presentations from renowned organizations, including:

TINT, University of Ljubljana • Delrin Deutschland • Envalior • Flender • FZG, Technical University of Munich • IMS Gear • Kuraray • Kyoto Institute of Technology • Kyushu University • LECAD University of Ljubljana • MAHLE ZG Transmissions • MEGT, Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) • Minebea-Mitsumi • Oechsler • Polyplastics • RD Motion • SEW-EURODRIVE • TEAM23 • The Ohio State University • Victrex USA • Weißer + Grießhaber • WZL, RWTH Aachen University • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Don’t miss these highlights – Check out the full conference program!

Advantages

  • Join this exclusive platform to gain insights from global experts on the latest advancements in high-performance plastic gears.
  • Network with experts, meet industry leaders, and stay updated at exclusive events, breaks, and exhibition
  • Benefit from three parallel conferences covering Gears, Plastic Gears, and Gear Production – pay for one and attend all three.
  • Present your company, products, and services to a highly targeted audience – reserve an exhibition stand.

Program

Conference chair and conference board

Under the guidance of the conference president Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Stahl, Full Professor, Institute of Machine Elements, Director, Gear Research Center (FZG), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany and supported by a board of renowned international experts, this conference has been carefully curated to reflect the latest advancements and global perspectives in plastic gear technology.

Explore the full agenda, featuring cutting-edge presentations, expert insights, and discussions on the latest developments in plastic gear design, materials, and performance.

Target Group

The International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears is addressed to:

  • Manufacturers and Developers of Plastic Gears
  • Companies that are interested in Technology of Plastic Gears
  • Engineers, Designers of Plastic and Metal Gears
  • Users of Metal Gears who are interested in using Plastic Gears instead
  • Companies that develop Calculation Programs for the mechanical engineering industry

Exhibitors

  • ARRK Engineering GmbH
  • Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
  • Ecoroll AG Werkzeugtechnik
  • EVAMO
  • Framo Morat GmbH & Co. KG
  • IMS Gear SE & Co. KGaA
  • LEHVOSS Group
  • MESYS AG
  • RD Motion, d.o.o.
  • Stagnoli T.G. S.r.L.
  • Weißer und Grießhaber GmbH
  • baier & michels GmbH & Co. KG
  • Delrin Switzerland Sàrl
  • Eval Europe NV
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • FVA GmbH
  • KISSsoft AG
  • Manner Sensortelemetrie GmbH
  • MS-Schramberg GmbH & Co. KG
  • Smart Manufacturing Technology Ltd., UK
  • Telemetrie Elektronik GmbH
Exhibitor packages with complementary ticket, net stand space and company entry in the exhibitor directory (print and online) can still be booked. Reserve one of the limited stand spaces in the specialist exhibition. Or become a sponsor for a comprehensive presence before and during the event.
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Exhibitors from the parallel International Conference on Gears 2025, Plastic Gears and Gear Production are showcasing their products in the accompanying trade exhibition. The exhibitor list includes exhibitors of all events.

 

Your additional benefits: One ticket, three conferences, three days excellent knowledge transfer

Our International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears, the International Conference on Gears and the International Conference on Gear Production take place simultaneously. With your ticket of the International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears you can listen to all presentations of all three conferences with a total of five tracks.
 

Network with your peers at two social evening event

All participants visit two exclusive evening events together. The evening receptions offer a good opportunity to meet and greet old and new business partners from the industry and science. Join us and experience unforgettable evenings in Munich.
 

Exhibition Area: More Networking & Marketing Opportunities

Meet with professionals in the field of gears and transmission from all over Europe and beyond in our exhibition area. Throughout the three days, companies present their innovative solutions and you will be able to visit the national and international exhibitors and make new partnerships, and more. Should your organisation be interested or would like to receive more information, please do not hesitate to contact Vanessa Ulbrich.
 

On-site lab tours offer live experience in gear technology

Seize the opportunity and visit the nearby test and laboratory facilities at the Gear Research Centre (FZG). Several guided tours with different core topics offer chances to gain deeper insight into a variety of innovative gear test rigs and laboratory equipment. Further information and registration for the tours will be available at the FZG information desk during the conference.


Any Questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Caroline Körber, koerber@vdi.de 

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Be part of the “International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears”.

You would like to know more about the opportunities, chances and limits of plastic gears application? Then sign up below for participating our International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears. We look forward to your visit.

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Limited room contingents at special rates are available for you here:

Courtyard by Marriott München Garching (from EUR 134 incl. breakfast),
Walther-von Dyck-Straße 12, 85748 Garching near Munich,
​ + 49 89 950 95 985
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Course number: 02TA409

6th International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears 2025

Garching, FZG Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme Technische Universität München

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Program Committee

Dr.-Ing. Marco Baccalaro

Dr.-Ing. Marco Baccalaro

Robert Bosch GmbH / Heilbronn

Ingo Decker M.Eng.

Ingo Decker M.Eng.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG / Friedrichshafen

Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Kissling

Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Kissling

KISSsoft AG / Bubikon

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Langheinrich

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Langheinrich

SCHOLZ GmbH & Co. KG / Kronach

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Prof. Karsten Stahl

FZG, Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme, Technische Universität München / Garching bei München