International Conference on High Performance Plastic Gears

During our 5th 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 2023”.

Possibilities and potential of plastic and reinforced plastic gears

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.

Abstract Topics – Submit your proposal now!

The discussion in 2023 will focus on following topics:

• Materials for plastic gears
• Innovative plastic gear design
• Testing of plastic gears
• Calculation methods for plastic gears (life time, wear, temperature, deflections)
• Lubrication of plastic gears and
• Standardization of strength calculation

Important dates for authors

We would like to remind all authors of the important dates below.

• Call for papers successfully completed:         December 15th, 2022
• Notification of acceptance:                             End of February 2023
• Final program available in:                              May 2023
• Deadline for submission of manuscripts (VDI-Bericht):     June 2^nd, 2023
• Deadline for submission of manuscripts
  for peer review and publication in the
  journalForschung im Ingenieurwesen:           March 24^th, 2023
  (www.springer.com/journal/10010)

Based on the abstract, the program committee will decide on acceptance and on the order of presentation in the conference program. All accepted authors must submit a full paper to be published in the conference proceedings (VDI-Bericht as an eBook) which have an official ISBN number.

If you have any questions concerning the conference program contact Caroline Koerber. 

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.

Expected participants

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

Registration now open!

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 you visit.