Save the date for the 16th Forming Technology Forum which will take place on 17 and 18 September 2025 in Enschede, the Netherlands.

The theme of this year’s conference is Hybrid Models for Material Forming, Combining Physics & Data and Machine Learning

Topics of the sessions:

  • Data-based model enhancement
  • Digital Twins of forming processes and formed parts
  • Physics informed neural networks (PINNs)
  • Thermodynamics based artificial neural networks (TANNs)
  • In-line sensors for forming processes (e.g. draw-in, vision, eddy-current, …)
  • Soft sensors and smart tools
  • Actuators specific for forming (e.g. adaptable beads/spacers, blank holders, …)
  • Hybrid approaches (AI combined with classical methods, e.g. FEM and ML)
  • Using real-world data and synthetic data for training
  • Material scatter, process uncertainty and state estimation

The call for abstract on these topics is now open! You can find further details about the conference, registration and the venue on the event website: FTF 2025