Another Successful Edition: 17th Short Course “Coating and Drying of Thin Films” and 10th “Thin Film Technology Forum”

The 2026 edition was once again a great success! From June 15th to 19th, the 17th Short Course “Coating and Drying of Thin Films” and the 10th Thin Film Technology Forum welcomed experts, researchers, and industry professionals to Karlsruhe for a week of intensive learning, discussion and networking.

Distinguished national and international scientists together with experienced industry leaders contributed as instructors and speakers, creating a unique environment for exchanging the latest developments in thin film coating, drying, and related technologies. Participants from academia and industry, representing numerous countries, benefited from a comprehensive program combining fundamental knowledge, cutting-edge research and practical industrial perspectives.

Be sure to explore our photo gallery and read participant feedback for impressions of this year’s Course, Workshop and Forum.

2026 Feedback from Short Course & Workshop:

  • A comprehensive introduction to the latest developments in coating and drying technologies
  • Very well organized event with a welcoming and productive atmosphere
  • Good balance between theory and actual use cases
  • A unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognized experts
  • Great platform for building new professional connections and collaborations

For further information on the 2026 Course & Forum visit: https://www.course-forum.de/

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Impressions from the event:

 

Speakers & Instructors 16th Short Course

  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. Wilhelm Schabel (KIT)
  • Dr.-Ing. Philip Scharfer (KIT)
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Willenbacher (KIT)
  • Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Schmidt-Hansberg (BASF SE)
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Eggerath (Jagenberg Converting Solutions GmbH)
  • Dr. Peter Schweizer (Schweizer Coating Consulting, CH)
  • Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Franz Durst (FAU Erlangen, em.)
  • Prof. Dr. Hadj Benkreira (University of Bradford, UK)
  • Prof. Dr. Alex Routh (Cambridge University, UK)
  • Prof. Dr. Mahesh S. Tirumkudulu (IIT Bombay, India)
  • Dipl.-Ing. Harald Döll (TSE Troller, CH)
  • Dipl.-Ing. Philipp Cavadini (CN Drying Technology)
  • Prof. Dr. Steven Abbott (TCNF, UK)
  • M. Sc. Alexander Hoffmann (KIT)
  • M. Sc. Philipp Barbig (KIT)
  • & Short Course Workshop Team (4 practical workshops in smaller groups)

Speakers & Instructors 9th Forum

  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Wilhelm Schabel (KIT)
  • Dr.-Ing. Philip Scharfer (KIT)
  • Prof. Dr. Jaewook Nam (Seoul National University, Korea)
  • Prof. Dr. Jens Tübke (Fraunhofer FFB & ICT, KIT)
  • Dr.-Ing. Ralf Diehm (RapidEdge Technology GmbH)
  • Dr. Paul Baade (8inks, CH)
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer (KIT-wbk)
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arno Kwade (iPAT, TU Braunschweig)
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Hölzle (ZSW)
  • Ulf Groos (Fraunhofer ISE)
  • Dr. rer. nat. Fabian Scheepers (FZ-Jülich)
  • Alexander Hoffmann M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • Mika Stricker M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • Julian Borho M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • Linus Janning M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • Alexandra Decker M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • David Burger M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • Philipp Barbig M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)
  • Lukas Lödige M. Sc. (KIT-TFT)