TFT at the 23rd International Coating Science and Technology Symposium (ISCST)

📍 Minneapolis, USA
📅 August 30–September 2, 2026

Professor Wilhelm Schabel and doctoral researchers Alexander Hoffman and Mika Stricker represented the Thin Film Technology group at KIT at this year’s ISCST Symposium.

With one oral presentation and two posters, the group presented its latest research in coating technology for energy applications

🔹 Double-Sided Slot-Die Coating of Battery Electrodes: Modeling and Simulations for Inline Process Control

🔹 Advanced Multilayer Coating for Scalable Processing of Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State Battery Electrodes

Many thanks to the organizers for the excellent organization, the diverse scientific program, and the inspiring discussions with researchers and industry experts from the international coating community!

We would also like to warmly congratulate Professor Hadj Benkreira and Professor Satish Kumar on receiving the 2026 John A. Tallmadge Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to coating science and technology.