HeatTreatmentCongress
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026 · Cologne, Germany
- Dates
- October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
- Venue
- Cologne
- Country / city
- Germany, Cologne
- Type
- Categories
- Chemicals & Materials, Industrial Equipment, Laser Processing Services, Industrial Equipment
- Organizer
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The HeatTreatmentCongress 2026 was held from October 13 to October 15, 2026, at Koelnmesse East Entrance in Cologne, Germany. This event is the 82nd edition of the AWT Härtereikongress and is organized by AWT - Arbeitsgemeinschaft Wärmebehandlung und Werkstofftechnik e.V., a research association with 260 company and association members and 590 personal members. The congress runs from Tuesday, October 13 at 13:00 to Thursday, October 15 at 15:30.
The HeatTreatmentCongress is the biggest European event for innovation in the field of materials research, heat treatment, manufacturing, and process technology. It features an international exhibition showcasing equipment, services, consumables, and technology related to heat treatment and surface engineering.
Exhibitors at the event included Fraunhofer IWS, which presented capabilities such as laser-beam hardening of turbine blades, gear components, and medical-technology parts. The institute also showcased laser cladding systems and thermal field controllers for surface processing.
The event took place at the Koelnmesse East Entrance in Cologne, Germany, with the venue address listed as Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln. Additional events in Cologne around the same dates included idd cologne 2026, ORGATEC 2026, ART COLOGNE 2026, and European Taxi Fair 2026.