EMF 2026

How do you stay ahead when yesterday’s material choices no longer meet tomorrow’s requirements? In a world driven by electrification, digitalization, and urgent sustainability goals, you face constant pressure to adapt and innovate. This free virtual TechXchange on 25 June brings together 14 expert-led sessions designed to equip you with the insights you need to stay ahead. Discover the latest developments in technology, evolving regulations, and the materials driving progress across industries.

Track 1: Science & Services
Track 2: Application & Innovation

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	From insight to impact: Better decisions across the product development process	Christopher Stillings, VP Research & Development
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM	EMI shielding performance of metallized thermoplastics	Rob Janssen, Principal Scientist Functional Material Properties
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM	The power of Laser Direct Structuring	Frank van der Burgt, Advanced Development Expert Post Processing Technologies
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM	A high‑temperature PBT particle foam enabling the next generation of lightweight design	Tim Evens, Polymer Processing Expert
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM	Designing and predicting thermoplastic gear performance	Benjamin van Wissen, CAE Expert
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Where materials meet: 2K overmolding	Vinayak Khatavkar, Senior Expert Polymer Processing

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	From insight to impact: Better decisions across the product development process	Christopher Stillings, VP Research & Development
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM	Designing smarter gear actuator components with high-performance thermoplastics	Adnan Hasanovic, Advanced Development Expert
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM	Expanding rotomolding performance with new impact modified Polyamide 6	Bert Keestra, Advanced Engineering Manager
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM	Material strategies for reliable 800V power distribution in AI data centers	John Hsieh, Segment Innovation Manager Electronics
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM	Powering EV batteries with advanced thermoplastics	Jürgen Selig, Advanced Development Expert Battery System
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Redesigning the next generation of low carbon, connected trucks and buses	Tamim Sidiki, Innovation Manager Mobility
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Scaling high performance composites for aviation, drones and robotics	Stefan Seidel, Head of Innovation & Quality Tepex
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM	PFAS-free PA46 ready-to-prototype tribologic seals	Katarina Tomic, Business Development Manager Hendrik Vandenbruaene, Senior R&D Manager Engineering Shapes & Solutions
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Rethinking cross car beams with hybrid materials, CAE, and functional integration	Matthias Theunissen, Head of Application Development
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM	Engineering scalable robotics with high performance thermoplastics (from materials to system performance)	Ron Krotwaar, Advanced Development Lightweight Innovations

Track 1: Science & Services
Track 2: Application & Innovation

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM	From insight to impact: Better decisions across the product development process	Christopher Stillings, VP Research & Development
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	EMI shielding performance of metallized thermoplastics	Rob Janssen, Principal Scientist Functional Material Properties
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM	The power of Laser Direct Structuring	Frank van der Burgt, Advanced Development Expert Post Processing Technologies
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM	A high‑temperature PBT particle foam enabling the next generation of lightweight design	Tim Evens, Polymer Processing Expert
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM	Designing and predicting thermoplastic gear performance	Benjamin van Wissen, CAE Expert
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	Where materials meet: 2K overmolding	Vinayak Khatavkar, Senior Expert Polymer Processing

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM	From insight to impact: Better decisions across the product development process	Christopher Stillings, VP Research & Development
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Designing smarter gear actuator components with high-performance thermoplastics	Adnan Hasanovic, Advanced Development Expert
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM	Expanding rotomolding performance with new impact modified Polyamide 6	Bert Keestra, Advanced Engineering Manager
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM	Material strategies for reliable 800V power distribution in AI data centers	John Hsieh, Segment Innovation Manager Electronics
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM	Powering EV batteries with advanced thermoplastics	Jürgen Selig, Advanced Development Expert Battery System
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	Redesigning the next generation of low carbon, connected trucks and buses	Tamim Sidiki, Innovation Manager Mobility
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM	Scaling high performance composites for aviation, drones and robotics	Stefan Seidel, Head of Innovation & Quality Tepex
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM	PFAS-free PA46 ready-to-prototype tribologic seals	Katarina Tomic, Business Development Manager Hendrik Vandenbruaene, Senior R&D Manager Engineering Shapes & Solutions
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM	Rethinking cross car beams with hybrid materials, CAE, and functional integration	Matthias Theunissen, Head of Application Development
5:30 PM - 5:50 PM	Engineering scalable robotics with high performance thermoplastics (from materials to system performance)	Ron Krotwaar, Advanced Development Lightweight Innovations

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25 june 2026

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