The scope of the event with regard to the topics presented is, in keeping with the alignment of the CZM, intentionally broad and incorporates almost all topic areas of materials science and technology, along the entire value chain:

• New functional materials
• Construction materials
• Structural lightweight construction materials
• Forming technology
• Joining technology
• Coating and surface technology
• Material properties and behaviour
• Recycling
• Material engineering modelling

In particular, through the linking of findings from basic research through to application technology in the areas of natural sciences and engineering, participants have a good opportunity to further develop their own ideas.