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Ultrasonic TECH DAYS 2025!
We offer exciting lectures, presentations and live demonstrations in English and German for every industry. Use the opportunity to gain exclusive insights into the work of our ultrasonic laboratories and learn about new solutions with which we can master the challenges and tasks of the future together.
Participation in our workshops is free of charge. Places are limited, so we recommend registering early.
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Get exclusive insights behind the scenes at Herrmann:
From a guided tour of the world's largest ultrasonic campus to the exciting work in our sonotrode laboratory and a presentation of our Culture Journey, we invite you to experience Herrmann Ultraschall in a completely new way.
PLASTICS Workshops
Ultrasonic basics for injection molded parts
Industries in focus: General
- How ultrasonics is generated
- Key process parameters of ultrasonic welding
- Live demonstration in the ultrasonic lab
Discover the fascinating world of ultrasonic welding! Learn the basic principles behind this reliable joining technology: How is ultrasonics generated? How does it create a connection? How can the process be optimized? Our experts will show you how to develop the ideal welding process for injection-molded parts with live demonstrations in the ultrasonic laboratory.
Joint design guideline for injection molded parts
Industries in focus: General
- Types of joint configurations
- Joint design by application
- Important measurements
The right joint design is crucial to success when joining two injection-molded parts with ultrasonics. However, determining which method is most suitable for specific requirements can be challenging. We provide an overview of the different types of joints and explain how they affect the welding process.
Material properties and their influences on the ultrasonic welding process
Industries in focus: General
- Characteristics and composition of various thermoplastic materials
- Influences of different materials on the ultrasonic welding process
- Opportunities for pre-development and pre-testing to achieve optimal welding outcomes
Every plastic vibrates differently – and therefore directly influences the ultrasonic welding process. We look closer at the composition of different types of plastics and show which are best suited to ultrasonic welding. You will also learn how to use initial welding tests with materials during component development to ensure optimum welding results in later manufacturing.
Ultrasonics in automated production lines
Industries in focus: General
- Overview of integrable components and complete systems
- Integration for usage in production lines and robots
- Opportunities for process improvement and cycle time reduction
With fast welding times and no need for heating up or cooling down, ultrasonics is tailor-made for automating production processes. We demonstrate which of our systems and components are suitable for integration into automated systems, and how they can be seamlessly incorporated to consistently enhance cycle times and efficiency.
NONWOVENS Workshops
Ultrasonics for nonwovens in filters, medical products and more
Industries in focus: NONWOVENS, MEDICAL, FILTER
- Speed, quality, OEE: the benefits of ultrasonic bonding
- Application examples and welding demonstrations
Ultrasonic bonding is well known as a key technology in manufacturing absorbent hygiene products.
But there are many other market segments beyond hygiene products where ultrasonic bonding plays a crucial role, such as filters, medical products, and technical textiles.
Visit our workshop to learn how you can benefit from our technology as a solution for the manufacturing process of your product. You will also gain exclusive insights into live welding demonstration of various nonwoven materials by our experts.
From challenge to opportunity
Industries in focus: NONWOVENS, MEDICAL, FILTER
- The main drivers behind the sustainability megatrend in the nonwovens market
- Challenges and opportunities on the way to sustainability
- How our ultrasonic technology is helping to make manufacturing more sustainable
There is no question: the trend towards sustainability is shaping the nonwovens market. But what are the drivers behind the sustainability transformation? What challenges are the nonwovens industry facing – and what opportunities are emerging?
Together, we will take a look at what hides behind this mega trend and show you how ultrasonics as a future-oriented joining technology can help you achieve your sustainability goals. Visit our workshop to find out how you can make your processes and products more sustainable with us as your expert partner.
The path to perfect bonding results for hygiene products
Industries in focus: NONWOVENS, HYGIENE
- Exclusive insights into the development work of an ultrasonic laboratory
- Possibilities for process optimization in hygiene products
- Practical reference for applications such as side seam, leg cuff or elastic waist
Discover the possibilities of ultrasonic bonding in hygiene products in our application engineering lab. Our experts will show you how to develop the ideal bonding process for applications like Side Seam, Leg Cuff, Elastic Waist and more.
Visit our workshop to learn how you can benefit from our technology as a sustainable and economical bonding solution for hygiene products.
Elastic entrapment with LYCRA HyFit® fiber
Industries in focus: NONWOVENS, HYGIENE
- Use of elastic fibers in hygiene products
- Benefits and challenges of ultrasonic bonding
- Development and performance of current and future spandex fibers
LYCRA HyFit® fiber spandex is widely used in the hygiene industry to provide the stretch and recovery to diaper components: leg openings, belly bands and waist bands. Ultrasonic bonding elastic entrapment is an effective method to incorporate LYCRA HyFit® fiber into hygiene products.
We will discuss development and performance of current and future spandex fibers compatible with USB elastic entrapment.
Guest speaker: Ron Bing-Wo (Lycra)
METALS Workshops
Contact with solid conductor rails
Industries in focus: AUTOMOTIVE, WIRE-TERMINAL, ELECTRONICS
- Practical examples in the METALS laboratory: the connection of busbars (>70 mm²)
- Checking the stability, conductivity and appearance of the connections
- Joint evaluation and optimization possibilities
In this workshop, you will learn about the connection of busbars and conductor rails with a cross-section of more than 70 mm² – demonstrated practically with the ULTRASAFE VARIO X 20/12000. We cover important aspects such as the correct oscillation direction, the optimal overlap and the importance of surface quality. Finally, the connection quality is checked and evaluated together on the basis of stability, conductivity and optical criteria to identify optimization potential.
Welding wire terminal connections on the ULTRASAFE VARIO X 20/12000
Industries in focus: AUTOMOTIVE, WIRE-TERMINAL, ELECTRONICS
- Ergonomic welding of cable applications
- Presentation of the Ultrasonic Power Stack 12,000
- Demonstration of user benefits
Fast connections even with large cross-sections: In this workshop, we will show you the hands-on advantages of the ULTRASAFE VARIO X 20/12000, our solution for wire terminal connections. You will experience how ergonomic, fast and energy-efficient welding of metals with ultrasonic can be and which functions of the machine make your daily work in manufacturing easier.
Challenges & solutions
Industries in focus: AUTOMOTIVE, WIRE-TERMINAL, ELECTRONICS
- Challenges in joining wires with large cross-sections
- Scientific solutions for strand-terminal and busbar applications
- Outlook on AI-supported process monitoring
This session will present current challenges in joining conductors with large cross-sections. Using the example of strand terminal and busbar applications, selected scientific findings on the process influencing variables in M-USS will be explained and the knowledge-based solution strategies that can be derived will be shown. The presentation concludes with an outlook on the use of AI for process monitoring.
Guest speaker: Florian Müller (RWTH Aachen ISF)
Innovative approaches to reducing energy consumption in battery cell production
Industries in focus: BATTERY, AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRONICS
- Brief introduction to the current battery market
- Energy consumption in cell production
- Energy-efficient clean and dry rooms
How can costs and energy consumption in battery production be optimized? In this workshop, you will receive a brief introduction to the current cost structure of the battery market and how it can be optimized. Finally, the integration of ultrasonic welding processes in so-called micro-environments will be discussed.
Guest speaker: Marc Kissling (Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE Freiburg)
PACKAGING Workshops
The advantages of ultrasonics for the packaging industry
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- Brief introduction to ultrasonic sealing
- Presentation of innovative ultrasonic solutions for packaging
- Achieving competitive advantages with ultrasonics
Added value and sustainability are no longer mutually exclusive. To survive in international competition, both issues must be combined. Thanks to its efficient and safe processes, ultrasonic sealing already meets this requirement for numerous applications.
In this workshop, you will find out which innovations we can use to make the packaging process more sustainable and which applications ultrasonic sealing can be used for.
Save costs, energy and resources with ultrasonics
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- Comprehensive overview of potential savings through ultrasonics
- Case studies and calculation examples
- REuse, REduce, REcycle: implementing the 3 Rs with ultrasonics
The process for maximum efficiency: ultrasonic sealing opens up completely new savings potential for you, allowing you to significantly reduce your waste, energy consumption and material usage - even with mono-materials and other challenging materials.
Using practical examples, we will show you the savings you can expect through the smart use of our ultrasonic technology and how we can simultaneously help you to achieve your sustainability goals.
Developments, innovations & challenges – in which direction is the future heading?
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- Live experiments with sustainable materials in the lab
- Open discussion about the packaging of the future
- Exchange on trends and developments in the industry
Let's shape the future together: discuss the packaging of tomorrow with us! What will it look like, what will it be made of and which demands will it need to fulfill?
In addition to an open exchange about future requirements, we look forward to giving you exclusive insights into how our ultrasonic laboratories work. Look forward to exciting experiments with applications and materials such as paper, stand-up pouches, cardboard and peelable cups.
Tip: We are also happy to carry out our welding experiments with your materials. Just bring your samples to the workshop!
Learn about challenges and chances from the view of the Co-Packing industry
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- The packaging industry from the co-packer's perspective
- Cooperation, innovation and sustainability goals for packaging
- Useful information about contract packing
Get exclusive insights into the work, challenges and developments in the co-packing industry. Which solutions are being developed in this area and how will the market develop in the future? Ton Knipscheer from the European Co-Packers Association (ECPA) provides you with insights into the transformation of the packaging industry from the co-packer's point of view.
Guest speaker: Ton Knipscheer (European Co-Packers Association)
Deep dive into packaging recycling
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- Current recycling methods
- Different countries, different recycling
- Assessment of recyclability
What does recyclability actually mean and how can the recyclability of packaging be tested and assessed? How does recycling work in Germany and what differences are there in other EU countries? After this ‘deep dive’ into packaging recycling, you will be able to answer these questions yourself, as well as understand what the EU-Regulation PPWR means for the recyclability of packaging in the future.
Guest speaker: Dominik Lichtenthäler, Jonathan Scheck, Julian Thielen (Interzero Recycling Alliance)
Innovative solutions from science
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- Transformation in the food industry through new regulations
- Joint approaches to solutions – interdisciplinary work
- Presentation: New competence center
The food industry is undergoing a major transformation process due to the regulatory framework conditions regarding packaging. The questions arising from the new requirements can best be answered by combining expertise in food technology, packaging technology and mechanical engineering.
Guest speaker: Prof. Dr. Christine Borsum (HS Kempten / Klevertec)
Food, People, Planet
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- Tetra Pak vision and mission for Sustainability
- Clear Ambitions and Concrete Plans
Our ambition is to lead the sustainability transformation, which means contributing to sustainable development and positive impact through our products and services in the industries and communities where we operate. It is important for us to establish clear ambitions, meaningful targets and actions, and concrete plans on how to move forward to ensure we meet our sustainability goals.
We continuously monitor our progress and review our targets and actions to make sure they stay relevant to stakeholders and are in line with best practices and the latest science.
Guest speaker: TetraPak
Seize the opportunities and be part of the transformation
Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD
- How fiber-based materials enable sustainable packaging
- Current advances in materials science
- Solutions for power, cost, and infrastructure
The shift from plastics to fiber-based materials is being driven by the need for sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable alternatives.
The challenges associated with performance, cost and infrastructure must be actively addressed. This workshop will give you insights into the significant advances in materials science and the accelerated adoption of fiber-based solutions across all industries. Learn about the potential for fiber-based packaging to significantly reduce the environmental impact of packaging and other applications.
Guest speaker: Eckhard Kallies (Delfort)
Herrmann – Behind the scenes
From idea to product
Industries in focus: General
- Technological challenges
- Aspects of acoustics, mechanical systems and electrics
- Practical examples from laboratory work
Acoustics, mechanics, electrics: Herrmann Ultraschall's research and development department must overcome a wide variety of technological challenges to ensure excellent product and process quality.
We present different aspects of this using product and application-related examples.
Our journey to a living corporate culture
Industries in focus: General
- Goal and motivation of our Culture Journey
- Distinctive Features of the Herrmann Culture
- Key factors for successful cultural transformation
How can a standardized corporate culture be ingrained into the DNA of every employee worldwide? Our Culture Journey holds the solution. We illustrate, along our fly wheel, what makes the Herrmann culture unique, which individual components it contains, and how we ensure that it is embodied daily across our worldwide locations, regardless of language barriers and cultures.
Tour of the production facilities at headquarters
Industries in focus: General
- Guided tour of the campus
- Insights into exciting production areas
- Background information on the company history
The Ultrasonic TECH DAYS not only provides you with valuable expert knowledge but also gives you an insight into the structure and organization of the company. Within the scope of a guided tour, the participants are given an impression of various production areas. The tour includes the following departments and topics:
- Herrmann Museum
- Generator, Converter & Sonotrode manufacturing
- Assembly of series machines and systems
