About the conference
Conference date: 9 - 11 September 2025
Venue: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Univerzitní 22, 301 00 Plzeň
The conference focuses on modern trends and knowledge in the field of materials engineering and covers the fields of metallography (light, electron microscopy, X-ray), forming, heat treatment, welding, etc. The conference provides a platform for students and professionals from academics and research institutions to share the latest knowledge, technology and experience in the field of materials engineering, engineering metallurgy and related fields. The focus is on sharing information on current trends and challenges, promoting innovation and finding solutions to key issues such as sustainability, efficiency of production processes, development of advanced materials and application of modern technologies in industrial practice.
Conference topics
- Modern technology of metal manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- Thermal and thermomechanical processing of metals
- Surface modification of metal materials
- Welding and cladding trends
- Mechanical testing and thermophysical measurements of metallic and non-metallic materials
- Modelling (technological, material) and simulation
- Modern methods of microstructure analysis
- Use of microscopy and X-ray methods in solving research challenges and operational problems
- Modern hydrogen storage materials
- Behaviour of materials in hydrogen environment
- Non-ferrous metals
Scientific Commitee
Prof. Ing. Ludmila Kučerová, Ph.D., University of West Bohemia, Czech RepublicIng. Štěpán Jeníček, Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic
Organizing Committee
Ing. Štěpán Jeníček, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic
doc. Ing. Ludmila Kučerová, Ph.D., University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic
Programme Committee
Ing. Štěpán Jeníček, University of West Bohemia a Czech Republic
doc. Ing. Ludmila Kučerová, Ph.D., University of West Bohemia a Czech Republic
Contacts
Phone: +420 37763 8761 (Ing. Štěpán Jeníček)
E-mail: jeniceks@rti.zcu.cz
Postal address:
University of West Bohemia
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Regional Technological Institute – PING Conference
Univerzitní 8
301 00 Plzeň
Czech Republic
PING2025 is organized with the support of funds for specific university research project SVK1-2025-XX and ERDF "Research of additive technologies for future applications in the machinery industry - RTI plus" (No. CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/18_069/0010040).
