When research meets practice

Theory wants to become practice – and practical application is based on the results and findings of research. It works better together, and exchange leads to new ideas and synergies. So it’s no wonder that PARTEC is so successful: the congress benefits not only from the quality of the scientific presentations and posters, but also from the short distances to POWTECH TECHNOPHARM.

Written by Marius Schaub

Eine Forscherin präsentiert ihre Ergebnisse auf der Bühne des Wissenschaftskongresses PARTEC. Ein Banner im Hintergrund zeigt den industriellen Sponsor BASF — Theory becomes application: The connection between PARTEC and POWTECH TECHNOPHARM enables the bridge to be built between research and industrial implementation.

The world of process engineering is constantly on the move – innovations are emerging, processes are being optimized, and new solutions are driving the industry forward. But where do theory and practice meet to shape progress together? In Nuremberg of course: PARTEC takes place at the same time as POWTECH TECHNOPHARM at the exhibition center. The simultaneous organization of the trade fair and science congress creates precisely this unique space for synergies.

While POWTECH TECHNOPHARM presents state-of-the-art processes, systems and technologies for processing powders, solids and liquids, PARTEC offers a platform for scientific exchange at the highest level. The international congress is one of the largest of its kind dealing with all aspects of particle and powder technology. The program includes particle formation processes, methods and devices for particle characterization and measurement, processes such as agglomeration, compaction and coating, formulation and properties of products as well as applications of particles of all kinds. This is where researchers meet users, theory meets practice – and the dialog generates new ideas that drive the industry forward.

Anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping the future of particle technology should seize this opportunity: Participation in PARTEC not only provides in-depth insights into current research results but also enables direct exchange with industry representatives who put these findings into practice.

“PARTEC 2025 is one of the world’s most important events for particle and powder technology and creates a unique interface between science and industry. The parallel alignment with POWTECH TECHNOPHARM, where innovative, market-ready technologies are presented, creates a direct exchange between research and application,” says Prof. Lutz Mädler, Director of the Leibniz Institute for Materials Technology (IWT) at the University of Bremen and Chairman of PARTEC 2025. “Scientific findings meet industrial practice directly here – an environment in which ideas are translated into industrial solutions more quickly. Intensive knowledge transfer benefits from this synergy, innovations are accelerated, and new perspectives are created for everyone involved.”

Partnership-based collaboration over many years

The VDI-Gesellschaft Verfahrenstechnik und Chemieingenieurwesen (VDI-GVC) stands for the participation of the entire spectrum of relevant representatives from industry and research. As a scientific partner of PARTEC, the VDI-GVC supports the organizer NürnbergMesse and contributes to the promotion of scientific exchange in this field. Under the motto “Particles strengthen the future: Innovations for our global world”, all experts and experts from the aforementioned fields are invited to give a presentation at the congress and present project and research results as well as innovative new products.

Focus on the next generation: Competition for young talents

PARTEC also promotes scientific competition: the Friedrich Löffler Prize will be awarded during the congress. The award promotes young engineering talent and is presented every three years by the VDI-GVC to a scientist with a doctorate. It is named in honor of the German hygienist and bacteriologist, who was one of Robert Koch’s most important collaborators and made a significant contribution to the discovery of the diphtheria pathogen, among other things.

For the first time, PARTEC 2025 will also be the venue for the finals of the ChemCar and chemPLANT young talent competitions organized by the VDI. For ChemCar, competitors will develop model vehicles powered by chemical or biochemical reactions. The chemPLANT competition focuses on theoretical knowledge and practical applications of process engineering. With PARTEC as the venue, the VDI is further strengthening its cooperation with NürnbergMesse.

powtech-n-textimage-short-distances — Short distances: Those taking part in PARTEC can also quickly reach the POWTECH TECHNOPHARM exhibition area.

Industry funding for even stronger networks

The industry’s interest in PARTEC is demonstrated not least by the strong support of major companies: In addition to Evonik, measurement and analysis technology specialists Sympatec and Bettersize are also sponsoring the congress. And of course, NürnbergMesse, as the organizer, is always open to further supporters: Official sponsors benefit from extensive advantages such as

The expansion of the business network with international experts in particle technology
The presentation of the company in the particle technology community
The use of the international platform to recruit talented female scientists and experienced engineers

“PARTEC offers a unique opportunity for international and interdisciplinary exchange and coordination between research activities at universities and research institutes and current industrial requirements. Particulate material systems play a decisive role in a variety of processes and applications. Understanding these and being able to adapt the particle properties is an essential prerequisite for technically and commercially successful product developments.”
– Heike Mühlenweg, Head of Particle Processing at NextGen Technologies, Evonik Operations

Full program with a wide range of key topics

Although the PARTEC 2025 program has not yet been presented, the congress team has of course been planning all the details of the event for a long time. Participants can expect three days full of knowledge sharing, top-class presentations on particle technology and networking.

The focus will be on current trends such as battery technology, the circular economy and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as “classics” of mechanical process engineering, such as bulk solids technologies, gas-solid multiphase flow and innovative analysis methods for laboratories and production.

It pays to be there – on stage and in the audience

The innovative power of the presentations and the opportunity to make profitable contacts will once again ensure that numerous trade fair visitors will be inspired at PARTEC in 2025. And conversely, for many of the participants at PARTEC, the short journey to the POWTECH TECHNOPHARM exhibition area will be an equally important part of their visit to the congress. The leading trade fair for powder, bulk solids and particle technology with a special focus on the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries showcases innovations for processing, analysis and handling that have proven their practical suitability and provide operators with invaluable competitive advantages – and which have only found their way from theory to application through tireless research and development work.

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Marius Schaub