IMCcon 2025 | 11.+12.03.2025 | Bayreuth
The IMCcon -InMould Coating Focus Days- will take place on 11th and 12th March 2025 at Neue Materialien Bayreuth, Gottlieb-Keim-Straße 60, 95448 Bayreuth, Germany.
In addition to a wide range of technically oriented presentations, the event will be complemented by an exhibition.
Participating in the IMCcon provides you with a platform to explore the diverse possibilities of InMould Coating and to update your knowledge with the latest developments. Renowned material and equipment manufacturers, as well as practitioners of the technology, will deliver presentations and showcase examples of the extensive application areas along with their unique challenges.
Whether you are a newcomer or an interested party, an early contributor, or a future technology innovator – the event offers the opportunity to attend exciting talks, exchange ideas, and examine components in the accompanying exhibition.
A list of selected hotels can be found under: Flyer & Information.
Among others, you can look forward to presentations from the following companies:
Tuesday, 11th March 2025 |
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09:30 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
10:00 |
Opening remarks and introduction to the topic of InMould Coating |
10:45 |
The Future of Automotive Designs: Colors Meet Sustainability PURIFLOW® In-Mould Coatings (IMC) and polyurethane coatings are gaining importance in numerous industries as they combine design freedom, efficiency and sustainability. The presentation will highlight which trends could be relevant for the automotive industry in this respect. It will not only look at shapes and colours, but also at the increasingly important topic of sustainability in the production process and materials. |
11:10 |
Highly reactive 2K polyurea systems for RIM applications PANADUR has been working intensively in the field of polyurea (PUA) chemistry since 2009. To date, a total of 8 automotive series productions worldwide have been and are being realised with PANADUR's PUA-Systems. Applications of different PUA systems will be shown in this presentation. |
11:35 |
Coffee break and small talk with the speakers in the TableTop exhibition |
12:00 |
Tailored Material Solutions for Direct Coating Mass Applications Abstract folgt |
12:25 |
How to enable new design options with PU coating of PC / blends Innovative material solutions for diverse designs with PUR floating both for 2K and 3K design concepts. |
12:50 |
Lunch break and visit to the TableTop exhibition |
14:00 |
ColorForm - The Technology for Automotive Surface Applications The presentation will provide an overview of the technology. |
14:25 |
Polyurethane coatings for decor applications A proven field of application for polyurethanes is the surface finishing of components, for example by coating them with transparent PUR systems using the RIM process (Reaction Injection Moulding). With the CLEARRIM technology, Hennecke offers an innovative concept and the appropriate machine technology for the amazingly efficient realisation of components with high-quality and functional surfaces. A thin polyurethane layer is used to effectively refine thermoplastic carrier elements or carrier elements with natural surfaces. In this way, users achieve scratch-resistant, durable and high-quality surface structures for decorative parts in the automotive sector, in the furniture industry or for countless other decorative elements. CLEARRIM is also suitable to be combined with other finishing processes. |
14:50 |
Interactive survey with menti |
15:10 |
Live demo and guided tour through the technical centre of Neue Materialien Bayreuth |
16:45 |
End of the 1st day of the event |
18:00 |
get-together at "Oskar - Das Wirtshaus am Markt" |
Wednesday, 12th March 2025 |
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09:00 |
Welcome and summary of the 1st day |
09:10 |
Increased efficiency through technology combinations in the mould Cost reduction in the production process can be achieved not only through classic cycle time optimisation: The smart combination of different technologies in a single mould can save manpower, time and material in subsequent production. The combination of PU, films with electronic components and injection compression moulding in a single mould not only opens up new product possibilities, but also increases production efficiency. We expect PU technology to receive a further boost from the reduction in coating thickness. Dr Michael Schütz-Waigand, Managing Director of Siegfried Hofmann GmbH, will explain exactly how we can achieve this in his presentation. |
09:35 |
PURedge Technologie Presentation of realised projects with PUR Cover |
10:00 |
Innovative surfaces by using modern laser technology The basics of laser technology in connection with the process, high reproducibility of the structures, precision and global consistency through centralised data management. We will also discuss the advantages of femtolaser technology, which enables sharp edges with a minimum radius of 10-20 µm and micro-optics below 100 µm. Finally, we will present the latest developments to achieve 2D and 3D optical effects targeting interior components with high aesthetic and functional requirements. This presentation will give an insight into how laser texturing can address the growing complexity of structures in the automotive industry by providing a scalable, sustainable and flexible approach to surface processing. |
10:25 |
Coffee break and small talk with the speakers in the TableTop exhibition |
10:55 |
Shape your future with DECOPUR® technology Today’s surfaces must do more than just look good—they need to meet functional demands while being sustainable. Advanced technologies like DECOPUR®, in combination with In-Mold Decoration (IMD), Film Insert Molding (FIM), and IMD VARIOFORM®, unlock exciting possibilities for designing complex component geometries with high-quality, spectacular designs, durable protective coatings, and integrated functionalities. They offer unparalleled creative freedom: innovative designs with optional backlighting, impressive depth effects, and crystal-clear finishes can be achieved in serial production. But what’s behind it all? Discover in this presentation how the DECOPUR® process combines material efficiency, design flexibility, and functional integration—and learn about the latest developments aimed at making the technology even more efficient and versatile. The presentation provides technical insights and showcases practical applications that meet the current demands of the industry. |
11:20 |
IMC technology in series production WEIDPLAS GmbH (Techniplas Group) was one of the first companies in the world to bring IMC technology into series production 9 years ago. Since then, further interior and exterior applications have gone into series production and the production facilities have been scaled up accordingly. This has involved solving a number of challenges, from the product development process to process development and quality management |
11:45 |
Global PUR applications – Solutions with Film technologies CCL Design Intelligent Decorative Technologies; Thomas Pöhlmann Abstract follows |
12:10 |
Adhesion tests for direct coating layers - a comparison Which tests are possible? |
12:35 |
Lunch break and visit to the TableTop exhibition |
13:30 |
Laser stripping of thermoplastics Laser technology opens up new possibilities for the recycling of painted plastics by enabling precise and gentle removal of the paint layer. |
13:55 |
Deep learning for quality inspection in industrial production In industrial manufacturing, ensuring product quality is a critical aspect of maintaining efficiency, reducing waste and meeting customer expectations. Deep learning methods have proven to be a powerful tool for automating quality inspection processes. In the form of case studies, we will demonstrate high speed quality inspection on complex shaped 3D-freeform injection molded as well as polyurethane flooded components. |
14:20 |
Monitoring of in-mould coating processes by using in-situ sensor technology The quality of the coating achieved during in-mould coating can be impaired by material and process fluctuations. The presentation will introduce a system for in-situ monitoring of the process that combines tool-based sensors for material characterisation with data evaluation using machine learning. In particular, this makes it possible to predict the expected adhesive strength. |
14:45 |
Process Influences for Superior PUR Adhesion on plasmatreated PP Polyurethane (PUR) In-Mold Coating for Polypropylene (PP) brings chances and challenges. The motivation using PP instead of PC or PC/ABS will be shown, the necessity of using pre-treatment will be explained, plasma parameters and resulting surface changes and adhesion will be discussed and last but not least, influences of the coating step will be revealed. |
15:10 |
Conclusion and feedback |
15:20 |
Planned end |
-Subject to change without notice-
The event will be accompanied by an exhibition, where some of the presenting companies will present sample parts for haptic and visual inspection and look forward to further discussion with you.