In September 2025, the TWINGHY project was actively represented at two major international events held in Aachen, Germany. These events provided valuable opportunities to present our research, share knowledge and build relationships within the thermo-processing, refractory and steel industries.
The 67th International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR 2025) brought together experts and industry leaders to explore current developments in refractory materials and technologies. The Institute of Mineral Engineering (GHI) of RWTH Aachen University participated actively in the event, contributing to insightful discussions and presentations.
The TWINGHY project was highlighted with a poster contribution titled:
“High temperature corrosion resistance of porous lightweight insulating refractories in H₂ + H₂O vapor atmosphere,” authored by Felix Bleck, Virusanka Nadarasa, Thorsten Tonnesen (RWTH Aachen University), and Diego de la Fuente (Calderys Iberia).
Just a few days later, the 5th Aachen Thermoprocess Colloquium (AOTK) brought together 170 participants from industry and academia for two days of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration in the field of thermoprocess technology. The colloquium was organised by the Department of Industrial Furnaces and Heat Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, in association with the European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) and the European Aluminium Association.
The event featured 35 expert presentations, including those from the following representatives of our partners: Thorsten Tonnesen (RWTH Aachen University), (RWTH Aachen University), Sébastien Caillat and Hassan Mohanna (Fives Group).
In addition to the presentations, the event featured a dynamic poster pitch session, in which researchers gave brief introductions to their work for a general audience. This was followed by a dedicated poster exhibition, which fostered in-depth discussions and direct exchanges between researchers and industry professionals.
At TWINGHY, we value the opportunity to participate in prestigious events that enable us to share our research progress, contribute to knowledge transfer and support innovation in the thermo-processing and refractories sectors. Such events provide a valuable opportunity to engage with key stakeholders from industry and academia alike, facilitating dialogue around the latest scientific and technological advancements.