We recommend this course for:

• Students who are going to participate in the International Students Olympiad 2026

• Beginners who want to learn the functionality of the software and recognize the principles of simulation

• Specialists who wish to attend the Basic QForm course as the next step

• Users who wish to get the additional introductory training to be ready for advanced individual training

QForm UK Extrusion is a state-to-the-art simulation software that is widely used by prominent die makers and extruders since 2005. It provides advanced material flow analysis and balancing, tool life prediction, helps to eliminate defects of the profiles and reduces the material waste.

Now we invite specialists to join our practical training course on simulation of extrusion processes that also includes 7 days of QForm UK Extrusion Cloud trial and training materials. 

Join our training course to learn about rolling simulation in QForm UK and automated roll pass design with QKaliber.

The online training also includes 7 days of QForm UK Cloud trial and training materials.

The Institute of Metal Forming (IMF) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg cordially invites you to MEFORM 2026, which will take place in Freiberg from 19 to 20 March 2026. This annual conference offers an excellent opportunity to exchange information on the latest developments and research results in the field of materials and forming technology.

Forum dedicated to ring rolling and forging will be held in Aachen, Germany.

Dr.-Ing. H.-W. Raedt, CEO of prosimalys GmbH will present reports on new rolling and free forging capabilities in the new version QForm 12.

This webinar introduces an innovative approach to automated preforming die design for forging processes.

Join us for a session dedicated to the first software solution on the market that enables automated, high-quality design of preforming dies. We will demonstrate how QForm Direct sets new standards in speed, accuracy, and automation for forging die development.

Particular attention will be given to iterative automated preform design, allowing engineers to systematically eliminate typical forging defects such as underfilling, laps, excessive flash formation, and improper material distribution. Participants will learn how simulation-driven optimization ensures proper metal flow, balanced load distribution, and improved die filling at early design stages.

Join our training course to learn about sheet bulk metal forming simulation in QForm UK.

The online training also includes 7 days of QForm UK Cloud trial and training materials.

This webinar presents the advanced simulation capabilities of QForm for metal forming processes of copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) alloys, with a focus on drawing, rolling, direct extrusion, and Conform extrusion. Particular attention is given to key technological parameters and the specific deformation behavior of Cu and Al alloys under various processing conditions.

The webinar will demonstrate how key process parameters, including pass schedule, reduction strategy, roll geometry, rolling speed, and thermal regimes, influence product quality, process stability, and mill productivity. Practical case studies will illustrate how finite element simulation supports roll pass optimization, reduces the need for trial rolling, minimizes material waste, and improves overall production efficiency. The session is intended for rolling mill engineers, process technologists, R&D specialists, and simulation analysts working in long and flat product manufacturing who seek deeper insight into rolling process optimization and digital process control using QForm.

1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries present their innovations for a wide range of requirements from industry and trade at the No. 1 trade fair for the wire and cable industry. Meet global market leaders and trendsetters from the entire process chain - from raw materials to the latest machines for wire production and processing, fastening technology and spring production technology to finished end products and innovations from research. Meet at decision-maker level for new impulses, networking, professional small talk and big business. Dr.-Ing. H.-W. Raedt, CEO of prosimalys GmbH will be ready to talk about QForm solutions for wire and cable industry.

ExtrusionLink is a secure digital solution that integrates extruders and die makers into a unified, simulation-driven workflow. The session focuses on establishing an efficient and protected data exchange process that connects die design, extrusion simulation, and production optimization into a seamless digital chain. Particular attention is given to die design development, including bearing design, port geometry, welding chamber configuration, and flow balancing. The webinar also covers classical simulation of aluminum (Al) extrusion processes, enabling accurate prediction of material flow, extrusion loads, temperature evolution, weld quality, and final profile geometry.

CAE Technology Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 2026 Spring Conference of the Korean Plastic Processing Association, operating a dedicated booth.

Program: Oral and poster presentations, keynote speeches, product exhibitions

Visit us to discuss advanced CAE solutions.

This webinar focuses on transforming simulation results into clear, structured, and visually compelling technical documentation within the QForm environment. Reports are essential for a proper understanding and effective communication of simulation results. It is not enough to interpret data correctly, the results should also be presented in a convenient, structured, and visually attractive format for team discussions, management presentations, and collaboration with partners or customers.

This webinar is dedicated to advanced numerical simulation of sheet metal forming processes using QForm. If you are looking for reliable and efficient tools to simulate sheet metal forming operations, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of QForm’s capabilities in this field. We will demonstrate how the Finite Element Method (FEM) has been successfully adapted and implemented in QForm UK to accurately model sheet forming technologies. Particular attention will be given to the simulation of stamping, deep drawing, bending, trimming, and other sheet forming operations. Participants will learn how QForm enables accurate prediction of material flow, thinning and thickening, strain distribution, springback, forming load, and potential defects such as wrinkling and cracking.

Our now traditional user meeting will take place in April in Germany under Dr.-Ing. H.-W. Raedt's guidance. We are preparing a rich and engaging program and will organize hands-on master classes for participants. Save the dates in your calendar, the detailed agenda and event information will follow soon!

This webinar focuses on the practical use of API tools in QForm UK to automate routine engineering tasks and improve workflow efficiency.

Learning basic programming tools is easier than it may seem, and the benefits are significant, from saving engineers’ time to creating customized solutions for specific tasks. By using the QForm API, repetitive operations can be automated, reducing manual work and lowering the risk of errors.

During the session, we will show how API tools can automate model preparation, simulation setup, batch calculations, result processing, and report generation. You will see practical examples of how routine actions can be replaced with simple scripts and automated workflows.

SAFORM2026 will be jointly organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the National Technical University of Athens, and will take place in the historic and vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 27 to 29 April 2026.

Each year, the ESAFORM Conference gathers around 400 leading experts from academia and industry, offering a dynamic platform to present and discuss the latest advances in theory, experimentation, simulation, and application in the field of material forming.

Dr. Nikolay Biba, Director of Micas Simulations Limited, will attend this event. Details will be announced later.

This webinar presents the advanced simulation capabilities of QForm for ring rolling, wheel rolling, tube rolling, and skew rolling processes. The session focuses on the numerical simulation of material flow, stress–strain state, and thermal behavior in complex three-dimensional rolling operations.

Particular attention is given to deformation mechanics, contact conditions, roll kinematics, and the prediction of rolling load, torque, and tool stresses. Participants will learn how QForm enables accurate analysis of metal flow, dimensional evolution, wall thickness variation, and defect formation, including laps and underfilling.

International Trade Fair for Castings and Forgings with Processing. Product complexity and the demands on castings and forgings are increasing. It is important for customers to obtain a high-quality, ready-to-install product. CastForge will bring together supply and demand, and will present the value-added chain extending from cast blanks or forging blanks and machining through to the final component.

Metal Forming 2026 is the 21st in a series of international Conferences organized since 1974 by AGH University of Krakow, Poland. From 1994 to 2010 the Conference was organized biannually, jointly with the University of Birmingham, UK. To provide a forum for academics and industrialists to discuss and disseminate recent developments, innovations, and advances in metal forming processes. The conference will be an opportunity for those working in physical and numerical modelling, as well as those involved in industrial applications of the results of theoretical research. QForm specialists will give a presentation at the conference, more information will be provided here later.

Copper Alloys 2026 is a scientific conference on copper materials. International arena for scientific and technical development – forum for copper alloys industries, universities and research institutions. Copper Alloys 2026 will give a comprehensive look at challenges and developments of copper user industries and will allow active sharing of knowledge and opinions. The presentation topic and participation details will be announced later.

ALUMINIUM is the world's leading trade fair for one of the most exciting materials of our time. As the industry's most important platform, the trade fair covers the entire value chain for the material. Under the motto "Sharing a Vision", the focus is not only on knowledge transfer but also on personal dialogue on current industry topics – with a focus on those topics that are particularly challenging, burning but also full of opportunities: Sustainability, recycling, circular economy, transformation and technologies. The shared vision aims to establish aluminium as a sustainable and future-proof material – the material is and remains a game changer in terms of climate change, resource protection and transformation. QForm Team will be ready to present QForm’s latest simulation solutions and answer all your questions.

The 15th ICTP (The International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity) 2026 will be held at the “Jeju Shinhwa World” in Jeju island, Korea during October 11-16, 2026. Jeju island is a world natural heritage appointed by UNESCO.

ICTP is not only an academic society that presents the latest scientific achievements, but also a place to build a bridge between basic science and industrial applications.

Jeju island is an excellent location for this conference in that it naturally attracts the participants due to its beauty. An excellent hospitality will be provided together with nice social programs, educational workshop, welcome & banquet dinner, cultural excursion. Dr. Nikolay Biba, Director of Micas Simulations Limited, will attend this event. Details will be announced later.

The ET Seminar is a comprehensive technical event that addresses virtually every facet of the aluminum extrusion industry through its quality programming, which spans across three days. ET has a reputation for a commitment to excellence that is highly respected by those in and around the aluminum extrusion industry. We will provide the presentation topic and participation details later.