International Scientific Conference WPC25 Vitrintec and Basic Course on Aluminium Extrusion in Poland
The international scientific conference WPC25 Vitrintec took place on September 25–26, 2025, at the Nosalowy Dwór Resort & Spa in Zakopane. The event was organized by the Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals of AGH University of Science and Technology and the AGH UST Laboratory of Extrusion Processes. QForm Group was a Sponsor of this event. This year’s conference focused on aluminium alloy extrusion technologies. Key topics included:
- Ecology and sustainability – aluminium recycling and smelting of ingots from post-production and post-consumer scrap, leading to low-carbon-footprint extruded profiles
- Process efficiency – optimization of the extrusion process through various die cooling systems, including additive methods and 3D printing
- Advanced applications – highly processed extruded components for sustainable and energy-efficient construction
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The main program is announced by Dr. Eng. Jacek Madura
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Presentation "QForm UK Extrusion – the simulation-driven process design and optimisation software to boost productivity and economic efficiency of aluminium profile manufacturing"
At the conference, Nikolay Biba presented a new solution: Extrusion Link – a new Industry 4.0 platform for collaboration and data exchange between extruders and diemakers. This concept significantly simplifies interaction between tool manufacturers - extruders - and finally consumers of aliminium profiles.
Following the conference, participants attended the Basic Course on Aluminium Extrusion, organized by QForm Group in collaboration with the AGH UST Extrusion Process Laboratory.
The course featured lectures from leading experts, including Dr. Eng. Jacek Madura (AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals), Nikolay Biba (Micas Simulations Ltd., QForm Group), Paul Mordvintsev, and Rudolf Kenig.
Organizers team Nikolay Biba, Dariusz Leśniak, Rudolf Kenig and Paul Mordvintsev
Prof. Dariusz Leśniak, Dr. Eng. Jacek Madura and Rudolf Kenig. Opening ceremony of Extrusion training course
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The great location of the conference in Zakopane
The training covered:
- Mastering modern capabilities for extrusion process design and optimization
- Gaining knowledge on tool optimization through simulation analysis
- Acquiring basic skills in modern design and simulation software
- Learning the principles of preparing input data for extrusion process simulation
- Developing expertise in analyzing and interpreting simulation results
Participants of the basic course on aluminium extrusion
Nikolay Biba's presentation with a deep theoretical base
