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20th International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
TRADE FAIR ERFURT / CONGRESS CENTER
ERFURT, GERMANY
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
TRADE FAIR ERFURT / CONGRESS CENTER
ERFURT, GERMANY
PSE Conferences are established since 1988. The event provides opportunities to present recent progress in research, development and industrial applications. Its topics span a wide range from fundamentals such as e. g., process modelling and simulations of plasmas or thin film physics, through experimental studies which establish the relationships between process parameters and the structural and functional properties of modified surfaces and/or thin films, towards applications in industrial production.
The abstract submission for oral presentations and poster presentations will be opened in October 2025.
Abstract Submission Deadline will be: June 30, 2026
At PSE Conferences honoured and well-known experts will be invited to present overview talks about important topics.
This is the new general session schedule of PSE2026.
Download PSE2026 Session Schedule as PDF file.
Here you meet well-known experts, who introduce basic knowledge and new developments and trends to the audience. During and after the tutorials you may ask your questions. The tutorials are included in the conference fee.
Topical issues and themes particularly relevant to the industry will be covered in the PSE workshops. Abstracts can also be submitted for these topics.
organized by Ulf Seyfert, VON ARDENNE GmbH, Germany
Energy is the key to prosperity and development in the growing world. Surface engineering techniques such as coatings, treatments and functionalization are enabling the development of more efficient, resilient and cost-effective solutions for the energy sector. Surface properties and interactions of materials are tackling the challenges of the energy transition towards renewable and sustainable sources, energy storages, converters, distribution networks and mobility applications.organized by Ralf Bandorf, Fraunhofer IST, Germany; Edmund Schüngel, VAT AG, Switzerland and Carles Corbella Roca, NIST, USA
Smart systems play a pivotal role in enabling interactive, energy-efficient, and user-centric solutions across markets such as healthcare, mobility, and industrial automation. This trend workshop focuses on thin film-based smart systems using plasma technology for manufacturing. The following hot topics are cornerstones of today’s plasma applications: (1) tailored structure-functional properties for protective and sensor coatings; (2) tuning of material properties via surface modification at the micro/nanoscale and nanomaterial addition; (3) synergies between surface/interface characterization and advanced plasma diagnostics; and (4) sustainable processes aimed at clean surface engineering. In the frame of the trend workshop, the advancements in these areas are put into the context of the higher level of integration into more complex systems.For the first time at PSE Conferences „invited Sessions“ will be planned. These sessions are organized by engaged members of the PSE Committees to special topics of importance for the plasma and thin film community.
This session will focus on TFMGs and other coatings characterized by a disordered structure. The session is open for papers in the wide fields where such disordered films can be met, like healthcare, mechanics, electronics, corrosion. A special attention will be paid to the relationships between the functional characteristics of films and their microstructure, chemical composition, thermal stability and application.
The Partner Country Session will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in the morning. Here the PSE2026 Partner Country IBERIA will present the the spanish and portuguese Plasma Surface Engineering Community.
The PSE Award Session will take place on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Every two years the European Joint Committee on Plasma and Ion Surface Engineering honours outstanding researchers with the PSE Leading Scientist Award and the PSE Early Career Award. The Winners aof PSE2026 will be presented during this session. The PSE Leading Scientist will present a Plenary Lecture.
On-site-events are very important to get to know each other, learn about issues between the lines and have the chance to get in a deeper discussion. In these conversations, ideas of new inspiring projects thrive particularly well and a personal foundation for later collaboration can be built. New team members get to know partners and can be introduced to the community. Why not bring your team along? In addition to the industrial evening and conference dinner, plan a group excursion to the Rennsteig, Wartburg Castle or the cultural city of Weimar. This will advance your team and the team spirit for the common work.
♦ Industrial Evening | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 19:00 – 22:00
♦ Conference Dinner | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 19:00 – 22:00 | separate ticket necessary!
♦ Breaks in the Industrial Exhibition – extended on Tuesday and Wednesday for intense discussions!
