The global breakthrough of solar thermal will depend on how well the industry masters the challenges of tank and collector manufacturing. This is the key issue of the 3rd SMEThermal conference on 7 February 2012 in Berlin.
SMEThermal is a well established international conference dedicated exclusively to process optimization, automation, and new materials in the solar thermal industry. More than 160 participants from all over the world are expected to participate.
Well-known industry representatives from eleven different countries confirmed their participation – among them BDR Thermea, Greenonetec, Kingspan, Hydro, Ariston, Narva, Roth Group – and are going to share their unique insights with the audience.
The SMEThermal 2012 hot topic list includes:
- Costs reduction potential along the value chain;
- Implementation of the eco design directive in the industry;
- Quality of metal and glass coatings;
- Collector certification across the world; and
- Design concepts and production technologies of polymer tanks.
For the first time, an Innovation Forum highlights the latest developments in automated absorber production, be it horizontal bending, extruded aluminium absorbers and alternative bonding technologies. You can download the complete programme at: http://www.solarpraxis.de/en/conferences/smethermal-2012/program
SMEThermal is the ideal platform for bringing together the solar thermal industrys key technical experts and suppliers of material and production equipment. Dont miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, contacts and visibility! Decide now and benefit from discounts on early bird registration. Registration before the 15th of December can save you 20 percent. ESTIF members benefit from an additional reduction.
http://www.solarpraxis.de/en/conferences/smethermal-2012/registration-fees/
