Announcement

On 18^th and 19^th September 2024, the third international colloquium innoTRAC will take place at the Chemnitz University of Technology. The innoTRAC sees itself as a platform for the exchange of information between researchers, developers and users of innovative traction and load-bearing mechanisms and the associated applications in the field of conveyor and material flow technology. The colloquium thus makes an important contribution to the research-based, interdisciplinary increase in knowledge in the field of traction and load-bearing mechanisms.

We, the Professorship of Conveying Engineering and Materials Handling at the Chemnitz University of Technology and the Chair of Material Handling at the Technical University Dresden, once again invite all interested parties to a professional exchange in the following subject areas:

• Traction and load-bearing mechanisms in application and development
  • Fiber, wire and hybrid ropes
  • Toothed belts, belts and straps
  • Chains made of plastic, steel round links and steel links
• Drive systems for traction mechanisms
• Test methods and rapid testing
• Condition monitoring and data acquisition
• Hybrid systems, recycling and tribology

Research, development and application of traction and load-bearing mechanisms for conveyor systems, hoisting devices and elevators are focused at the colloquium. However, bridges should be built between different fields. Cross-sectional topics such as hybrid systems, recycling and tribology are also included. Breaks and the evening event will provide opportunities for discussion and networking.

The colloquium is held in German and English. You are cordially invited to present your current projects and research results in the mentioned areas. You are also welcome to pass this information on to interested colleagues. We are looking forward to your contributions and your coming.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Golder	Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Thorsten Schmidt
Professorship of Conveying Engineering and Materials Handling, TU Chemnitz	Chair of Material Handling TU Dresden