International Conference on Thermo Mechanical Processing - TMP 2026

Session

Plenary Talk(s)

20 Oct 2026, 14:00

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

44. Niobium effects on thermo-mechanical processes: It takes two to tango

Dr RAFAEL MESQUITA (CBMM (Director of Technology, CTO)), FABIO D AIUTO (CBMM (General Manager EMEA))

20/10/2026, 14:00

Technology and Product Development in TMP

Plenary Talk

Thermomechanical processing (TMP) in its various forms is the key process for producing modern high-performance steels. TMP typically provides microstructures featuring small grain size, enhanced dislocation density, precipitate particles and secondary hard phases. However, mechanisms such as recovery, recrystallization, grain growth as well as particle coarsening can cause microstructural...

53. High Performance, Low Emissions: The Role of Thermomechanical Treatment in Tomorrow’s Steel Industry

Dr Bernd Linzer (Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH (Technology Officer))

20/10/2026, 14:30

Technology and Product Development in TMP

Plenary Talk

A comprehensive assessment of thermomechanical processing (TMCP) shows advantages for next‑generationcarbon footrprint reduced steel products. Rather than relying primarily on alloying or downstream heat treatments, TMCP integrates controlled deformation, precise temperature management and cooling during hot rolling to engineer microstructure, properties,and sustainability performance...

54. The production of sustainable, high-quality thin sheet grades via the EAF route as a new challenge for the steel industry

Dr Andreas Pichler (voestalpine Stahl GmbH (Head of R&D in the business unit Coil))

21/10/2026, 08:30

Technology and Product Development in TMP

Plenary Talk

The transition to sustainable steel production presents a significant challenge for the steel industry in the coming decades. The initial stage involves partially replacing the traditional blast furnace and basic oxygen furnace with electrical arc furnace technology. The type and quantity of raw materials (scrap, direct reduced iron, and hot metal) not only determine the CO2 footprint but also...

61. Impact of preheating and hot rolling on AA6016 sheet texture and formability

Dr Josef Berneder (AMAG rolling GmbH)

22/10/2026, 08:30

Relevance of TMP and Microalloying to Sustainable Production of Steel and Nonferrous Alloys

Plenary Talk

EN-AW-6016 sheet material is highly demanded for automotive applications due to its balanced properties of formability, strength, and corrosion resistance. Formability is characterized by the anisotropy of the sheet (r-value) and the ability to allow flat hems without surface cracks. The thermal history of the hot band, including ingot preheating and hot rolling, is crucial for the final...