Welcome Address

We are delighted to announce that the 19^th Plansee Seminar will take
place on the premises of the Plansee Group in Reutte, Austria from
May 29^th to June 2^nd, 2017.

We are committed to continuing the tradition of a highly successful series of
conferences, which from the onset in 1952 have been regarded as a global
forum for the technical and scientific P/M community to exchange ideas
and keep up with the latest innovations and market trends in the fields of
Refractory Metals and Hard Materials.

It is our aim to organize a conference which will provide ample opportunity
for gaining insights into all aspects of this important class of materials –
from materials science to the latest achievements in extractive metallurgy,
manufacturing technology, industrial applications and recycling.

Moreover, the 19^th Plansee Seminar will be a perfect platform to foster personal
contact between industry and academia. Practitioners and scientists alike,
both experienced or novice, are cordially invited to participate. The Plansee
Seminar is the event to augment your knowledge by visiting lectures from
renowned experts, attending the poster sessions and participating in lively
discussions.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Reutte for this unique opportunity
to exchange knowledge and experience with experts and professionals from
academia and all branches of the industry.

It will be our special pleasure to welcome you at the 19^th Plansee Seminar!