On August 20, 2024, the Berger Gruppe and STAHL KREBS are organizing a cutlery symposium in the USA for the first time. In 10 presentations, topics related to the production of cutlery such as material science, the latest developments in the field of grinding technology and sharpening tests will be examined in more detail.

EVENT LOCATION: Sheraton Portland Airport, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220

EVENT TIME AND DATE: August 20, 2024, 09:00 to 17:00

For registration and up-to-date information about the program, please contact marketing@bergergruppe.de!

Program

09:00 Come together
09:45 Welcome
10:00 Martensitic stainless steels in their diversity (Andrew Smith, Stahl Krebs USA)
10:30 Superabrasive grinding and dressing technology (Andreas Grimm, Günther Effgen GmbH)
11:00 Coffee break
11:30 Coating technology: Discover a broad portfolio of PVD coating technologies to improve performance (Rob Dielis, Ionbond Netherlands B.V.)
12:00 Automation of cutlery finishing processes increases productivity and reduces labor (Knowlin Vestal, Rosler Metal Finishing USA, LLC)
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Automation of workstations (Keegan Jost, FANUC America Cooperation)
14:00 New development of CNC grinding and robot solutions for production in the cutlery industry (Dr. Andreas Groß, Berger Group)
14:30 New development of grinding wheels and abrasives (Moritz Berndtson, Lauterjung & Tesche)
15:00 Coffee break
15:30 Different methods of laser marking and their effects on the production of cutlery (Bill Holtkamp, Trumpf)
16:00 New methods for measuring the sharpness and quality of knives and blades (Dr. Andreas Groß, Berger Group)
16:30 Current developments in the field of stainless steels for the cutlery industry (Andrew Smith, Stahl Krebs USA)
17:00 Closing remarks