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Digitally Optimizing Corrugated Pipe Extrusion: KC-aktuell Features Hybrid Models by Pro²Future

In issue 3/2026 of KC-aktuell, the magazine of the Austrian Plastics Cluster (Kunststoff-Cluster), the article “Digital zum perfekten Wellrohr” (“Digitally to the Perfect Corrugated Pipe”) presents a joint project by the COMET K1 competence center Pro²Future, the Institute for Polymer Processing and Digital Transformation (IPPD) at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz, and machine manufacturer Unicor. …

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11th Pro²Future Partner Conference: 24 September 2026 in Graz

On Thursday, 24 September 2026, Pro²Future invites you to its Partner Conference, starting at 12 noon in the Aula der Alten Technik at TU Graz, Rechbauerstraße 12, 8010 Graz. Partner companies, scientific partners, and the Pro²Future team will come together to present current research results and exchange ideas. Keynote by Astrid Weiss The conference’s keynote …

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Austria is European Fistball Champion!

Jan Holzweber, along with the Austrian national Faustball team, has won the European Championship title. In the final, the team decisively defeated Germany, delivering a convincing performance. This victory underscores Austria’s dominance in the tournament. A historic moment for Faustball in the country!

Pro²Future Becomes a GMAR Member: A New Boost for Automation & Robotics

We are excited to announce that Pro²Future is now a member of GMAR – the Austrian platform for measurement, automation, and robotics technology! GMAR is the Austrian platform for everyone working in the fields of measurement, automation, and robotics technology, ranging from companies and research institutions to scientific and educational organizations. As a research center …

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4th Pro²Future Scientific Symposium: Physical AI and Sustainability in Focus

On May 4, 2026, the COMET K1 Center Pro²Future hosted its 4th Scientific Symposium on Cognitive and Sustainable Products and Production Systems of the Future at the Johannes Kepler University Linz. The event was hosted by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alois Ferscha, Scientific Director of the Center, and DI Gerd Hribernig, CEO of Pro²Future GmbH, and moderated …

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Cognitive Production Systems at LIT Factory Symposium 2026

Linz, April 2026. On April 16, 2026, researchers from Pro2Future GmbH’s Cognitive Production Systems area presented three posters at the LIT Factory Symposium 2026. The presentations highlighted the breadth of applied research currently underway at Pro2Future, from plastic pipe manufacturing to twin screw extruder modeling and centrifugal dryer performance. Poster Presentations Corrugated Pipe Production – …

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Research Stay in Zurich: Ouijdane Guiza at the University of Zurich

Since February 2026, our Area Manager Ouijdane Guiza has been based at the University of Zurich for a six-month research stay. Agentic AI for Software Evolution Ouijdane is working with Prof. Harald Gall and the SEAL group (Software Evolution and Architecture Lab), one of Europe’s leading research teams in software engineering. Her research focuses on …

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MUST Visbility at Intertool 2026: Machining visibility demonstrated live in Wels

Wels, April 2026. From April 21 to 24, 2026, MUST Visibility, a spin-off of Pro2Future GmbH, participated in Intertool in Wels. One of the leading fairs for industrial manufacturing in the German-speaking region. Over four days, the team presented their technology to an expert audience and held in-depth conversations with representatives from the manufacturing industry. …

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