INSERTEC R&D has attended the 59th INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON REFRACTORIES which took place in Aachen, Germany, last 28th and 29th of September. This event is a meeting of the main suppliers of raw materials and equipment. At same time, most relevant researchers from European countries present last scientific advances on refractories technology.
This time a significant group of non-EU technicians has been present in added to a group of more than 200 participants. Main research lines were steelmaking, foundry, non-ferrous metallurgy and refractory castables, the latter with many followers.
Education on refractories a topic supported by the German industry has appeared as a relevant one.
Link: http://ecref.eu/index.php?id=kolloquium&L=1
Do you think students should learn more about refractory materials at school or practice in the factory?