Solidification Course 2026 – The new edition by Ecotre
Solidification Course 2026 – The new edition by Ecotre
31 May 2026 -
6 June 2026Champéry (Svizzera) – Hotel Suisse
For over thirty years, the Solidification Course has been the international benchmark for engineers and researchers seeking an advanced understanding of the science of metal solidification.
The upcoming edition, organized by ECOTRE VALENTE in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL), will take place from May 31 to June 5, 2026, in Champéry (Switzerland), at the Hotel Suisse, featuring lectures by renowned professors and researchers from leading universities and research centers worldwide.
Information and registration
On the dedicated platform, you can find updated information about the course, including:
– Full program of lectures and networking activities
– Early Bird offer, discover the conditions to access reduced registration fees, available until January 31, 2026
– “Tiziano Valente” Scholarship, a significant contribution to support young talents in the field of metallurgy
– Corporate Pack, special packages for companies registering multiple participants, with progressive discounts and exclusive benefits
Main topics
The course, held in English, covers the fundamentals of solidification and their industrial applications:
– Phase diagrams, heat and mass transfer
– Microstructures and defects (porosity, segregation, hot tearing)
– Eutectic and dendritic solidification
– Additive manufacturing and rapid solidification
– Panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence and foundry processes
The program includes lectures, practical exercises, discussions, and networking opportunities with instructors and fellow participants (limited to 40 attendees).
Visit the official course website to learn more about Early Bird registration, the scholarship opportunities and the corporate packages available.
International faculty
Each year, the Solidification Course hosts a faculty composed of world-class professors and researchers from leading universities and centers of excellence:
Michel Rappaz (EPFL), Marco Gremaud, Matthew J. M. Krane, Hervé Combeau, Andreas Ludwig, André Phillion, Alain Jacot, Damien Tourret.
Why attend
- Target audience: Moulders, Die-makers and Designers
- Speakers: Ecotre Technical Department
- Duration: Starts Wednesday 20 September 2023 – Ends Thursday 16 November 2023
20-21 September: joint course
28 September, 5-12-19-26 October and 7-9-16 November: individual meeting slots lasting one hour - Time: From 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Material: DEFORM software for the duration of two months, Course notes in pdf format and Attendance Certificate
- Venue: BACCADEMY Srl – Via Industriale, 106 – 25065 Lumezzane (BS)
With over 30 editions and a network of 1,100 professionals from more than 40 countries, the Solidification Course stands out for the quality of its content and for the opportunity to build meaningful connections between research and industry.
Each participant receives the reference textbook “Solidification” by Dantzig & Rappaz and gains access to an international community of alumni, instructors and industry professionals.
Otherwise fill out the form below for information on Early Bird discounts, the Valente Scholarship, and special offers for companies.
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Benefits
- Integrated Design and Optimization
- Enables better design choices
- Improved part moulding
- Fewer defects and better cost control
