Copper Alloys 2026 – Practical aspects of materials knowledge management for copper alloys

We are excited to present at Copper Alloys 2026 – Scientific Conference on Copper Materials in Düsseldorf on September 29–30!

Our presentation

“Practical Aspects of Materials Knowledge Management for Copper Alloys”

The copper industry is actively shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing, driven by initiatives from organizations like The Kupferverband and aligned with global priorities such as the circular economy, fossil-free production, and digital transparency. To support this leadership, robust materials knowledge infrastructures are essential.

This presentation introduces a practically validated framework for materials knowledge management. Central to this approach is the International Copper Key—a cross-standard identifier that harmonizes EN, ASTM, JIS, and UNS designations, ensuring consistent material referencing across the value chain. Developed in close collaboration with The Kupferverband, the framework enables seamless integration of standards data, experimental results, and simulation outputs into a unified, FAIR-compliant ecosystem.

An extended system supports the modeling of consistent process- and energy-flow data throughout the material lifecycle. This structured foundation enables accurate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and forms the backbone of Digital Product Passport compliance, empowering eco-design, regulatory reporting, and circularity-by-design.

We demonstrate how this knowledge infrastructure delivers tangible engineering value: accelerating alloy selection, reducing development cycles, and providing auditable data for sustainability claims—proving that copper alloys are not just part of the energy transition, but enablers of it.