DMK 2026: We Need Your Expertise!

On May 5 and 6, 2026, under the scientific directi
of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berthold Schlecht (Chair of Machine Elements, TU Dresden)
in collaboration with DriveConcepts GmbH, the Dresden Machine Elements
Colloquium DMK 2026 will take place at the Hyperion Hotel Dresden am Schloss.

We cordially invite experts in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and automotive engineering
to actively help shape the conference program.
We are seeking practical presentations as well as contributions on
current research findings, particularly on topics related to:

modern drive technology,
machine elements with integrated sensors,
and self-adaptive systems,

with applications related to land, water, and air vehicles
as well as industrial facilities.

Take this opportunity to share your developments, innovations
and experiences with an expert audience and
help shape the future of mechanical engineering!

We welcome your
proposals for presentations on topics in research and practice.

Speaking time?
20 minutes plus 10 minutes for discussion.

Where?
Please submit a short abstract of your presentation proposal to
(max. 2 DIN A4 pages) along with the full contact information for all authors to
by October 2, 2025, to the conference secretariat dmk@driveconcepts.com.

Confirmation of acceptance will be provided no later than October 17, 2025.

Optional Publication?
In addition to the conference proceedings, an expanded version of your paper can be published
as a “Reviewed Paper” in the engineering journal Engineering Research/Forschung
.
Submit at: editorialmanager.com/fiin

Independent experts will review the article, according to
 Preliminary review by the editor, using a
double-blind review process.
www.springer.com/journal/10010