Innovations for tomorrow

Ultrasonic TECH DAY 2026

We want to inspire you - join us on April 15, 2026! A unique program of workshops and networking will be offered. Don't miss out on an opportunity to work with us on the innovations for tomorrow.
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You can choose from more than 10 different workshops and create your individual program for the Ultrasonic TECH DAY 2026. We offer exciting presentations and live demonstrations for every industry.

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Trusted Advisors
Experts of the Global Herrmann Group

At this event, our ultrasonic experts will be presenting practical, educational content and are ready to discuss your specific application needs. Transparency is central to how we work: we keep you informed at every stage and are always available to answer your questions.

We see ourselves as your trusted technology partner and solution expert. Our goal is to enhance the efficiency, performance, and quality of your applications—driving sustainable, environmentally responsible processes.

 

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Danny Beard
Principal of Packaging Specialists

Danny Beard is the Principal of Packaging Specialists, a private consulting firm specializing in liquid flexible packaging for food and beverage applications, with deep expertise in shelf-stable formats. He brings over 30 years of industry experience, having held senior roles at Scholle Corporation, American Packaging, Printpack, and Eastman Chemical Company, and has led global sales efforts in bag-in-box packaging. Mr. Beard is a recognized industry thought leader, frequently presenting at major global conferences and serving as a former keynote speaker at the Global Pouch Forum. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and works with a global consortium of packaging consulting firms.

Workshop 08: INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

Mark Sjoberg
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Lako

Mark Sjoberg is Vice President of Sales and Marketing at LAKO, based in Perrysburg, Ohio, with more than 30 years of experience in plastics, packaging, and ultrasonic sealing. He combines deep technical knowledge with global commercial leadership to drive growth and deliver customer-focused sealing and cutting solutions.

Workshop 08: INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

Benefit from over 60 years of experience in ultrasonics

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Get exclusive insights behind the scenes at Herrmann

From an insight about our Culture Journey to learning about global tariffs and the implications, we invite you to experience Herrmann Ultrasonics in a completely new way. 

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Industries in focus: Automotive, Medical, Electronics, Consumer, Automation

PLASTICS Workshops

The path to achieving the perfect welding process
Live Lab PLASTICS with SONIC5

 Industries in focus: General

  • Hands-on experience with medical-grade ultrasonic welding using SONIC5
  • Demonstration of five welding methods with live process data
  • Focus on validated, production-ready processes for medical devices

Step inside Herrmann Ultrasonics’ North American Plastics Lab for a hands-on exploration of medical-grade ultrasonic welding using the SONIC5 platform. This interactive session walks through five distinct welding methods, demonstrating how precise energy control, process stability, and digital monitoring support demanding medical device applications. Participants will engage directly with live weld setups, tooling concepts, and real-time data to better understand how SONIC5 enables robust, validated processes from development through production.

If you attend this workshop, we highly recommend attending Workshop # 2: Simulation and Defect Diagnostics as well. 

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 08:30am - 09:15am
  • 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 02:45pm - 03:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Learn the ins and outs of diagnostics and analysis, from fundamentals to practical application
Simulation and Defect Diagnostics

Industries in focus: General

  • Use of simulation and analytics to reduce development and production risk
  • Identification of defect root causes through force, amplitude, and monitoring data
  • Practical design and troubleshooting strategies for robust ultrasonic processes

This workshop offers a deep dive into how simulation, analysis, and data-driven diagnostics are used to de-risk ultrasonic plastic welding before parts ever reach production. Led by Herrmann Ultrasonics’ research experts, attendees will see how virtual welding studies, force and amplitude analysis, and inline monitoring reveal root causes of defects such as weak joints, flash, or part damage. The session encourages discussion around troubleshooting strategies and design-for-ultrasonics principles that shorten development cycles and improve long-term process capability.

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 09:30am - 10:15am
  • 01:45pm - 02:30pm
  • 03:45pm - 04:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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The Fantastic World of Herrmann Ultrasonics!
Automation Integration Strategies

Industries in focus: General

  • Cross-industry perspectives on ultrasonic automation integration
  • Alignment of hardware, software, sensors, and KPIs for repeatable quality
  • Best practices for standardized, scalable ultrasonic manufacturing

Bringing together leaders from PLASTICS, PACKAGING, NONWOVENS and METALS, this panel-driven workshop focuses on integrating ultrasonic welding into automated manufacturing environments. Through real-world examples, the discussion explores how clever equipment layout, cycle time optimization and amplitude calibration align to achieve consistent, repeatable weld quality at scale. Attendees will gain practical insight into building standardized ultrasonic processes that connect seamlessly with upstream and downstream automation across multiple industries.

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 08:30am - 09:15am
  • 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 02:45pm - 03:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Industries in focus: Hygiene, Medical, Filter

NONWOVENS Workshops

Bonding beyond traditional hygiene markets
Converting Solutions – Expanded Applications

Industries in focus: NONWOVENS, MEDICAL, FILTER

  • Overview of continuous ultrasonic bonding for roll goods
  • Expanded applications beyond traditional hygiene markets
  • Live demonstration highlighting material and process versatility

Ultrasonic bonding of roll goods—films, nonwovens, and foils—for filters, medical products, and more! The use of ultrasonics for continuous bonding is well accepted in the hygiene industry, but the benefits extend far beyond hygiene applications. This workshop provides an overview of additional industries and materials that can realize the distinct advantages of ultrasonics, including a live demonstration.

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 09:30am - 10:15am
  • 01:45pm - 02:30pm
  • 03:45pm - 04:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Experience live continuous ultrasonic bonding in action.
Live Lab NONWOVENS

Industries in focus: NONWOVENS, MEDICAL, FILTER

  • Live demonstration of continuous bonding with the VE MICROBOND solution
  • Insight into closed-loop control and compensation for production variability
  • Value of live weld data for quality assurance and customer transparency

Dive into the world of continuous ultrasonic applications and the laboratory capabilities that Herrmann Ultrasonics can offer. Experience the continuous ultrasonic bonding process utilizing the VE MICROBOND solution. This live demonstration provides an understanding of a typical closed-loop bonding process, including automatic compensation for normal production variables in high-speed production environments. Participants will also learn the value of live weld data for both manufacturers and customers and see firsthand the efficient, high-quality results ultrasonics delivers.

If you attend this workshop, we highly recommend attending Workshop # 2: Simulation and Defect Diagnostics as well. 

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 08:30am - 09:15am
  • 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 02:45pm - 03:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Industries in focus: Food, Packaging

PACKAGING Workshops

Enabling sustainability – becoming “valuetainable”
Product and Application Portfolio Overview

Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD

  • Introduction to ultrasonic sealing and packaging fundamentals
  • Overview of innovative solutions supporting sustainability goals
  • Examples of competitive advantages enabled by ultrasonics

This workshop highlights the advantages of ultrasonics for the packaging industry, beginning with a brief introduction to ultrasonic sealing and followed by a presentation of innovative packaging solutions. As added value and sustainability become inseparable, ultrasonic sealing offers efficient and safe processes that support both goals. Attendees will learn which innovations improve sustainability and which packaging applications benefit most from ultrasonic sealing.

If you attend this workshop, we highly recommend attending Workshop # 2: Simulation and Defect Diagnostics as well. 

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 08:30am - 09:15am
  • 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 02:45pm - 03:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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What’s Next in Packaging? Experience It Live
Live Lab PACKAGING

Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD

  • Live experiments with sustainable packaging materials
  • Open discussion on future packaging trends and requirements
  • Opportunity to test customer-provided materials in the lab

Developments, innovations, and challenges—where is packaging heading next? This live lab session features experiments with sustainable materials and an open discussion about the future of packaging. Participants will exchange insights on industry trends and requirements while gaining exclusive access to Herrmann Ultrasonics’ packaging laboratories. Applications include paper, stand-up pouches, cardboard, and peelable cups. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials for live testing.

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 09:30am - 10:15am
  • 01:45pm - 02:30pm
  • 03:45pm - 04:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Smarter Seals for Modern Flexible Packaging
Industrial Collaboration

Industries in focus: PACKAGING, FOOD

  • Industrial insights into ultrasonic sealing for flexible packaging
  • Comparison of ultrasonic and thermal sealing technologies
  • Benefits for high-speed, sustainable packaging production

Flexible pouches and single-serve pods have become global standards in food and beverage packaging, driven by demands for freshness, convenience, and sustainability. As packaging designs grow more complex, engineering teams face increasing production challenges. This session explores how ultrasonic sealing is transforming high-volume manufacturing by enabling faster cycles, cleaner seals, and higher process reliability—especially for mono-material, recyclable, and compostable films

Guest speaker: Danny Beard (xxx)

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 09:30am - 10:15am
  • 01:45pm - 02:30pm
  • 03:45pm - 04:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Industries in focus: Automotive, Battery, Wire-Terminal, Electronics

METALS Workshops

Connecting Cables and Busbars: Smarter Ultrasonic Joining Solutions
BusBar vs. Wire Welding

Industries in focus: AUTOMOTIVE, WIRE-TERMINAL, ELECTRONICS

  • Comparison of busbar and wire welding in automotive applications
  • Advantages of ultrasonic welding over alternative joining methods
  • Flexible machine concepts for varied production requirements

Flexible cables and rigid busbars each offer distinct advantages in automotive electrical distribution systems as manufacturers aim to improve efficiency, reduce resistance, and lower weight. Ultrasonic welding provides electrically continuous connections for both. This session examines how ultrasonics compares to alternative joining technologies and how flexible machine concepts support both high-volume and high-mix production environments.

If you attend this workshop, we highly recommend attending Workshop # 2: Simulation and Defect Diagnostics as well. 

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 08:30am - 09:15am
  • 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 02:45pm - 03:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Building Batteries at Scale: Quality, Data, and Ultrasonic Precision
Live Lab METALS with Battery Cell Manufacturing

Industries in focus: BATTERY, AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRONICS

  • Ultrasonic welding applications in battery cell manufacturing
  • Strategies for scaling from R&D to high-volume automation
  • Use of data-driven processes to ensure consistent quality

Battery cell manufacturing continues to expand globally as electric vehicles, including cars, trucks, bikes, planes and drones, gain adoption. Scaling from prototype development to fully automated, high-volume production presents significant challenges. This session explores how ultrasonic welding, combined with advanced data collection, helps ensure consistent quality and reliability as manufacturers scale to compete in global markets.

Our interactive workshop will be offered multiple times to fit your schedule - simply select the timeslot that works best for you:

  • 09:30am - 10:15am
  • 01:45pm - 02:30pm
  • 03:45pm - 04:30pm

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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All participants welcome

Herrmann – Behind the scenes

Our journey to a living corporate culture
Company Culture

Industries in focus: General

  • Understanding the role of company culture in driving performance and innovation
  • Practical examples of building alignment between values, leadership, and teams
  • Strategies to strengthen engagement, collaboration, and long-term success

A strong company culture is a critical driver of innovation, performance, and long-term success. This workshop explores Bonding – more than materials and how organizational values, leadership behaviors, and collaboration practices shape employee engagement and business outcomes. Through discussion and examples, participants will gain insight into how a clear and intentional culture supports growth, resilience, and continuous improvement in technical and manufacturing organizations.

Our interactive workshop will be offered one time:

  • 08:30am - 09:15am

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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Navigating Tariffs: Strategies for a Shifting Global Supply Chain
Tariffs and global impact

Industries in focus: General

  • Overview of tariffs and their effects on global manufacturing and supply chains
  • Implications for cost structures, sourcing, and production strategies
  • Practical approaches to mitigating risk in a changing trade environment

Global trade policies and tariffs continue to influence supply chains, manufacturing costs, and investment decisions worldwide. This workshop provides an overview of current tariff structures and their impact on global manufacturing and sourcing strategies. Participants will discuss how companies are adapting through localization, supplier diversification, and strategic planning to remain competitive in an evolving global market.

Our interactive workshop will be offered one time:

  • 09:30am - 10:15am

Get ready for an inspiring day! Click “Register Now” to pick your workshops (up to 6) and register for all the sessions you would like to attend.

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