KARL DEUTSCH NDT Symposium and Oktoberfest 2026
Anniversary 77 Years KD, Lectures, Inauguration of Works 1 and Oktoberfest Party
From Wednesday, September 30th to Friday, October 2nd, 2026
INVITATION
Dear friends, partners and customers,
We cordially invite you to the KARL DEUTSCH NDT Symposium and Oktoberfest 2026! After a great start to the evening on Wednesday, September 30th, we will celebrate 77 years of KARL DEUTSCH and the inauguration of our modernized and expanded Works 1 facilities on Thursday, October 1st. On this inspiring day, you can expect technical lectures and an exclusive first look at our state-of-the-art production site.
The celebration continues on Friday, October 2nd, with an enjoyable KARL DEUTSCH Oktoberfest Party. Of course, our experts are also available for further discussions on this day.
Join us for a unique atmosphere with good food, refreshing drinks, and great company – a wonderful opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate together in a relaxed setting. Those who wish to, are welcome to dress in traditional Bavarian style.
PROGRAM
Wednesday, 30th September 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | Get-together with Snack | Café du Congo |
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Morning Lectures | Works 2 |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break | Works 2 |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Morning Lectures | Works 2 |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | Works 2 |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Ceremonial Opening of extended Works 1 | Works 1 |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Afternoon Lectures | Works 2 |
| 19:00 | City tour with snacks | City |
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | KARL DEUTSCH Oktoberfest Party | Works 2 |
EVENT LOCATION
KARL DEUTSCH Pruef- und Messgeraetebau GmbH + Co KG
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 201, 42115 Wuppertal, Germany
PROGRAM (EXCERPT)
- Wuppertal Greetings
Miriam Scherff (Mayor of the City of Wuppertal) - 77 Years KARL DEUTSCH – Looking back and ahead
Dr. (USA) Wolfram Deutsch (President, KARL DEUTSCH) - Extension and Revamping of Works 1
Sascha Rosenbaum (CFO, KARL DEUTSCH) - Machine Building “Made in Bergisches Land” – from Blade Sharpening in Solingen to Testing Systems
Dr. Andreas Groß (CEO BERGER GROUP)
Marco Horn (CEO MKW Wuppertal) - Presentation of the Concept of the New Mobile ECHOGRAPH UT Flaw Detector
David Bunse (Deputy Head of Division Portable Testing Equipment, KARL DEUTSCH) - Presentation of the Prototype of the New ECHOMETER Wall Thickness Gauges
Sven Siebert (R&D Test Gauges, KARL DEUTSCH) - Semi-Automatic, Imaging UT/PAUT Techniques: TOFD, TFM, PWI, PCI, Scanners for Welds & Area Inspection
Alexander Hoheisel (Product Manager PAUT, KARL DEUTSCH) - Production and Ultrasonic Testing of Semi-Finished Aluminium Components.
N.N. - ET/MFL/PAUT Testing of Bars
Jörn Bolten (Head of Division Ultrasonic Testing Systems, KARL DEUTSCH)
- Application Examples for UT/PAUT ECHOGRAPH Probes
Dr. Andreas Meißner (Sales Director, KARL DEUTSCH) - ECHOGRAPH UT Testing Systems for Pipes, Forgings and Automotive Components
Dr.-Ing. Julian Gerken (Sales Manager Ultrasonic Testing Systems, KARL DEUTSCH) - Robotics & AI for UT/MT/PT Testing Systems
Matthias Spormann (Head of Construction, KARL DEUTSCH) - DEUTROFLUX MT Testing Systems: High Throughput, AC/DC Magnetisation, Multi-Contact Testing
Daniel Braun (Head of Division MT Systems, KARL DEUTSCH) - KD-CHECK PT Testing Systems: Examples with Low and High Levels of Automatisation
Christoph Berlik (Project Manager Penetrant Testing Systems, KARL DEUTSCH)
Stephan Robens (Head of Division Chemical Products, KARL DEUTSCH) - Highly Sensitive FLUXA & KD-CHECK MT/PT Testing Agents: Choice in Accordance with the Test Task, Environmental Sustainability, Quality Control, and Challenging Specifications
Dr. Oliver Goerz (Deputy Head of Division Chemical Products, KARL DEUTSCH) - MT/UT Testing of Railway Components: Wheels, Axles and Wheelsets
Jacob Rühe (Product Manager Railway Industries, KARL DEUTSCH/BTD)
Note: The presentations will be held in German.
Additional presentations and time schedule are in planning
COSTS
The event is free of charge. The travel and accommodation costs are to be covered by the participants themselves.
Since hotel capacities near KARL DEUTSCH are limited, we recommend an early booking!
HOTELS
ESKESHOF (moderate price, corresponds approximately to a 4 star hotel, 1 km to KD)
PREMIER INN (moderate price, corresponds approximately to a 3 star hotel, 4 km to KD)
HOLIDAY INN (higher price, corresponds approximately to a 3 star hotel, 4 km to KD)
SPARK by Hilton Wuppertal City Centre (high price, corresponds approximately to a 3 star hotel, 4 km to KD)
VIENNA HOUSE (high price, 4 star hotel, 4 km to KD)
ARRIVAL
Airports
Airport Düsseldorf (DUS): 30 min / 39 km
Airport Köln/Bonn (CGN): 45 min / 55 km
Airport Dortmund (DTM) : 45 min / 55 km
Train Stations
Main Station Wuppertal: 15 min / 6 km
S-Bahn-Station Wuppertal-Steinbeck: 10 min / 2.8 km
TAXICAB SERVICE
REGISTRATION
CONTACT FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS
Mr. Henning Kroemer
Head of Marketing KARL DEUTSCH
Mail: kroemer@karldeutsch.de
Phone: +49 202 71 92 – 120
