IFO Academy presents annual program 2026
The IFO Academy presents its new 2026 annual program and offers surface technology specialists and managers a wide range of further training opportunities. The program combines practical training, in-depth expert knowledge and exclusive additional offers.
In the coming year, the IFO Academy's program will once again include the tried-and-tested courses "Coating Basics - Introduction for Production Staff" and the "Preparatory Course for DIN-certified Coating Inspectors". These are supplemented by new seminars on current topics in the industry: "Steel - corrosion protection through coatings, aluminum coating compact - the basic course for beginners", "Costs down - rust protection up: How does constructive corrosion protection work?" and "Quality assurance in coating companies". A special highlight is the "Quality assurance in coating companies" course, which offers participants exclusive added value: In addition to practical methods for testing on the coating line, important analysis techniques and structured communication models, there is also the opportunity to have your own coating system tested in the IFO laboratory.
IFO Academy courses from experienced industry experts
The IFO Academy courses are developed and run by experienced industry experts. Matthias Bader, founder of the Powder Academy and Bader Pulverbeschichtung GmbH, contributes decades of practical experience in industrial coating. Dr. Dieter Meinhard, inspector at IFO GmbH and former professor at Aalen University, complements the program with sound theoretical knowledge and in-depth material expertise. Interested parties can register now and benefit from an early bird discount of €100 on all courses. Further information on dates and registration can be found at www.ifo-gmbh.de/ifo-academy-fort-und-weiterbildungen.