“A Decade of Research, A Future of Progress”

On 19 September 2025, K1-MET celebrated its 10th anniversary at Technical University of Leoben together with partners, colleagues, and long-standing companions.

The programme featured inspiring speeches by a representative of Montanuniversitaet Leoben, the management of FFG, a representative of our Board of Directors, and the K1-MET management team. Entertainment highlights included a business cabaret performance by Bernhard Baumgartner, followed by a festive lunch and a live act by the K1-METall Band.

For the past ten years, K1-MET has been driving excellent cooperative research in metallurgy – always with a clear mission: making the metallurgical industry fit for the future by developing processes that are more efficient, climate-friendly, and resource-saving.

Today, K1-MET stands as a reliable innovation partner for industry, a catalyst for the sustainable transformation of an essential sector, and a connector between scientific excellence and industrial practice. Through strong networks across academia, industry, and funding bodies, K1-MET has shown what is possible when expertise and dedication align.

We are deeply grateful to all partners, colleagues, and companions who have contributed to this journey with vision, perseverance, and passion – and we look forward to continuing our joint path into the next decade of research, innovation, and sustainable solutions.