The Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have issued the Call for Abstracts for ET ’27 – the Fourteenth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition, which will take place April 27 through April 29, 2027 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event is packed with leaning opportunities at various in-conjunction and networking events throughout the week.
The International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition is the world’s longest-running educational event solely devoted to all facets of the aluminum extrusion industry, including aluminum profile production, die design and technology, metallurgy, equipment, product applications, sustainability, and more. ET attracts upwards of 1,300 industry professionals from around the world, representing more than 50 countries.
Call for Abstracts
Papers and presentations at ET ’27 are expected to address topics specifically related to aluminum extrusion, such as new processes or techniques, the use of new and updated equipment, best practices, sustainability and environmental issues, market developments, product applications, metallurgical and manufacturing research, emerging technology, and more. The 2027 ET Seminar program features seven tracks, and technical papers will be arranged into one of these tracks for easier navigation throughout the week, including:
- Alloys & Billet Process
- Extrusion Design & Innovation (for this track, papers can have a less scientific approach and references are optional)
- Extrusion Equipment
- Extrusion & Die Process
- Extrusion & Die R&D
- Sustainability & Management
- Extrusion Finishes & Fabrication
The ET Seminar Committee prides itself on the professionalism of the Proceedings that is distributed to registered delegates upon arrival at the ET Seminar. Therefore, Abstracts and Papers will be evaluated based on the following Selection Criteria:
- Relevance and timeliness
- Usefulness and uniqueness
- Practical application and industry impact
- International appeal
- Conciseness and clarity
- Noncommercial content
Selected authors will be invited to submit technical papers based on abstracts reviewed by the ET Seminar Committee, which is comprised of aluminum extrusion industry professionals and academics involved in extrusion and related scientific research.
Papers of a technical, practical, operational, or theoretical nature are encouraged for ET ‘27. Renowned experts are prominent among ET authors, although not every author needs to have a lengthy set of credentials. Solid common-sense work reflecting real-world extrusion practice is welcome.
Final paper acceptance and presentation are subject to additional review after abstract acceptance.
The accepted papers will be published in The Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar – ET ’27, distributed to all delegates. For more than 50 years, ET papers have delivered innovative information and problem-solving resources for the aluminum extrusion industry; ET Proceedings have become one of the industry’s most valuable resources and are frequently referenced in other technical publications. Many consider the ET Seminar to be the best setting for presenting aluminum extrusion technical research.
The international aluminum extrusion industry, manufacturers, end users of aluminum extrusions, as well as product engineers and designers are invited to submit technical paper abstracts through the ET ’27 Abstract Submissions Portal.
The Abstract submission deadline is February 26, 2026.