Bossard Academy

Economical and rationalised connection technology

6th Mai 2026 | Bossard Academy in Zug

A thread-forming screw is securely mounted on a metallic machine.

In this seminar, you will acquire knowledge of optimisation in fastening technology and expand your specialist knowledge of economical and efficient fastening technologies for metal and plastic fittings. You will gain an overview of the possible applications of multifunctional fasteners. Based on the advantages of multifunctional fasteners, you will learn more about possible procedures in the area of product range optimisation.

The seminar day is aimed at people in design and planning as well as assembly personnel and costs CHF 550 per person, excluding VAT.

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Seminar agenda - your overview of the day's topics

8:30 - 9:00 Uhr
Arrival & coffee

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome
We are looking forward to the start of the seminar ‘Increasing efficiency through optimised fastening technology’ and will begin with a brief introduction to the seminar schedule and an introduction to Bossard.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Increasing efficiency with thread-forming and multifunctional fasteners
In this first session, you will learn the basics and possible applications of multifunctional fasteners. Which elements are available and what are their advantages and areas of application. We will also show you methods for saving costs in fastening technology.

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee brack☕

10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Direct screwing in metal
In this session you will learn the basics of thread forming technology for metal. What to look out for and what are the selection criteria for direct screw connections. In the subsequent practical workshop we will deepen the theoretical knowledge.

12:30 - 13:30 p.m.
Lunch brak🍝

13:30 - 15:30 p.m.
Direct screwing in plastic
Immediately after the lunch break, we will take a closer look at the basics of thread forming technology for plastic. What to look out for and what are the selection criteria for direct screw connections. In the subsequent practical workshop, we will deepen our theoretical knowledge.

15:30 - 15:45 p.m.
Coffee brack☕

15:45 - 16:15 p.m.
Assortment optimisation
Our last session of the day will focus on product range optimisation and therefore cost savings. Based on the advantages of multifunctional fasteners, you will learn more about possible approaches in the area of product range optimisation.

16:15 - 16:30 p.m.
Conclusion

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Your speakers

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Dani Meier is a certified mechanical engineer TS (HF) with over 15 years of experience in the design of systems and elevator systems, effectively contributing to the team.
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Jürgen Eixler, with over 20 years of experience in fastening technology, is our "old hand." As a car mechanic and mechanical engineer, he combines theory and practice. One look, and Jürgen can recount the development history of almost any screw.
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Dominik Schmid is our expert for screw connections. The more complex the load cases, the more he enjoys taking on the design. After his training as a metalworker and mechanical engineer, he gained experience in steel construction.
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A man with glasses and a blue suit smiles warmly at the camera.
Dani Meier is a certified mechanical engineer TS (HF) with over 15 years of experience in the design of systems and elevator systems, effectively contributing to the team.
  • A man with glasses and a blue suit smiles warmly at the camera.
  • A man in a blue suit smiles warmly at the camera.
  • A man with glasses and a blue suit smiles warmly at the camera.

Quality has a name – Impressions from the Bossard Academy

In a classroom, people sit at tables and engage in a group discussion.
Classroom with tables and chairs arranged in front of a window providing light.
A classroom with blue workbenches and white walls, creating a bright and inviting learning environment.
A room with a workbench and tools, representing a productive work environment.
A room with blue chairs and tables that exudes an inviting and modern atmosphere.
A group of people stands around a workbench, using tools and a cordless screwdriver on the workbench.
A man operates a machine to cut a piece of metal.
A person uses a drill to make a hole in a piece of metal.
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In a classroom, people sit at tables and engage in a group discussion.
  • In a classroom, people sit at tables and engage in a group discussion.
  • Classroom with tables and chairs arranged in front of a window providing light.
  • A classroom with blue workbenches and white walls, creating a bright and inviting learning environment.
  • A room with a workbench and tools, representing a productive work environment.
  • A room with blue chairs and tables that exudes an inviting and modern atmosphere.
  • A group of people stands around a workbench, using tools and a cordless screwdriver on the workbench.
  • A man operates a machine to cut a piece of metal.
  • A person uses a drill to make a hole in a piece of metal.

Seit mehr als 10 Jahren verknüpfen die Fachseminare der Bossard Academy Theorie und Praxis der Verbindungstechnik. Mit einem ganzheitlichen, dabei stets anwendungsbezogenen Ansatz decken wir alle Aspekte moderner Schraubverbindungen ab – von den physikalischen Grundlagen über die eingesetzten Materialien bis zu ihrem Einsatz in Entwicklung, Konstruktion und Fertigung der unterschiedlichsten Branchen.