TECOS Slovenian Tool and Die Development Centre celebrates 30 years of operation this year. Book Thursday, 14 November 2024, to celebrate the anniversary, which, in addition to a professional meeting, brings a review of 30 years of operation, a look into future work, round table, top-level meetings and an important novelty – the inauguration of a fully automated pilot line for the production of plastic products using 3D-printed tools, the first of its kind in Slovenia.

TECOS has positioned itself as a strategic development partner for manufacturing companies in Slovenia and the wider region over its 30-year history. As one of the promoters of Industry 4.0 and materials development in Slovenia and one of the leading partners in the Strategic Development Innovation Partnership SRIP Factories of the Future, TECOS contributes in particular to the stable growth of the Slovenian toolmaking industry.
In addition to the inauguration of the demonstration line with a visit of distinguished guests, the all-day event to mark TECOS’ anniversary will also offer insight into the future.
Toolmaking Day 2024 agenda
10.30 | Arrival and registration of participants |
11.00 | Welcome speeches: dr. Aleš Hančič, managing director of TECOS, and guests |
12:00 | TECOS from early days to today: an overview of the milestones of the Slovenian Tool and Die Development Centre |
12.15 | What are we doing today? Projects, achievements, patents |
13.45 | Short break with coffee, snacks and music |
14.00 | Round table: Factories of the future: what are the needs of companies, how should the government respond with support mechanisms, where is Slovenian industry going and where to look for development opportunities? Integration of Digitalization and Circular Economy Principles in the Development of Sustainable and Future-Oriented Industries with a Focus on the SMART CIRCUIT Project. |
15.00 | Banquet with networking and music |
30 years of operation will certainly be an opportunity to review the most prominent milestones of the company and to present awards. We will also discuss the future with a number of experts and at the round table and try to highlight concrete steps to successfully pursue TECOS’ core objectives; co-creating the development of high added value products and technologies, supporting Slovenian toolmakers for future growth and filling the gaps in the field of manufacturing technologies in the formal education system.

Book Thursday, 14 November, for a visit to Celje, TECOS and Celjski sejem (Celje fair), where we will toast our bold plans together.