Friction Technology and Emissions under the Spotlight: AVL Takes Part in EuroBrake 2025

Barcelona became the global hub for braking technology from June 3rd to 5th, as it hosted EuroBrake 2025—the world’s largest technical conference dedicated to brake and friction systems. This year’s edition brought together over 1,000 delegates, featured more than 100 technical presentations, and included over 100 exhibitors, offering an exceptional platform for innovation, networking, and technical exchange.

AVL supported the event as a Gold+ sponsor, and also contibuted to the technical program with two presentations and a poster session. Our experts shared insights on key topics such as brake wear emissions, particle characterization, and the technical challenges of modern friction system development, showcasing AVL’s continued leadership in emissions measurement and advanced testing methodologies.

The following presentations were delivered by AVL experts:

• “Assessing Real-Driving Emissions Brake Wear Particle Sampling Efficiency in Test Bed and Chassis Dynamometer Settings” - Michael Peter Huber, Group Product Manager, presented valuable data and insights on the efficiency of sampling brake wear particles during real-world emissions testing.
• “Improving the Comparability of Brake Wear Solid Particle and Total Particle Emissions” - Dr. Sampsa Martikainen, Application Engineer, offered a deeper understanding of the characterization of brake wear particle emissions.
• “Individual Friction Brake Share Coefficient: Challenge or Opportunity?” - Bernd Grojer, Senior Integration Engineer, showcased his research findings during the poster session, discussing the implications and potential applications of the friction brake share coefficient in braking system analysis.

Visitors also engaged with our team at stand E42, where they explored AVL’s latest solutions in brake system development and emissions compliance.

AVL’s presence at EuroBrake 2025 reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility through innovation in one of the most critical safety and environmental areas of vehicle development.