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16 February 2026

Welcome to IND EX^® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

We are pleased to welcome Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, as a new member of the Scientific & Technical Committee (STC) of IND EX^® e. V.. Jim brings a wealth of experience in explos…

"Technical measures work regardless of individual daily form. They create a reliable level of safety, the belt and braces necessary for such high risks." Dr. Johannes Lottermann, President of IND EX e. V.

05 February 2026

Explosion protection between industry, turn of an era, and defence

Safety has many aspects. The IND EX^® e. V. association deals with fire and explosion protection in industrial applications. A completely different aspect of safety is protection against threats and t…

The picture shows from the left: Dean Prof. Evangelos Tsotsas, Dr.-Ing. e.h. Richard Siwek, Prof. Ulrich Krause, Magnificence Prof. Jens Strackeljan

04 February 2026

Honorary Doctorate for our Honorary President Dr.-Ing. E. h. Richard Siwek

In a ceremonial colloquium on January 27, 2026, the Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany, awarded an honorary doctorate to our Honoray Preside…

(From left to right) President: Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann Vice President: Aleksandar Agatonović

09 January 2026

Strategic realignment

IND EX^® e. V. strengthens its international focus and promotes knowledge transfer in explosion protection. The IND EX^® e. V. association is positioning itself for the futur…

11 December 2025

Explosion protection in the product life cycle – understanding risks, designing safety

New episode: 🎙 BULK TALK – The podcast for an innovative bulk solids and recycling industry Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann…

10 October 2025

Inspiring insights from the IND EX^® Safety Forum at POWTECH Technopharm 2025

The faces of the audience says it all – great discussions, real-world expertise, and valuable takeaways on explosion protection. A big thank you to all participants and experts who made the forum…

24 September 2025

The IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum just startet 💥

Thank you to all participants who are joining us live today at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM. Our President Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann and Vice President Aleksandar Agatonović have…

17 September 2025

IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum 2026 @SOLIDS: EXpert dialogue on explosion protection

18 March 2026 | Dortmund | Parallel to SOLIDS & Recycling Technology As part of SOLIDS & Recycling Technology 2026, IND EX^® is once again organising a half-day Explosion Sa…

04 September 2025

Enhance Your Knowledge on Explosion Protection at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2025 💥

We are very much looking forward to the upcoming event at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM in Nuremberg and cordially invite you to attend. 💥 📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 🕐 13:00…

03 September 2025

Wanted

IND EX^® is searching for its very own mascot – and we want your creative input. What should symbolize the world of Explosion Safety and embody the spirit of our community…

07 August 2025

Mission reloaded: IND EX^® is back

- and we’re turning up the volume 🔊 . From challenging outdated standards to pioneering applied research and launching the POWdfunding initiative, IND EX^® is reactivating its mission: Safety. Scien…

09 July 2025

Join IND EX^® Explosion Safety Workshop @IPB Shanghai 2025

Are you ready to take your explosion safety knowledge to the next level? Don’t miss the IND EX^® Explosion Safety Workshop at IPB Shanghai 2025 - the premier event for professionals in bulk solids pro…

08 June 2025

IND EX^® is at ISFEH XI in Rome

Our Scientific an Technical Committee member Marius Bloching is on site to present our latest research project: "Effect of vent Geometr on Dust Explosion Venting Efficiency"…

07 April 2025

The new Era IND EX^®

Our mission to expand our reach and impact is in full swing! 🚀 New color spectrum As one of the first…

Aleksandar Agatonovic, Richard Siwek and Johannes Lottermann

11 February 2025

IND EX^® e.V. eElects New Board and Honors Outgoing President

IND EX^® e.V., the Intercontinental Association of Experts for Industrial Explosion and Fire Safety, is pleased to announce the unanimous election of its new board. Dr. Johannes Lottermann, CBDO at R…

Richard Siwek, Uli Barth and Johannes Lottermann

01 March 2023

IND EX^® Ambassador for the D-A-CH-Region

Univ. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uli Barth has been announced and awarded as IND EX^® Ambassador for the D-A-CH Region. Richard Siwek and Dr. Johannes Lottermann congratulated him and thanked him for his contribu…

16 February 2026

Welcome to IND EX^® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

We are pleased to welcome Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, as a new member of the Scientific & Technical Committee (STC) of IND EX^® e. V.. Jim brings a wealth of experience in explos…

05 February 2026

Explosion protection between industry, turn of an era, and defence

04 February 2026

Honorary Doctorate for our Honorary President Dr.-Ing. E. h. Richard Siwek

09 January 2026

Strategic realignment

IND EX^® e. V. strengthens its international focus and promotes knowledge transfer in explosion protection. The IND EX^® e. V. association is positioning itself for the futur…

11 December 2025

Explosion protection in the product life cycle – understanding risks, designing safety

New episode: 🎙 BULK TALK – The podcast for an innovative bulk solids and recycling industry Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann…

10 October 2025

Inspiring insights from the IND EX^® Safety Forum at POWTECH Technopharm 2025

24 September 2025

The IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum just startet 💥

Thank you to all participants who are joining us live today at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM. Our President Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann and Vice President Aleksandar Agatonović have…

17 September 2025

IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum 2026 @SOLIDS: EXpert dialogue on explosion protection

18 March 2026 | Dortmund | Parallel to SOLIDS & Recycling Technology As part of SOLIDS & Recycling Technology 2026, IND EX^® is once again organising a half-day Explosion Sa…

04 September 2025

Enhance Your Knowledge on Explosion Protection at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2025 💥

We are very much looking forward to the upcoming event at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM in Nuremberg and cordially invite you to attend. 💥 📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 🕐 13:00…

03 September 2025

Wanted

IND EX^® is searching for its very own mascot – and we want your creative input. What should symbolize the world of Explosion Safety and embody the spirit of our community…

07 August 2025

Mission reloaded: IND EX^® is back

09 July 2025

Join IND EX^® Explosion Safety Workshop @IPB Shanghai 2025

08 June 2025

IND EX^® is at ISFEH XI in Rome

Our Scientific an Technical Committee member Marius Bloching is on site to present our latest research project: "Effect of vent Geometr on Dust Explosion Venting Efficiency"…

07 April 2025

The new Era IND EX^®

Our mission to expand our reach and impact is in full swing! 🚀 New color spectrum As one of the first…

11 February 2025

IND EX^® e.V. eElects New Board and Honors Outgoing President

01 March 2023

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Welcome to IND EX® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

Explosion protection between industry, turn of an era, and defence

Honorary Doctorate for our Honorary President Dr.-Ing. E. h. Richard Siwek

Strategic realignment

Explosion protection in the product life cycle – understanding risks, designing safety

Inspiring insights from the IND EX® Safety Forum at POWTECH Technopharm 2025

The IND EX® Explosion Safety Forum just startet 💥

IND EX® Explosion Safety Forum 2026 @SOLIDS: EXpert dialogue on explosion protection

Enhance Your Knowledge on Explosion Protection at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2025 💥

Wanted

Mission reloaded: IND EX® is back

Join IND EX® Explosion Safety Workshop @IPB Shanghai 2025

IND EX® is at ISFEH XI in Rome

The new Era IND EX®

IND EX® e.V. eElects New Board and Honors Outgoing President

IND EX® Ambassador for the D-A-CH-Region

Welcome to IND EX® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

Explosion protection between industry, turn of an era, and defence

Honorary Doctorate for our Honorary President Dr.-Ing. E. h. Richard Siwek

Strategic realignment

Explosion protection in the product life cycle – understanding risks, designing safety

Inspiring insights from the IND EX® Safety Forum at POWTECH Technopharm 2025

The IND EX® Explosion Safety Forum just startet 💥

IND EX® Explosion Safety Forum 2026 @SOLIDS: EXpert dialogue on explosion protection

Enhance Your Knowledge on Explosion Protection at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2025 💥

Wanted

Mission reloaded: IND EX® is back

Join IND EX® Explosion Safety Workshop @IPB Shanghai 2025

IND EX® is at ISFEH XI in Rome

The new Era IND EX®

IND EX® e.V. eElects New Board and Honors Outgoing President

IND EX® Ambassador for the D-A-CH-Region

Welcome to IND EX^® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

Inspiring insights from the IND EX^® Safety Forum at POWTECH Technopharm 2025

The IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum just startet 💥

IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum 2026 @SOLIDS: EXpert dialogue on explosion protection

Mission reloaded: IND EX^® is back

Join IND EX^® Explosion Safety Workshop @IPB Shanghai 2025

IND EX^® is at ISFEH XI in Rome

The new Era IND EX^®

IND EX^® e.V. eElects New Board and Honors Outgoing President

IND EX^® Ambassador for the D-A-CH-Region

Welcome to IND EX^® STC: Jim Vingerhoets, M.Sc, Reinforcement for Safety. Science. EXpertise.

Inspiring insights from the IND EX^® Safety Forum at POWTECH Technopharm 2025

The IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum just startet 💥

IND EX^® Explosion Safety Forum 2026 @SOLIDS: EXpert dialogue on explosion protection

Mission reloaded: IND EX^® is back

Join IND EX^® Explosion Safety Workshop @IPB Shanghai 2025

IND EX^® is at ISFEH XI in Rome

The new Era IND EX^®

IND EX^® e.V. eElects New Board and Honors Outgoing President

IND EX^® Ambassador for the D-A-CH-Region