Almost 150 materials researchers from all over the world headed for Regensburg on the 10th and 11th March 2010 to find out about the latest research results from the field of materials rheology. Speakers from four nations, from Mexico to Iceland, and visitors from over ten countries meant that Regensburg University and the organisers, the Schleibinger company, were able to truly speak of an international conference. The eleven speakers presented a highly interesting and up-to-date programme once again this year. This year the focus was on the interaction of additives and cement, new measuring and mixing technologies.