Project duration: 2025-01-01 - 2027-12-31

Simulation and validation of (surface) quality characteristics of large-area lightweight components in injection molding with gas-loaded plastic melts

The aim of the project is to reduce the energy consumption in the thermoplastic foam injection molding by replacing energy-intensive variothermy with the use of novel coating strategies. Energieeffizienz Produkte und Produktion Produktionstechnik Prozesstechnik Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Spritzguss Spritzgussverfahren Werkstofftechnik

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Project duration: 2024-04-01 - 2026-06-30

Investigation of powder-bed-based melting of injection mold inserts with a focus on innovative cooling geometries, new simulation approaches and novel post-processing methods for the targeted adjustment of molded part properties in optical injection molding

The aim of the project is to investigate the powder-bed-based melting of injection mold inserts with a focus on innovative cooling channel geometries, simulation approaches and post-processing methods for adjusting molded part properties. Produkte und Produktion Prozesstechnik Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Werkstofftechnik Werkstofftechnik und Materialwissenschaft

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Project duration: 2024-03-01 - 2029-02-28

Process and system technology for the multifunctional impregnation of flat semi-finished fiber products made from renewable raw materials

Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences is planning a process technology for the CO2-neutral production of semi-finished fiber products from renewable raw materials. The aim is to optimize the production chain for sustainable lightweight construction, whereby gaps to conventional reinforcing fibres are to be closed. Bioökonomie und Holztechnologie Produkte und Produktion Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Werkstofftechnik und Materialwissenschaft

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Project duration: 2024-01-01 - 2027-12-31

Climate-resilient bioeconomy in the value-added cycle of wood and other renewable raw materials

The Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences is researching the material use of climate-resilient wood and biomass. The focus here is on the processing of new types of wood and waste wood as well as the recycling of the products obtained from them and their recyclability using digital methods and AI. Bioökonomie und Holztechnologie Holztechnik Kreislaufwirtschaft Nachhaltigkeit

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Project duration: 2023-10-01 - 2025-12-31

Recycled material in fiber-reinforced hybrid composites - ReProHybrid

Recycled material in fiber-reinforced hybrid composites Kunststofftechnik Produkte und Produktion Recycling Werkstofftechnik

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Project duration: 2023-04-01 - 2026-03-31

Open-cell foams: Development of novel, thermoplastic and biocompatible medical grade blends for the production of open-cell foams in an adapted form of thermoplastic foam injection molding

The project aims to develop a thermoplastic system with process technology that can be produced completely open-pored, efficiently and automatically, is body-compatible and thus has the ideal prerequisites for a wound dressing Kunststofftechnik Produkte und Produktion Prozesstechnik Spritzguss Verfahrenstechnik

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Project duration: 2022-04-01 - 2025-04-01

SelfSGMKI: Self-starting injection moulding machine with AI-supported optimization phase involving the experience of the machine operators

In the SelbstSGMKI project, the know-how of the injection molding process is digitally recorded. The set-up operation, the so-called filling study, is automated. Digitale Transformation Kunststofftechnik Produktionstechnik Spritzguss

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Project duration: 2021-05-01 - 2023-12-31

Cleanroom modular system

Development of a flexible and mobile cleanroom in modular design with adaptable ventilation concept optimized for plastics processing under cleanroom conditions Kunststofftechnik Produkte und Produktion Prozesstechnik Verfahrenstechnik

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Project duration: 2021-04-01 - 2023-09-30

FoWoCo (Foamed Wood Composites): Foamed fiber composites made of wood fibers and biopolymers for technical lightweight construction applications

Foamed fiber composites made from wood fibers and biopolymers for lightweight construction applications Bioökonomie Biopolymere Nachhaltigkeit Prozesstechnik Spritzguss Werkstofftechnik

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Project duration: 2019-10-01 - 2022-08-31

NaVerPa: Development of a new sustainable material combination and its application for packaging using bioplastics and natural fibers

The aim is to develop new sustainable material combinations for packaging. Bio-based thermoplastics (e.g. biopolymers) and natural fibers and fillers (e.g. wood fibers) are to be used.

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