Project duration: 2026-02-01 - 2029-01-31

Generalizable AI for Process Optimization Using Models That Characterize Process Phases

Generalizable AI for Process Optimization Using Models That Characterize Process Phases Digitale Transformation Produktionstechnik Digitale Transformation Künstliche Intelligenz Spritzguss Spritzgussverfahren

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Project duration: 2025-10-01 - 2028-09-30

Cascade use of natural fiber-reinforced plastics

Development of a fiber-friendly recycling route for natural fiber-reinforced plastics (NFRP) in order to use long fibers for the production of NFRP mats and short fibers for the production of injection molding granulate in a closed loop. Produktionstechnik Bioökonomie Holztechnologie Kunststoff und Holz Nachhaltigkeit Produkte und Produktion Recycling Spritzgussverfahren

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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. Produkte und Produktion Produktionstechnik Energieeffizienz Produkte und Produktion Prozesstechnik Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Spritzguss Spritzgussverfahren Werkstofftechnik Werkstofftechnik und Materialwissenschaft

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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 Produktionstechnik Digitale Transformation Kunststofftechnik Spritzguss

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