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

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Project duration: 2024-10-01 - 2027-09-30

Development of a technology for processing paper pulp into complex three-dimensional, eco-friendly, and recyclable components using injection molding

Development of sustainable, innovative paper components made from renewable raw materials, recyclable, and designed to replace plastic Produkte und Produktion Produkte und Produktion Bioökonomie Nachhaltigkeit Papier Recycling Spritzgussverfahren

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Project duration: 2024-04-01 - 2026-09-30

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 Produkte und Produktion Prozesstechnik Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Werkstofftechnik Werkstofftechnik und Materialwissenschaft

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