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In times of climate change as well as the current shortage of raw materials and rising prices, the topic of sustainability is omnipresent in the plastics processing and using industry. Due to growing social demands and political requirements, the environmental impact of plastics and their products is increasingly coming into focus.
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Along the value chain

Engineering

Accelerate your product development and manufacturing processes. We accompany you through all development phases, starting with the idea generation up to the finished serial product and the corresponding manufacturing technology. We attach great importance to an uncomplicated and goal-oriented approach. With our available CAE services, your development process will be streamlined in terms of time, as well as efficient and sustainable.

Werkstoffentwicklung und -modifizierung von Kunststoffen - Compoundierung und Granulierung

sustainable ideas in plastic

Materials development

The speed at which new materials come onto the market to adapt to trends and customer requirements is constantly increasing. We are intensively pursuing the development of novel, sustainable materials. The focus here is on generating bioplastics based on natural materials and on processing and optimizing the properties of recycled materials.

Formteil VaTempa in den Phasen der Formteilentwicklung - vom CAD-Modell zum Formteil

Ideas put into plastics

Molding development

You have the idea? We convert it into a design suitable for plastics or support you in doing so. Synergies between our designers and our engineers from processing technology and material development are utilized. In this way, interdisciplinary know-how flows into the development of application-ready, high-quality plastic products, which we develop together with you.

3D-CAD Werkzeugkonstruktion - Gipris-Gehäuse - KUZ

Give your ideas the right shape

Tool development

Do you want your plastic design for injection molding to be reproducible and produced in high quality in series? Then you need an injection molding tool that reliably fulfills all requirements from molding and technological process control. We support you in the conception and design of the tool through 3D design to tool construction.

Füllstufen der Formfüllsimulation des Gipris-Gehäuses - KUZ

Development services right from the start

Simulation

Minimal development times with consistently high product quality require the increased use of modern simulation methods in many areas of design. This applies in particular to the molded part and mold design of injection molded components. The use of modern digital development environments from the very beginning makes your development process sustainable and avoids unnecessary cost-intensive iteration loops. We support you in this.

realisierte Einzelprozesse (Spritzguss im Reinraum, Handling, Prüfung und Magazinieren) im Mikrospritzguss

Plastic efficiently molded into the product

Process development

Molded part design and application requirements for the molded part are defined. Depending on the batch sizes, we support you in finding the appropriate manufacturing process. Using the synergies between our designers and engineers from processing and joining technology and material development, we help you with process and technology development. We explore the possibilities of process combinations in interaction with hybrid material systems and create the basis for your project-related decision.

Handlingautomation an einer Mikrospritzgiessmaschine im KUZ

Automation solutions for plastics processing

Process automation

Do you want to fully or partially automate your process chain in the field of plastics processing? With our extensive know-how in the development and project planning of test rigs and automation systems, we are happy to support you. Our working method is particularly characterized by interdisciplinary process knowledge and the close interlocking of process engineering and process automation.

KI-Versuchsstand im KUZ zur Datenermittlung im Spritzguss

intelligent solutions for plastics processing

Machine Learning & AI

Are you looking for a reliable partner to help you harness the potential of artificial intelligence and digitization for your developments in the field of plastics technology? As an application-oriented research institute, we see ourselves as a link between the plastics processing industry and the latest developments in the fields of digitization and machine learning. With our fully automated and networked test rigs, we can generate extensive process data for your solution and perform exploratory analyses.

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Spritzgießmaschine in grün.

Seminar

24.09. - 25.09.2024

Optimization of the injection moulding process 4.0

How do you achieve the optimum quality component? We will teach you strategies for time- and cost-efficient adjustment and optimization of the injection moulding process, taking into account defined boundary conditions. These strategies will be applied in the subsequent workshop. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Roter Prüfstab mit im Vordergrund befindlichen roten Granulat.

Seminar

25.09. - 26.09.2024

Molding and materials testing automotive

Do you need knowledge of molded part and material testing in accordance with the standards of automotive manufacturers? In addition to the basics of these tests, we will also show you examples of selected tests. The special features and challenges of testing molded parts will also be discussed. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Darstellung der Mikrotechnik durch sehr kleine Linsen, elektronischen Plättchen und einem 1-Cent-Stück.

Seminar

26.09.2024

Micro injection molding

The development of plastic micro molded parts is one of the more demanding processes in the field of injection molding of polymer materials. The demands on the production processes are increasing to the same extent, because small dimensions mean maximum precision. We will provide you with a practical introduction to the topic and give you an overview of the possibilities and limitations of micro injection molding. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Material und Sonotrode für das Ultraschall-Nieten.

Seminar

22.10. - 23.10.2024

Ultrasonic plastic welding

Ultrasonic welding is a fast and reliable method of joining plastic components. In this course, we will provide you with the necessary knowledge from the basics to practical application. To deepen your knowledge, we will demonstrate the processes in the practical part. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Blaues Granulat in einer Hand, das herunterfällt-

Seminar

29.10.2024

Use recycling cleverly!

The recycling of plastics is an essential part of closing material cycles in order to save significant amounts of fossil resources and waste. In times of raw material shortages and rising prices, it can therefore become an integral part of a sustainable and economically viable material supply. For practical implementation in injection molding operations, it is important to know the special requirements of the material and the processing technology. The seminar provides the necessary know-how to find climate-friendly, economically advantageous and process-reliable solutions adapted to the respective application. Further information on the agenda, travel and parking can be found in our download box at the top right.

Collage einer Formteilauslegung des Forschungsprojektes GipRis mit Konstruktionsbildern im Hintergrund.

Seminar

05.11. - 06.11.2024

Plastic selection in product development

Plastics are highly interesting materials with further increased potential for product development. A multitude of requirements to which the product is exposed in the application must be reconciled with the most efficient processability possible and a limited cost budget for the material. This seminar explains some basic tools for solving this complex problem. The content of the seminar is to underpin the practical approach from material selection to the actual use of the product. The seminar content will be conveyed in a practical way using a housing made of semi-crystalline material with/without filler and a lens made of amorphous material. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Messgerät für die Transparentmessung im KUZ.

Seminar

14.11.2024

Professional color measurement in the industry

Learn more about the basics and limitations of color detection as well as the goals and benefits of color measurement. We will explain suitable color measurement techniques and introduce you to the colorimetric evaluation of products. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking facilities and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Werkzeugauslegung einer Spritzgießmaschine im KUZ

Seminar

18.11. - 19.11.2024

Tool sampling: systematic and efficient

Injection molding is highly efficient in the production of large quantities. In order to reduce time and costs, we will explain the systematic procedure for mold sampling and provide you with practical instructions, which we will illustrate in the practical part in our technical center. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking facilities and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Anschnitt eines von außen blauen Sandwichformteils mit schwarzer Füllung.

Seminar

26.11.2024

Multi-component injection molding

Various special injection molding processes can be used to produce more complex components that not only offer cost benefits but also higher quality features compared to individual components, e.g. through increased functional integration. In the multi-component injection molding process, for example, composites can be created from several identical or different components. A key quality feature in the injection molding of two or more components is the adhesion between the different materials. For this reason, material selection and molded part design are particularly important. In this seminar, we will teach you the basics of multi-component injection molding technology and show you technical solutions. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.