Experts and researchers from Halle-Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt, Bayreuth, Nanchang and Zurich have managed to produce unique polymer fibers that are distinctive for being extremely resilient while also very lightweight.

Drawn a multifibrillar polyacrylonitrile fiber

16:9

Sekundärfasern

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Kunststoff-Rezyklat

Fasern

Halbzeuge und Zwischenprodukte

Kunststoff-Halbzeuge

Faserverarbeitung

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Maschinen und Komponenten

Lehrstühle und Institute

Dienstleistungen

Hochschulen

Polyacrylnitril

Thermoplaste

Werkzeuge für Faserverarbeitung

Werkzeuge für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Andere Werkstoffe

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Verfahren

Scientists from Saxony-Anhalt Create Super Polymer Fibers

The high-quality mechanical characteristics of fiber-reinforced components stem from a load-adapted composition of polymermatrix and fibers. In order to remove the matrix material close to the surface, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT developed a method that allows the outer layers of the surrounding polymer matrix to be removed without damaging the underlying fibers. 

Structuring Fiber-Reinforced Components and Removing their Coatings 

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Kohlenstofffasern / -matten

Technik Trend

kunststoffe-international.com

Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Radiation Removes Outer Layers 

Comprehensive resource efficiency means far more than the preservation of natural resources. It also includes the productivity factors of material, machine and labor. The plastics industry has made a great contribution to resource efficiency, but often finds itself on the defensive. Yet a knowledge of the various relationships involved provides enough material to go on the offensive with arguments illustrating the benefits of plastics technology. 

The Plastics Industry Needs to Adopt a Bolder Approach 

Elektrische Antriebe

Biokunststoffe

Spritzgießmaschinen

Trockner

Spritzgießen

Extrusion

Pultrusion

Kunststoff-Recycling

Nachhaltigkeit

Kunststoffverarbeitung

Resource Efficiency with  Plastics Technology 

Rotation, shear, heat and pressure – this much is clear: These are the factors required to compound plastics on twin screw extruders. From a scientific point of view, however, the question remained until recently as to which mechanisms exist during incipient fusion along with the energy input into the melt resulting. Scientists from the plastics division at Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt, Germany, have been successful in gaining an insight into these processes by using new types of measuring techniques.  

Measuring Technique Provides New Insight into the Compounding Process 

Compoundieren

Messtechnik

Homogenizing Section Clarified 

SEAM (Screw Extrusion Additive Manufacturing) opens up new perspectives for additive manufacturing. The process was developed by Metrom GmbH in Hartmannsdorf, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for machine tools and forming technology (IWU) in Chemnitz, both Germany. 

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing of Large-Volume Plastic Components  

3D Printing in the Fast Lane  

Saniconcentrate is a modified polymer concentrate that is added to plastics prior to the manufacturing process. It prevents the adhesion of fouling, bacteria and biofilm on marine tanks without recurring to biocides or any other toxic components. 

Harvesting More and Better Shellfish 

Additive

Parx Materials Technology Preventing Biofouling in Marine 

Whether it is the cycle time, energy consumption or process stability: the levers for greater efficiency and quality in the injection molding process are many and varied. With the new performance.boost Engel offer its customers an expertise as a service for process analysis and optimization.

With its expert knowledge, the company identifies process optimization potential and provides user support during their implementation. The results include shorter cycle times, superior part quality, greater process stability, lower energy consumption or a longer machine service life

Instandhaltung

Lohnfertigung

Industrie 4.0 für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Industrie 4.0

Instandhaltungssoftware

Optimize Processes Efficiently with Engel performance.boost

Susanne Schröder will become editor-in-chief of the magazines Kunststoffe and Kunststoffe international on December 1, 2020. The current editor-in-chief Dr. Karlhorst Klotz will leave the company by mutual agreement.

Susanne Schröder will become editor-in-chief of the magazines Kunststoffe and Kunststoffe international on December 1, 2020. Until now she has been editor-in-chief of the trade journal FORM+Werkzeug

Werkzeuge für Leichtbauwerkstoffe

Präzisionswerkzeuge

Tiefziehwerkzeug

Werkzeug-, Formen- und Modellbau

Werkzeugüberwachung

Toolmanagement

Werkzeugwechselsysteme, Spritzgieß

Spritzgießwerkzeuge

Werkzeug- und Formenbau

Modulare Werkzeugsysteme

Absaugungen für Werkzeugmaschinen

Betriebsausrüstung / Betriebsmittel

Absaugvorrichtungen

Fluorkunststoffe

Werkzeugverwaltungssoftware

Prüfen von Kunststoffen

Presswerkzeuge, Kunststoff

Werkzeugreinigung, Kunststoffe

Standardkunststoffe

Technische Kunststoffe

Füllstoffe für Kunststoffe

Kunststoff

Bauwesen

Baustoffe

Kunststoffhandel

Handel

Betriebstechnik für Kunststoffverarbeitung (Peripherie)

Kunststofffasern

Verstärkungsstoffe

Kunststoff-Aufbereitung

Hochleistungskunststoffe

Qualitätssicherung Kunststoff

Qualitätssicherung

Change in the Chief Editorial Office of Kunststoffe

SIGMA Engineering GmbH is a 100% daughter company of the technology and market leader in casting simulation located in Aachen, Germany, (www.magmasoft.de). Owner managed and fascinated by technology we make modern polymer forming processes transparent. With our simulation product SIGMASOFT® our customers optimize plastics parts and injection molds as well as production conditions of thermoplastic-, elastomer-, thermoset- or MIM/CIM applications.

SIGMA Engineering GmbH  

https://www.sigmasoft.de

Auswerte- und Analysesoftware

Software

Beratung und Consulting

Ceramic-Injection-Moulding, CIM

Logistik Software

Simulation

Logistiksysteme Software

Medizintechnik

Produkt- / Formteildesign

Produktentwicklung(sprozess)

Qualitätsmanagement

Prozesssimulation

Prozessvisualisierung

Automatisierungstechnik

Rheologie

Werkstoffprüfung

Spritzgießsimulation

The WERIT Kunststoffwerk headquartered in Altenkirchen (Rhineland-Palatinate, Westerwald) is a modern family-owned company operating throughout Europe.

©Werit-Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG

WERIT Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG 

https://www.werit.de

Armaturen

Drucklufttechnik

Mechanische Konstruktionselemente

Maschinenelemente

Behälter / Silos

Lagereinrichtungen

Elektronik

Elektronik-Fertigung

Gehäuse aus Kunststoff

Kühlkörper

Elektromechanik

HV-Anwendungen / Hybridisierung / Elektrifizierung

Elektromobilität

Mobilität

Halbleiterfertigung

Halbleiterlaser, Diodenlaser

Photonik

Heizung

Haustechnik

Klemmen

Lichtwellenleiter (LWL)

Palettiersysteme

Anlagen / Systeme

Fertigungsautomation

Palettierung

Werkstückspanntechnik, spanend

Spanntechnik

Polyethylen

Schalter, Taster

Schrauben

Normteile

Simulation Verpackung

Teile nach Muster

Verbindungstechnik

Founded in 1960, Chem-Trend is a leading global manufacturer of process chemical specialties with a main focus on high-performance mold release agents. Chem-Trend develops mold release agents used for the production of molded components made of composites, rubber, thermoplastics, or polyurethane, die lubricants for application in the die casting industry, as well as purging compounds and inside and outside tyre paints. In addition, Chem-Trend manufactures specialized ancillary products, such as mold maintenance products, mold cleaners and mold sealers for the individual industries.

Chem-Trend (Deutschland) GmbH 

https://de.chemtrend.com/

Blasfolienextrusion

Blasformen

Blasformwerkzeuge

Extrusionsblasformen

Faser- und Filamentextrusion

Flachfolien- und Plattenextrusion

Klebstoffentferner

Chemisches Fügeverfahren

Verbindungstechnik Verfahren

Lösemittel, Reinigungsmittel, Entfettungsmittel

Reinigen und Vorbehandeln

Oberflächentechnik

Reinigung

Reinigungsmittel für Kunststoffe

Spritzstreckblasen

Teilereinigung

Verarbeitungshilfmittel

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) decided the cancellation of the in-person components of NPE2021, scheduled for May 17–21, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.

No Live-Event from May 17 – 21, 2021

Verbände, Institutionen, Messen

Kunststoff-Verpackungsmaschine

Sondermaschinen

NPE2021: In-Person-Components Cancelled

ALKAZ Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.  

https://www.plastics.alkaz.pl/de

CAD Werkzeug-, Formenbau

Einpressverbindungen, Gewinde, Bolzen

Lager

Haitian International Germany is a subsidiary of Haitian International Hong Kong/China. Located in Ebermannsdorf, Bavaria, Germany, a team of international experts ensures reliable order processing and coordinates and trains the qualified sales and service partners in Germany and throughout Europe.

Haitian International Germany GmbH  

https://www.haitiangermany.com

Mehrfarben-Spritzgießmaschinen

At HRSflow‘s headquarters in San Polo di Piave, Italy, a new production facility for hot runner systems based on lean manufacturing principles was recently completed.

The new HRSflow hot runner plant in Italy

3000 sqm for Lean Manufacturing

Normalien und Heißkanaltechnik

Komponenten für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

HRSflow Expands Headquarter

Three composites innovations were recognized in each of the three categories – “Products/Applications”, “Processes” and “Research and Science”.

The AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe – has once again presented its prestigious Innovation Awards to companies, institutes and their partners. Three composites innovations were recognized in each of the three categories – “Innovative Products/Applications”, “Innovative Processes” and “Research and Science” – at the new event JEC Forum DACH on 23 November 2021, the first edition of which was held in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

“As usual, the submissions included a lot of very interesting and promising products and processes this year. The Innovation Awards highlight the outstanding efficiency, cost-effectiveness and sustainability of fiber-reinforced plastics as well as the companies and institutes operating in the sector,” explains Dr. Elmar Witten, Managing Director of the AVK. The jury of leading experts from the industry honored the following innovations this year:

<ul><li>First place in the category “Products/Applications” was awarded to the traffic signs (N-BMC) developed by Nabasco Products BV and Lorenz Kunststofftechnik GmbH with their partners Pol Heteren BV and NPSP BV. The signs are made of SMC (sheet molding compound) and are more sustainable than conventional aluminum products as there is no loss of material. All the raw materials are purchased within a radius of 500 km. The signs have already been awarded the bronze level Cradle-2-Cradle certificate for sustainability.</li><li>Evonik Operations GmbH took second place for its novel, ultratough vinyl ester resin for use in the construction of large marine vessels. The new resin enables shipbuilders to construct large hulls from glass fiber-reinforced plastic and is faster, more efficient and cheaper than current resins. The improved fatigue behavior of the resin matrix also significantly optimizes the service life of the hull, so both the builders and operators of large ships can exploit the sustainability advantages of composites even more effectively.</li><li>Third place was awarded to the “air intake housing with a multi-material design for gas turbines” developed by MAN Energy Solutions SE, Leichtbau-Zentrum Sachsen GmbH and Leichtbau-Systemtechnologien Korropol GmbH. The central idea behind the development of the housing is to separate its functions into two parts: one is load-bearing while the other is subject almost exclusively to aerodynamic stresses. The air-conducting components of the housing, which are usually made from very heavy grey cast iron, were designed as a classic GRP (glass fiber-reinforced plastic) shell construction. The new air intake housing with a multi-material design is not only cost-neutral with a 60 % reduction in mass, it also allows the housing to be adapted quickly to changed flow contours and offers considerable potential for further cost reductions.</li></ul>

2021-12-02 AVK Innovationspreise