Fraunhofer IPMS (www.computer-automation.de)
Taming the AI's Hunger for Data
Artificial intelligence works fast, but its hunger for energy is growing rapidly. A German-Taiwanese research team from Fraunhofer IPMS, Fraunhofer IMWS and the Taiwanese research institute TSRI is now developing a solution: new memories for the leading chip technologies smaller than 3 nm. These innovative nanosheet components enable computing operations directly in the memory and thus drastically reduce energy consumption.
read more...Efficient recycling (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer project shows better use of plastic waste
Eight Fraunhofer Institutes have developed new solutions for waste management and the circular economy of plastics in the lead project "Waste4Future". They want to improve aspects such as recycling, sorting, recipe development, recovery paths and the minimization of waste streams. In particular, this makes it possible to use waste containing plastics that was previously incinerated.
read more...Fraunhofer IMWS develops digital tool (www.polyformnext.de)
Software supports process and material optimization for tires
Together with six partners, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale) is developing intelligent algorithms and methods that support the production of application-optimized rubber compounds. The aim is to develop software that uses information on the formulation and processing conditions to derive predictions and optimization strategies.
read more...Weight saving with storage compartment flap (www.polyformnext.de)
Thermoplastic sandwich technology in lightweight construction
Daimler Truck, Elring Klinger, Engel, Thermhex Waben, Edevis and the Fraunhofer IMWS have produced a storage compartment flap for a truck interior in sandwich construction in a recently completed project. The flap, made from thermoplastic sandwich semi-finished products, demonstrates the potential for weight savings with thermoplastic sandwich molding technology.
read more...Solutions for quality-assured 3D printing... (www.industrial-production.de)
Central Germany takes center stage
Establishing Central Germany as a "3D printing region", opening up new fields of application and making additive manufacturing with thermoplastics economically viable for small and medium-sized enterprises: With this goal in mind, 15 partners have joined forces in the "AddiQ" project. The Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale) is involved in projects on heavy-duty components for transportation and lightweight, comfortable orthoses.
read more...Dr. Maik Feldmann (www.polyformnext.de)
New business unit manager at the Fraunhofer IMWS
Dr. Maik Feldmann took over as Head of the Polymer Applications business unit at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS on October 1, 2022.
read more...Rubio research project (www.polyformnext.de)
Bio-booster from plant waste for the plastics industry
Regionally available raw materials are to be turned into versatile plastics, making Central Germany a model region for green chemistry: With this goal in mind, 18 partners have joined forces in the Rubio project, which covers the entire value chain from raw material to recycling.
read more...Better components (www.polyformnext.de)
Semi-crystalline polymers in 3D printing
There are still a number of limitations when it comes to 3D printing sophisticated parts made from semi-crystalline polymers. A research consortium made up of several institutes wants to pave the way for additively manufactured plastic components in new fields of application. The joint project is being funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
read more...Development project (www.polyformnext.de)
Semi-crystalline polymers in 3D printing
3D printing of sophisticated parts from semi-crystalline polymers still has a number of limitations. A research consortium made up of several institutes wants to pave the way for additively manufactured plastic components in new fields of application. The joint project is being funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
read more...Copper in additive manufacturing (www.industrial-production.de)
Copper heat sinks from the 3D printer
Together with the copper semi-finished product manufacturer KME, the Fraunhofer IMWS is researching the use of additive manufacturing technologies for highly thermally conductive components made of copper and copper alloys. The aim is to open up new market segments in the field of cooling elements for power electronics.
read more...Biopolymer-based (www.polyformnext.de)
Multilayer films with natural coatings
Plastic food packaging is specially adapted to protect products from environmental influences such as light, contamination, damage or microorganisms. In a joint research project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS is working with the film manufacturer Polifilm Extrusion on the development of biopolymer-based films for food packaging.
read more...Truck tires with less abrasion (www.polyformnext.de)
Synthetic rubber outperforms natural rubber
Natural rubber from rubber trees is a limited raw material. Synthetically produced rubber does not yet match the abrasion behavior of the natural product and is therefore not suitable for truck tires.
read more...For lightweight construction applications (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer IMWS develops bio-based fiber-plastic composites
Together with partners, a team from the Fraunhofer IMWS has developed continuous fiber-reinforced plastic composites that not only have very good lightweight construction properties, but are also made from renewable raw materials.
read more...Cellulose-reinforced plastics (www.polyformnext.de)
From pulp to molded part
New technology for fiber-reinforced plastics. Cellulose is an attractive material for use in fiber-reinforced plastics, for example for lightweight construction applications or as a material for transport containers and pallets.
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