Lehrstuhl für Kunststofftechnik (LKT)

Gain a deeper insight into failure analysis of polymer parts including the procedure, manifold methods and examples! On 19. – 21.02.2025, we are hosting again a very successful seminar dealing with these topics. The aim of the seminar is to impart both theoretical and practical skills for the selection of appropriate test method as well as the optimal implementation and interpretation of the measurement results. Moreover, the knowledge exchange between science and industry, speakers and participants plays a central role. For more information regarding the program and the registration, please visit our homepage: https://lnkd.in/eU-rFWqb. We are looking forward to you participation! #PolymerTechnology  #FailureAnalysis #KnowledgeExchange  #Seminar 

Powder-based additive manufacturing with polymers - this topic was addressed in a multifaceted certificate course last week. The two seminar days were part of the certificate course “Additive Manufacturing” offered by IHK-Akademie Mittelfranken. In cooperation with AMbitious powered by toolcraft, this course provided the basics of additive manufacturing with both metals and polymers. In a balanced combination of theoretical and practical modules, we presented the process fundamentals of the Selective Laser Sintering and relevant properties of polymers. We worked together on methods for the material characterization, the slicing process and build job preparation, post-processing steps in SLS and possibilities for the qualification of the manufactured samples. This gave the participants a comprehensive insight into the SLS processes and key properties. We congratulate the participants to their certificates and look back on two exciting days with many fruitful discussions. #PolymerTechnology #AdditiveManufacturing  #IHK #Seminar #Certificate  

We were at the #Formnext in Frankfurt! As part of the Collaborative Research Center 814 “Additive Manufacturing”, the LKT was recently exhibiting at the Formnext fair in Frankfurt and presented current research results. In addition, we were able to network with many new contacts and gain valuable insights from lively discussions. LKT is involved in SFB 814 with two sub-projects in the transfer phase. In sub-project T4, Simon Cholewa works with Basell as application partner on the targeted adjustment of the morphology in polypropylene components. Paul Roumeliotis develops new material systems for flame retardant components in the selective laser sintering in T6, collaborating with Clariant, EOS und PROTIQ - A Phoenix Contact Company. We thank Bayern Innovativ GmbH for the organization and are looking forward to the upcoming fairs. #PolymerTechnology  #Formnext #Research #AdditiveManufacturing #Collaboration  

On 13 and 14 November, the LKT organized a seminar on the preparation and microscopy of polymers. The focus of the seminar was on teaching practical skills for the optimal implementation of the examination methods presented and the exchange of experience. In addition to introductory lectures on topics such as the basics and importance of light microscopy in plastics testing, practical work was carried out in small groups on sample preparation and microscopes. We would like to thank all participants for their interest. Our next seminar “Failure Analysis of Polymer Parts“ will take place in February 2025, to which we cordially invite you. You can find more detailed information at our homepage: https://lnkd.in/e9BXZwE8. #PolymerTechnology  #Microscopy #KnowledgeExchange  #Seminar 

Time for research! On Friday, November 15th the RTG 2950 SyMoCADS met at LKT for the first SyMoCADS seminar. Here, young researchers are tackling simulative and experimental challenges in molecular communication. The latest progress in the sub-projects and new ideas which sparked some fruitful discussion were presented. LKT is involved in SyMoCADS with the development of a production method for complex biomimetic channel structures replicating the blood vessel System in Tumors. These will be used for the experimental investigation of magnetic drug targeting in cancer therapy. #PolymerTechnology  #SyMoCADS #Research #AdditiveManufacturing #Seminar

Join us for an insightful talk on the topic of the use of polymers in medical engineering! We continue our hybrid lecture series "Polymers in Industry and Science" in cooperation with VDI Bezirksverein Bayern Nordost e.V. and cordially invite you to the upcoming talk. Topic: Kunststoffe in der Medizintechnik Speaker: Hanna Baur (Aesculap AG) Date: 07.11.2024, 16:00 Uhr Language: German Registration: https://lnkd.in/edSUaqU3 #PolymerTechnology #VDI #MedicalEngineering #KnowledgeExchange Image source: B. Braun Gruppe

We are delighted to announce that Dietmar Drummer, head of Institute of Polymer Technology, was recently awarded as a “Highly Ranked Scholar” in polymer engineering by Scholar GPS, recognizing his scientific achievements. For this ranking, the scientific performance of the last 5 years was evaluated. Prof. Drummer is ranked 7th among the top 0.05% of scientists worldwide in the field of “Polymer Engineering”. Congratulations!

Join us for an insightful talk on the topic of injection mold configuration using simulations!   We continue our hybrid lecture series “Polymers in Industry and Science” in cooperation with VDI Bezirksverein Bayern Nordost e.V. and cordially invite you to the upcoming talk. Topic: Mechanische Spritzgießwerkzeugauslegung mit Hilfe der Simulation Speaker: Sascha Pazour (PART Engineering GmbH) Date: 10.10.2024, 16:00 Uhr Language: German Registration: https://lnkd.in/edSUaqU3 #PolymerTechnology  #VDI  #Simulation  #InjectionMolding #KnowledgeExchange Image source: PART Engineering GmbH

Gain a deeper insight into the manifold methods, potentials and applications of the microscopy of polymers! On 13. – 14.11.2024, we are hosting a seminar on the preparation and microscopy of polymers. The aim of the seminar is to impart practical skills for the optimal implementation and interpretation of the microscopic characterization as well as the knowledge exchange between science and industry, speakers and participants. For more information regarding the program and the registration, please visit our homepage: https://lnkd.in/ejnzypjr We are looking forward to you participation!   #PolymerTechnology  #Microscopy #KnowledgeExchange  #Seminar 

“From filament to your own design object” – LKT hosted a workshop in the event “Girls and Technology Internship” at FAU. We introduced the girls to the fundamentals of polymers, focusing on the additive manufacturing. In the practical part, the pupils created their own object with modelling clay, which was digitized and printed using fused filament fabrication. We look back on a successful internship and numerous individual design objects! #PolymerTechnology #MINT #AdditiveManufacturing