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Centre for Analysis and Testing of Plastics (KAP)

Centre for Analysis and Testing of Plastics (KAP) We deploy our experience for your benefit

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Plastics analysis and testing are indispensable tools for characterising material conditions. Through precisely applied analytical methods, we can extract important information from plastic products about the material used, the quality of processing and the operating conditions experienced.

Through suitable testing methods, crucial material parameters for product and process development can be determined, which increases product quality and safety at all levels.

Experience in materials engineering, product design, and processing technology

Perfectly integrated into IKV’s research and work areas, the Centre for Analysis and Testing of Plastics (KAP) offers


as an independent unit to provide customised solutions for industrial issues. Our success is based on a highly qualified team, extensive analysis and testing capabilities and our close links to research. Systematic quality management and consistent customer orientation are essential for us.

We provide qualified support in interpreting and contextualising investigation results. In the areas of material and process development, product testing, quality assurance, as well as error and damage analysis, we develop valuable insights that will help you optimise your processes and products.


Mitarbeiter der  im Labor ein Reagenzglas hält.

Range of services

The services of the KAP include quality assurance, damage analysis, product evaluation, product testing as well as material characterisation and identification. The characterisation of recyclates and development of classification parameters is absolutely trendy.
Zentrifuge im Labor des Zentrums für Kunststoffanalyse und -prüfung

Laboratories & employees

The KAP offers a comprehensive arsenal of analysis and testing options for the identification and characterisation of plastic materials, the practical testing of components and materials as well as for damage analyses.
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Practical examples

Learn more about our working methods and discover the diverse applications and industries in which our consulting is successfully used.

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Our working method

distinguishes us

At the KAP we offer you a comprehensive eight-step process for damage analysis to effectively identify causes and find solutions. First, a detailed inventory is carried out, where we document the damage and collect all relevant information. Then, based on our expertise, we develop an initial damage hypothesis. A customised test plan is created to verify this hypothesis. Using targeted analyses, the test results are evaluated and compared with the hypothesis. If the results match, we determine the exact causes and develop concrete measures for error prevention and quality improvement. This systematic approach guarantees a thorough and economically sensible damage analysis that helps you avoid future problems.

It’s the endless versatility of plastics technology issues that are brought to us that makes this work endlessly exciting for us and constantly sparks curiosity anew.

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Rainer Dahlmann, Head of the Centre for Analysis and Testing of Plastics (KAP)

You can rely on

our know-how


Rainer-Dahlmann
Prof. Dr. rer. nat.

Rainer Dahlmann

Scientific director and Head of Center for Analysis and Testing of Plastics (KAP)
Sabine-Standfuss-Holthausen
Dr. rer. nat.

Sabine Standfuß-Holthausen

Head of the Spectroscopic Analysis Laboratory
Christoph-Zekorn

Christoph Zekorn

Head of the Microscopic Analysis Laboratory
Edge-Fischer-Square
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)

Edge Fischer

Projektingenieurin Mikroskopie
Matthias-Klimas-Square

Matthias Klimas

Project manager microscopy
Jan-Buir-Square

Jan Buir

Projektleiter Mikroskopie
Meike-Robisch

Meike Robisch

Head of lab thermal analysis
Sarah-Dueing-Square

Sarah Düing

M. Sc.
Project engineer thermal analysis

Sina Butting

M. Sc.
Project manager physical analysis
Jutta-Roosen-Square
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)

Jutta Roosen

Project Engineer material characteristics, rheometry
Tobias-Conen-Square

Tobias Conen

M. Sc.
Head of the Mechanical Testing Lab
Christiane-Wintgens-Square
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)

Christiane Wintgens

Project engineer for dynamic testing
Daniel-Jeranek-Square

Daniel Jeranek

Project manager material and component testing
Alexander-Toll-Square

Alexander Toll

M.Sc.
Project engineer dynamic testing