Material development Innovative materials for individual requirements
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We offer a comprehensive range of material development services to help tailor products to specific requirements. Drawing on our expertise and modern technologies, we support companies in selecting, characterising and optimising materials for their manufacturing processes and future requirements.
If you are dealing with one or more of these questions, you have come to the right place.
Is my material suitable for a new process or a new application?
How can I improve the properties of my existing material, e.g. in terms of strength, heat resistance or processing?
Which material is best suited for my product, taking into account technical, economic and sustainability requirements?
How can we integrate recyclates into our products without compromising quality?
Our services in materials development include
Variety of materials: We work with all material groups – from thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets to fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and polyurethanes (PU).
Material characterisation: We use comprehensive analyses and test methods to precisely determine the properties of your materials.
Test specimen production: We produce standardised test specimens to test material properties under defined conditions.
Material selection and preparation of specifications: We help you select the ideal material and prepare specifications that meet your technical and economic requirements.
Processability testing: We test the processability of materials in different processes to ensure optimum results.
Compounding: Using modern processes such as additivation, mixing, degassing and purification, we develop customised material formulations.
Developing and testing foams: We support the development and testing of foamed products that open up new applications and potential savings.
Testing new materials: We test innovative materials and support you in the market launch of new material solutions.
Processing recycled materials: With our expertise, we create high-quality materials from recycled materials and actively contribute to the circular economy.
Broad range of options for materials development in our technical centres and laboratories
At IKV we offer w. We cover a broad spectrum of processing methods and can use these specifically for your tests. Whether it is the development of new materials that are precisely tailored to your requirements or the optimization of existing materials – we combine innovative approaches with practical test methods. A particular advantage for our partners is that in many cases we can test the processability of the materials directly on site at the institute under realistic conditions. This not only provides you with well-founded test results, but also valuable insights into the practical feasibility of your materials.
© DF.FotografieIKV is an important partner for us in testing new materials and technologies. Our joint projects help us better understand how to develop new materials and refine manufacturing approaches.
Florian Vladacenco
Armacell International S.A.
Best Practice
Examples of successful projects in practice
Together with you, we develop innovative materials for your products
IKV combines scientific excellence with practical implementation to help move your projects forward. From material selection and characterisation through to optimisation, we develop materials with a focus on product performance, marketability and using material as efficiently as possible.
Rely on IKV’s materials expertise and benefit from tailor-made solutions for your individual requirements.
