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  • 11.03.2026 | Events

    Shaping change together

    Over the two days from 4 to 5 March 2026, around 460 participants came to Eurogress Aachen to discuss the latest developments in plastic materials and their processing. A major focus was on the recycling of engineering plastics and packaging.

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  • Contrast generation using plasma treatments in the evaluation of microscopic structures
    March 11, 2026

    Contrast generation using plasma treatments in the evaluation of microscopic structures

    The aim of your work is to carry out selective phase contrasting on polymer blends and semi-crystalline polymers using the plasma etching technique.

  • Investigations into the influence of surface layers on mechanical component properties
    March 11, 2026

    Investigations into the influence of surface layers on mechanical component properties

    The aim of your work is to evaluate the effects of processing-related surface layers on the resulting mechanical properties of a plastic.

  • Evaluation of energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) as a quantification method for plastics analysis
    March 11, 2026

    Evaluation of energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) as a quantification method for plastics analysis

    The aim of your work is to evaluate EDX as a quantification method in the analysis of multiphase plastics and to develop findings and correlations

  • Microtomy parameter study to optimize the preparation of plastics
    March 11, 2026

    Microtomy parameter study to optimize the preparation of plastics

    Within the framework of a research laboratory, preparation influences on selected materials during thin section production are to be evaluated by means of a parameter study and the accompanying light microscopic examination in order to be able to derive material-specific recommendations for action.

  • Precision at the freezing point: optimization of cryo-microtomy for plastics analysis
    March 11, 2026

    Precision at the freezing point: optimization of cryo-microtomy for plastics analysis

    In this work, the optimum temperature ranges for the cryo-preparation of different plastics are determined experimentally in order to derive material-specific preparation recommendations.

  • Influence of the substrate on layer growth in plasma processes
    March 11, 2026

    Influence of the substrate on layer growth in plasma processes

    The aim of your work is to deposit functional coatings on different substrates using plasma processes and thus to analyze and evaluate the influence of substrate topography and chemistry on the resulting coatings.

  • Production and analysis of fracture surfaces
    March 10, 2026

    Production and analysis of fracture surfaces

    Create plastic fracture surfaces under defined conditions and investigate recognizable correlations with specific fracture characteristics on a microscopic level

  • Optimization of preparation steps for microscopy
    March 10, 2026

    Optimization of preparation steps for microscopy

    As part of this research work, alternative embedding media and aggregates are being researched and a selection of these materials are being subjected to laboratory tests.

  • Development of an AI-controlled low-cost robotic cell for post-processing in additive manufacturing
    March 10, 2026

    Development of an AI-controlled low-cost robotic cell for post-processing in additive manufacturing

    Teach low-cost robots to see! Train VLA models for autonomous part removal & revolutionize post-processing in 3D printing

  • Material selection for the investigation of the injection phase in cascade injection molding
    March 10, 2026

    Material selection for the investigation of the injection phase in cascade injection molding

    The aim of your work is to evaluate different materials with regard to their suitability for the investigation of cascade injection molding.

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