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  • 02.10.2026 | Project Launches

    LOOPCYCLING 2

    IKV continues research into high-quality mechanical recycling of flexible plastic packaging Successful preliminary work on recycling household LDPE waste provides the foundation for the next project phase. IKV is inviting additional international technology

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  • Aging Behavior of Multilayer Systems
    July 15, 2026

    Aging Behavior of Multilayer Systems

    The objective of this study is to experimentally investigate the aging behavior of various layers in multilayer plastic film systems.

  • Degree of stretch in films as determined by infrared dichroism: Can it be compared across different materials?
    July 15, 2026

    Degree of stretch in films as determined by infrared dichroism: Can it be compared across different materials?

    The aim of this work is to experimentally investigate the orientations in various stretched films, to compare different methods, and to explore possible mathematical relationships between the resulting dichroic ratio and wavelength.

  • Development of an In-Line Quality Assurance Technology for the Continuous Coating of Plastic Film Rolls
    July 10, 2026

    Development of an In-Line Quality Assurance Technology for the Continuous Coating of Plastic Film Rolls

    As part of your thesis, you will develop a technology that enables in-line quality assessment of continuously coated plastic film rolls.

  • Commissioning of a permeation test rig for the investigation of polymer-based hydrogen pipelines in energy sector applications
    July 10, 2026

    Commissioning of a permeation test rig for the investigation of polymer-based hydrogen pipelines in energy sector applications

    The goal of your thesis is to successfully develop and validate media guides for hydrogen electrolysis.

  • Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Pressure Vessels for Hydrogen Mobility
    July 9, 2026

    Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Pressure Vessels for Hydrogen Mobility

    Make your contribution to establishing the fuel cell in the transport sector!

  • Optical analysis and modeling of UD tape impregnation
    July 9, 2026

    Optical analysis and modeling of UD tape impregnation

    Implementation of an optical measuring system with digital image processing to analyze the impregnation process of fiber-reinforced semi-finished products

  • Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cell Technology
    July 9, 2026

    Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cell Technology

    Make your contribution to establishing the fuel cell in the transport sector!

  • Experimental Investigation and Modeling of Temperature Distribution in Single-Screw Extruders
    July 2, 2026

    Experimental Investigation and Modeling of Temperature Distribution in Single-Screw Extruders

    The goal of this work is to develop and validate an analytical model for predicting the radial temperature distribution in plastic melts.

  • Development of a Materials Database Based on Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
    June 23, 2026

    Development of a Materials Database Based on Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

    Design and implementation of a database for the structured storage, analysis, and visualization of building services data for various materials

  • Analysis of the Demolding Process in Injection Molding
    June 23, 2026

    Analysis of the Demolding Process in Injection Molding

    Determine the demolding behavior of thermoplastics on injection-molding tool cavity surfaces with different textures.

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