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  • 16.07.2026 | Guiding Themes

    Knowledge management as the foundation for successful AI applications

    How can internal knowledge be processed in a way that makes it usable for artificial intelligence? The participants at the third network meeting of the KI4KI project, which took place on June 8, 2026, at the IKV in Aachen, addressed this

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  • Expansion of the shear rate range in the determination of the viscosity of plastic melts
    15 July 2026

    Expansion of the shear rate range in the determination of the viscosity of plastic melts

    The aim of this study is to investigate the comparability of the viscosities determined using two different types of rheometers.

  • Aging Behavior of Multilayer Systems
    15 July 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?
    15 July 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.

  • PCA Navigator: Quantifying the global CO₂ savings potential of release agent-free demolding
    9 July 2026

    PCA Navigator: Quantifying the global CO₂ savings potential of release agent-free demolding

    In this work, a PCA-based parameter for the evaluation of optimal process control and environmentally relevant aspects of release agent-free PUR processing is developed.

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

    Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Pressure Vessels for Hydrogen Mobility

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

  • Guide compass: Structure and content for release agent-free demolding in PUR processing
    9 July 2026

    Guide compass: Structure and content for release agent-free demolding in PUR processing

    In this work, you will develop a guideline with recommendations for the special requirements of release agent-free demolding.

  • Component and market research for release agent-free PUR processes
    9 July 2026

    Component and market research for release agent-free PUR processes

    The aim of your work is to use global market research to identify component classes that are particularly suitable for release agent-free demolding.

  • Development and Characterisation of a Piezoelectrically Ignited Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Source for PECVD Processes
    16 June 2026

    Development and Characterisation of a Piezoelectrically Ignited Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Source for PECVD Processes

    The objective of this work is the experimental commissioning and characterization of a piezoelectric-based plasma source for PECVD deposition. The aim is to investigate how process parameters (e.g., gas flow, electrical control of the piezoelectric element, gas mixture) affect the plasma parameters and the resulting coating quality.

  • Mission Recyclable: Deinking as a key technology for high-quality material flows from packaging films
    15 April 2026

    Mission Recyclable: Deinking as a key technology for high-quality material flows from packaging films

    The aim of your work is to investigate and evaluate the mechanisms of action of deinking on film flakes and to design a pilot plant for deinking.

  • Innovative electrolyzer components made of plastic: design & manufacturing concepts for scalable water electrolysis
    15 April 2026

    Innovative electrolyzer components made of plastic: design & manufacturing concepts for scalable water electrolysis

    Think big when it comes to electrolysers: develop component and manufacturing ideas that reduce costs, ensure quality and finally make scaling up possible.

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