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  • 10.12.2025 | events

    Launch of KI4KI: Artificial intelligence for the plastics industry

    On 25 November 2026, nine companies launched the KI4KI consortium project at the Plastic Innovation Centre 4.0 at the IKV. At the kick-off event, the partners’ key requirements were analysed, initial AI use cases were identified and valuable insights from the

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  • February 4, 2026

    Sorption Processes in ultrathin Polymer Coatings

    Thematic Classification of your Thesis: The application of functionalised coatings through plasma processes allows for the targeted modification of the surface properties of plastics. Consequently, characteristics such as gas permeability, scratch resistance, wettability, and resistance to various substances can be precisely controlled. Consequently, the utilisation of plasma technology offers novel perspectives in a variety of…

  • Image Processing Algorithm for Flow Analysis through Color Change
    January 13, 2026

    Image Processing Algorithm for Flow Analysis through Color Change

    The aim of your work is to determine the residence time of resin systems during impregnation in the pultrusion process

  • Development of design guidelines for micro-form-fit plastic/metal connections
    December 4, 2025

    Development of design guidelines for micro-form-fit plastic/metal connections

    Work on an innovative joining approach for plastic/metal hybrid technology.

  • Simulation of thermoset direct fittings for technical applications
    June 13, 2025

    Simulation of thermoset direct fittings for technical applications

    The aim of this thesis is to validate and expand design recommendations for thermoset direct screw connections using simulation.

  • Development of a path planning strategy for injection moulding analog fiber architecture
    June 13, 2025

    Development of a path planning strategy for injection moulding analog fiber architecture

    The aim of this work is to replicate injection moulding-like fibre architecture in additive manufacturing using an innovative path planning strategy.

  • Model development for layer-by-layer determination of the fiber volume content in fiber-wound high-performance pressure vessels for hydrogen storage
    June 10, 2025

    Model development for layer-by-layer determination of the fiber volume content in fiber-wound high-performance pressure vessels for hydrogen storage

    The aim of your work is to experimentally extend and verify a model for determining the fiber volume content in high-pressure tanks.

  • Optimisation of the injection moulding process for the production of highly oriented geometries from recyclable fibre-reinforced thermoplastic
    May 20, 2025

    Optimisation of the injection moulding process for the production of highly oriented geometries from recyclable fibre-reinforced thermoplastic

    The aim of your work is to optimise the process parameters for short fibre-reinforced polypropylene so that the fibres are homogeneously highly oriented across the geometry thickness. You will systematically analyse the relationship between the material used and the required process parameters.

  • Development of a simulation model for high-speed welding using laser radiation
    April 9, 2025

    Development of a simulation model for high-speed welding using laser radiation

    The aim of your work is to analyse the processes involved in high-speed welding using a new simulation model you have developed.

  • AI-supported prediction of mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
    April 7, 2025

    AI-supported prediction of mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced thermoplastics

    During your work, you will develop an AI-based model to predict the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced plastics. As part of your final thesis, you will generate experimental data by producing test specimens and testing them.

  • Simulating sustainable rubber materials correctly
    March 18, 2025

    Simulating sustainable rubber materials correctly

    The aim of the work is the further development and validation of a material model for TPE. To this end, mechanical tests are carried out, mechanical models are expanded and model parameters are calibrated.

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