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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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  • Predict & Prove – Simulation and validation of curing processes
    July 9, 2026

    Predict & Prove – Simulation and validation of curing processes

    The aim is to develop a superordinate modeling method by means of which the numerical simulation can be approximated.

  • Simulation and Optimisation of Microwave Energy Distribution in Plasma Reactors
    July 9, 2026

    Simulation and Optimisation of Microwave Energy Distribution in Plasma Reactors

    This thesis aims to investigate and optimise microwave field distributions in PECVD reactors through numerical simulation.

  • Modeling and Simulation of Low-Pressure Plasmas
    July 2, 2026

    Modeling and Simulation of Low-Pressure Plasmas

    The goal of this thesis is to model and simulate a low-pressure plasma.

  • Development of a plasma source for PECVD reactors
    June 10, 2026

    Development of a plasma source for PECVD reactors

    The aim of the work is the development and experimental investigation of a plasma source for PECVD applications. To this end, suitable design and operating parameters are to be identified, the plasma properties analyzed and the possible applications of the plasma source for coating processes evaluated.

  • Commissioning and process control of a novel PEALD reactor
    June 10, 2026

    Commissioning and process control of a novel PEALD reactor

    The aim of the work is the successful commissioning of a novel PEALD reactor and the development and evaluation of initial coating processes. Suitable process windows are to be identified, the reproducibility of the coating deposition investigated and the coatings produced characterized with regard to their essential properties.

  • When models start to sweat: pvT measuring cell for high cooling rates
    April 23, 2026

    When models start to sweat: pvT measuring cell for high cooling rates

    The aim of the work is to develop a pvT measuring cell that generates constant high cooling rates in the plastic.

  • From mixing to key figures – physical key figures for the rubber mixing process
    April 15, 2026

    From mixing to key figures – physical key figures for the rubber mixing process

    The aim of your work is to increase the process efficiency of the rubber mixing process by developing suitable key figures.

  • Optimization of the flow front speed in cascade injection moulding
    April 15, 2026

    Optimization of the flow front speed in cascade injection moulding

    The aim of the work is the simulative investigation of factors influencing the flow front speed in cascade injection molding.

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

  • Physics-informed surrogate model for the time-dependent material behavior of short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
    March 30, 2026

    Physics-informed surrogate model for the time-dependent material behavior of short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics

    The aim of your work is to develop a physically-informed surrogate model for predicting the time-dependent behavior of fiber-reinforced plastics.

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