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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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  • Plastics in bolted joints – from concept to validation
    March 18, 2026

    Plastics in bolted joints – from concept to validation

    Support us in the simulation and design of thermoset direct fittings for technical applications.

  • From process data to digital shadow: development of an end-to-end methodology for wound pressure accumulators
    March 18, 2026

    From process data to digital shadow: development of an end-to-end methodology for wound pressure accumulators

    Support us in the reconstruction of process parameters for a more efficient design of wound pressure accumulators.

  • Derive volume information from two-dimensional evaluations
    March 11, 2026

    Derive volume information from two-dimensional evaluations

    Create 3D models of real and modeled samples to solve the phase distribution problem.

  • AI image recognition of fracture features
    March 11, 2026

    AI image recognition of fracture features

    Explore the world of plastic fractures and learn how fracture characteristics can be systematically recorded and evaluated using images.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Development of innovative measurement technology for the structural analysis of hybrid high-performance components made of fiber-reinforced plastic
    January 7, 2025

    Development of innovative measurement technology for the structural analysis of hybrid high-performance components made of fiber-reinforced plastic

    Would you like to contribute to the structural optimization of a component that is produced millions of times over? At IKV you will learn how to do this!

  • Structural design of hybrid high-performance components with fiber composites: Characterisation, material-specific material models and simulation
    January 7, 2025

    Structural design of hybrid high-performance components with fiber composites: Characterisation, material-specific material models and simulation

    Would you like to contribute to the structural optimisation of a component that is produced millions of times over? At IKV you will learn how to do this!

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