The Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) presented its groundbreaking projects “PolyH2Pipe” and “Support Air in Thermoforming” at this year’s Innovation Day for SMEs, organized by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in Berlin. The event attracted numerous visitors, including researchers, representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises, and international delegations.
Digital. Transformative. Resilient. This is how small and medium-sized companies presented themselves at the SME Innovation Day of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) on June 13. IKV used its presence to demonstrate some of its current research projects in the field of plastics processing to the public. “PolyH2Pipe”, a project dealing with the development of plastic pipes for hydrogen transport, and “Supporting air in thermoforming”, an advanced technique for improving the shaping of plastics, were the focus of interest.
The response to the technologies presented was positive. Some of the discussion partners showed great interest in the technological aspects and innovative solutions offered by IKV. Others, however, were primarily interested in the market maturity of the projects.
The visit by international delegations was particularly pleasing. Representatives from various European embassies stopped by the IKV stand as part of a guided tour. These visits underline the international importance of and interest in IKV’s developments.
The supporting program of the event offered a variety of highlights. In addition to the exhibition of research projects, Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habeck gave a welcoming speech in which he emphasised the importance of innovation and cooperation for SMEs in Germany.
The SME Innovation Day once again proved to be a lively platform for exchange between science and SMEs. IKV was able to further consolidate its position as a leading research institute in the field of plastics processing and establish valuable contacts.