{"id":5589,"date":"2024-05-15T11:03:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T09:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/?page_id=5589"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:14:10","slug":"research-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/research\/research-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Research infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #page-headers-block_ab50c3082ef824626dc1a310ea5f1023  {\n        --gradientbackground: #00af69;\n        --gradientbackground: #00af69;\n        --gradientBackgroundLight: hsl(from #00af69 h calc(s * 0.8) calc(l * 1.3));\n        --gradientBackgroundLight2: hsl(from #00af69 h s calc(l * 1.5));\n            }\n<\/style>\n<section id=\"page-headers-block_ab50c3082ef824626dc1a310ea5f1023\" class=\" hyphens-auto  mb-base  md:mb-xl \">\n                <header class=\"theGrid14 grid-rows-auto-s-s overflow-hidden relative bg-blue\">\n            <figure class=\"absolute col-span-all row-span-all w-full  opacity-40 blur-md scale-110 overflow-hidden pointer-events-none \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"order-1 w-full h-full object-cover\"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Forschungsinfrastruktur-1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>            <h1 data-left class=\"py-base  col-span-12 col-start-2 row-start-1 self-end md:col-span-6 md:col-start-2 z-10\">\n                <span class=\"text-white pt-xs ikv-condensed block hyphens-none text-balance text-3xl font-bold pb-xs leading-none md:text-rigth\">\n                    11,8oo square metres on the Melaten campus                <\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"text-white block hyphens-none text-balance font-serif text-base font-semibold md:text-rigth\">\n                        Technical centres, laboratories and systems for the plastics technology of the future                    <\/span>\n                            <\/h1>\n            <figure class=\" contents \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"col-span-full md:col-span-6 md:row-span-3 w-full h-full object-cover z-10\"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Forschungsinfrastruktur-1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"text-white md:pb-xs text-copyright col-start-2  col-span-3 row-span-1 row-start-3 pb-4 md:col-span-5 md:col-start-3 md:row-start-3 md:text-right xl:col-span-4 xl:col-start-4 xl:row-start-3 z-10\">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"text-white  text-figcaption col-span-9 row-span-1 row-start-3 text-right sm:col-span-8 sm:col-start-6 md:col-span-5 md:col-start-3 md:row-start-2 xl:col-span-4 xl:col-start-4 xl:row-start-2 mt-0 pb-xs md:pb-0 z-10\">Aerial view of the IKV on the Melaten campus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>        <\/header>\n    \n                <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<section id=\"two-columns-block_ed8d878084b4e65c4bffb103912d0810\" class=\"block-two-columns blocksection \">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg\n            relative\n\n            col-start-1\n            col-span-12\n\n            md:col-start-3\n            md:col-span-9\n            md:gap-8\n\n            lg:col-start-3\n            lg:col-span-8\n\n            2xl:col-start-2\n            2xl:col-span-9\n\n            2xl:gap-[7rem]\n\n            sm:columns-2\n            hyphens-auto add-versal\n            sm:after:content-['\\00A0']\n            sm:after:block\n            sm:after:h-3xl\n            \">\n                <p>As an affiliated institute of RWTH Aachen University, IKV ensures the connection to application-orientated research, technology transfer as well as training and further education in industry and trade. With the Chair of Plastics Processing, IKV is part of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and is responsible for academic teaching in the field of plastics technology, particularly in the mechanical engineering and industrial engineering degree programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Around 300 people research, teach, learn and live the plastics technology of the future at IKV. Around 11,800 m<sup>2<\/sup> are available for research and teaching.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Infrastructure strengthens the link between industry and research<\/h3>\n<p>Each of our research areas at the institute has its own test areas, facilities for laboratory-scale production and specialised rooms that offer optimal conditions for practical research. These tailor-made infrastructures enable us to analyse complex issues together with industry and develop research-based solutions. In this way, we create the basis for innovative developments and strengthen the link between research and industrial practice.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"toc-block_8bb4fd38cb3ae2afda62682a567b5ba6\" class=\"   py-xl  \">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper \">\n        <nav class=\"theGrid12 \">\n            <div class=\"relative\n            col-start-1 col-span-12\n            md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10\n            sm:before:block sm:before:bg-blue before:h-[1px] before:w-full before:absolute before:translate-y-[1.3em] before:-z-10\">\n                <h3 class=\"font-serif text-blue text-xl font-semibold sm:text-center\">\n                    <span class=\"inline-block bg-white sm:px-base\">\n                        Technical centres and test laboratories                    <\/span>\n                <\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"\n            col-start-1 col-span-12\n            sm:columns-2\n         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         <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-5 md:col-span-5 md:col-start-3  lg:col-span-5 lg:col-start-3 relative flex flex-col sm:items-end \">\n                                            <div class=\"largeToNormal\">\n                            <h2 class=\"font-semibold font-serif text-xl  sm:text-right pb-base sm:max-w-[28ch] text-balance  \">\n                                Technical centre&shy; Additive&shy; manufacturing                            <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"paragraph_and_image_gallery\n            w-full\n            relative\n\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiperBig\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_7056-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_7056-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_7056-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_7056-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_7056-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_7056-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Technikum-Additive-Fertigung-1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Large-format components manufactured using the non-planar path planning process developed at IKV<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                        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         pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Materials with fibre content can also be processed in additive manufacturing<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5377-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5377-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5377-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5377-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5377-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5377-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5377\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Additive manufacturing can be used to develop products with a high degree of design freedom<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5365-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5365-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5365-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5365-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5365-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5365-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5365\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Additive manufacturing can be used to develop products with a high degree of design freedom<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5356-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5356-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5356-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5356-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5356-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5356-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5356\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">With a large number of established 3D printers, we cover a wide range of additive manufacturing processes<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5353-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5353-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5353-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5353-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5353-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5353-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5353\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">With a large number of established 3D printers, we cover a wide range of additive manufacturing processes<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5341-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5341-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5341-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5341-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5341-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5341-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5341\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">With a large number of established 3D printers, we cover a wide range of additive manufacturing processes<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5333-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5333-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5333-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5333-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5333-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5333-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5333\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">With a large number of established 3D printers, we cover a wide range of additive manufacturing processes<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5331-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5331-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5331-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5331-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5331-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5331-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5331\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">With a large number of established 3D printers, we cover a wide range of additive manufacturing processes<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5401-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5401-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5401-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5401-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5401-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_5401-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"DSC_5401\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Arburg Freeformer in the additive manufacturing laboratory<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative top-full w-full mt-4  \">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-7  md:col-span-5  lg:col-start-8 lg:col-span-4 wysiwyg hyphens-auto \">\n                    <p>The technical centre for additive manufacturing offers access to the latest 3D printing technology and innovative manufacturing processes. With a large number of established 3D printers, including FFF, SLS and the Arburg Freeformer, we cover a wide range of additive manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n<p>The focus is on the technologies and processes we have developed in-house, in particular our hybrid production systems, which enable the processing of standard granulate and the production of large-volume moulded parts and prototypes. We are not only involved in system development, but also in the development of materials as well as slicing and production strategies that lead to solutions such as non-planar path planning or screw extrusion-based additive manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>This is complemented by state-of-the-art peripherals and sensors, such as thermal imaging cameras, to monitor and improve the quality and precision of each printing process. This unique infrastructure creates a variety of methods for public and joint research and development projects!<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border- border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n             Matthias Sch\u00f6ll, M.Sc.        <\/h2>\n                    <p itemprop='jobTitle' class=\"\">\n                Head of department<br>injection moulding and additive manufacturing            <\/p>\n                        <ul class=\"flex gap-xs mt-xs\">\n            <li>\n                    <a data-con-tap href=\"tel:+49 241 80-93827\" class=\"text-[1.5em] w-[1.5em] h-[1.5em] flex justify-center  no-underline relative items-center text-white hover:scale-110 transform transition-all duration-200 ease-in-out bg-green   hover:bg-blue  rounded-full   \"  data-content='+49 241 80-93827'  data-content-type='phone'  data-copy='The number has been copied to your device clipboard.'  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data-tocmarker=\"Extrusion\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"paragraph-and-image-block_161f81144f7e2526c2eee055dec9c69e\" class=\"block-paragraph-and-image blocksection imgLeftTextRight whiteBack imgLeftTextRight  bg-white  \">\n                <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n            <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n                <div class=\" col-span-12  sm:col-span-5  md:col-span-6 md:col-start-2  lg:col-span-6 lg:col-start-1 relative flex flex-col sm:items-end \">\n                                            <div class=\"largeToNormal\">\n                            <h2 class=\"font-semibold font-serif text-xl  sm:text-right pb-base sm:max-w-[28ch] text-balance  \">\n                                Technical centre for extrusion                            <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"paragraph_and_image_gallery\n            w-full\n            relative\n\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiperBig\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Musterherstellung_auf_der_Blasfolienanlage.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Musterherstellung_auf_der_Blasfolienanlage.jpg 1179w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Musterherstellung_auf_der_Blasfolienanlage-499x748.jpg 499w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Musterherstellung_auf_der_Blasfolienanlage-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Musterherstellung_auf_der_Blasfolienanlage-768x1150.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"1179\" height=\"1766\" alt=\"Musterherstellung_auf_der_Blasfolienanlage\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Sample production on the blown film line<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-9-e1742348659181.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-9-e1742348659181.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-9-e1742348659181-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-9-e1742348659181-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-9-e1742348659181-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Forschungsinfrastruktur-9-e1742348659181-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Forschungsinfrastruktur-9\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Technical centre for extrusion and rubber technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" alt=\"Streckblasformen_mit_unterschiedlichen_Verstreckgraden\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Stretch blow moulds with different degrees of stretching<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flachfolienextrusion_im-Laborma\u00b7stab-scaled.jpg\" 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                            self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Flat film extrusion on a laboratory scale<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  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                  \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Innovative mould technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative top-full w-full mt-4  \">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-7  md:col-span-5  lg:col-start-8 lg:col-span-4 wysiwyg hyphens-auto \">\n                    <p>In the technical centre for extrusion, we offer comprehensive solutions for the analysis and optimisation of modern processes. This includes process and processing analyses for new materials, recyclates and the production of prototypes and samples. Various mould technologies and mixing elements can be tested under practical conditions. We cover extrusion processes such as flat film, blown film and profile extrusion as well as foam extrusion.\u00a0We also offer forming processes such as extrusion blow moulding, stretch blow moulding and thermoforming.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n            Dr.-Ing. 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With 10 injection moulding machines with a clamping force of 30 to 240 tonnes, a wide range of applications is available. The additional 60 injection moulding tools available allow the production of simple and standardised test specimens through to application-oriented demonstrators.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the injection moulding machines, state-of-the-art technology is also available, including dryers, hot runner systems and temperature control units. The digitalised systems and customised production cells enable maximum precision and efficiency, which are supplemented by various control systems. In addition, various processes such as injection compression moulding, thermoplastic foam injection moulding, metal-plastic composite technologies and optics offer a wide range of possible applications.<\/p>\n<p>This broad spectrum of technologies and equipment makes our technical centre an ideal partner for research and development projects.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n             Matthias Sch\u00f6ll, M.Sc.        <\/h2>\n                    <p itemprop='jobTitle' class=\"\">\n                Head of department<br>injection moulding and additive manufacturing            <\/p>\n                        <ul class=\"flex gap-xs mt-xs\">\n            <li>\n                    <a data-con-tap href=\"tel:+49 241 80-93827\" class=\"text-[1.5em] w-[1.5em] h-[1.5em] flex justify-center  no-underline relative items-center 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                       \">The injection moulding pilot plant is located in the state-of-the-art Plastics Innovation Center 4.0 (PIC 4.0) at IKV<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4613-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4613-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4613-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4613-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4613-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4613-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Werkzeug-SG-Innenansicht\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Interior view of a mould for the MeKuMed project, which involves the production of crimped caps for medical technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4663-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4663-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4697-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_4697-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Injection moulding pilot plant-2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Injection moulding pilot plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                       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2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Technikum-Spritzgiessen-4\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \"><\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative top-full w-full mt-4  \">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"toc-marker-block_9b6a48c08a256af928b3562ee9ee5032\" class=\"toc-marker -top-[--toc-height] \" name=\"Compoundierung\" data-tocmarker=\"Compoundierung\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"paragraph-and-image-block_e04bc939f60221c1e14e50363908156f\" class=\"block-paragraph-and-image blocksection imgLTRSmallImage whiteBack imgLTRSmallImage  bg-white  relative  \">\n                <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n            <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-5 md:col-span-5 md:col-start-3  lg:col-span-5 lg:col-start-3 relative flex flex-col sm:items-end \">\n                                            <div class=\"largeToNormal\">\n                            <h2 class=\"font-semibold font-serif text-xl  sm:text-right pb-base sm:max-w-[28ch] text-balance  \">\n                                Technical centre &shy;Compounding &shy;&amp; Recycling                            <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"paragraph_and_image_gallery\n            w-full\n            relative\n\">\n    <div class=\"swiper 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class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Compounding of high mixing quality and degassing performance on the planetary roller extruder<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                      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 text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Granulate in cold knockdown<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" alt=\"Herstellung_individueller_Compounds_auf_dem_Doppelschneckenextruder\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Production of customised compounds on the twin-screw extruder<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n             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https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ma\u00b7geschneiderte_Compoundentwicklung-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" alt=\"Ma\u00b7geschneiderte_Compoundentwicklung\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Customised compound development<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                     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https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Regranulierung_von_Post-Consumer-_und_Post-Industrial-Materialien-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Regranulierung_von_Post-Consumer-_und_Post-Industrial-Materialien-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" alt=\"Regranulierung_von_Post-Consumer-_und_Post-Industrial-Materialien\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">Regranulation of post-consumer and post-industrial materials<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative top-full w-full mt-4  \">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-7  md:col-span-5  lg:col-start-8 lg:col-span-4 wysiwyg hyphens-auto \">\n                    <p>In our technical centre for compounding and recycling, we offer a wide range of options for the production of individual compounds and the regranulation of flakes and post-consumer materials. Depending on the material and requirements for the desired pellets, we use twin-screw or planetary roller extruders and various dosing technologies. We use processing and process analyses to optimise materials and remove volatile components, such as odour-forming components, by means of degassing and innovative drying technologies. The finished cold cut compounds or regranulates can then be further processed into samples or test specimens in the extrusion technology centre or PIC 4.0 or examined in detail in the centre for plastics analysis and testing.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n            Dr.-Ing. 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By recording compound-dependent fingerprints, such as temperature, torque and power, we optimise the mixing time and filler addition. The compounds produced can then be further processed in a heating press or in the technical centre for extrusion and rubber processing. In addition, analyses and measurements such as viscosity, Shore hardness or surface topography provide detailed insights, for example into filler distribution in the material, and thus contribute to quality assurance.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to thermoplastic-based processes, a particular focus is on rubber processing using extrusion and injection moulding. Here, for example, vulcanisation processes, tool developments and the production of foamed elastomer components are developed and optimised.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n            Dr.-Ing. 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sm:items-end \">\n                                            <div class=\"largeToNormal\">\n                            <h2 class=\"font-semibold font-serif text-xl  sm:text-right pb-base sm:max-w-[28ch] text-balance  \">\n                                Technical centre for fibre-reinforced plastics                            <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"paragraph_and_image_gallery\n            w-full\n            relative\n\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiperBig\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img 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100vw, 2560px\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"FVK-Technikum-1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \"><\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative top-full w-full mt-4  \">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-7  md:col-span-5  lg:col-start-8 lg:col-span-4 wysiwyg hyphens-auto \">\n                    <p>The fibre-reinforced plastic pilot plant (FRP pilot plant) at IKV is a state-of-the-art research area for innovative lightweight construction concepts. With industry-relevant plant technology, it enables the processing and analysis of a wide range of FRP technologies, including the resin injection process (RTM), pultrusion, autoclave and pressing processes, prepreg processing and automated fibre laying processes. New material combinations, production processes and simulation techniques are developed in close cooperation with industrial partners. The focus is on sustainable materials, automated production and the functionalisation of components. Students and scientists have the opportunity to research current issues in FRP technology under realistic conditions. The technical centre thus makes a significant contribution to the further development of sustainable and efficient lightweight structures.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n             Jonathan Alms, M. Sc.        <\/h2>\n                    <p itemprop='jobTitle' class=\"\">\n                Head of the Department FRP and Polyurethanes            <\/p>\n                        <ul class=\"flex gap-xs mt-xs\">\n            <li>\n                    <a data-con-tap href=\"tel:+49 241 80-23884\" class=\"text-[1.5em] w-[1.5em] h-[1.5em] flex justify-center  no-underline relative items-center text-white hover:scale-110 transform transition-all duration-200 ease-in-out bg-green   hover:bg-blue  rounded-full   \"  data-content='+49 241 80-23884'  data-content-type='phone'  data-copy='The number has been copied to your device clipboard.'  target=\"_self\">\n                    <span class='material-symbols-outlined -mt-2'> phone <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n                    <a data-con-tap href=\"mailto:jonathan.alms@ikv.rwth-aachen.de\" class=\"text-[1.5em] w-[1.5em] h-[1.5em] flex justify-center  no-underline relative items-center text-white hover:scale-110 transform transition-all duration-200 ease-in-out bg-green   hover:bg-blue  rounded-full   \"  data-content='jonathan.alms@ikv.rwth-aachen.de'  data-content-type='mail'  target=\"_self\">\n                    <span class='material-symbols-outlined -mt-2'> mail <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                    <a data-con-tap href=\"\/vcard\/?id=1620\" class=\"text-[1.5em] w-[1.5em] h-[1.5em] flex justify-center  no-underline relative items-center text-white hover:scale-110 transform transition-all duration-200 ease-in-out bg-green   hover:bg-blue  rounded-full   \"  data-content='\/vcard\/?id=1620'  download  target=\"_self\">\n                    <span class='material-symbols-outlined -mt-2'> download <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/article>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"toc-marker-block_d08eef7cb42c2076d126ffe9399decf4\" class=\"toc-marker -top-[--toc-height] \" name=\"PU+technology\" data-tocmarker=\"PU+technology\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"paragraph-and-image-block_43b958ea720ea1cde8cf609a25191aa4\" class=\"block-paragraph-and-image blocksection imgRightTextLeft whiteBack imgRightTextLeft  bg-white  relative  \">\n                <div class=\"theGridWrapper \">\n            <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n                                    <h2 class=\" col-span-12  md:col-span-3 font-semibold font-serif text-xl md:text-right   text-balance \">\n                        <div class=\"md:origin-bottom-right largeToNormal\">\n                            Technical centre for polyurethanes                        <\/div>\n                    <\/h2>\n                                <div class=\" col-span-12  sm:col-span-7 md:col-span-4  lg:col-span-4 wysiwyg hyphens-auto \">\n                    <p>In the field of polyurethane technology, the technical centre offers an excellently equipped research environment for the development of innovative polyurethane applications. With industrial processing machines &#8211; including high- and low-pressure dosing systems (2K and 3K) and mould carriers with clamping forces of 20 to 400 t &#8211; it enables the practical production and analysis of a wide range of components. The focus is on determining process-related material data and inline quality assurance. The technical centre also supports industrial partners in the optimisation of processes and materials and offers students practical training. Through close co-operation with industry and interdisciplinary research, it creates optimal conditions for application-oriented innovations and the further development of polyurethane technology.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n             Jonathan Alms, M. 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DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">A look into the plasma laboratory at IKV: system technology for coating plastic surfaces<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6245-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6245-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6245-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6245-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6245-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6245-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Plasmalabor-2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">View into the plasma laboratory at IKV: Coated samples<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6235-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6235-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6235-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6235-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6235-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6235-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Plasmalabor-3\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">View into the plasma laboratory at IKV: Coated samples<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6233-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6233-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6233-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6233-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6233-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6233-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Plasmalabor-4\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">View into the plasma laboratory at IKV: Coated samples<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\n                        \">\n                            <figure class=\"\n                                    flex\n                                    flex-col\n                                    w-full !h-full\n                                    relative\n                                \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"\n                                    w-full\n                                    h-full\n                                    object-left-middle\n                                    no-select\n                                \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6227-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6227-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6227-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6227-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6227-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_6227-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Plasmalabor-5\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                    text-copyright\n                                    pt-2xs\n                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                    text-figcaption\n                                    self-end\n                                    w-10\/12\n                                \">View into the plasma laboratory at IKV: Coated samples<\/figcaption><\/figure>                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative top-full w-full mt-4  \">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-7  md:col-span-5  lg:col-start-8 lg:col-span-4 wysiwyg hyphens-auto \">\n                    <p>Plasma and surface technology at IKV focuses on low-pressure processes, as they offer many advantages for coating plastics compared to atmospheric pressure processes. The technical centre houses coating systems for flat products, hollow bodies, tubular bodies and web material. These systems have been designed, constructed and set up at IKV, which gives us a high level of expertise in system technology and control.<\/p>\n<p>Changing the surface properties of plastic products is always a development process, as the product itself influences the layer deposition. In order to be able to carry out this development quickly and validly, the systems have suitable sensor technology with which the processes can be monitored and controlled. In conjunction with the analysis options in the Centre for Plastics Analysis and Testing, the coating properties and the functionalities achieved can also be tested.<\/p>\n<p>The equipment at the Plasma and Surface Technology Centre therefore provides all the necessary degrees of freedom to equip any plastic products with new surface functionalities: gas and migration barriers, hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity as well as scratch resistance are currently the most common requirements that we develop in research projects or with industrial customers.<\/p>\n    <article itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\" border-t border-green border-dotted pt-base mt-base\">\n                <h2 itemprop='name' class=\"font-bold\">\n            Prof. Dr. rer. nat. 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physical, chemical and morphological properties of plastics. Thanks to many years of expertise in materials and processing technology, solutions for challenges in plastics technology are provided quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>An interdisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, engineers, technicians and materials testers makes it possible to work on a wide range of problems in both breadth and depth.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/center-for-plastic-analysis-and-testing-kap\/\">Testing and analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\" col-span-12 sm:col-span-5  md:col-span-5   lg:col-span-5 lg:col-start-8 relative flex flex-col items-end \">\n                    <figure class=\" relative flex flex-col items-end origin-top-left bigInMiddle fullOpacityInMiddle \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"order-1\"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAP-Labore-und-Mitarbeiter-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAP-Labore-und-Mitarbeiter-748x499.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAP-Labore-und-Mitarbeiter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAP-Labore-und-Mitarbeiter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"View of the physics laboratory at the KAP\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"mt-3 order-3  text-copyright \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\" order-2  text-figcaption\">The damage analyses that we carry out at KAP aim to determine the causes of faults or damage. 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