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Research projects from the FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering

The FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering is active in application-oriented research and development (aR&D), works together with industrial partners and is in dialogue with national and international universities.

Overview of our research projects

Recywind - Recyled carbon fibre in structural application

We are excited to present a cutting-edge high performance and custom-built bicycle frame, made from recycled feedstock without deducting structural integrity.

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LeiWaCo - Development of a lightweight tank for cryogenic hydrogen

Hydrogen plays a central role as an energy storage and carrier in the ongoing energy transition. The aim of the project is to develop a cost-effective, ...

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SuMa - Sustainable materials for 3D printed composite parts

High-performance composites exhibit excellent mechanical and chemical Howev-er, the comparably high costs and the negative climate balance, especially for ...

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Sustainable fibre reinforced composites

Experimental and numerical analysis of drapability in flax fiber-based textiles

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Digital Twins for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Composite Materials with Ultrasound

An innovative new method for non-destructive ultrasonic testing of laminated composite materials.

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Bipolar plates made from conductive polymer compounds

A new approach to produce innovative polymer composite bi-polar plates for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

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Reusability of blister packaging from the medical technology industry

To save raw materials and protect our environment, it is necessary to return plastic waste to the economic cycle by recycling.

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Foamed sandwich panels made of recycled mixed plastic

Together with UpBoards GmbH, recycled foamed sandwich panels made of mixed plastic were developed, including an efficient manufacturing process.

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Integrated RFID tags in polymer injection molding

For the traceability of plastic components, if at all, they are marked with a simple code. The current methods for these codes are complex and do not offer the ...

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Quality enhancement through digitalisation

Using digital technologies, Biotronik significantly increases the quality of its products.

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Sustainable sealing profiles made using biopolymers

The production of sealing profiles for doors and windows can be realized using sustainable biopolymers.

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Consolidation of hybrid textiles

We develop and validate a consolidation model for the production of composites based on hybrid textiles. These consist of plies of reinforcing woven fibres and ...

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Improvement of additive manufactured parts by nanofibers

Huntsman’s Miralon material increases mechanical performance and conductivity of thermoplastics for 3D printing and injection moulding.

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Engineering of functionalized Polysiloxenes for crosslinked Polyethylene (PE-X)

Compared to pure polyethylene, PEX is more resistant for small wall thickness to electrical treeing and can withstand high thermal shocks, which makes this ...

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Digitization of the temperature control unit

Innovative, model-based thermal industrial systems: Tool Temp AG and three institutes of engineering at the FHNW realized a novel control technology concept.

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Natural fibre composites for lightweight construction applications

Natural fibre composites are one of the core competences of the Institute of Polymer Technology at the University of Applied Sciences FHNW. Together with ...

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Novel method for composite production with injection compression moulding

A novel composite production method, thermoplastic compression resin transfer moulding (TP-CRTM) coupled with injection compression moulding.

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Robot-Assisted Additive Manufacturing

Robot-assisted additive manufacturing is a relatively novel but promising technology for economically producing even larger plastic components.

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Electromagnetic shielding with conductive plastic housings

To shield interfering signals from electronics, plastics must meet high EMC requirements. They are then used as substitute materials for die-cast metal ...

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Durable toe boards made of recycled plastics

Toe boards made of recycled plastic can replace wooden boards for scaffolding construction.

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Functional prosthetic legs made of glass fiber reinforced plastic recyclate

Worldwide, 35 to 40 million people depend on prostheses and orthopedic services. Project Circleg has therefore the goal to develop a prosthetic leg system that ...

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Sustainable recycling of glassfiber reinforced plastic

Plastic waste represents valuable resources. By recycling them and returning them to the materials cycle, we make our contribution to a more sustainable ...

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Additive Fusion Technology for 3D printed CFRP parts

The traditional production of CFRP components is very time-consuming and expensive. The Swiss start-up 9T Labs has therefore developed a new method with which ...

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Next generation of composite manufacturing using digitalization

To optimize the production of composite materials, FHNW researchers have succeeded in enabling cyber-physical systems to monitor and transfer real production ...

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High Performance Composite Structures for high temperature loads

Development of sustainable and cost-effective fiber composites with demanding temperature and fire resistance.

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LiteWWeight®: An innovative multi-material joining technology for sandwich materials

The new technology has reached industrial maturity thanks to the collaboration between MultiMaterial-Welding AG and the Institute of Polymer Engineering at ...

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Taking waste from the aviation industry to new heights

Researchers at the FHNW have developed a cost-effective and sustainable sole made of recycled carbon fibres for a running shoe by the Swiss sports brand On.

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