Polymer Processing Lab FHNW

The Polymer Processing Lab processes and characterises materials according to established procedures, from formulation through prototyping to reuse.

Our offer

We help to develop and test new processes, applications and formulations for innovative, sustainable and industrially viable plastics applications. We support developments from simulation through to recycling.

Get in touch with us

For more information or to discuss a collaboration, please contact Dennis Brütsch.

Infrastructure

Planetary mixer, dual asymmetric centrifugal mixer
Twin-screw compounder with dosing system
Kneader
Extruder with haul-off, calibration table and saw
Extruder line for flat film, blown film and 3D filament
Thermoforming line
Injection moulding machines up to 100 t (1000 kN)
Heating presses up to 200 tonnes (2000 kN)
Universal testing machine 100 kN with a variety of clamping devices
Impact test Izod, Charpy
MFI device, plate-plate and high-pressure rheometer
Measuring device for determining residual moisture
Ultrasonic and resistance welding
Additive manufacturing FDM, SLS, LFS
3D CAD and FEM software
LCA analyses

Production of recyclable, unbreakable and durable reusable drinking cups.

The Polymer Processing Lab is part of the FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering

Institute of Polymer Engineering

We create sustainable, plastic-based product and processes innovations with a focus on high-performance polymers and composites.

Collaboration in research and services

Engineering and Environment

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