OrganoPor: Bio-Based Boards for A Thermal Insulation Composite System
Polystyrene foam boards (PS) are the most common insulation material, used in more than 90% of all thermal insulation composite systems (TICS).... [mehr]
Fraunhofer-Institut für Betriebsfestigkeit und Systemzuverlässigkeit LBF
A new generation of stabilizers for high-quality polyolefin recyclates: Fraunhofer LBF and Brüggemann cooperate
These pioneering stabilizers are capable of reducing the effects of previous damage to such an extent that recycled materials become suitable for... [mehr]
For EVs with higher range: Take greater advantage of the potential offered by lightweight construction materials
The expansion of electro-mobility requires electric cars to have longer ranges. Lightweight materials with optimized material properties can help... [mehr]
Fraunhofer LBF and BAM develop faster procedure for flame-retardant plastics
The researchers are proposing both accelerated procedures in processing and in the characterisation of fire behaviour. The numerous investigations... [mehr]
New test rig components for faster development and validation
What is the optimal combination of real and virtual world? The research team from Darmstadt developed tunable components and a mechanical... [mehr]
Calculation concept shortens the design process of injection molded parts
Short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic injection molded parts are increasingly being used in place of steel or aluminum. The Fraunhofer Institute... [mehr]
More range for electric vehicles: functionalized thermoplastic sandwich components within minutes
The heat storage material developed by Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF can be used to precondition the... [mehr]
Upcycling of PET Bottles: New Ideas for Resource Cycles in Germany
Upcycling Instead of Recycling - - Dr.-Ing. Tapio Harmia, CEO of EASICOMP, explains: “We would not like to use recycled PET just for plastic... [mehr]
Smart connections: Intelligent sensors monitor and optimize industrial processes 4.0
With this sensor system unfavorable operating conditions or fluctuations in material properties can be detected, thus minimizing the occurrence of... [mehr]