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On February 10th and 11th the LKT participated in the first alumni and visitor workshop of the RTG 2950 SyMoCADS in Vierzehnheiligen. During these two days each of the SyMoCADS PhD candidates gave insights into their research projects related to different aspects of molecular communication. For...

Together with a group of polymer engineering students at FAU, we had the incredible opportunity to visit the adidas innovation forge! 🚀 We delved deep into the development process and gained insights into the determination of key parameters for the mechanical design of sporting goods. 🏃 From the ...

Powder-based additive manufacturing with polymers - this topic was addressed in a multifaceted certificate course last week. The two seminar days were part of the certificate course “Additive Manufacturing” offered by IHK. In cooperation with ambitious powered by toolcraft, this course provided ...

We were at the Formnext in Frankfurt! As part of the Collaborative Research Center 814 “Additive Manufacturing”, the LKT was recently exhibiting at the Formnext fair in Frankfurt and presented current research results. In addition, we were able to network with many new contacts and gain valuable...

On 13 and 14 November, the LKT organized a seminar on the preparation and microscopy of polymers. The focus of the seminar was on teaching practical skills for the optimal implementation of the examination methods presented and the exchange of experience. In addition to introductory lectures on t...

Time for research! On Friday, November 15th the RTG 2950 SyMoCADS met at LKT for the first SyMoCADS seminar. Here, young researchers are tackling simulative and experimental challenges in molecular communication. The latest progress in the sub-projects and new ideas which sparked some fruitful d...

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Drummer, head of Institute of Polymer Technology, was recently awarded as a “Highly Ranked Scholar” in polymer engineering by Scholar GPS, recognizing his scientific achievements. For this ranking, the scientific performance of the last 5 years was evaluated. ...

Gain a deeper insight into the manifold methods, potentials and applications of the microscopy of polymers! On 13. – 14.11.2024, we are hosting a seminar on the preparation and microscopy of polymers. The aim of the seminar is to impart practical skills for the optimal implementation and interpr...

“From filament to your own design object” – LKT hosted a workshop in the event “Girls and Technology Internship” at FAU. We introduced the girls to the fundamentals of polymers, focusing on the additive manufacturing. In the practical part, the pupils created their own object with modelling clay...

We are happy to announce that LKT has launched the project “SimFeed - Improved simulation approaches and development of new feedstock materials for metallic powder injection molding” together with OECHSLER AG. The aim of the project is the targeted investigation of the segregation of the powder w...

The LKT participated in the 13th edition of the "International Conference on Voice Physiology and Biomechanics" (ICVPB) that took place in Erlangen from 22. – 26.07.2024. Within the workshop "Engineering and Analytics of Polymer Implants", the participants obtained insights into the fundamentals ...

The project VAROFOMO (Vacuum Assisted Rotational Foam Molding) focused on a novel method for producing polymeric foams through rotational molding. This innovative technique eliminates the need for chemical blowing agents by using air inclusions in the polymer melt as an intrinsic, physical blowing a...

In the last four months, five international students from École d'ingénieurs de l'Université de Bourgogne (Polytech) in Dijon completed their intenship at LKT and gained multiple practical and theoretical knowledge in the academic research in the field of polymer processing. They worked on manif...

Several students of the LKT had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the regional company Uvex, manufacturing safety glasses in Fürth. In addition to the comprehensive company presentation with focus on safety, the students and accompanying scientific assistants of LKT received a guided to...

For the start of the new Research Training Group 2950 SyMoCADS (Synthetic Molecular Communications Across Different Scales: From Theory to Experiments), a first retreat took place in Waischenfeld on the 15th and 16th of July 2024. During these two days, the participants had the opportunity to get to...

We are happy to pronounce that the LKT starts into a new fascinating research project regarding the additive manufacturing of tumor models!

We proudly announce the foundation of the new network “Textile PET in technical applications” together with the consulting company EurA AG as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. The network aims at producing new technical plastic products from recycled textiles.

In the 20th year of the Rapid.Tech 3D, taking place in Erfurt, the additive manufacturing department at LKT took the opportunity to present recent work in the fields of laser-based powder bed fusion and highly filled metal feedstocks for fused filament fabrication.

LKT took part in the event Girls’Day, hosted at FAU. By attending a talk about the recycling of polymers and two supporting experiments, the pupils gained first-hand insights into the significance of polymers and their applications in daily life.

Recently, we hosted two seminars regarding the thermal analysis as well as the damage analysis of polymers.

Since April 2024, LKT hosts five international students from Ecole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs Numériques et Matériaux (ESIREM) in Dijon.

The exchange of knowledge and insights on the latest trends and advances in the field of polymer technology was the focus of the 38th Engelberg Polymer Technology Seminar in March 2024.

In January 2024, an insightful talk of the hybrid lecture series “Polymers in Industry and Science” took place at LKT.

We are happy to announce that Anke Kaufmann, scientific assistant at LKT, has received the WAK Brose-Preis 2023, an award from the Scientific Alliance of Polymer Technology, for her interdisciplinary Master’s thesis.

We are happy to announce that Anke Kaufmann, scientific assistant at LKT, has received the WAK Brose-Preis 2023, an award from the Scientific Alliance of Polymer Technology, for her interdisciplinary Master’s thesis.

The LKT visits Dijon.

This year, the Institute of Polymer Technology was again represented at the PPS Conference in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Five young researchers from the field of additive manufacturing presented their current research results.

Celebrating 30 Years of Teaching Excellence at the Institute of Polymer Technology (LKT): Prof. Prof. hon. Dr. Tim A. Osswald

We are pleased to announce that we recently attended the SHEMET 2023 conference in Nuremberg, Germany. 

On April 27th, 2023, about 22 female students participated on Girls' Day at the Technical Faculty of the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.

The Institute of Polymer Technology had the pleasure of hosting a 16-member research group from Colombia.

The Institute of Polymer Technology at iCAT 2023

Application of injection moulding within the drive technology

We are very happy to announce that the Institute of Polymer Technology has welcomed four French exchange students.

The project aimed to define a strategy for the reproducible production of the insulation of stators in thermoset injection molding.

Organized by the Institute of Polymer Technology (LKT), was a highly anticipated event that provided a platform for researchers, professors, and industry experts to exchange knowledge, ideas, and insights on the latest trends and advancements in the field of polymer technology.