Tag: 2024

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...