3D Coordinate Measuring Machine (3D Scanner)

Our 3D scanner is equipped with two lenses and can optically recognise finest structures by capturing 16 million measuring points. By generating a three-dimensional view, comparative measurements and wall thickness measurements can be performed.

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Horizontal Single-Sample Dilatometer DIL 801

With our fully automatic and highly precise horizontal single-sample dilatometer, a sample can be measured over a temperature range from -90°C to 450°C in a defined atmosphere. The results from the temperature-dependent dimensional changes can be used for quality assurance and basic research for process simulation.

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Discovery DMA 850

Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) can be used to assess the mechanical properties of materials as a function of temperature, time or humidity. By measuring the elastic and viscous properties, complex materials such as polymers and composites can be described for process simulation and, for example, the glass transition temperature of polymers can be determined.

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Discovery DSC 250

DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) is used to determine the amount of heat generated or released by a sample during heating or cooling. This enables the determination of characteristic material values (e.g. phase transitions, specific hear capacity), especially for filled and unfilled polymers, technical high-performance polymers and fibre-reinforced plastics according to DIN EN ISO 11357-1 to -7. These determined results form the basis for process simulations.

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HR-20 Discovery Hybrid Rheometer

The rheometer is used to investigate material-specific deformation and flow behaviour and serves as a basis for process simulation. Flow tests, time-dependent measurements to determine creep behaviour and stress relaxation, but also vibration tests can be carried out. The viscosity and yield point are determined in order to gain a better understanding of the processability of plastics.

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Dynamic Materials Testing Machine HC 100 kN

The Dynamic Materials Testing Machine is used to determine characteristic material values, in particular of filled and unfilled polymers and technical high-performance polymers as well as fibre composite plastics. These obtained values are required both as a basis for construction and design tasks (e.g. of lightweight structures and generally as input for simulations) and for the relative evaluation of different materials in the context of material selection.

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3D Printer Raise3D Pro2

Our 3D printer uses the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process. Through integration of sensor technology during the printing process, the functionalisation of 3D printed components can be advanced. Thus, it is possible to derive material-process-property relationships in order to increase the overall performance of additively manufactured components.

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Simulation is the tool of choice for designing tools for plastic injection moulding "first right", for example. Here, the mold filling with various materials and under variable process conditions can be evaluated in advance in order to robustly and economically realize the desired product. This saves expensive trials and the production of prototype tools. It also supports the search for innovative solutions for tool design and process control.

Wherever masses have to be moved, energy is consumed - this is where the lightweight construction aspect comes into play. Weight reduction can be achieved through alternative construction methods such as sandwich, ribs or bionic structures as well as the use of high-performance materials such as carbon fiber composites or a combination of these. In addition, completely new fields of application are possible, for example in the combination of fibre composites with metals.

In order to make manufacturing processes more transparent and robust, data acquisition systems and automated evaluation methods are increasingly being used. The latter require large amounts of data in order to "get to know" the process status and draw conclusions. Our goal is to use simulation to make manufacturing processes more robust and achieve zero rejects. To this end, data from virtual processing, for example, can be used as a basis for data analysis even before the first real component has been manufactured.

Equally great challenge and responsibility is the further use and reuse of plastic products at the end of their life cycle: recycling. We participate in the initiation of joint projects to make the processing of plastic waste more efficient and return it to valuable, technically sophisticated products.

• Smart3D - Smart 3D printing of high-performance polymer systems
  Partners: TC Grafenau, Ingenieurbüro Muhr GmbH, Kumovis GmbH, nebumind GmbH
• SurfMod3Dton - Functionalisation 3D (FDM) components for detonation coating
  Partner: Reimann Industrietechnik GmbH
• SensoTwin - Sensor integrated digital twin for high performance fibre composite applications
  Partners: TC Freyung, TUM, TÜV Süd Industries Service GmbH, Enercon, Fos4x, UL International GmbH
   
• ForECs - Research Cluster Exoskeleton - Cyber-physical systems for the working world of the future
  Partners: TC Freyung, TC Cham
   
• Sumida Components & Modules GmbH - Injection moulding chain analysis for high-performance electronic components
  In cooperation with Sumida, the Technologie Campus Hutthurm is developing a simulation strategy to transfer the results from the injection moulding simulation into a structural simulation.The subsequent FE calculation is intended to optimise the load-bearing behaviour while at the same time improving the component design.
• Deployables Cubed GmbH - This project is about the development of a mini-satellite, which is to deliver a power of 100W by the end of the deployment. Furthermore, the structure is to be designed in such a way that it can be stowed in the volume of a cube with an edge length of 10 cm, can be transported safely, unfolds smoothly at the mission target and does not weigh more than two kilograms. To meet the specified boundary conditions, the implementation of an integral fibre-reinforced support structure with novel joints is being investigated.
  Deployment simulations and tests will be carried out to validate the concepts.