Messe  /  27. Juni 2018  -  28. Juni 2018

Compounding World Expo 2018

Polymer Processing and Component Design

One fundamental research focus at Fraunhofer LBF lies in the examination of process chains ranging from the compounding of the material, to the processing of parts, up to the prediction of mechanical properties of these parts. This includes in particular the formation of process induced internal structures and internal stress as well as their consideration in the design of the component.

The many years of experience in the field of compounding includes expertise in technical thermoplastics and high performance polymers, compounds with an extremely high content of filler material, the control of reactive processes in extruders, and further developments in the compounding technologies, such as the optimization of the degassing performance of high performance double screw extruders. The development and consolidation of these technologies is assisted by fluidic simulation of compounding processes.

Presentation at Compounding World Expo 2018:

  • Recycling: Upcycling, flame retardant materials, emissions
  • Industry 4.0: digitalizing of in-line production processes, maintenance, corrosion detection