Research projects

Research projects from the FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering

The FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering is active in application-oriented research and development (aR&D), works together with industrial partners and is in dialogue with national and international universities.

Overview of our research projects

Biodegradable Fishing Baits for Sustainable Angling
IKT, together with Capt’n Greenfin, has developed and tested biodegradable materials as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fishing baits.
Recywind - Recyled carbon fibre in structural application
We are excited to present a cutting-edge high performance and custom-built bicycle frame, made from recycled feedstock without deducting structural integr...
LeiWaCo - Development of a lightweight tank for cryogenic hydrogen
Hydrogen plays a central role as an energy storage and carrier in the ongoing energy transition. The aim of the project is to develop a cost-effective, hi...
SuMa - Sustainable materials for 3D printed composite parts
High-performance composites exhibit excellent mechanical and chemical Howev-er, the comparably high costs and the negative climate balance, especially for...
Sustainable fibre reinforced composites
Experimental and numerical analysis of drapability in flax fiber-based textiles
Digital Twins for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Composite Materials with Ultrasound
An innovative new method for non-destructive ultrasonic testing of laminated composite materials.
Bipolar plates made from conductive polymer compounds
A new approach to produce innovative polymer composite bi-polar plates for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
Reusability of blister packaging from the medical technology industry
To save raw materials and protect our environment, it is necessary to return plastic waste to the economic cycle by recycling.
Foamed sandwich panels made of recycled mixed plastic
Together with UpBoards GmbH, recycled foamed sandwich panels made of mixed plastic were developed, including an efficient manufacturing process.
Integrated RFID tags in polymer injection molding
For the traceability of plastic components, if at all, they are marked with a simple code. The current methods for these codes are complex and do not offe...
Quality enhancement through digitalisation
Using digital technologies, Biotronik significantly increases the quality of its products.
Sustainable sealing profiles made using biopolymers
The production of sealing profiles for doors and windows can be realized using sustainable biopolymers.
Consolidation of hybrid textiles
We develop and validate a consolidation model for the production of composites based on hybrid textiles. These consist of plies of reinforcing woven fibre...
Improvement of additive manufactured parts by nanofibers
Huntsman’s Miralon material increases mechanical performance and conductivity of thermoplastics for 3D printing and injection moulding.
Engineering of functionalized Polysiloxenes for crosslinked Polyethylene (PE-X)
Compared to pure polyethylene, PEX is more resistant for small wall thickness to electrical treeing and can withstand high thermal shocks, which makes thi...
Digitization of the temperature control unit
Innovative, model-based thermal industrial systems: Tool Temp AG and three institutes of engineering at the FHNW realized a novel control technology conce...
Natural fibre composites for lightweight construction applications
Natural fibre composites are one of the core competences of the Institute of Polymer Technology at the University of Applied Sciences FHNW. Together with ...
Novel method for composite production with injection compression moulding
A novel composite production method, thermoplastic compression resin transfer moulding (TP-CRTM) coupled with injection compression moulding.
Robot-Assisted Additive Manufacturing
Robot-assisted additive manufacturing is a relatively novel but promising technology for economically producing even larger plastic components.
Electromagnetic shielding with conductive plastic housings
To shield interfering signals from electronics, plastics must meet high EMC requirements. They are then used as substitute materials for die-cast metal ho...
Durable toe boards made of recycled plastics
Toe boards made of recycled plastic can replace wooden boards for scaffolding construction.
Functional prosthetic legs made of glass fiber reinforced plastic recyclate
Worldwide, 35 to 40 million people depend on prostheses and orthopedic services. Project Circleg has therefore the goal to develop a prosthetic leg system...
Sustainable recycling of glassfiber reinforced plastic
Plastic waste represents valuable resources. By recycling them and returning them to the materials cycle, we make our contribution to a more sustainable e...
Additive Fusion Technology for 3D printed CFRP parts
The traditional production of CFRP components is very time-consuming and expensive. The Swiss start-up 9T Labs has therefore developed a new method with w...
Next generation of composite manufacturing using digitalization
To optimize the production of composite materials, FHNW researchers have succeeded in enabling cyber-physical systems to monitor and transfer real product...

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