Polymer Processing and Sustainability, FHNW School of Engineering and Environment

The interplay of material development, process engineering, tooling, and precise control of critical processing parameters is key to successful process innovations. At our institute, we combine numerical simulations with experimental methods in a fully equipped pilot plant to develop novel materials, processes, and products. We merge nanotechnology with traditional plastics and composite technologies to deliver high-performance, functional, and economically viable solutions.

Material and Process Development

• Development and optimization of compounds and high-performance composites

• Transformation of natural fibers into high-performance composite structures

• Integration of functional structures and surface functionalities

Process Engineering and Manufacturing

• Optimization of pultrusion, extrusion, and coating processes

• Production of high-performance composites on injection molding machines

• Development of innovative manufacturing strategies for discontinuous fiber architectures

Simulation & Experimental Validation

• Numerical process and material simulations for targeted process design

• Experimental process analysis and validation in our pilot plant

• Precise monitoring and control of critical processing parameters

• Faster time-to-market through virtual and experimental process development

• Higher component performance through optimized material and fiber architectures

• Cost and resource efficiency through data-driven process optimization

• Innovation advantage by integrating nano- and surface functionalities