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Our research activities are focused exclusively on practical issues and their solutions. Interdisciplinary cooperation, excellent networking in the industry and research landscape flank our activities.

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COATING TECHNOLOGY

A wide range of layering properties often exceed the performance of solid materials. Thus, in the form of thin layers, extreme wear resistance up to diamond hardness, favorable friction properties of graphite, chemical resistance such as Teflon or temperature resistance of ceramics can be achieved. In combination with selected base materials, innovative materials can be designed that are indispensable in modern manufacturing processes.

Machining and stamping tools receive extreme wear protection, and injection molding and die casting tools are protected from buildup and cold welding by coatings. Turbine blades or components for the chemical industry are given high-temperature-resistant or corrosion-resistant surfaces.

Process Development
  • for CVD coating processes
Application oriented selection
  • of surfaces and layer technologies
Low temperature CVD coating technologies
  • for tools and components
    • Coating of complex (undercut) geometries
    • Coating capacities
    • Coating types (e. g. Kicoat)
Nanostructuring
  • of mold surfaces for demolding and plagiarism protection
Layer characterization
  • Hardness measurement of the base material and coating adhesion test by means of Rockwell indentation test
  • Coating thickness measurement
    • REM
    • RFA
    • Calotte grinding
  • Element analysis
    • EDX
    • RFA
  • Light microscopy
  • Scanning electron microscopy
  • Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
  • Micro-Combi tester
    • Micro hardness HV
    • Tribology:
      • Friction value determination µ,
    • Adhesion
      • by means of scratch test
Operational test benches
  • Corrosion in the injection molding process
  • Wear in the injection molding process
  • Tribology in the injection molding process
  • Index abrasion measurement
  • Impedance spectroscopic examinations
  • Indexed thermal conductivity measurement
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LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY

Lighting technology has undergone rapid development
in recent years. In addition to a variety of technological developments in the field of light source, such as those of LED and OLED technology, the requirements for the functionality of components and assemblies made of plastic for lighting applications have also been constantly increasing. The assemblies are responsible in particular for the targeted light guidance, light control and light output and have a significant influence on the quality.

A diverse range of research and services is available for developers and users from a wide variety of industrial sectors

  • Selection and assessment of tooling concepts for the production of optical plastic components
  • Production of precision optical components Through injection molding and injection compression molding
  • Material research and selection
  • Concept and feasibility development for symbol and ambient lighting
  • Development and production of prototypes and design samples
  • Measurement of absolute luminance
  • Light color measurement
  • Determination of the illumination homogeneity
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TOOL & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

Tools are at the heart of many manufacturing processes. They are subject to constant change with regard to increasing quality and efficiency requirements. A major focus of work is the new and further development of tools for plastics processing to increase productivity and component quality and to reduce necessary process energies.

Focuses

  • design and testing of novel heating and temperature control systems
  • Development of special tool components
  • Exploration of new possibilities for the production of tool components
  • Simulative tool design
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Process technologies have a significant influence on the economic efficiency, quality and CO2 footprint of products. In response to changing requirements, such as in the areas of lightweight construction or integrative production processes, we research and develop manufacturing processes for plastics processing.

Focuses

  • New and further development of injection molding processes and finishing methods
  • Back molding of decorative and functional inserts
  • simulative process design
  • resource-efficient production
  • Condition Monitoring
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MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

In all areas where safety aspects such as fire protection or hygiene play a role, the highest demands are placed on the plastic components used there.

This is particularly the case for electronic devices, in the textile industry, in the construction industry, the automotive industry, for housings and devices as well as surfaces in the medical sector.

In order to equip plastic components and surfaces with appropriate functionalities, we deal with

  • the development of additives
  • the processes used for the integration of the functionalities
  • the single-compounding of modified fillers
  • the development of biocidal nanoparticles for integration in plastics, paints, coatings
  • the analysis of the functionalities
  • the material research and selection
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I appreciate the KIMW because of the high practical relevance of the content. As a manufacturing, medium-sized company, we need concretely effective information and training to increase our productivity, not outlooks on theoretically possible technologies from Silicon Valley.

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CEO, FAF KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK

CONTRACT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE THAT PAYS OFF

With more than 30 years of practical experience and know-how in the plastics industry, we see ourselves as an ideal partner in the field of contract research. The goal-oriented and above all practice-oriented execution of R&D projects for profitable solutions and implementations. From the idea to practical implementation is our claim.

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  • 1st place competition: "Competence Network 2009" Best Network in Germany, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology for "Sustainable Growth"
  • 1st place in benchmarking of German networks, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
  • Gold Label "Cluster Organization Management Excellence Label (Quality Label)" awarded by ESCA - European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis on behalf of the European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI) (03/2013)
  • Recertification Gold Label in 2015, 2018 and 2021
  • Award for the top 5 innovative and efficient regions in Germany in recognition of outstanding achievements in the use of networks in the areas of innovation and material efficiency in 2013/2014.

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  • Domain New Materials

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL TO YOU:

  • Everything from a single source – from subcontracting to in-house sample production
  • Professional advice and support (usually free of charge!)
  • Damage analysis combined with process knowledge
  • Direct interaction with OEMs, active DIN membership in various committees
  • Development of customer-specific test plans and new tests
  • Own R&D activities for the further development of test methods

You are not only looking for a laboratory that determines pure data for you, but a partner who supports you in all questions and at any time?

Contact us and test us – we are here for you.

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Here we focus our actions on:

  1. Speed, flexibility and cost-consciousness: we create our own digital solutions to minimize administrative activities.
  2. Customer-Success is our goal: To achieve this, we use/optimize lean, robust, effective processes and are personally available to you at all times.
  3. We act sustainably: We actively protect the environment and climate, and our social and ecological standards are at the highest level.

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  • 1st place competition: "Competence Network 2009" Best Network in Germany, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology for "Sustainable Growth"
  • 1st place in benchmarking of German networks, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
  • Gold Label "Cluster Organization Management Excellence Label (Quality Label)" awarded by ESCA - European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis on behalf of the European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI) (03/2013)
  • Recertification Gold Label in 2015, 2018 and 2021
  • Award for the top 5 innovative and efficient regions in Germany in recognition of outstanding achievements in the use of networks in the areas of innovation and material efficiency in 2013/2014.

You want more information? Then follow the cross references, call us or visit us for a personal institute presentation in Luedenscheid.

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Accordion 2

– More than 100 specialists in materials, process, tool, surface, process and test engineering work for you at the Kunststoff-Institut
– 12 injection molding machines (8 of them with insertion and removal automation)
– Competence Center for Thermoset Processing
– Unique application center for surface technology
– Comprehensive measurement technology for injection molding process optimization
– Over 100 systems for material, component and surface testing
– Annual turnover: around 10 million euros
– Alone settings in Europe:
– Largest provider of round robin tests in plastics technology
– Application center for surface and decorating processes
– The only “gold-labeled” plastics institute within the scope of Cluster Excellence
– In our business units, we work extensively on the innovation fields listed below in service, research and development.
– We provide training and internships for students.

Accordion 3

– More than 100 specialists in materials, process, tool, surface, process and test engineering work for you at the Kunststoff-Institut
– 12 injection molding machines (8 of them with insertion and removal automation)
– Competence Center for Thermoset Processing
– Unique application center for surface technology
– Comprehensive measurement technology for injection molding process optimization
– Over 100 systems for material, component and surface testing
– Annual turnover: around 10 million euros
– Alone settings in Europe:
– Largest provider of round robin tests in plastics technology
– Application center for surface and decorating processes
– The only “gold-labeled” plastics institute within the scope of Cluster Excellence
– In our business units, we work extensively on the innovation fields listed below in service, research and development.
– We provide training and internships for students.

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Do you have questions about the focal points of our research center or do you have a specific problem that you need to solve? Contact us - we are here for you.

UDO HINZPETER

DIPL.-ING.
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Tel: +49 2351 1064-198
E-mail: hinzpeter@kimw.de

FRANK MUMME

DIPL.-ING.
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Tel: +49 2351 6799-911
E-mail: frettloeh@kimw.de

FRANK MUMME

DIPL.-ING. CONTRACT RESEARCH

Tel: +49 2351 1064-xxx
E-mail: mustermann@dir-kimw.de

ANGELO LIBRIZZI

DR.-ING.
PROCESS AND TOOLING / LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY

Tel: +49 2351 1064-134
E-mail: librizzi@kimw.de

VANESSA FRETTLÖH

M.SC.
COATING TECHNOLOGY

Tel: +49 2351 6799-911
E-mail: frettloeh@kimw.de

FRANK MUMME

DIPL.-ING. CONTRACT RESEARCH

Tel: +49 2351 1064-xxx
E-mail: mustermann@dir-kimw.de

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