Research infrastructure - when industry
and innovation come together
Research Application-oriented research, targeted further development
Our research infrastructure is geared towards creating solutions for real challenges. In close cooperation with industrial partners and research institutions, we analyze materials, surfaces and processes down to the last detail – using state-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary expertise. The focus is always on practical feasibility: from the initial idea to analysis and concrete process optimization, we offer an environment in which research creates real added value.
Analytics -
Making visible what others cannot see
Thanks to the available analysis equipment, we are able to examine new developments and optimizations in the field of coating and process technology efficiently and promptly with regard to physical and chemical properties. The topography, roughness, abrasion resistance and hardness of surfaces can be analyzed and the layer structure, layer thickness and layer composition as well as porosity and electrochemical behaviour can be investigated.
The following analysis devices are available
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX)
- Micro-/ Nano-mechanical measuring device/ Micro-Combi-Tester (MCT)
- X-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF)
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
- Digital microscope
- Calotte grinding device
- Residual gas analyzer (RGA)
- Thermal diffusivity test bench
- Rockwell indentation test
Operational test benches -
For real operating conditions
Mapping processes as realistically as possible in order to be able to test new developments and optimizations in a process-related environment is the basis of our application-oriented research.
In the course of this, the following operational test benches were set up
- Demoulding force measurement / adhesive force analysis
- Emission measurement
- Wear measurement in the injection mould
- Corrosion in the injection moulding process
- Friction test bench, tribology measurements
- Indexed abrasion measurement
- Indexed thermal conductivity measurement
Coating systems -
The combination of surface and function
With five CVD hot-wall reactors, substrates of various sizes can be equipped with functional coatings. Organometallic precursor compounds are used, which enable coating at temperatures below 500°C. A microwave source is available for plasma-based “remote” cleaning and coating processes.
Different functionalities can be achieved on the substrate surfaces with the layers deposited by us
- Thermal barrier coatings
- Improving the demoulding of injection-moulded components
- Coating reduction
- Corrosion protection
- Wear protection coatings
- Metallic thin films
- Tribological coatings
Access to research,
opens the doors
Your connection to state-of-the-art infrastructure and practical expertise
Would you like to use our research infrastructure for your project or do you have questions about technical equipment and cooperation opportunities? We will advise you personally and find out together how you can make targeted use of our laboratories, systems and test benches.
Whether you have an individual inquiry or a partnership project – we look forward to exchanging ideas with you.
Leistungsüberblick
Termine
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30.09.2025
K-Management-Impulse Logistik
Online -
01.10.2025
Workshop Geruchsprüfungen Automotive
Lüdenscheid Seminar -
01.+02.10.2025
Werkstoffauswahl für Kunststoffformteile
Lüdenscheid Seminar -
14.+15.10.2025
Formteilfehler an thermoplastischen Spritzgussteilen
Villingen-Schwenningen Seminar -
14.+15.10.2025
Werkstoffkunde technischer Kunststoffe
Engel in Österreich Seminar