Research projects
HiAD
HiAD is a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK - Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz) as part of the aerospace research program LuFo VI. The objective of the project is to optimize both the additive and injection molding processes with high-performance thermoplastics for the aerospace industry ...
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Hybrid SMC
SimpaTec participates in the joint project "Hybrid SMC", which is supported by grants from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia using funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) ...
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MeKuMed
Due to the long innovation cycles in medical technology from the idea to market maturity, medical products are produced with outdated manufacturing processes that are often afflicted with disadvantages. In a research project (MeKuMed), we are investigating the process optimization of pharmaceutical crimp caps to reduce a 5-step process to a single one.
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Smart Cooling
The project entitled "Smart Cooling" aims to use a novel 3D metal printing process for tool and mold making. The positive effects would result in a drastic reduction in cooling or cycle times and an extension of mold service life compared to conventionally manufactured molds ...
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smartVessel
In the publicly funded research project smartVessel, the focus is set on the integration of fiber-based sensors during the production of hydrogen tanks for intelligent condition monitoring, lifetime prediction and evaluation ...
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TightHybrid
TightHybrid is about how hybrid components that are made of injection-molded plastic and metal can be produced in such a way that they remain media-tight under mechanical and thermal loads. SimpaTec supports the project partners within this project with injection molding and structural simulations.
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