Composite Design and Manufacturing Technologies

Fiber Technologies Functionalized synthetic and natural fibers for technical textiles The competence field Fibre Technologies focuses on the development and research of functionalized synthetic and natural fibers that are specially designed for technical textiles. The focus here is not on clothing or home textiles, but on applications in the industrial and technical sectors. This includes [...]

Modelling and Simulation

Simulation Material modelling, component and process simulation In the competence field simulation, material modelling as well as components and process simulation are carried out. The process simulation capabilities reflects FIBRE's portfolio in the field of manufacturing technologies. An important feature of the research is not only the ability to independently generate input data, e.g. through [...]

Measurement Systems and Monitoring

Monitoring Measurement systems, analysis and test methods for processes and products The competence field Monitoring develops measurement systems, analysis and testing methods for processes and products. This includes in-depth expertise in image and 3D data analysis and computer tomography, defect detection using guided ultrasound waves and acoustic emission and material-integrated sensor technology. In-house evaluation routines [...]

Fibre and Material Development

Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing and joining processes for fiber-plastic composites and their hybrids The Manufacturing Technology competence field researches manufacturing and joining processes for fiber-plastic composites and their hybrids. Through in-depth understanding of materials and processes, the two are optimally coordinated in order to increase process speed, reproducibility and robustness as well as resource efficiency. A [...]