Metal substitution and hybrid technology

Metal substitution aims at weight reduction, functional integration, design freedom and corrosion resistance. Accomplishing those requires extensive knowledge of the right plastics to use and production-oriented component design, based on the specified material properties.

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Consolidation of additive manufactured composites

The focus of this speech is the experimental and numerical analysis of the consolidation process for additive manufactured continuous fiber reinforced composites. You will receive insights of composite fusion performed to improve the final composite quality by reducing porosity and warpage.

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Laser texture for the new Fritschi touring binding

With the Xenic 10, Fritschi has launched a new touring binding for a demanding customer group. The optical icing on the cake is the laser texture, which was developed in cooperation with Primaform AG.

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Over-moulding of functional geometries onto carrier bands

The CardaFlex®-technology enables precise and continuous over-moulding of diverse functional geometries onto different carrier bands to produce force transmitting parts.

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Metallersatz mit Hochleistungspolymeren - SPE 20

Event Jan 22, 2020 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Die hohe Belastbarkeit, das geringe Gewicht und die wirtschaftliche Verarbeitung machen Hochleistungspolymere für viele Märkte attraktiv. In dieser Keynote im Innovation Symposium der Swiss Plastics Expo 20 erfahren Sie, wie Sie das Potential dieser "Metallersatzpolymere" optimal ausschöpfen können.

Hybridbauteile: Das Beste aus zwei Welten - SPE 20

Event Jan 22, 2020 12:05 PM - 12:25 PM

Hybridbauteile kombinieren die Vorteile verschiedener Materialien und führen zu Lösungen, die besser an komplexe Problemstellungen angepasst sind. In dieser Keynote am Innovation Symposium der Swiss Plastics Expo erfahren Sie mehr über das Potential und die Risiken von Hybridbauteilen.

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SFS Group Schweiz AG, Kunststoffwerk

Altstätten, Switzerland

Primaform AG, Werkzeug- und Formenbau

Tool and mold making with heart and mind. People. Machines. Possibilities.

Thun, Switzerland

Swiss Plastics Expo

The Swiss Plastics Expo is the meeting place for everyone who works with plastics. Thanks to a unique combination of trade fair, symposium and networking, the plastics fair offers an overview of integral solutions for sustainable and efficient production in line with the highest standards.

Luzern, Switzerland

Institut für Kunststofftechnik FHNW

Your partner to create sustainable, plastic-based product and processes innovations with a focus on high-performance polymers and composites.

Windisch, Switzerland