Technical articles and press articles
CU Reports Sustainability and recyclability are becoming key criteria when selecting materials. Despite numerous advantages, especially in terms of sustainability, composites face particular challenges when it comes to recycling. The … Read more
JEC interview with Dr. Elmar Witten In this interview, JEC meets Elmar Witten, Managing Director of AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe. He talks about the association, his expectations of the … Read more
Materials The European composites industry (fiber-reinforced plastics) is not doing well at the moment. After a phase of continuous growth lasting many years, the industry has been floundering since the … Read more
CU Reports Can components that are currently manufactured in large quantities using the injection moulding process be optimized in terms of theircarbon footprint without sacrificing performance or incurring higher costs? … Read more
Materials Composites, especially glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP), are established in many industrial sectors and are characterized by their high resistance to corrosion and weathering. A key area of application … Read more
Technical article from the magazine “Werkstoffe” 03/2024 on the topic of sustainability and recyclability of composites/fiber-reinforced plastics. Click here for the article.
Technical article from the magazine“Trends in plastics processing” No. 27 The focus of the article is on the opportunities and possibilities offered by composites in the field of electromobility. Fire … Read more
Basis for effective material systems In addition to corresponding screwing and bonding, there are numerous other options for joining composites. This article from the magazine Werkstoffe in der Fertigung sheds … Read more
Current market analysis for the magazine of FSK e. V. (Fachverband Schaumkunststoffe und Polyurethane). Click here for the article
Current view/analysis of the European composites market for the magazine Werkstoffe in der Fertigung Click here for the article