Pultruded profiles are increasingly being used in a variety of applications, including bridges and bridge decks, train platforms, stairs, fences, street furniture, facades, window frames, and utility poles. Their advantages … Read more
The increasing fusion of biological principles with technical applications opens up new perspectives for additive manufacturing with polymers. Under the guiding theme “Biologization of Technology”, the “Additive Manufacturing with Polymers” … Read more
Thermoplastic composites are becoming increasingly important in numerous industrial sectors. From the automotive and aerospace industries to construction and sports and leisure products, they are convincing thanks to their combination … Read more
On May 7, 2026, the next meeting of the “Hydrogen Pressure Tanks” working group will take place at the Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe GmbH (IVW) – as a joint meeting with … Read more
Welcome to the Innovation Award jury, Andreas Doll! We are delighted to welcome Andreas Doll from Wolfangel GmbH as a new member of our AVK Innovation Award jury.With his expertise, … Read more
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The new Euro 7 standard introduces limit values for tire abrasion for the first time, which poses challenges for the tire industry. In the “TERIS” project, four Fraunhofer Institutes under … Read more
Nova Institute The international meeting place for the chemical, plastics and materials industry will take place in Siegburg near Cologne from September 22 to 24, 2025. The conference will present … 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