Hochschule Osnabrück
About us
Plastics Engineering Laboratory at KUTENO
The Plastics Engineering Laboratory of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences will be presenting itself at KUTENO as a partner for practice-oriented research, modern teaching, and industrial technology transfer. The focus is on sustainable materials, innovative plastics processing, and digital development and simulation methods.
Research
The interdisciplinary research in the Plastics Engineering Laboratory combines materials development, processing, simulation, and materials testing. Together with industrial partners, innovative solutions for sustainable and resource-efficient plastic products are developed.
Plastics Processing Laboratory:
In the Plastics Processing Laboratory, modern manufacturing processes such as injection molding and extrusion are investigated and optimized. A focus is placed on sustainable materials and energy-efficient production methods.
Plastics CAE and Simulation Laboratory:
The Plastics CAE Laboratory deals with virtual product development and simulation-based process optimization. Modern simulation methods enable efficient and resource-saving component design.
Plastics Testing and Material Characterization Laboratory:
In the Plastics Testing Laboratory, the mechanical, thermal, and physical properties of polymeric materials are analyzed. The results support the development of durable and reliable plastic components.
Laboratory for Fiber-Reinforced Plastics and Lightweight Construction:
The Laboratory for Fiber-Reinforced Plastics develops modern lightweight construction solutions for technical applications. Research focuses on high-performance composite materials and sustainable material systems.
Laboratory for Chemistry and Surface Modification:
This laboratory deals with polymer chemistry, functional surfaces, and analytical methods. The focus is on innovative material properties and new application areas for plastics. Laboratory for Organic
Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry:
Here, new polymer materials are developed and investigated using modern analytical methods. The research provides important foundations for sustainable and high-performance materials.
Professors:
Thorsten Krumpholz (Plastics CAE, Simulation, Fiber-Reinforced Plastics, Additive Manufacturing) t.krumpholz@hs-osnabrueck.de
Svea Petersen (Polymer Chemistry, Surface Modification) s.petersen@hs-osnabrueck.de
Cathrin Schröder (Plastics Processing, Additive Manufacturing) ca.schroeder@hs-osnabrueck.de Markus Susoff (Materials Engineering, Polymer Analysis) m.susoff@hs-osnabrueck.de