Smart Materials and Plastics Processing

The Smart Materials and Plastics Processing laboratory investigates and optimises the properties and processing of materials, particularly smart materials. These intelligent materials are materials that change their properties or shape through active control (e.g. via temperature, electrical voltage, magnetic field). They are increasingly being used in practice, for example in the fields of medicine and sensor technology.
The plastics industry is an important economic factor as it produces numerous products. In the Smart Materials and Plastics Processing laboratory, several systems and peripherals are available for the processing and preparation of plastics by drying, granulation, shredding, extrusion, kneading, thermoforming, etc. Different technologies and materials are used in this laboratory.
Different technologies and materials are used in this area. The topics of recycling and sustainability also play an important role.

The Smart Materials and Plastics Processing Laboratory is available to students for internships and final theses. It also offers industrial companies attractive prospects for research and co-operation projects. Ansbach University of Applied Sciences thus not only promotes teaching and innovative research, but also practical collaboration with industry.

• Single screw and twin screw extruder
• Film blowing device
• Melt pump
• Roll pelletiser with water bath
• Thermoformer (vacuum)
• Shredder (type: Goliath)
• Cutting mill (type: pulverisette)