Applied research and development in plastics technology
The IWK makes innovative and professional contributions to application-orientated research and development in the field of materials and plastics technology. The IWK sees itself as a link between the OST and companies in the regional and supra-regional area. It fosters project-related co-operation with partners from industry and the university sector.
Services
Application-orientated research and development in partnership with industry and private or public funding organisations such as the KTI Commission for Technology and Innovation
Professional services as a competent partner to industry, customised and focused on requirements.
Training and further education of students and employees for the mutual direct transfer between teaching and practice.
Research fields
IWK has comprehensive know-how in materials, tooling and production along the entire value-added chain. The competence spectrum is divided into the following research fields:
• Injection Moulding
• Compounding / Extrusion
• Composite Technology / Lightweight Construction
• Joining Technology
• Simulation and Design
• Metal Manufacturing Technologies
• 3D-Printing / Additive Manufacturing
• Material Analysis and Component Testing
