Arriving by car (A 45)

Exit No. 14, Lüdenscheid Mitte, proceed towards Zentrum or EGC, do not go through the tunnel ‘Rathaustunnel’ (keep right), after the station on the right, take the third street right into Karolinen-straße. Exit No. 13, Lüdenscheid Nord, towards Lüden-scheid, following Heedfelder Straße for approx. two kilometres, turn left into Lessingstraße after passing the church on the left hand side, then dia-gonally left into Karolinenstraße.On foot from Lüdenscheid rail station, approx. seven minutes.

Kunststoff-Institut für die mittelständische Wirtschaft NRW GmbH (K.I.M.W.)Karolinenstraße 8 | 58507 LüdenscheidTel.: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-191Fax: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-190Web: www.kunststoff-institut.deMail: mail@kunststoff-institut.de

General Management:Dipl.-Ing. Thomas EulensteinDipl.-Ing. Stefan Schmidt

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The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid ...f supports you in selecting, developing, optimising and

implementing products, tools and processes in all areas of plastics technology.

foffersin-depthservicesinadjacentfieldsofpolymertechnologies regarding innovation, research and de-velopment within its business domains.

f was founded in 1988 as an “extended workbench”, which makes it the most experienced service provider in this sector.

f currently employs around 100 employees.f generates an annual turnover of around ten million

Euros each year

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-121Torsten Urban | Christine Bergener

Education and Training

The Kunststoff-Institut education and training centre ac-tivities are characterised as highly practice oriented and guarantee a steady stream of new and up-to-date tech-nicalissuesthroughtheresultsandfindingsofnumerousdevelopment projects to the participants.f Appealing premises, including fully air-conditioned se-

minar rooms and customised technical training school f Seminars lasting one or more days, crash courses,

workshops, week-long training courses and specialist presentations facilitate individual scheduling

f Group exercises in the training school, laboratory and surface technology application centre (AOT) enhance the practical relevance

fCompany-specific training courses, both in the insti-tute and directly on-site, domestically and overseas, meetcomprehensivelyspecific requirementsofcom-panies.

f Written and/or oral success controls to document ef-fectiveness

f Symposiums on relevant technical topics help encou-rage experts to share experiences

The comprehensive seminar programme, including all

key dates and daily schedules can be obtained from us free of charge or downloaded. We would be more than happy to compile a draft plan for education and training tailored to your company.Our education and training departments focus primari-ly on recruiting skilled employees. The relevant scope includes not only Bachelor and Master degree courses in polymer engineering but also the establishment and operation of Polymer Training Centres (PTC). Combining theoretical and practical elements alongside on-site ac-commodationfacilitieshelpsacceleratethetimerequiredtoobtainthesemi-professionalqualificationasa“Poly-mer Technology Specialist”.

Materials engineering/New materials development

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-160

Michael Tesch

Data & Facts

The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid unites cutting-edge know-how with the latest production technologies to furtherboostqualityandeconomicefficiency– particularly focusing on injection-moulded parts made of thermoplastics and thermosets.

The Kunststoff-Institut is also focussed on ...

fExceptionalcompetence,asguaranteedbyourquali-fiedandexperiencedemployeesaswell as stringentqualityassurancesystems

fSwiftandflexibleorderprocessingf Strict practical relevance, which assists user-directed customer support f Research and technology transferfScientificandResearchactivities in theplasticspro-cessingfieldanddevelopmentofplasticmaterialsandplastic products

f Target-group oriented education and trainingThecompanyiscertifiedinaccordancewithDINENISO9001 and the laboratory is accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2000.

The Kunststoff-Institut is characterized by many years of expertiseinthefieldofmaterialsengineering.In addition to specialist consulting, other focal points in-clude industry-andcompany-specificmaterialdevelop-ment for industrial applications. Interdisciplinary colla-boration amongst the Institute‘s specialist departments allows comprehensive mapping of product developments. Thefocushereison:thermalmanagement,flameretar-dance, fillers and reinforcingmaterial, functionalisationof material systems, antibacterial surfaces, stress corro-sion, tribology, acoustics, recyclate, bioplastics.The Kunststoff-Institut supports your efforts to tackle is-suesinthefollowingfields:f Application-oriented material developmentf Evaluation, development and validation of functional

materials for industry solutionsf Deployment of biobased materials and renewable re-

sourcesfDevelopmentandmodificationofspecialmaterialsf Material downsizingf Introduction of recycling concepts/use of recyclate in

plastics processingfMaterialselection,definingrequirementprofiles

f Minimisation of used material typesf Holding training courses in the area of materials tech-

nologyf Basic research

Data & FactsService overview fff fff

fff fffAus- und Weiterbildung fffAnalysis technologyTesting technology fff

Strategic market development

Analysis technology

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-125Martin Doedt

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-198 | -114Udo Hinzpeter | Torsten Urban

Moulded plastic parts may fail for many reasons, but the priorityisfirsttoidentifythefaultandthenestablishaway of avoiding or solving the problem. When things go wrong, our scope of service not only covers conventio-nal troubleshooting but is also leveraged by more than a quarterofacenturyofexperienceinpolymersandfai-lure analysis to rework your process and make it secure andefficientonceagain.Theservicerangeincludes:f Failure analyses on moulded parts, coatings and assembly unitsf Material characterisation, material deformulation, ad-

ditive analyticfVisualisation of faults, layer sequences, geometries,

non-destructive test methodsWedrawonthelatestequipmenttechnologyavailableforuse in our accredited laboratory:f Spectroscopy: Infrared Spectroscopy, Infrared Ima-

ging, UV/Vis, EDSf Thermoanalysis: DSC, TGA, TMA, DMAf Chromatography: Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC),

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

fImaging methods: reflected- and transmitted-lightmicroscopy, SEM, Micro CT

Diverse testing methods from conventional material te-sting and surface test engineering round off our portfolio. The scope of our consulting also includes expert help to select the best approach to your concern while maintrai-ning an optimal cost-benefit ratio. Ourwide network ofpartner laboratories guarantees the availability of any te-stingmethodyourproblemmayrequire.Still,orderswillalways be processed discreetly and under our control.”

TheKunststoff-Institutsupportsyouinyourquestforcom-pany-wide strategic market growth, where the emphasis may be on identifying new markets or market segments and/or practical possibilities to reinforce current markets. Here, a targeted analysis of strengths and weaknesses should not only succeed in highlighting prospects for new markets/products but also help ensure or nurture inno-vative leadership. Thorough market assessments, with trends and competitive situations included in the analysis. An integrated approach should help ensure existing pro-cesses/sequencesareoptimizedaswellastheformationof a strategy.

Strategic market growth topics include:f Analysis of markets, competitors, trends

f Analysis of existing processes and assessment of new production processes

f Networks and partnershipsf Technology scouting, technology transferf Benchmarking, round robin testsf Quality management

fffWerkstoffprüfung fffSchadensanalyse fffStrategic market development fffProducts and licenses

Testing technology

Products and licenses

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-119

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-150Jens Hündorf

The accredited laboratory, compliant with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, is fitted with the latest top-class testingequipmentforinvestigatingmaterialsanditems.f Materials testingf Incoming goods inspectionsfViscositynumber,meltflowindexMFR/MVRfMechanicaltesting:tensiletest,flexuraltestand im-

pact testf Density and ash content determinationf Thermal properties: melting point, Vicat softening

temperature, HDT measurement, etc.f Hardness testing: Shore A/D; ball indentation hard-

ness, IRHD hardnessf Media resistance characteristics/heat agingfRecyclate:qualityanalysisf Testing of elastomersf Ageing testsf Test specimen production/standard test specimensf Automotive testing (DBL, GM, VW-TL...)f Exposure testing using a xenon tester (VDA 75202

etc.) and sunlight simulation (DIN 75220)

f Environmental cycle test (PV 1200, BMW PR303.4)f Emission behavior (VW 50180, fogging, odour, etc.)f Flammbility testing (FMVSS 302, DIN 75200, UL 94)fMaterialrequirements(DBL5404,TL527...)fSurface testing according to specifications: e.g.

TL 226, DBL 7384, cream, scratch resistances

Elke Dormann The Kunststoff-Institut offers a range of valuable assi-stance when it comes to addressing everyday corporate practice - comprising products, services, software, ser-vice and consulting from a single source:

f Advisor – for moulding defects affecting thermo- or duroplastic press- and injection-moulded parts and for the initial adjustment of injection moulding machines (as a book or an App)

f PlagiEx – a system for determining authenticityf K-Advisor – software for systematic and transparent

documentation of mould samplingf WinCool – software for cycle time calculation of ther-

moplastic injection-moulded partsf Various test items

f Structure plates f Crack Knacker – a test system for viewing moulding

defects on plastic items, stress crack testf Material databaseFor more information, please visit the online shop our website.

Werkstofftechnik / Neue Materialien Qualitätsmanagement fffMould technology Coating technology

Coating technology

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-139Frank Mumme

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Coatings optimise the wear behaviour and functional pro-pertiesoftoolsurfaces.Enhancethequalityofyourcom-ponents and the productivity of your production proces-ses. We coat tools and advise you on selecting coatings and surface structures tailored to applications. f Surface technology for tools/components fCreationoftoolingspecifications f Application-oriented selection of surface- and coa-

ting technologies f Lubrication-free manufacturing and production of

design surfaces using surface and coating technolo-gies

f Coating technologies f PVD and PACVD technology f CVD technologyf Coating layer characterisation: adhesion, friction coef-ficient,layerthickness,wearresistance

f Application-oriented recommendations for coatings: surface technology for moulded parts and problem sol-ving

f Surface analysis of in-mould structures f 3D measurement technology in accordance with DIN

25178 f Gloss and colour effect on plastic components f In-mould structures to facilitate part ejection f Structures for productpiracy protectionf Research and development

Surface technology for moulded parts

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-132Dominik Malecha

The Kunststoff-Institut supports you in selecting, app-lying and assessing optimal surface-treatment technolo-gies for moulded parts and tools.

Surface technology for moulded partsf Selectionofsurfaceanddecorativetechniquestogether

with the introduction of new decorative technologiesf Process developments and optimisations, process

combinationsf Symbol and ambient lighting for technical lighting ap-

plicationsfGlobalinstallationassessmentandequipmentdesignf Process optimisation and minimisation of scrappingf Supplier selection and cost analysisf „Design meets Plastic” – design and technology work-

shops in the showroom for surface technology

Surface Testing Methodsf Comprehensive surface testing technology including

colour and gloss measurement, contactless rough-ness and topography measurement, surface energy, scratch and wear resistance, layer thickness measure-ment (see also test engineering)

f Support in creating test standardsf Research and development

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Surface technology for moulded parts fff Surface technology for moulded parts (AOT) fff

Surface technology moulded parts (AOT)

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-132Dominik Malecha

The scope of service of the application centre for Surface technology (AOT) includes:f Prototypes, initial samples and low-volume productionf Parts coatings and parameter optimisationfDevelopment,testingandqualificationofnewsystems

and process combinationsExistingplantequipment:f Technical centre-electroplatingf Clean room robot paint facility, manual varnishing cabinf PVD system (magnetron sputtering)f UV curing system f IMD production cell f Thermoforming linefElectrostaticflockinglinef Water transfer methodf Marking laser, laser cutting system

f UV digital printing, pad printing, hot stamping fCorona,flameimpingement,fluorination,plasmaf Component cleaning, microblastingf 3D printer (FDM technology)

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-176Stefan Hins

Mould technology

Theproductionandqualityorienteddesignofmouldsandparts is the condition for economical and process-reliable manufactoring.

The Kunststoff-Institut guides its customers when it co-mes tof Drawing up mould conceptsf Project supervision from concept to series production,

both domestically and overseasf Expert assessment of existing moulded parts and

moulds with regard to moulded parts design criterionsf Optimisation of moulded part geometry in terms of

weld line positions, ventilation, warpage and durability problems

f Technical and thermal optimisation of injection moulds based on very short cycle times using simulation tech-nology

f Structural-mechanical analysis of moulded compon-ents (FEM)

f Optimisation of component design/topology for weight-, cycle- and cost-reduction

f Dynamic temperature technology approaches (BFMOLDTM, 3iTech®, GREENMOLDTM)

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-176Stefan Hins

ffffffVerfahrenstechnik Verfahrensentwicklung ffffffApplication engineering Process integration

Process integration

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-101 | -102Andreas Kürten | Christian Kürten

The Kunststoff-Institut supports you in developing and integrating new processes right up to process implemen-tation.The objectives here are:f Shortening process chainsf Reducing parts costsfEnhancingqualitystandardsf Reducing failure rates

The service range includes:f Process development and automationf Application-oriented selection of methodsf Joining technologiesf Implementing assembly processes in an injection

moulding mouldf Hybrid material combinations (elastomer, thermoplas-

tic, thermoset, glass, metal etc.)

Application engineering

Thankstothesuperbtechnicalequipmentatourdisposalinthefieldofapplicationtechnology,alongsidetherichpractical experience of our team, we provide our custo-mers with unrivalled support in the following areas:

f Global process supportf Injection moulding technologyf Methodical process analysisf Process optimisationf Verificationofinjectionmoulds:injectionmoulding,

compression injection moulding, multiple-component injection moulding, moulding of thermoplastic foams or reaction injection moulding, back moulding or en-capsulationofinsertsandfilms,gasinjection

f Practical-oriented training of employees focusing on mould and process optimisation

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-101 | -102Andreas Kürten | Christian Kürten

ffffffVerfahrenstechnik Verfahrensentwicklung ffffffApplication engineering Process integration

Process integration

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-101 | -102Andreas Kürten | Christian Kürten

The Kunststoff-Institut supports you in developing and integrating new processes right up to process implemen-tation.The objectives here are:f Shortening process chainsf Reducing parts costsfEnhancingqualitystandardsf Reducing failure rates

The service range includes:f Process development and automationf Application-oriented selection of methodsf Joining technologiesf Implementing assembly processes in an injection

moulding mouldf Hybrid material combinations (elastomer, thermoplas-

tic, thermoset, glass, metal etc.)

Application engineering

Thankstothesuperbtechnicalequipmentatourdisposalinthefieldofapplicationtechnology,alongsidetherichpractical experience of our team, we provide our custo-mers with unrivalled support in the following areas:

f Global process supportf Injection moulding technologyf Methodical process analysisf Process optimisationf Verificationofinjectionmoulds:injectionmoulding,

compression injection moulding, multiple-component injection moulding, moulding of thermoplastic foams or reaction injection moulding, back moulding or en-capsulationofinsertsandfilms,gasinjection

f Practical-oriented training of employees focusing on mould and process optimisation

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-101 | -102Andreas Kürten | Christian Kürten

Surface technology for moulded parts fff Surface technology for moulded parts (AOT) fff

Surface technology moulded parts (AOT)

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-132Dominik Malecha

The scope of service of the application centre for Surface technology (AOT) includes:f Prototypes, initial samples and low-volume productionf Parts coatings and parameter optimisationfDevelopment,testingandqualificationofnewsystems

and process combinationsExistingplantequipment:f Technical centre-electroplatingf Clean room robot paint facility, manual varnishing cabinf PVD system (magnetron sputtering)f UV curing system f IMD production cell f Thermoforming linefElectrostaticflockinglinef Water transfer methodf Marking laser, laser cutting system

f UV digital printing, pad printing, hot stamping fCorona,flameimpingement,fluorination,plasmaf Component cleaning, microblastingf 3D printer (FDM technology)

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-176Stefan Hins

Mould technology

Theproductionandqualityorienteddesignofmouldsandparts is the condition for economical and process-reliable manufactoring.

The Kunststoff-Institut guides its customers when it co-mes tof Drawing up mould conceptsf Project supervision from concept to series production,

both domestically and overseasf Expert assessment of existing moulded parts and

moulds with regard to moulded parts design criterionsf Optimisation of moulded part geometry in terms of

weld line positions, ventilation, warpage and durability problems

f Technical and thermal optimisation of injection moulds based on very short cycle times using simulation tech-nology

f Structural-mechanical analysis of moulded compon-ents (FEM)

f Optimisation of component design/topology for weight-, cycle- and cost-reduction

f Dynamic temperature technology approaches (BFMOLDTM, 3iTech®, GREENMOLDTM)

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-176Stefan Hins

Werkstofftechnik / Neue Materialien Qualitätsmanagement fffMould technology Coating technology

Coating technology

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-139Frank Mumme

fff

Coatings optimise the wear behaviour and functional pro-pertiesoftoolsurfaces.Enhancethequalityofyourcom-ponents and the productivity of your production proces-ses. We coat tools and advise you on selecting coatings and surface structures tailored to applications. f Surface technology for tools/components fCreationoftoolingspecifications f Application-oriented selection of surface- and coa-

ting technologies f Lubrication-free manufacturing and production of

design surfaces using surface and coating technolo-gies

f Coating technologies f PVD and PACVD technology f CVD technologyf Coating layer characterisation: adhesion, friction coef-ficient,layerthickness,wearresistance

f Application-oriented recommendations for coatings: surface technology for moulded parts and problem sol-ving

f Surface analysis of in-mould structures f 3D measurement technology in accordance with DIN

25178 f Gloss and colour effect on plastic components f In-mould structures to facilitate part ejection f Structures for productpiracy protectionf Research and development

Surface technology for moulded parts

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-132Dominik Malecha

The Kunststoff-Institut supports you in selecting, app-lying and assessing optimal surface-treatment technolo-gies for moulded parts and tools.

Surface technology for moulded partsf Selectionofsurfaceanddecorativetechniquestogether

with the introduction of new decorative technologiesf Process developments and optimisations, process

combinationsf Symbol and ambient lighting for technical lighting ap-

plicationsfGlobalinstallationassessmentandequipmentdesignf Process optimisation and minimisation of scrappingf Supplier selection and cost analysisf „Design meets Plastic” – design and technology work-

shops in the showroom for surface technology

Surface Testing Methodsf Comprehensive surface testing technology including

colour and gloss measurement, contactless rough-ness and topography measurement, surface energy, scratch and wear resistance, layer thickness measure-ment (see also test engineering)

f Support in creating test standardsf Research and development

fff

fffWerkstoffprüfung fffSchadensanalyse fffStrategic market development fffProducts and licenses

Testing technology

Products and licenses

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-119

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-150Jens Hündorf

The accredited laboratory, compliant with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, is fitted with the latest top-class testingequipmentforinvestigatingmaterialsanditems.f Materials testingf Incoming goods inspectionsfViscositynumber,meltflowindexMFR/MVRfMechanicaltesting:tensiletest,flexuraltestand im-

pact testf Density and ash content determinationf Thermal properties: melting point, Vicat softening

temperature, HDT measurement, etc.f Hardness testing: Shore A/D; ball indentation hard-

ness, IRHD hardnessf Media resistance characteristics/heat agingfRecyclate:qualityanalysisf Testing of elastomersf Ageing testsf Test specimen production/standard test specimensf Automotive testing (DBL, GM, VW-TL...)f Exposure testing using a xenon tester (VDA 75202

etc.) and sunlight simulation (DIN 75220)

f Environmental cycle test (PV 1200, BMW PR303.4)f Emission behavior (VW 50180, fogging, odour, etc.)f Flammbility testing (FMVSS 302, DIN 75200, UL 94)fMaterialrequirements(DBL5404,TL527...)fSurface testing according to specifications: e.g.

TL 226, DBL 7384, cream, scratch resistances

Elke Dormann The Kunststoff-Institut offers a range of valuable assi-stance when it comes to addressing everyday corporate practice - comprising products, services, software, ser-vice and consulting from a single source:

f Advisor – for moulding defects affecting thermo- or duroplastic press- and injection-moulded parts and for the initial adjustment of injection moulding machines (as a book or an App)

f PlagiEx – a system for determining authenticityf K-Advisor – software for systematic and transparent

documentation of mould samplingf WinCool – software for cycle time calculation of ther-

moplastic injection-moulded partsf Various test items

f Structure plates f Crack Knacker – a test system for viewing moulding

defects on plastic items, stress crack testf Material databaseFor more information, please visit the online shop our website.

fff fffAus- und Weiterbildung fffAnalysis technologyTesting technology fff

Strategic market development

Analysis technology

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-125Martin Doedt

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-198 | -114Udo Hinzpeter | Torsten Urban

Moulded plastic parts may fail for many reasons, but the priorityisfirsttoidentifythefaultandthenestablishaway of avoiding or solving the problem. When things go wrong, our scope of service not only covers conventio-nal troubleshooting but is also leveraged by more than a quarterofacenturyofexperienceinpolymersandfai-lure analysis to rework your process and make it secure andefficientonceagain.Theservicerangeincludes:f Failure analyses on moulded parts, coatings and assembly unitsf Material characterisation, material deformulation, ad-

ditive analyticfVisualisation of faults, layer sequences, geometries,

non-destructive test methodsWedrawonthelatestequipmenttechnologyavailableforuse in our accredited laboratory:f Spectroscopy: Infrared Spectroscopy, Infrared Ima-

ging, UV/Vis, EDSf Thermoanalysis: DSC, TGA, TMA, DMAf Chromatography: Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC),

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

fImaging methods: reflected- and transmitted-lightmicroscopy, SEM, Micro CT

Diverse testing methods from conventional material te-sting and surface test engineering round off our portfolio. The scope of our consulting also includes expert help to select the best approach to your concern while maintrai-ning an optimal cost-benefit ratio. Ourwide network ofpartner laboratories guarantees the availability of any te-stingmethodyourproblemmayrequire.Still,orderswillalways be processed discreetly and under our control.”

TheKunststoff-Institutsupportsyouinyourquestforcom-pany-wide strategic market growth, where the emphasis may be on identifying new markets or market segments and/or practical possibilities to reinforce current markets. Here, a targeted analysis of strengths and weaknesses should not only succeed in highlighting prospects for new markets/products but also help ensure or nurture inno-vative leadership. Thorough market assessments, with trends and competitive situations included in the analysis. An integrated approach should help ensure existing pro-cesses/sequencesareoptimizedaswellastheformationof a strategy.

Strategic market growth topics include:f Analysis of markets, competitors, trends

f Analysis of existing processes and assessment of new production processes

f Networks and partnershipsf Technology scouting, technology transferf Benchmarking, round robin testsf Quality management

Materials engineering/New materials development

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-160

Michael Tesch

Data & Facts

The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid unites cutting-edge know-how with the latest production technologies to furtherboostqualityandeconomicefficiency– particularly focusing on injection-moulded parts made of thermoplastics and thermosets.

The Kunststoff-Institut is also focussed on ...

fExceptionalcompetence,asguaranteedbyourquali-fiedandexperiencedemployeesaswell as stringentqualityassurancesystems

fSwiftandflexibleorderprocessingf Strict practical relevance, which assists user-directed customer support f Research and technology transferfScientificandResearchactivities in theplasticspro-cessingfieldanddevelopmentofplasticmaterialsandplastic products

f Target-group oriented education and trainingThecompanyiscertifiedinaccordancewithDINENISO9001 and the laboratory is accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2000.

The Kunststoff-Institut is characterized by many years of expertiseinthefieldofmaterialsengineering.In addition to specialist consulting, other focal points in-clude industry-andcompany-specificmaterialdevelop-ment for industrial applications. Interdisciplinary colla-boration amongst the Institute‘s specialist departments allows comprehensive mapping of product developments. Thefocushereison:thermalmanagement,flameretar-dance, fillers and reinforcingmaterial, functionalisationof material systems, antibacterial surfaces, stress corro-sion, tribology, acoustics, recyclate, bioplastics.The Kunststoff-Institut supports your efforts to tackle is-suesinthefollowingfields:f Application-oriented material developmentf Evaluation, development and validation of functional

materials for industry solutionsf Deployment of biobased materials and renewable re-

sourcesfDevelopmentandmodificationofspecialmaterialsf Material downsizingf Introduction of recycling concepts/use of recyclate in

plastics processingfMaterialselection,definingrequirementprofiles

f Minimisation of used material typesf Holding training courses in the area of materials tech-

nologyf Basic research

Data & FactsService overview fff fff

fffProdukte Innovationen ffffffMaterials engineering/New materials development

Service overview

Education and training fff

The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid ...f supports you in selecting, developing, optimising and

implementing products, tools and processes in all areas of plastics technology.

foffersin-depthservicesinadjacentfieldsofpolymertechnologies regarding innovation, research and de-velopment within its business domains.

f was founded in 1988 as an “extended workbench”, which makes it the most experienced service provider in this sector.

f currently employs around 100 employees.f generates an annual turnover of around ten million

Euros each year

Phone: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-121Torsten Urban | Christine Bergener

Education and Training

The Kunststoff-Institut education and training centre ac-tivities are characterised as highly practice oriented and guarantee a steady stream of new and up-to-date tech-nicalissuesthroughtheresultsandfindingsofnumerousdevelopment projects to the participants.f Appealing premises, including fully air-conditioned se-

minar rooms and customised technical training school f Seminars lasting one or more days, crash courses,

workshops, week-long training courses and specialist presentations facilitate individual scheduling

f Group exercises in the training school, laboratory and surface technology application centre (AOT) enhance the practical relevance

fCompany-specific training courses, both in the insti-tute and directly on-site, domestically and overseas, meetcomprehensivelyspecific requirementsofcom-panies.

f Written and/or oral success controls to document ef-fectiveness

f Symposiums on relevant technical topics help encou-rage experts to share experiences

The comprehensive seminar programme, including all

key dates and daily schedules can be obtained from us free of charge or downloaded. We would be more than happy to compile a draft plan for education and training tailored to your company.Our education and training departments focus primari-ly on recruiting skilled employees. The relevant scope includes not only Bachelor and Master degree courses in polymer engineering but also the establishment and operation of Polymer Training Centres (PTC). Combining theoretical and practical elements alongside on-site ac-commodationfacilitieshelpsacceleratethetimerequiredtoobtainthesemi-professionalqualificationasa“Poly-mer Technology Specialist”.

Arriving by car (A 45)

Exit No. 14, Lüdenscheid Mitte, proceed towards Zentrum or EGC, do not go through the tunnel ‘Rathaustunnel’ (keep right), after the station on the right, take the third street right into Karolinen-straße. Exit No. 13, Lüdenscheid Nord, towards Lüden-scheid, following Heedfelder Straße for approx. two kilometres, turn left into Lessingstraße after passing the church on the left hand side, then dia-gonally left into Karolinenstraße.On foot from Lüdenscheid rail station, approx. seven minutes.

Kunststoff-Institut für die mittelständische Wirtschaft NRW GmbH (K.I.M.W.)Karolinenstraße 8 | 58507 LüdenscheidTel.: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-191Fax: +49 (0) 23 51.10 64-190Web: www.kunststoff-institut.deMail: mail@kunststoff-institut.de

General Management:Dipl.-Ing. Thomas EulensteinDipl.-Ing. Stefan Schmidt

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