Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid: Sustainable Solutions for the Plastics Industry

Navigating industry challenges Boosting innovation: Expert solutions for sustainable plastics development

2024-10-18 Source: Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid 1 min Reading Time

The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid is helping the plastics industry tackle rising energy costs, material shortages, and increasing sustainability demands. Offering expert support in application technology, the institute guides companies from product development to final design, focusing on cost-effective, sustainable solutions with advanced material selection and tool design.

Sectional view Mould concept for ‘electronic encapsulation’(Source: KIMW) — Sectional view Mould concept for ‘electronic encapsulation’
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The plastics industry is facing significant changes due to the impact of recent global events. High energy and material costs, a shortage of skilled labor, and increasing demands for sustainability have created challenges for many companies. In response, the Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid is offering support in application technology to help businesses navigate these issues.

The institute acknowledges that while plastic products will continue to be essential globally, they must evolve to become more sustainable in terms of materials and design. The application technology team at Lüdenscheid provides comprehensive support to companies, from the initial development stages of a product to final implementation. Their expertise includes helping companies create efficient specifications and select appropriate materials, drawing from a vast material database.

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Mould-fill simulation of ‘electronic encapsulation’(Source: KIMW)

Thermal mould design with positioning of heating elements and temperature sensors(Source: KIMW)

Mould concept for ‘electronic encapsulation’(Source: KIMW)

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Sustainability and the use of alternative, eco-friendly materials are key priorities. The institute actively advises companies on renewable materials and offers insights into product design, focusing on optimizing cost, sustainability, and functionality. This approach ensures that the manufacturability of production tools is considered early in the design process, helping to minimize costs.

The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid also offers expertise in tool design, whether for improving existing products or creating new ones. With over 20 years of experience and the use of advanced CAE software, the team ensures that aspects such as rheology, thermals, shrinkage and warpage are carefully evaluated throughout the design phase.

By addressing market needs in areas such as sustainability, new product development, and failure analysis, the institute aims to provide valuable support where it is most needed.

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