Fiber composites

Developments in mechanical and plant engineering are essentially characterized by increasing requirements regarding productivity, component quality and reproducibility, while simultaneously saving energy and resources, thus achieving economic efficiency. These objectives can only be achieved to a limited extent when using conventional materials and construction methods. A conflict of objectives arises, for example, when productivity shall be increased and the dynamic behavior shall be improved at the same time. High dynamics of movement can only take place by mass reduction of the moved components, if the driving energy remains the same. However, lightweight constructions require detailed knowledge of applied loads and stresses occurring in the component. Especially when using fiber plastic composites (FPC), requirements on engineering are high. The direction-dependent properties of this material group must be considered in design and simulation. This is the only way that ideal characteristics can be set up and operational stability can be ensured.

The Fraunhofer IWU offers customized solutions not only for design and calculation, but also for construction, optimization and manufacturing of prototypes and small series. Moreover, we determine the mechanical properties of the prototypes by conducting experiments in order to support construction and performance capability.