Polymer Engineering Center Research
Research conducted by the faculty and students of the Polymer Engineering Center is focused mainly into the fields of materials, including rheology and alternative polymers; processes, including extrusion and co-injection molding; geometry, including micro- and nanoscale features; and tools, including computer simulation and process optimization. See a brief description of our current research here. A list of past major research topics can be found below.
Research Areas Diagram
Past and current major research topics:
Processing of Reinforced Thermosetting Polymer Parts
Process Induced Fiber Damage
Continuous Electronic Laminate Processing
Boundary Element Simulations in Polymer Engineering
Development of Processing Techniques for Alternative Polymers Made of Renewable Resources
In-Line Measurement of Polymer Melting Behavior in Single-Screw Extruders
Process Development and Material Characterization of Microcellular Co-Injection Molding
Thin-Wall Injection Molding Processes
Computer-aided Process and Design Optimization Tools
Web-based Distributed Manufacturing Knowledge Management System
Wire Coating and Pipe Extrusion
Axial Flow Between Eccentric Cylinders
Sliding Plate Rheometer Development
Die Lines and Die Lip Build-up in Plastics Extrusion
Research Activities on Controllable Materials, Mechanics and Electronic Technologies
Field Controllable Polymer Composites
Sensors For Polymer Processing
Further Development of the LIGA Process
