HPCFK Information

Being a research association of Leibniz Universität Hannover (Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools), Technische Universität Braunschweig (Institute of Aircraft Design and Lightweight Structures) and Technische Universität Clausthal (Institute of Polymer Materials and Plastics Engineering) we offer services for the conception and development of lightweight structures of fibre-reinforced plastics and their production technologies at the research centre “CFK Nord” located in Stade. We focus on experimental, theoretical and simulation-aided methods. Examples for what we do: - Multi-Matrix-Prepregs for individualization of properties of fibre composite structures (e.g. morphing structures) - Metal-cfrp hybrid structures for load transmission into thin-walled high performance structures - Unconventional concepts of stiffeners for thermoset and thermoplastic composite structures - Integrated design and process design methods for aerospace applications ranging from preliminary design to detailed planning - High-speed (3 m/s) fibre placement technologies for complex three-dimensional structures - Automated draping-technologies with online impregnation - Process monitoring technologies and machine learning Thereby, our range of services includes basic research as well as applied research in co-operation with industrial partners. Moreover, we provide assistance in the development of products demanding requirements for lightweight constructions and manufacturing solutions. Within the scope of these projects, we additionally give our students an opportunity of developing their technical competencies in internships, student project works and thesis.