[nanoPost] Micro injection molding of smart materials for different applications

Research Centre Germany

The Institute addresses a wide spectrum of research activities in the area of powder metallurgy. One of the core competences is micro engineering.

Here, the production of metallic and polymer miniature parts and micro structured surfaces using micro-PIM (micro powder- or injection molding)is developed.

A variety of materials, such as metals and metal-alloys, composites and polymers (nanocomposites) can be processed using this cost effective series production technique. Application areas are e.g. automotive industry, life science, bio and/or medical technology, consumer goods and sensors, etc.

Further competences exist in the development of biofunctionalised surfaces for medical aplications, manufacturing of heat sinks with adapted material properties. Manufacturing of implants e.g. stapes made of biomaterials such as Ti and Ti-alloys and the manufacturing of miniature components with free dimensions in the range of 300 µm for various other applications.