Camshafts ensure that the charge-cycle valves in internal combustion engines are opened and closed reliably and precisely. These valves are... Read More
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) components are usually assembled using fasteners. These are typically glued into the CFRP component once... Read More
Fraunhofer IWM, MicroTribology Centrum µTC, together with the Freiburg Materials Research Centre and the polyolefin manufacturer LyondellBasell, have now produced... Read More
There are 30,000 wind turbines in operation in Germany, many of which are starting to age. In 2019, 2000 rotor... Read More
A new self-reinforcing bio-based composite material developed as part of the Bio4self project and made from polylactide (PLA) claims to... Read More
Fraunhofer researchers have partnered with industry experts to develop highly durable thermoplastic foams and composites that make the blades lighter... Read More