A Unique Meeting Place for Research and Development
Our Technology Center brings together a wide variety of partners – in addition to our customers - from the value chain for joint projects: raw material producers, converters, brand manufacturers, retail chains and recyclers, as well as research institutes such as Fraunhofer and universities which conduct important plastics research.
From the Lab
to the Film
In order for members of the value chain to develop innovative film and packaging concepts, they must identify opportunities and risks early on, assess and manage them accordingly. This is precisely what happens in joint development projects at the Technology Center:
detailed raw material testing prior to trials
cast film sample production for basic stretch tests on the laboratory stretching frame
examination of the samples produced in the film and chemistry laboratory
small series production on the pilot system
The knowledge gained in this “closed loop” can be implemented quickly and practically on the production facilities of the development partners.
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Laboratory Extruder
For the development of new film formulations and types, we offer a multi-layer laboratory extrusion system equipped with the latest technology.
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Laboratory Stretching Frame
In a very simple and cost-effective way, the “KARO® 5.0” can identify process conditions, evaluate film properties from stretched samples, and produce small batches.
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Pilot Line
With unique flexibility for all stretching processes, the pilot plant can produce numerous types of film. It therefore offers the perfect solution for sample production, e.g. for our customers' pre-marketing campaigns.
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Chemistry & Film Laboratory
Film produced on our pilot line, the KARO® 5.0 or the laboratory extruder can be tested immediately in the laboratory and the findings fed back into the production process.
Solutions for the Megatrends of Today and Tomorrow
Forward-looking plastics technologies place a clear focus on sustainability and resource conservation. High-barrier packaging extends the shelf life of food and reduces food waste. Thinner films save raw materials and reduce waste.
Biodegradable plastics and films with a high recycled content contribute to CO₂ reduction. At the same time, applications in electromobility, energy harvesting for solar and wind energy, and water treatment using membrane films are becoming increasingly important.
Innovations are
Best Created Together
We are involved in initiatives aimed at improving the recyclability of plastics and the quality of recyclates, e.g. PrintCYC, Plastic Bond, Blue Competence and R-Cycle.
One R-Cycle showcase project is the development of a “best-case chip bag” made of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Well-known industry representatives working together on this are: Erema, Henkel, hubergroup Print Solutions, Kampf, Maag - the film manufacturer and Brückner customer Plastchim-T together with the processing company Wipak.
Thanks to an optimized design for recycling, up to 80% recycled material could be used to produce new films and bags. The highlight: the processability and mechanical properties of the film remain virtually stable. With the help of R-Cycle's digital product passport, the identification and thus the pure recycling of these chip bags is possible.
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Great Ideas
Need Room to Grow.
Do you have a research project in mind? We have the infrastructure, the know-how - and the curiosity to discover new things together. Get in touch with us now and let's shape the future together!