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First-ever "Studi-Science Day" held

The exchange between students and researchers at Clausthal University of Technology brings together about 100 participants in the Aula…

First ARBURG 370 A electric injection molding machine in operation

The new ARBURG 370 A expands PuK’s machine fleet and, thanks to its new operating and machine design, offers significant advantages in the…

SHOREliner, a LuFo collaborative project on electric flight

As part of the Aviation Research Program (LuFo), PuK is receiving funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action…

Successful project completion in the packaging films sector

Stand-up pouches, as an efficient packaging solution, are increasingly replacing conventional containers. The characterization, development,…

Results from the ZIM project are generating excitement around the world

The instrument, developed as part of a research project with bass manufacturer Gerald Marleaux, has been met with enthusiasm by musicians…

New findings from the DFG project "TackTIC"

PuK presents project results on the tack of duromer prepregs. This material property is of great relevance to automated manufacturing…

DFG project MHL—Multi-hardener laminates—launched

During the manufacture of thick-walled fiber-reinforced composite components, the curing reaction of the resin system causes overheating…

NBank's NatureLED project launched

Development of a natural-fiber-reinforced plastic system to replace metallic materials in housings and support systems for technical…

Successful participation in the TUniCorn 2025 idea competition

As part of the 3rd TUniCorn 2025 Idea Competition, organized by the Clausthal University Startup Service and WiReGo, various teams were…

Winner of the IHK technology transfer award for an innovative bass guitar

In collaboration with the bass manufacturer Marleaux BassGuitars, the Institute for Polymer Materials and Plastics Technology has developed…

AGRILIGHT: Lightweight construction innovation for agriculture

Successful completion of the AGRILIGHT project at the Stade site.

Clausthal University of Technology opens its doors to coincide with the start of the Clausthal City Festival

A glimpse into university life at Clausthal University of Technology for the public. In addition to the city festival program, visitors were…

reFrame-day brings composite recycling into college curricula

At reFrame Day, researchers from the HPCFK University Consortium, in collaboration with PFH Private University of Applied Sciences in…

Our institute's participation in ECCM22

Participation in ECCM22 provided an opportunity for in-depth professional exchange, the establishment of new contacts, and feedback on…

Completion of the materials science internship in 2026

Today, our students in this year's materials engineering internship gave their final presentations.

New trainee at the institute

Welcome, Christian

SCyZero collaborative project approved as part of the aviation research program

The use of recyclable TowPregs offers significant potential for making aviation more environmentally friendly.

New employee at the institute

Welcome, Dr. Alula Gebresas

Green Light for Recyclable Aircraft Structures – PuK Conducts Research Aimed at a More Sustainable Aviation Industry

As part of the reFrame project, PuK is conducting research on sandwich structures made from recycled core materials and face sheets for use…

Prof. Gerhard Ziegmann Retires

More than 100 guests bid farewell to the plastics and fiber composites expert as he retired after nearly 25 years at Clausthal University of…