Master's theses

Development and validation of an automated prosthetic fitting system for additively manufactured bionic lower-leg structures

Recyclability of PBS natural fiber-reinforced plastics—the effect of repeated processing on material properties

Effect of thermomechanical degradation of a polypropylene/polyethylene blend during extrusion on molecular architecture and mechanical properties

Structural and process engineering evaluation of natural- and carbon-fiber-reinforced hybrid composites

Evaluation of process parameters for the precompaction of fiber-reinforced composites made from regenerated cellulose textiles

Chemical recycling of epoxy-based CFRP matrix using methanesulfonic acid

Development of polycarbonate face shields for respiratory masks

Properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 composites produced by injection molding

Local control of the core layer properties of hybrid systems

Experimental study on the stress and failure behavior of composites with integrated sensor elements

Reuse of recovered recycled thermoplastics for room-temperature-infusible CFRPs and its influence on composite properties

Production and characterization of functionalized adhesives for damage monitoring on wind turbine rotor blades

Investigation of the influence of surface pretreatment methods on direct joints between duromer composites and printed thermoplastic molding compounds

Relationship between process, structure, and properties of extrusion-based melt blends made from polypropylene and polystyrene

Evaluation of different coupling geometries in additively manufactured thermoplastic hybrid structures

An analysis of the protective effect of textile personal protective equipment used by fire departments against harmful fire gases

Investigation of high-precision plastic surfaces and their production in assembly injection molding

Development of process parameters for the production of prepregs using an online prepreg system

Evaluation of the integration of the ColorLite color measurement system into the industrial extrusion process for selected thermoplastics

Development of a processing route for the production of LICGC thin-film ceramics as a supercapacitor electrolyte

Evaluation of various laminate designs for orthotic foot insoles—simulation concept and testing

Mechanical properties of expoid resin filled with magnetizable powders

Evaluation of novel biocomposites as substitutes for wood-based materials—a holistic approach along the value chain

Analysis and optimization of joining technologies for microstructured injection-molded components and membranes

Functionalization and biologization of polymer surfaces

3D printing with continuous carbon fiber epoxy systems for structural applications

Co-injection as a viable adhesive-free joining technique using bulk ABS and PETG

Development of a recommendation for action to reduce hidden quality costs, using the Airbus A320 vertical stabilizer production line as an example

Production and characterization of compostable composite materials based on agricultural fibers

Natural fiber sandwich composites with flow-restricted face layers—evaluation of process technology and bending properties

Rapid tooling of plastic screw elements for trouble-free extrusion of natural fibers

Characterization of an additively manufactured hollow cylinder geometry with defined microslits for medical applications

Implementation scenario for a mixed reality system using collaborative robots as an example

Analysis of the equivalence of ultrasonic and x-ray testing for the localization of foreign film particles in carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic

Study of the compostability of highly filled, injection-moldable agricultural fiber compounds

Effect of mechanical energy input on the geometry of flax fibers in a thermoplastic matrix

Design, fabrication, and validation of a tool for characterizing selected parameters of semi-finished textile products for fiber-reinforced composites

Evaluation of an additively manufactured structure under cyclic loading

Cost analysis of sandwich structures made of fiber-reinforced composites

Plasma-based bonding of copper nanoparticles to plastic surfaces

The effects of parameters in PVC direct extrusion

Development of an alternative assembly strategy for aligning the X-stop screws of a front module, using the EVA2 series architecture of Daimler AG as an example

Optimization of production technology and logistics in assembly areas for medium-volume production: the case of Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG

Geometric characterization of manufacturing defects based on thermographic process images

Studies to determine the effect of undulations on laminate strength

Analysis of potential sources of error in braided CFRP high-profile structures using a bicycle rim as an example

Analysis of the properties of tribologically modified thermoplastics: the case study of material substitution for two gas meter components

Development, evaluation, and benchmarking of a new measurement method for characterizing the bending behavior of thermoplastic prepregs in a rheometer

Article on the manufacture of MID components using two-component injection molding

Application of tracking technology for component tracking and efficiency improvement: the case of the single-aisle vertical stabilizer at the Airbus Stade plant

Potential of rim-compatible polyurethane systems based on renewable raw materials for sealing applications

Design of a combined RTM winding mold for the production of unidirectional fiber-reinforced composite specimens

Development and market launch of a fiber-reinforced shift cable for the bicycle industry

Methodology for characterizing the mechanical properties of SIPN systems using a rheometer

Development of a material model approach for glass-plastic hybrid systems for implementation in nonlinear finite element analysis

Characterization of the fixing effect of various binder systems and a simulation study of the effects of local binder application on the drape of biaxial fiber fabrics

Development and evaluation of infusion methods for repairing laminated CFRP components using the vacuum-assisted resin injection process

Reducing the notch effect of drill holes in thermoset CFRP prepreg structures

New manufacturing process and characterization of plain bearings based on PTFE compound fiber-reinforced composite technology

Development of an innovative concept for repairing duromer CFRP components using a thermoplastic functional layer

Analytical development and modular implementation planning of a production system based on lean principles, using the Continental Stöcken site as an example

Methods for optimizing assembly routes: the case of BMW AG in Dingolfing

Analysis to define requirements for industrial exhaust systems in aluminum processing for the development of a specification document

Optimization of the process chain for the production of flexible packaging for pharmaceutical products under cleanroom conditions

Study of the material behavior of multiaxial fabrics for the continuous preforming of complex, geometrically variable fiber-reinforced composites

Validation and testing of materials for use in helmets for mountain sports

Rheological characterization of thermoset-thermoplastic SIPN layers

Potential for electrically conductive plastics to replace lead electrodes in the mobility sector

The potential of directly extruded polyamide-6-epoxy resin system hybrids as high-performance thermoplastic materials

Harnessing the potential of 3D printing to produce optimized honeycomb structures

Development of a test specification for determining the fatigue strength properties of CFRP and CFRP-metal hybrid specimens

Evaluation of the application potential of volcanic fiber mats in plastic composites

Optimization of thermoset welding and load-specific characterization of welded joints in thermoset CFRP components with thermoplastic functional layers

Methods for sizing production warehouses in aircraft manufacturing: the case of Airbus A350 section manufacturing

Manufacturing and joining of duromer NFK components with thermoplastic functional layers

Curing kinetics and rheology of an epoxy-boehmite nanocomposite

Development and design of process chains for the analysis and preparation of matrix systems for use in multi-matrix prepregs

Investigation of the filtering effect of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using the in-plane and out-of-plane impregnation liquid composite molding (LCM) process

Effect of autoclave pressures on the bond strength and mechanical properties of SIPN in a CFRP component with a thermoplastic functional layer

Alternative methods for manufacturing fiber-reinforced seat shells using the hand-laminating technique

Characterization of the mechanical and electrical properties of wound CNT-modified CFRP laminates

Identification and development of a concept for optimization potential in the shim process for the structural assembly of the single-aisle vertical stabilizer to increase value creation and quality

Mechanical characterization of fiberglass-reinforced vacuum insulation panels

Development of a methodology for assessing the feasibility of "Industry 4.0" in a heterogeneous system environment in the field of production control in the automotive industry

Preparation and characterization of hybrid samples through mechanical and chemical pretreatment of metal

Evaluation of new adhesion promoter systems for flax-fiber-reinforced polypropylene

Development and process analysis of a variable-temperature plasticizing unit for processing optical plastics with long cycle times

Investigation of the electrical conductivity of carbon nanoparticle/epoxy/carbon fiber multiscale composites

Characterization of polyurethane foams for use in resin transfer molding (RTM)

Optimization of process parameters for rapidly cured plastics

Design of jet nozzles made of PA6-GF30 and investigation of shrinkage behavior during the manufacturing process

Precision injection molding of stiffness-optimized microswitches

Methods for reducing uniaxial thermal residual stresses in fiber-metal laminates

Fabrication of carbon nanoparticle/epoxy/fiber textile hybrid composites using the double vacuum-assisted resin infusion (DVARI) process

Application of system theory to model the dynamic behavior of infusion processes and generic validation through experiments

An improvement to the vacuum-assisted resin infusion (VARI) process and its application

Effect of process parameters on the mechanical properties of textile-reinforced pCBT composites

Finite element analysis of scarf repair concepts for composite structures

Fabrication of multidimensional stringer-preform structures in CFRP lightweight construction

A new concept for the manufacturing of fiber-metal laminates using carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites and thin aluminum sheet

Development and design of a permeability test rig for technical textiles

Development of a new generation of nanoparticle-reinforced, polymer-coated sisal fibers for industrial applications

Fabrication, characterization, and modification of the CF electrode as a heating element in the resistance welding of CFRP components

Feasibility study on the design of a sorting device for recycled carbon fibers in the production of organic films

Fragmentation and detachment of nanoparticle agglomerates upon collision with a wall

Development of a process for fabricating frameless wiper plates using high-performance thermoplastic composites

Investigation of impregnation and draping methods for natural fiber composites