Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (FIP-Composites@UNIST)

The FIP-Composites@UNIST

The FIP-Composites@UNIST is part of the FIP cooperation program of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, which promotes the industrial transfer and commercialization of scientific research results. By synergizing the competencies of UNIST and Fraunhofer ICT, we create direct benefits for our project partners and customers and drive applied and demand-oriented research and development in close cooperation with Asian industry.

Focus

The focus of FIP-Composites@UNIST is on lightweight construction technologies and application-oriented composite production for the mobility sector. With state-of-the-art processing equipment on an industrial scale for thermoplastic and thermoset material systems, we can meet the requirements of the Asian market in the field of composite-based lightweight construction applications.

Production processes

At FIP-Composites@UNIST, the following production processes are available to our project partners and customers on an industrial scale:

• High-precision hydraulic compression molding press with 25,000 kN press force
• Rapid infusion system for High-Pressure-RTM (HP-RTM) or wet compression molding process
• Automated tape laying system
• Infrared oven for preheating e.g., organo sheets
• Bolt-on injection molding (standard injection molding / fiber direct compounding (FDC))
• Conventional thermoplastic injection molding process
• Digital cutting table
• 3D dynamic water-jet cutting system
• Ultrasonic NDE system