Services and consulting on sustainable plastics
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Creating closed material loops
There is an increasing trend towards taking back plastic products at the end of their life cycle. If material cycles are closed and the plastics are reused sensibly, the use of resources is reduced. Together with you, we develop processes for collecting, sorting and processing the returned materials according to their end-of-life, so that cycles can be closed and you can reuse your recycled plastics.
Consulting on plastic selection
There are many ways to make components more sustainable. For some applications, biodegradation may be the best alternative at the end of the life cycle, while recycled materials are the material solution of choice for other applications. Biobased materials can also be a sustainable alternative to naphtha-based plastics for a specific requirement profile.
We help you to develop a structured requirements profile for the respective application and to select the right material. Our research and development department with its own in-house laboratory enables us to develop and test materials specifically for your requirements.
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Consultation on component design and mould design
Due to a changed material profile and broader specifications when using recyclates, the design of assemblies, components and moulds often needs to be adapted. Topics such as 'Design for Repairability' and 'Design for Recycling' are also becoming increasingly important due to changing regulations. On request, we can support or take over the entire design process for you – from concept development to the simulatively validated design of the component and mould through to the start of production.
Optimising process engineering for sustainable plastics
Even if processing on conventional machines is possible without any problems, the processing of bioplastics and recyclates sometimes differs and recyclates differs from the processing of conventional plastics. Narrower processing windows, wider fluctuations in flow behaviour or different crystallisation behaviour require processing parameters to be adjusted, potentially even at regular intervals. Our specialists optimise our customers' process technology and adapt the processing parameters to the use of new materials.
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Simulations for the processing of sustainable plastics
Our engineering department has been carrying out simulations for a large number of well-known international companies from various industries for over 30 years. Our spectrum ranges from functional and load simulations to process simulations (e.g. mould flow analyses and mould temperature control) and state-of-the-art, AI-supported component and process optimisations. Switching to recycled materials often involves particular complexities, such as more fluctuating material properties. Our simulation expertise identifies potential risks, e.g. with regard to the functional fulfilment of the component or manufacturability, at an early stage. In this way, we support you in avoiding often costly errors.
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We would be happy to advise you on all aspects of process engineering!
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Regulatory requirements for plastics
We find ourselves in times of changing regulation in the area of sustainability and circularity of materials and applications. Just two examples of many are the PPWR (Plastic and Plastic Waste Regulation) or the ELV (End-of-life vehicles Regulation), which are likely to lead to major changes in the plastics industry. New requirements include quotas for the use of recycled materials and bioplastics as well as for the recycling of products at the end of their life cycle. We can help you to future-proof your products and comply with regulatory requirements.
Prohibited ingredients in plastics
Other constantly changing regulations concern banned substances (e.g. PFAS, halogens, bisphenol A and similar), compliance with which must also be ensured when using recycled materials. We define material flows and analyse materials to help you manage risks associated with banned ingredients.
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Optimising product carbon footprint and life cycle assessment
The calculation of the carbon footprint (CO2-Footprint) and the life cycle assessment analysis (LCA) of products help companies to understand the environmental impact of their products throughout their entire life cycle and to reduce their environmental impact. We analyse all relevant phases of the product life cycle – from raw material extraction to production, transport, disposal and recycling.
With our support, you can also determine the carbon footprint of your products. We can document the analysis on request. We work with you to develop sustainable solutions to improve your carbon footprint. We will show you how you can use resources more efficiently, minimise CO2-Emissions and increase the sustainability of your entire product range. Our experts support you not only in analysing your products, but also in implementing measures to reduce their environmental footprint in the long term.
Further information on engineering services in our group of companies can be found on the homepage of our sister company M.TEC:
Questions about our services?
We look forward to receiving your enquiry about our services relating to sustainable plastics and their processing.
