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Paint systems for replacing chrome plating of plastic parts
The objective is to develop paint systems and painting processes to replace or complement chrome plating of plastic parts for car exteriors, with demanding requirements in terms of adhesion. The project aims at developing paint systems offering a "design palette" in terms of visual effects. Furthermore, the new paints must be more eco-friendly and less expensive than chrome plating processes. Partners: Plastal, Beckers, Volvo and SINTEF.
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PolyLife – Sub-sea lifetime predictions
The objective is to provide tools for innovative use of polymers, composites and elastomers for sub-sea applications. The project will improve the understanding of diffusion and degradation mechanisms in order to give reliable lifetime predictions for these materials under extreme environmental conditions.
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TAKTIL – New surface concepts for office chairs
In a project with office furniture manufacturer HÅG the objective is to develop concepts for surfaces with special tactile properties (a “good touch”). This must be combined with e.g. visual attractiveness and scratch resistance. Last, but not least, the concepts must comply with HÅGs stringent environmental policy. Injection moulding technology is a central part of the project. |
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SustainComp – Sustainable composites
17 partners within research and industry around Europe are involved in the project SustainComp. The target is to develop new composite materials based on biopolymers and wood-based reinforcements. The work comprises activities from design of reinforcing components to making demonstrators. Read more.
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DePA – Demanding polyolefin applications
The exploitation of oil and gas resources in regions with cold climate, at large sub-sea depths or in high-temperature and high-pressure reservoirs, requires a high level of innovation for polyolefin based products. This project addresses this need for innovation, with focus on isolated pipe systems, electrical power cables and umbilicals. Read more.
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"Arctic materials" – Polymers and elastomers
The aim of this project is to establish criteria and solutions for safe and cost-effective application of materials for hydrocarbon exploration and production in Arctic regions. This sub-project will develop knowledge and test procedures for evaluating how mechanical properties and failure mechanisms change with temperature down to -60 ºC. Read more.
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"Arctic materials" – Composites
The aim of this project is to establish criteria and solutions for safe and cost-effective application of materials for hydrocarbon exploration and production in Arctic regions. This sub-project will focus on composite joints and composite-metal interfaces (stresses induced by processing and temperature variations, material solutions and procedures for field joining and repair etc). Read more.
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COMPACT – Composite structures under impact loading
The objective of this project is to develop a technology platform for designing composite structures subjected to impact loads. The research project shall establish generic competence, experimental technologies, and numerical methods for the design of composite structures. Read more.
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MIKS – Water pipe couplings in fibre reinforced termoplastic materials
Raufoss Water & Gas has introduced a new series of water pipe couplings made in in a fibre-reinforced thermoplastic material. These injection-moulded couplings were developed in cooperation with SINTEF and Lycro AS. Present R&D at SINTEF focuses on understanding the long-term properties of relevant materials, including effects of weld lines introduced in the injection moulding process. Read more.
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ISI – Innovative injection moulding industry
A number of injection moulding companies participate in this R&D project. Mechanical response of injection moulded parts is a major activity. Other activities include acoustic response (motor covers), surface defects (tiger stripes) and various process related issues. Read more. |
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MPC – Microfeatured polymer components
This project addresses challenges for injection-moulded components with surface features (channels, gratings etc) in the micrometer range, and outer dimension in the centimeter range. Typical applications are microoptics (e.g. sensors) and microfluidics (e.g. lab-on-a-chip). Read more. |
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