Students on the English-language masters/master's programme in Polymer Technology spent a week working with partners from several countries in Naples and online. The focus was on the latest developments in the field (of) fiber composite technology and sustainable material strategies - with insights into research, industry and exciting practical experiences.
In June, the students took part in an international workshop week on the topic of "Sustainable use of biocomposites for lightweight applications" in Naples and online as part of the Blended Intensive Program (BIP for short). The so-called Blended Intensive Programs enable short studies or training stays abroad. The participants from various countries, e.g. from the Technical University of Istanbul, the University of Cádiz, the Technical University of Cartagena, the University of Naples Federico II and the Aalen University of Applied Sciences, gained intensive insights into modern developments in fiber composite technology, additive manufacturing and sustainable material strategies.
The event (allgemein) began with virtual introductory lectures on the basics of composite materials, life cycle assessment (LCA) and additive manufacturing technologies. In the face-to-face part, the participants visited the laboratories / labs of the University Federico II in Naples, carried out mechanical examinations on additively manufactured test samples and developed designs of Experiments for the sustainable consideration of sample production.
One highlight was the excursions, field trips to various industrial partners
The company 3Dna demonstrated the industrial use of additive manufacturing for components made of plastics and metals, while ATM presented practical applications of fiber-reinforced materials in aviation and automotive technology. At the national research center CNR, the focus was on current developments in the field (of) biomaterials with nanoparticles, including their targeted use in cancer therapy.
The following workshops dealt on the one hand with the design aspects of the selection of suitable materials and their social aspects, and on the other with the micro- and macromechanics of fiber composite systems and recycling strategies for hybrid materials.
On the last day of the program, the students were able to discuss the exciting topics of the workshop and future cooperation opportunities with local companies. The event (Allgemein) thus not only offered an intensive professional exchange, but also a practical link between research, teaching and industry and underlined the central role of intentional and intercultural exchange.
