Vom Labor in die Welt: Die textile Start-up-Schmiede

Textile Praxisnähe spielt auch an der Professur für Förder- und Materialflusstechnik eine wichtige Rolle. Hier wird unter anderem an den Grundlagen moderner Hochleistungsfaserseile sowie textiler Zug- und Tragmittel geforscht, mit dem Ziel, leichte und flexible Alternativen zu klassischen Werkstoffen wie Stahl zu entwickeln. Die Forschung erfolgt meist in enger Kooperation… Weiter lesen„Vom Labor in die Welt: Die textile Start-up-Schmiede“

An interesting conference has come to an end – OIPEEC Conference Madrid 2026

After two days of intensive discussion, we are returning to Chemnitz. An outstanding conference featuring high-level technical exchange has left a lasting impression. We were able to enrich the in-depth exploration of the world of fibre and steel wire ropes with two presentations of our own based on current research…. Weiter lesen„An interesting conference has come to an end – OIPEEC Conference Madrid 2026“

New stranding machine for high-performance fibres put into operation

After around a year of planning, design and construction, we have commissioned our first and probably unique planetary stranding machine for fibre ropes at the newly established Rope Technology Centre (STZ) at Chemnitz University of Technology. This completely new and self-development machine is equipped with 3 rows of 6 baskets,… Weiter lesen„New stranding machine for high-performance fibres put into operation“