Publicly Funded Research
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the public sponsors and their respective project management agencies for the financial funding of our research projects. This includes in particular the Federal Ministries BMBF and BMWi, AiF, EU, DFG, the NRW state and many other organizations and foundations.
The projects at ITA are mostly carried out in close cooperation with the industry. The majority of the projects are designed to be multidisciplinary. For this purpose, we cooperate with other faculties of RWTH Aachen University and with a number of research institutes at other universities and organisations.
| Topic | Research Area | Funding | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000-in-1 filament - Development of Island-in-the-Sea monofilaments for toothbrush bristles with increased cleaning performance | Man-Made Fibre Technology | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) – Industrielle Gemeinschaftsförderung (Fördernummer 20778 N) | 2021 | 2023 |
| 3DOxOxTurbine - Increase of energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of stationary gas turbines through the use of 3D braided oxide ceramic matrix composites | Composites | BMWi | 2021 | 2024 |
| 6dTEX - Lightweight parts made of 3d textiles in combination with 3d printing | Textile Construction | Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spacial Development (BBSR) | 2021 | 2023 |
| AlgaeTex | Man-Made Fibre Technology Textile Engineering | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| AluGestrick - Development of fine metallic filter meshes with a filter class of F9 or finer based on aluminum-coated basalt fibers with a diameter below 20 μm | Textile Engineering | ZIM | 2022 | 2024 |
| AnaMag - Development of an automatically produced, degradable anastomosis stent for visceral surgery | Medical Textiles | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| AnReTex - Development of an analytical method for testing the purity of recycled textiles | Composites | BMWi | 2021 | 2023 |
| AutoNoM - Automated model building and analysis of the nonwoven-production using machine learning | Textile Engineering | BMBF | 2019 | 2022 |
| BioBase - Development of bio-based alternatives from already available resources for textile applications with competitive costs and properties. | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| BioFlaT - Biohybrid Flame Retardant Finish for Textiles | Product Development | BMBF (Projektträger Jülich, Bio4MatPro) | 2022 | 2023 |
| BioTurf | Man-Made Fibre Technology Product Development | BioTurf is a project in the BIOTEXFUTURE innovation space, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) | 2021 | 2023 |
| CarboReFab - Development of multiaxial non-crimp fabrics made from recycled carbon fibres | Composites | BMWi | 2020 | 2022 |
| CarboScreen - Monitoring Solutions for Carbon Fibres | Man-Made Fibre Technology Composites | Projektträger Jülich – EXIST Forschungstransfer I | 2023 | 2024 |
| Chrysomallos - Development of high-performance insulators for aircraft cabins based on aerogel nonwovens | Man-Made Fibre Technology | Luftfahrtforschungsprogramms LuFo VI - 1 | 2020 | 2022 |
| CISUFLO - Circular Sustainable Floor Coverings | Man-Made Fibre Technology Product Development Sociology in Textile Technology Textile Engineering | Europäische Kommission | 2021 | 2025 |
| CleanWater - Modular lightweight wastewater treatment units made with TRC for rural and periurban dwelling | Textile Construction | BMBF | 2020 | 2022 |
| CO2Tex - CO2-based Thermoplastics in Textile Applications | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2021 | 2024 |
| CoopLaserJoining | Joining Technologies | BMBF IB-ASIEN | 2021 | 2024 |
| DegraTex - Development of Island-in-the-Sea monofilaments for toothbrush bristles with increased cleaning performance | Composites | Innovationsräume Bioökonomie, eine Initiative des Bun-desministeriums für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) | 2021 | 2024 |
| DigiPEP - Digital Product developement process to design TFP-Preforms | Composites | 05/2022 - 05/2024 TTP-Leichtbau des BMWK | 2022 | 2024 |
| DurableHybrid | Composites | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie | 2021 | 2022 |
| DuroBast - Durable and resource saving composite structural components based on newly pre-treated and processed bast fibres | Textile Engineering | Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture | 2021 | 2024 |
| DynaFil - Development of a novel filter system for the removal of microbes from liquids on the basis of antibacterial filter fleeces | Man-Made Fibre Technology | ZIM | 2020 | 2024 |
| ELowPro - Production of fabrics for ultra-low-profile stent graft systems by means of elastic weft insertion | Medical Textiles | AiF Projekt GmbH - ZIM | 2021 | 2023 |
| EnzyDegTex - Biological transformation of textile recycling: Enzymatic, selective degradation of used textiles | Man-Made Fibre Technology | Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Competence Center Bio4MatPro | 2022 | 2024 |
| EOL Modell - Modelling and evaluation of end-of-life scenarios for textile waste streams using the example of polyester used textiles | Man-Made Fibre Technology | AiF/IGF | 2022 | 2024 |
| E-SATstart | Composites | BMWi | 2020 | 2023 |
| EXC-2023 Internet of Production | Product Development | DFG | 2019 | 2025 |
| Forschungskolleg Verbund.NRW - Verbund im Bauwesen - From resource efficiency to validated sustainability | Textile Construction | Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Lan-des Nordrhein-Westfalen | 2021 | 2024 |
| freeDome - Additively manufactured carbon reinforced concrete structures supported with free-standing textile formwork | Textile Construction | German Research Foundation (DFG: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) | 2022 | 2022 |
| HeavyPlace - Binder fixated heavy tow carbon fibre tapes for dry fibre placement processes | Composites | AiF - Arbeitsgemeinschaft industrieller Forschungsver-einigungen „Otto von Guericke“ e.V. | 2021 | 2023 |
| HyInnoNets - Capability of transmission networks for H2-operation | Composites | BMBF | 2021 | 2024 |
| InfiniCut | Future of Work - SME - innovative and socially | ZIM | 2021 | 2023 |
| InnoSandwich | Product Development | IRA-SME | 2023 | 2023 |
| IntegVessel - Development of Plastic Liners with Integrated Bosses for Composite Pressure Vessels by Blowmoulding | Composites | ZIM | 2020 | 2022 |
| KIQS - AI based quality control system to classify draping defects Partner: MABRI.VISION GmbH | Automotive | BMBF: KMU innovativ (DLR, Berlin) | 2021 | 2022 |
| MicroCoat - Development of a machine concept for microwave drying in wet coating processes of textile processing | Composites | BMBF KMUi Produktionsforschung | 2020 | 2022 |
| MICROFACTORY - Development of a digital workflow and production environment for on-demand garment manufacturing | Product Development Future of Work - SME - innovative and socially | AiF Projekt GmbH – ZIM | 2021 | 2023 |
| MMCCast - Development of the sizing system and the textile semi-finished product for the production of fibre-reinforced aluminum composites | Composites | ZIM | 2021 | 2024 |
| NATUREPERFORMANCE - Modeling of the mechanical properties of components made of natural-fiberreinforced plastics (NFRP) | Composites | AiF/IGF | 2021 | 2022 |
| PHAtex - Product-driven process development for substrate-flexible, tailor-made PHA polymer-based textiles | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| PiñaFibre - Unlocking the Potential of Dual Purpose Crop: Utilization of Pineapple Leaf Fibres for Bio-Based Textiles | Textile Engineering | Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) | 2022 | 2025 |
| Plasmahybrid - Development of a production plant for the manufacture of hybrid yarns on a single filament basis using plasma powder coating | Man-Made Fibre Technology | AiF Projekt GmbH – Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) | 2020 | 2022 |
| Plug&Sense - Functionalization of fiber composite pressure vessels for hydrogen storage using monofilament sensors and intelligent valve concept for damage detection and structural health assessment | Automotive | ZIM | 2022 | 2024 |
| Project B02 - Investigation of new material and technology approaches for continuous inline forming and consolidation of textile reinforcements | Textile Construction | DFG | 2020 | 2024 |
| ReHaFil - Development of a new filter technology with reduced adhesion | Product Development | Framework of the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs of BMWK | 2022 | 2024 |
| smartVessel - Integration of fibre-based sensors during the production of hydrogen tanks for intelligent condition monitoring, lifetime prediction and evaluation | Automotive | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie | 2020 | 2023 |
| Stimulate | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2020 | 2023 |
| TapeCheckSim - Quality Inspection of Fiber-Reinforced Tapes and Simulation of Defective, Tape-Based Composites | Composites | BMWi | 2021 | 2024 |
| TRCel - Development and application of thermoplastic textile reinforcement for prefabricated TRC building elements | Composites Textile Engineering | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz | 2022 | 2024 |
| WasteDrive (Modul 1) - Development of a fiber-reinforced electric scooter based on high-performance natural fibers from agricultural waste products | Composites | Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions with SubSaharan Africa 2021-2024 | 2021 | 2025 |
| WasteDrive (Modul 2) - Development of a fiber-reinforced electric scooter based on high-performance natural fibers from agricultural waste products | Composites | Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions with SubSaharan Africa 2021-2024 | 2021 | 2024 |
| YarnSelector - Development of an automatic yarn rejection unit to reduce fabric faults in the air-jet weaving process | Textile Engineering | AiF | 2020 | 2022 |
| ZEIT - Shared experience and immersive participation through tactile enhancement of virtual reality in multiuser scenarios | Man-Made Fibre Technology | BMBF | 2021 | 2024 |