PCCL
The Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL) is a cooperative research company in the area of polymer engineering and science. With respect to polymer matrix composites, PCCL is focusing on advanced testing and characterisation procedures. R&D projects have been carried out with a variety of companies (FACC, Airbus, Isovolta, Diamond Aircraft, Carbotech, etc.).
Technologies and competences
The PCCL laboratories contain the infrastructure necessary for research projects, e.g. basic mechanical and thermo-mechanical test equipment, systems for impact and fatigue measurements and non-destructive testing procedures for the investigation of polymers and composite materials. Process technologies for the manufacture of fibre reinforced thermoplastic and thermoset composites are available.
| Fields of Activity | Research | Development | Production |
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| Aircraft (complete) | |||
| Aircraft structures and parts | yes |
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| Engines | |||
| Cabin interiors and furnishing (incl. cargo hold) | yes |
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| Materials and manufacturing technologies | yes |
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| Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics | |||
| Systems | |||
| Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control applications | |||
| Ground test and training equipment | |||
| Airport infrastructure |
Products and services in aviation
- Morphology and structural analysis
- Mechanical behavior of polymer matrix composites under quasi-static loading conditions
- Damage Tolerance and fatigue behavior of polymer matrix composites
- Material modelling and structural analysis
