Projects
Here we present current and past projects that we have carried out or participated in.
Internal projects
This device consists of two unipolar 10kW DC power supplies and a bipolar pulse unit. A computer program controls the bipolar pulse unit and the logging of measurement data.
The output voltage is ±600V DC or pulsed at an output current of ±30A DC or ±300A pulsed. The output signal is either DC or in the range between 0.05Hz and 50kHz.
Both symmetrical and asymmetrical signals can be generated. As part of a sequence method, the software enables the generation of ramp functions. This allows the amplitude of the signals to be continuously changed
As representatives of Cormet in German-speaking countries, we have supplied an electromechanical load testing rig to a federal technical and scientific authority. What makes this installation special is that it can be used to perform not only typical tensile tests (SSRT) but also fatigue tests (CF) across the entire dynamic range (100 kN).
By integrating a corrosion measuring cell (the sample is in a corrosive medium inside the measuring cell), chemical or electrochemical stress testing can be performed in addition to mechanical testing. The additional connection of a potentiostat opens up further possibilities for material testing.
Research projects
Project aim
Euphoria is a ZIM-funded research project that focuses on the development of a permeation half-cell for investigating hydrogen absorption in humid atmospheres. The project goal is to develop and manufacture a complete system for mapping hydrogen permeation under atmospheric conditions.
Project end: December 2026
Project aim
TTM is a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and ZIM. It stands for thermotransfer-moldinprocess and deals with the development of such a process for epoxy molding compounds in direct connection with the development of a characterization system. IPS is particularly involved in the development of a high-impedance potentiostat that is to be mobile and impedance-capable.
Project end: January 2026
Project aim
MONACO-Plate is a German-Vietnamese research project funded by ZIM, the German Federal Ministry of Economics, and the Forschungsnetzwerk Mittelstand. It focuses on real-time monitoring and automatic control of an industrial ZnNi electroplating process to ensure maximum quality, process efficiency, and reduction of harmful waste. As part of this project, IPS has developed a measuring device for real-time monitoring of sensor data from passivation baths