Innovation Coffee, Coburg University of Applied Sciences

“An Overview of Photopolymer Materials for 3D-Printed Injection Molding Tools”

November 16, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Dr. Johannes Schütz and Valentin Wiesner, Technology Transfer Center (TTZ) Upper Franconia: “Digital Intelligence”

Would you like to join us for an Innovation Coffee?

As part of our Innovation Coffee series, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Johannes Schütz and Valentin Wiesner from the Technology Transfer Center (TTZ) of Upper Franconia: “Digital Intelligence.”

The cost-effective production of small-batch injection-molded parts poses challenges for many companies, as the costs for conventional molds are often high. A promising alternative is 3D-printed mold inserts made of photopolymers, which can be manufactured quickly and inexpensively.

In this webinar, you’ll gain insight into the latest research being conducted at the TTZ Upper Franconia. In addition to artificial intelligence and process automation, the center is actively engaged in developing new materials for modern production processes. A particular focus is on the research and further development of 3D-printed polymer injection molding tools, which offer interesting possibilities, especially for prototypes, pre-production runs, and small-batch production.

The speakers will introduce the “PolyJet Modeling” and “DLP printing” processes and explain the requirements that photopolymers must meet both during the printing process and in subsequent injection molding applications. In addition, they will provide insight into current research series on the performance and stability of various material systems in practical applications.

Are you curious to learn more?

The Innovation Coffee event offers you the opportunity to gain a concise overview of current developments in 3D-printed injection molding tools and photopolymer materials—and to exchange ideas with experts from TTZ Oberfranken as well as colleagues from industry and research.

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Interested? Then feel free to register for free! We look forward to seeing you!