Innovative Plastic Processing for Lightweight Applications

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 14.02.2026.

Module identifier

11M2220

Module level

Master

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30LecturePresence or online-
15Laboratory activityPresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Preparation/follow-up for course work-
40Creation of examinations-
35Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Written examination or
  • oral exam
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Remark on the assessment methods

The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.

Literature

Henning, F., Moeller, E.: Handbuch Leichtbau, Hanser-Verl., 2020

Ehrenstein, G.W.: Faserverbundwerkstoffe, Hanser-Verl., 2006

Traut, H.; Wobbe, H.: Physikalischer Schaumspritzguss-Grundlagen für den industriellen Leichtbau, Hanser Verlag 2022

Hopmann, C.; Schmitz, M.: Plastics industry 4.0, Hanser Verlag 2020

Johannaber, F.; Michaeli, W.: Handbuch Spritzgießen, Hanser Verlag, 2004

Heim, H.-P.: Specialized Injection Molding Techniques, Elsevier Verlag, 2015

Applicability in study programs

  • Automotive Engineering (Master)
    • Automotive Engineering M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Applied Materials Sciences
    • Applied Materials Sciences M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Krumpholz, Thorsten
    Teachers
    • Krumpholz, Thorsten
    • Schröder, Cathrin
    Further lecturer(s)

    Ralf Schwegmann