papiertechnische stiftung (pts)

Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) a research and service institute in Heidenau/Dresden support companies in all sectors of industry. Product development and optimisation of material usage: » Nonwoven fabric development and modifi cation using mechanical/chemical/thermal treatment » Optimisation of the use of fi llers, starch and chemical additives » Development of new paper qualities and sample production for realistic application tests » Testing new active substances and formulas » Modifi cation of cellulose Development of fi bre composites: » Use of natural and synthetic polymer fi bres as well as inorganic fi bres, such as viscose, PLA, aramid, carbon, glass and basalt fi bres » Combination of different and recycled structural fibres » Testing of fabrics, fi bre fabrics and fi bre mats for semifinished products Process optimisation: » Realistic simulation and determination of solutions that are technically and economically optimal in advance » Additional operating trials » Specifi c development of process steps and optimisation of systems » Optimisation of the use of renewable raw materials and paper and board for recycling » Development and testing of new sensors and measuring systems