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The solutions of tomorrowResearch and innovation at Hofmann Impulsgeber

As technology pioneers, Hofmann Impulsgeber is always one step ahead of the curve. Our employees develop new technologies and further innovate existing processes. For many years, we’ve been conducting intensive research and development work ourselves, working closely with our partners from industry and science. Above all, our customers have a decisive advantage thanks to our use of the most innovative and sometimes completely new technologies: solutions and optimisations that are one step ahead of your competitors. Hofmann Impulsgeber meets your requirements with the solutions of tomorrow.

Research projectsImpactful ideas for lasting progress

We are always striving to create ideas that will have a lasting impact for our customers. Both in toolmaking and mechanical engineering, as well as the testing and optimisation of new process technologies. That’s why we’ve been developing innovative technologies in joint research for many years. We also carry out publicly funded research projects. We always have precise goals in mind: new, creative solutions that will impact effectiveness, speed and precision.

The Hofmann impact in practice New technologies

Dampffreie Partikelschaumverarbeitung mit variothermer Werkzeugtechnik

Steam-free particle foam processing with variothermal mould technology

As one of five partners of the startup FOX Velution GmbH, Nuremberg, Hofmann Impulsgeber contributes its know-how in variothermal mould technology to a completely dry process chain. The technology is used in the second step, after steam-free shaping and in-situ functionalisation of particle foam sandwich structures.

InProLight: Faserverbundverarbeitung in kurzen Zykluszeiten

InProLight: Fibre composite processing in short cycle times

This technology utilises an integrative process chain for resource-friendly, automated series production of TP-FRP lightweight components. The focus is on developing a new process chain for structural components made of long-fibre-reinforced thermoplastics.

Innovative research projectsCreating change with the Hofmann impact

We’re convinced that research and development work generates important impacts for our customers. That’s why we’re involved in a large number of projects. Here is a small selection.