Project: Nanostructured wear-proof insert for in-mold high contrast marking of plastics in injection molding

Acronym	HARD_CODE (Reference Number: 115754)
Duration	01/10/2021 - 01/10/2023
Project Topic	The project aims at a rugged insert tool for injection molding (IM) machines enabling for the first time a fast, cost-effective, in-mold marking of plastic goods with a unique device identification (UDI, 2D-code). The core of our product is a microfabricated chip with an array of individually controllable microheaters that, when switched on, leave a readable contrast pattern on the plastic surface. We need to render the insert resistant against pressure and abrasion, enhancing its durability.
Network	Eurostars 2
Call	Eurostars Cut–off 15

Project partner

Number	Name	Role	Country
1	Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST	Partner	Germany
2	matriq AG	Coordinator	Switzerland
3	microfluidic ChipShop	Partner	Germany
4	University of Applied Sciences OST	Partner	Switzerland