Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV
Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV

Model System for Thermoformed Packaging - »MoTiV«

Future-ready packaging requires flexible technologies

The MoTiV test facility enables application-oriented development and validation of thermoformable packaging and technical components – ranging from medical technology applications to conformable electronics.

Against the backdrop of increasing recycled content requirements, it supports a well-founded assessment of material processability and the identification of a suitable processing range.

Its modular design enables various production scenarios and supports companies and research institutions in the targeted validation of materials, designs, and processes. The insights gained can be translated into data-driven applications and machine settings, providing a solid foundation for scalable solutions.

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Prototype production from batch size 1

The test facility enables reproducible production of prototypes starting from a single unit, supporting design studies, functional samples, and pre-series production.

Flexibly combinable process steps and configurations enable systematic analysis of the thermoformability and the feasibility of complex geometries, as well as efficient comparison of different materials.

MoTiV delivers reliable data for scalable packaging and product applications by realistically replicating your specific equipment setup and process parameters.

Flexible system configuration for your requirements

The following overview shows the standard configuration of the test facility.

Additional configurations in system design, tooling technology, and process flow are available. Customer-specific adaptations and extensions in both mechanical design and process control can be implemented individually.

 

Material Formats

  • Sheet size: 150 × 110 mm
  • Films and sheets up to 3 mm thickness
  • Common packaging materials such as PP, PS, PET, recyclates, as well as thermoplastics like ABS, TPU, PC, and more

Infrared Radiant Heater (ceramic)

  • Dual-sided heating for uniform temperature distribution
  • Spreading transport with individually adjustable stretch ratio
  • Heating power up to 2300 W at emitter temperatures up to approx. 800°C
  • Flexibly adjustable distances and heating times

Digital Contact Heater »Cera2Heat®«

  • Dual-sided configuration with independently adjustable temperatures
  • Heating temperatures up to 200°C
  • Adjustable heating duration / cycle time
  • Application of temperature profiles (grid size 5 × 5 mm)

Forming Station

  • Compressed air negative forming with and without plug assist, as well as vacuum positive forming
  • Plug pre-stretch independent of the forming tool
  • Vacuum positive forming
  • Part geometries up to Ø 90 mm and approx. 110 mm depth
  • Forming pressure up to 6 bar, continuously adjustable
  • Optional use of pressure control and/or flow control valves
  • Tool geometries can be changed quickly and flexibly

Digital Sealing Head »Cera2Seal®«

  • Outer diameter: 75 mm; inner diameter: 65 mm
  • Sealing temperature up to 200°C
  • 8 radially distributed heating zones

Punching Station

  • Punching force up to 15 kN
  • Square punching geometry with edge length of 75 mm

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