We Innovate Materials

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The MCL is specialized in materials, their manufacturing and processing as well as in innovative material applications.

Materials and Manufacturing Technologies to Benefit Our Customers
Although steel is sometimes considered an "old" material, thanks to its versatility its potential is by no means exhausted. The MCL understands steel in all its forms right down to its atomic structure which makes us the ideal partner when it comes to lending this complex materials group new and innovative facets.

Analysis, development and optimization of tools
Tools are both a key innovator as well as cost factor in industrial production. The goal of MCL’s materials research is to extend tool life and efficiency, to make manufacturing processes more cost-efficient, and opening up entirely new methods of production.

Electronic Devices in Nano Scale
More functions and higher performance packed into ever smaller devices: that’s where microelectronics is heading. The MCL combines materials knowledge, process technology, analysis, and simulations to contribute to ongoing innovation.
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Thermophysical Laboratory

The core competencies of our area for thermophysical properties are the determination of the basic thermophysical properties of metallic – above all steels – and ceramic materials. The measurements are performed in cooperation with the accredited physical laboratory of the Austrian Foundry Institute (ÖGI).

Our Range of Services

Measurement of thermal diffusivity from -60°C to 1200°C acc. to EN 821-2 (1997)
Measurement of thermal expansion of solid bodies from -60°C to 1200°C acc. to DIN 51045-1 (2005)
Measurement of specific heat capacity from 100°C to 1100°C acc. to EN 821-3 (2005)
Measurement of density at room temperature by means of a hydrostatic balance
Calculation of thermal conductivity with the measured data of thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, thermal expansion and density
Measurement of the dynamic Young's modulus by means of longitudinal sonic waves from 20°C up to max. 1000°C acc. to EN 820-5 (2009)
Measurement of electrical resistance or conductivity from 20°C to 2000°C by 4-point-method*

* not accredited

Our Equipment

Laser flash apparatus (Netzsch LFA 427, 2 devices)

Dual pushrod dilatometer (Netzsch DIL 402 CD)
Differential scanning calorimeter (Netzsch DSC404 Pegasus)*
Archimedean balance (Sartorius ED224S)*
Resonance vibration measuring device*
Electrical conductivity measuring device (Förster)*

*in cooperation with the Austrian Foundry Institute (ÖGI)