 Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung

The Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (Institute for Plastics Processing), often abbreviated as IKV, is a research institution in Germany that specializes in the study and advancement of plastics processing technologies. Located in Aachen, the IKV is part of the RWTH Aachen University and serves as a hub for research, development, and education in the field of plastics engineering. The institute focuses on various aspects of plastics processing, including injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and additive manufacturing, among others.