03
Feb 2016
1

Job advertisement for working student

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Job advertisement for working student

At our location in Berlin, we are looking for a student trainee in the field of mechanical engineering / transport engineering to work in our company for 60 hours per month with immediate effect.

Specialist information can be obtained from Dr. Grasse by phone on +49 30 7790791-50 or by email at fabian.grasse@grassezur.de. We look forward to receiving your application!

Job advertisement (PDF)

Your tasks

  • Preparation of test specimens for material testing (strain gauge application, bonding of doublers, measurement of test specimens)
  • Carrying out material tests on electromechanical and servo-hydraulic testing machines (tensile test, compression test, bending test, shear test, etc.)
  • Creation of test procedures and evaluation algorithms
  • Preparation of test protocols
  • Development of small test fixtures and auxiliary devices

Your profile

  • Engineering degree with a focus on mechanical engineering, transport engineering, lightweight design or materials technology
  • Very good technical knowledge in the areas of materials testing, fibre-reinforced plastics and/or 3D-CAD (ideally Solid Edge)
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Independent and responsible working style, high degree of independence
  • Skilled craftsmanship

We offer

  • Working in a young and dynamic company in a fast-growing market
  • Flat hierarchical structures, short communication channels and freedom to develop your own ideas
  • Possibility of writing a bachelor’s or master’s thesis

12
Jan 2016
1

Determination of shear properties by use of a picture frame approved by DNVGL

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Determination of shear properties by use of a picture frame approved by DNVGL

The safety and reliability of wind turbines is of the highest priority. To ensure this, DNVGL has developed and published guidelines for the approval of wind turbines that have international significance. As a classification society in the fields of technical consulting, engineering services, certifications and risk management, DNVGL is recognised worldwide.

In December 2015, the newly revised DNVGL standard „Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines“ (DNVGL-ST-0376) was published, in which the shear test method using shear frames according to DIN SPEC 4885 is now approved as a test method. This is an important milestone for the shear test method using shear frames and represents progress in the material testing of wind turbine rotor blades. For example, significantly higher material parameters can be achieved with the DIN SPEC 4885 method, as the maximum shear strains are not limited to < 5 % due to the method. This can be of enormous importance for materials that have already been approved and must continue to reliably achieve defined minimum characteristic values.

The innovative shear test method using shear frames is increasingly establishing itself as a reference method, as it offers some significant advantages over existing methods (for example DIN EN ISO 14129 or ASTM D7078). Now the method is not only technically very well suited for use in the wind energy sector, but has also been officially approved by DNVGL with its publication in the new standard for the design of rotor blades.

The test method is standardised as DIN SPEC 4885:2014 and is available free of charge from Beuth-Verlag.

06
Aug 2015
0

Delegation of DIN hosted by Grasse Zur Composite Testing

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Delegation of DIN hosted by Grasse Zur Composite Testing

Around a year after Grasse Zur Composite Testing had been awarded with the DIN Innovation Award 2014, a delegation of DIN, namely the Chairman of the Managing Board Dr. Torsten Bahke, Head of Communication Mr Ahle, Executive Director of Standards Committee of Material Testings Mr Seibicke and Project Manager of Standards Commitee of Material Testings Mr Anik, visited Grasse Zur Composite Testing in their business premises in Berlin-Zehlendorf. There they learned about the current development of products of the company and about future plans and objectives of the company.

Grasse Zur Composite Testing continues to develop novel testing methods for fiber reinforced composite materials. Usually, after a successful market launch, a standardisation in collaboration with DIN is pending. The benchmark is DIN SPEC 4885: After a processing time of six weeks only, the specification of the innovative testing method “Fibre-reinforced plastic composites – Shear test method using a shear frame for the determination of the in-plane shear stress/strain response and shear modulus” was published in January 2014. The base of the novel shear testing system is a shear frame technology, formerly developed under the lead of Prof. Volker Trappe, that was adopted, improved and transferred into industrial application by Grasse Zur Composite Testing from the BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing.

The visit of DIN emphasises the benevolent cooperation with Grasse Zur Composite Testing. The DIN commitee regards itself as more than just a permission authority and provides the company with advice and practical help. The still novel product “DIN SPEC” is a specification especially designed for new developments and thus made for companies like Grasse Zur Composite Testing that constantly enhance already existing or create novel testing methods. A shortened procedure duration provides the standardised test method much faster which sustainably increases the effectivity of knowledge transfer.

Word has spread of the high quality of the testings at Grasse Zur Composite Testing: The client base still includes the very first customers and has opened up to many more from new branches of industry.  Furthermore the field of activity is constantly being broadened. Thus all the signals point to expansion: Moving into larger premises (same adress) is scheduled to begin shortly and the team has grown with two more permanent employees.

14
Jul 2015
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Composite Europe 2015 in Stuttgart – meet you there!

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Composite Europe 2015 in Stuttgart - meet you there!

Grasse Zur Composite Testing is going to exhibit at the most important trade fair for composite materials in Germany and beyond! Composites Europe is the most modern and innovative trade fair in the composites market. The fair established itself as one of the mayor industry events in europe and being the meeting place and network platform for the entire sector, it invites the whole composites community into the growth driver country of Europe. The international visitors meet exhibitors covering the complete process chain: Material solutions, lightweight concepts as well as latest production and automatisation solutions are shown for mastering your construction challenges of the future – covering all industrial applications such as building and construction, wind energy, automotive as well as aerospace technology.

Grasse Zur Composite Testing designs new testing systems for composite testing and runs an innovative test lab for material testing services at the place of business in Berlin. The testing systems are used for industrial research and development, for validating FEM simulations and for quality control in production.

At the Composites Europe 2015 we introduce the new ultrasonic measurement device GZ US-Plus. The testing device is applicable for curing control of non-reinforced and reinforced thermosets and can be used in research and development of new material systems as well as in-process quality control. Many suppliers to the automotive and aerospace industry already use the system successfully as it increases process reliability due to its standardised routine on the one hand and on the other hand reduces costs significantly by saving cure time.

In addition to the testing devices, Grasse Zur Composite Testing offers a fullservice package for material testing of GFRP and CFRP. The tests are carried out in our in-house laboratory. In collaboration with our clients we specify the wishes and requirements regarding the determination of material parameters. The customers benefit from a complete process from a single source.

We are looking forward to your visit and to talking to you about composite testing. Meet us at our exhibition stand in hall 5 / booth B06!

15
Jan 2015
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Grasse Zur Composite Testing supports Schuelerpaten Deutschland e.V.

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Grasse Zur Composite Testing supports Schuelerpaten Deutschland e.V.

This year, with our donation-campaign we support Schuelerpaten Deutschland e.V. According to the motto “learning from each other. Unterstanding each other”, Schuelerpaten Deutschland (student mentors for pupils) opens better educational opportunities for children of non-German origin, promots the intercultural interchange and commitments of the citizens. Many kids with immigration background need extra tuition in school, but their families can’t afford the costs. At the same time there is a great potential of civic commitment all over the country, especially among students. This is where the projekts steps in: Schuelerpaten Deutschland connects voluntary mentors to pupils with immigration background.

The first association of this concept was Schuelerpaten Berlin e.V., which started 2009 and won many awards (Jurgen Mulert Award on Mutual Understanding 2013, Hauptstadtpreis fuer Integration und Toleranz 2012, Jugend engagiert!-Preis 2012, Mete-Ekşi-Preis 2011, Bildungsidee 2011 im Rahmen von Deutschland – Land der Ideen), and the umbrella organisation is prizewinner in the German national startsocial award 2014.

Grasse Zur Composite Testing really wants to support such a wonderful project. Access to education and support of qualified young researchers ensures technological improvements and helps boosting the economic competitiveness of Germany.

09
Jan 2015
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Shear testing system of Grasse Zur Composite Testing most viewed news in Lightweight Design 2014

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Shear testing system of Grasse Zur Composite Testing most viewed news in Lightweight Design 2014

In February, the professional journal Lightweight Design reported about the shear testing system by Grasse Zur Composite Testing which has been standardised as DIN SPEC 4885:2014 in January 2014. The paper „Neuer Prüfstandard für die Schubprüfung von faserverstärkten Kunststoffen” (new testing standards for shear testing of fibre reinforced composite materials) has met great interest among experts and hit number one of most viewed news in Lightweight Design.

The new testing system for characterising shear values of composite materials has been developed by Grasse Zur Composite Testing for industrial application. Prior to this, the test method had been invented in the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing and scientifically evaluated within the scope of a doctoral thesis. Grasse Zur Composite Testing enhanced the test method to a workable system for shear testing composite materials, which allows a faster and more accurate material characterisation than before. It is awarded by DIN Innovation price 2014 and Innovation price Berlin-Brandenburg 2014.

The magazin Lightweight Design (publisher Springer Vieweg) is the most recognized professional journal for lightweight construction and the use of fibre reinforced composite materials in the German-speaking region. Based on practically oriented informations, Lightweight Design reports on implemetations of the principles of lightweight construcion for development and manufacturing of new products following the whole value chain starting with the development of materials and constructions, going to simulation and optimisation and finally reaching production technology, quality control and recycling.

13
Dec 2014
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Price for Innovation Berlin Brandenburg 2014 to Grasse Zur Composite Testing

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Price for Innovation Berlin Brandenburg 2014 to Grasse Zur Composite Testing

Grasse Zur Composite Testing recieves the  Innovation Price Berlin Brandenburg 2014 for transfering the shear testing system into application oriented practice. If characteristic material values for technical devices or features are not measured correctly, improper use of materials and severe accidents may result. Using the newly developed shear testing system for determining material values of fibre reinforced composite materials a high quality and reproducible measuring of shear properties can be done.

Grasse Zur Composite Testing enhanced the system for the use in industrial environment and standardised it in collaboration with the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN). The company offers the shear testing system GZ S-80 for sale or provides shear testing services our the in-house test lab. Many clients like BASF or BMW already use the method for developing new materials or quality controlling in the manufacturing of new automobile models like the BMW i3 or BMW i8.

Grasse Zur Composite Testing would like to thank all employees and fellow campaigners who already have and further will help establishing the innovative shear testing system as industry standard. Furthermore, Grasse Zur Composite Testing greatly indebts to the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) where the method has been developed under leadership of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker Trappe. Additionally, Grasse Zur Composite Testing would like to thank the jury led by Prof. Dr. h. c. Dr.-Ing. Eckart Uhlmann for the Innovation Price 2014.

Further information

Innovation Price Berlin Brandenburg

Der Tagesspiegel

Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

Free University Berlin

12
Nov 2014
1

Grasse Zur Composite Testing Nominated for the Innovation Berlin Brandenburg Price 2014

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Grasse Zur Composite Testing Nominated for the Innovation Berlin Brandenburg Price 2014

Grasse Zur Composite Testing is nominated for the Innovation Price Berlin Brandenburg 2014 for transferring the shear testing system into application-oriented practice. This is yet another award for this innovative procedure for more accurate determination of mechanical properties of composite materials after DIN Innovation Price 2014.

The goal of the innovation award of the capital region is promotion, presentation and assessment of forward-looking and economic developments by start-ups, spin-offs, founders, established companies or networked investigation institutions. By establishing a joint strategy of Berlin and Brandenburg the competition for the innovation awards increasingly focuses on the features defined by the strategy. It also adresses a wide range of committed founders in order to stimulate a large variety of development potentials.

The Innovation Price Berlin Brandenburg 2014 will be awarded on 12 May 2014 during a ceremony in Max Delbrueck Communication Center (MDC.C) on the campus Berlin Buch. Please read here what the news report about the nomination with Innovation Price Berlin Brandenburg 2014:

Der Tagesspiegel

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22
Oct 2014
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Review: Composites Europe 2014

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Review: Composites Europe 2014

Grasse Zur Composite Testing made a successful appearance at the trade fair Composites Europe 2014 in Dusseldorf. The main attraction of this year’s fair appearance was the alternating bending test fixture GZ B-50 for static and dynamic characterisation of flexural properties of fibre reinforced composite materials. Using the device, short, long and continuous fibre reinforced plastics can be tested with unidirectional layers, bidirectional fabrics or sandwich structures.

Once again the fair specialised in fibre reinforced composite materials brought together the small and large sized players in this sector. We are looking forward to meeting you again 2015 in Stuttgart!

25
Sep 2014
0

Composites Europe 2014 in Dusseldorf – Grasse Zur Composite Tesing will exhibit!

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Composites Europe 2014 in Dusseldorf – Grasse Zur Composite Tesing will exhibit!

Grasse Zur Composite Testing is going to exhibit at the most important trade fair for composite materials in Germany and beyond! Composites Europe is the most modern and innovative trade fair in the composites market. Material solutions, lightweight concepts as well as latest production and automatisation solutions are shown for mastering your construction challenges of the future – covering all industrial applications such as building and construction, wind energy, automotive as well as aerospace technology. Within eight years, the trade fair established itself as an international meeting place and network platform for the entire sector and is one of the mayor industry events in europe.

Grasse Zur Composite Testing designs new testing systems for composite testing and runs an innovative test lab for material testing services at the place of business in Berlin. The testing systems are used for industrial research and development, for validating FEM simulations and for quality control in production.

At the Composites Europe 2014 we introduce the new alternating-bending-test device GZ B-50 for statically and dynamically testing the properties of composite materials using the 3-/4-point flexural test. This novel device allows for instance testing sandwich materials for interlaminar shear.

In addition to the testing devices, Grasse Zur Composite Testing offers a fullservice package for material testings of GFRP and CFRP. The tests are carried out in our in-house laboratory. In collaboration with our clients we specify the wishes and requirements regarding the determination of material parameters. The customers benefit from a complete process from a single source.

We are looking forward to your visit and to talking to you about composite testing. Meet us at our exhibition stand in Hall 8b / Booth 44b!

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