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PROMATAI Project Highlighted at the XVI Scientific and Technical Conference ‘Carbon Materials and Polymer Composites: Science and Industry 2025’
From April 8–11, 2025, the XVI Scientific and Technical Conference ‘Carbon Materials and Polymer Composites: Science and Industry 2025’ was held at the Javor Guesthouse
about us
Łukasiewicz is:
Łukasiewicz-IMPIB is a part of Europe’s largest research networks, comprising 22 institutes which employ a total of 4500 scientists and engineers. Together, we create innovative solutions to help companies gain advantage in their businesses.
- · we solve technological problems
- · we conduct R&D projects
- · we conduct research and certifications
- · we help create new products
- we make technologies better-working, less expensive and more efficient
our specialty
Research directions
Polymer Material Research
- · optical testing;
- · physio-mechanical and thermal testing;
- · plastic film activation tests;
- · microbiological testing.
Elastomer and Rubber Research
- · chemical composition testing;
- · physio-mechanical properties of elastomer and rubber compounds;
- · rubber resistance to temperature and diverse media.
Paints and Plastics Research
- · testing of thermal properties of polymers;
- · determination of the Vicat softening point (VSP);
- · determination of the heat deflection temperature (HDT),
- · testing of resistance properties of plastic products and pipes;
- · in-use testing of sanitation devices and fittings.
Identification and qualification testing
- testing for compliance with the requirements of relevant standards (national and foreign).
step by step
History of Łukasiewicz-IMPIB
Łukasiewicz-IMPIB operates in three locations whose mutually complementary activities enable comprehensive implementation of the Customers’ needs.
At our main seat in Toruń, we specialize in processing of polymer materials. The Centre for Paints and Plastics in Gliwice specializes in research and development works in the area of technology of paints and coatings, as well as processing and application of polymer materials. The Centre of Elastomers and Rubber in Piastów is the leader of R&D works in the area of processing and application of rubber and elastomers. The Printing Materials Center in Piastów specializes in research and development work in the field of printing technologies.
Łukasiewicz – IMPIB is the only national Research Institute with such an interdisciplinary scope of activity, offering effective solutions in the field of engineering of polymer materials, elastomers and rubber, printing technologies, paints and varnishes as well as design and construction of machines and devices for processing polymer materials in modern forms of cooperation with industry.
2025
Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Polymer Materials - joining the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Central Research and Development Centre of the Printing Industry
2019
Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes
2008
Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes – incorporation of IPG Stomil as well as the IBiPO and KiTW
2004
“Metalchem” Institute for Plastics Processing – incorporation of OBR “ERG”
2002
“Metalchem” Institute for Plastics Processing – incorporation of IPTiF from Gliwice
1999
“Metalchem” Institute for Plastics Processing
1972
“Metalchem” R&D Centre of Chemical Machines and Devices
1962
Central Office of Construction of Chemical Apparatus and Machinery
successes
We have been active for more than 60 years
Łukasiewicz Leaders
They will answer your challenge
dr inż. Ewa Langer
Ewa coordinates the works of the Paints and Plastics Research Group. In the Institute, she is involved in development of technologies of coating products, including UV-cured and sunlight-reflecting products, testing of paints and coatings, as well as synthesis of new organic compounds.
Completed projects:
• BIOSTRATEG1/269056/5/NCBR/2015 entitled "Interdisciplinary research on improving energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the energy balance of Polish agriculture";
• CORNET/22/1/2016 "New generation of zinc primers with improved anticorrosion, application and ecological properties (ZINCPOWER)".
dr inż. Cezary Dębek
Cezary coordinates the work of the Elastomeric Materials Research Group, which specializes in the design, modification and testing of elastomeric/rubber materials and the recycling of used products made using them, especially car tires.
Completed projects:
· Development of an elastomeric spring for tensioning the launcher.
· Development of an improved product as a result of research and development work involving the creation of innovative rubber blends with nanofillers in the form of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT).
· Development of a technology for the production of soluble and insoluble sulfur components with the addition of appropriate polymers.
mgr inż. Adrian Bartnicki
Adrian is responsible for the works conducted by the Machinery Technology and Construction Research Group. This team develops innovative technologies, designs prototype machines and production lines at a laboratory and industrial scale for customers from the polymer material processing sector.
In spite of his young age, he has already amassed much experience in complex implementations.
Completed projects:
• Development and construction of a module for preparing material for printing experimental hybrid materials.
• Development, construction and launch of a technological line for the production of meltblown nonwoven fabric for FFP2 masks.
• Development, construction and adaptation of a technological line for granulation with a twin-screw extruder to the XPE foam production technology.
dr inż. Andrzej Stasiek
Andrzej is the Area Leader in the Research Group of Technology and Machine Construction.
He deals with the development of new products from polymer materials and technologies for their production on a laboratory and industrial scale.
He designs plasticizing systems for single-screw and twin-screw extruders.
Completed projects:
- Development of the material composition of biodegradable bubble wrap.
- Development of the material composition of mixtures for the production of chemically cross-linked polyethylene foam.
- Plasticizing system for a single-screw extruder with degassing for the production of color concentrates from polymer materials.
- Plasticizing system for a co-rotating twin-screw extruder intended for the production of mixtures used in the production process of chemically cross-linked polyethylene foam.
Patron
Ignacy Łukasiewicz
The patron of our research network is Ignacy Łukasiewicz (1822-1882) - Polish pharmacist, entrepreneur, social and patriotic activist, philanthropist and precursor of the oil industry. Founder of the world's first oil mine, inventor of the kerosene lamp.
our partners
Who has challended us?
We are open to cooperation with every enterprise, regardless of their size!
