Test it, break it, make it better!
Engineering

Test it, break it, make it better!

We put polymer materials to the test!
Whether it is a plastic toy or a medical device, visitors of all ages can gain exciting insights into the world of materials testing.
Our team warmly invites you to discover how polymer materials and composite materials behave when pushed to their limits.
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Start 17:00 o'clock
End 00:00 o'clock

At a glance

Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung IPF
Leibniz-IPF
H216
Hohe Straße 6
01069 Dresden (Dresdner Süden)

Description

Questions such as:

How much force can a polymer material withstand under tension before it fails?
How does the manufacturing process influence its strength?
Why are mechanical properties important in the first place?

At the Long Night of Science, we will answer these questions and explain them in an engaging and accessible way.
Join us to explore modern testing methods and learn about the important role materials testing plays in our society.

Information on the event format

Experiment Suitable for children

Stations

Budapester Str.

  • 10 (tram)
  • 7 (tram)

Hauptbahnhof

  • 10 (tram)
  • 11 (tram)
  • 7 (tram)
  • 9 (tram)
  • 3 (tram)
  • 8 (tram)
  • 66 (bus)

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Start 17:00 o'clock
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Start 17:00 o'clock
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Start 17:00 o'clock
End 00:00 o'clock