Global R&D: Process & Feasibility Testing

Research

Testing &

Development

AT our global R&D centers, customers have the chance to test their production process on our test lines. This allows customers to optimize their production and find the best process solution for their requirements by configuring the test line according to their needs.

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Services

YOUR PRODUCT ON OUR MACHINES. In our R&D centers, individual processes can be carried out and tested for their effectiveness. From product development through process design and test execution to manufacturing.

FREE ADVICE FROM INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS

The specialists at our R&D center help our customers turn their product ideas into reality. Perfectly coordinated, our competent experts and state-of-the-art technology create the perfect basis for future production processes.

INDIVIDUAL PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

We know that your production processes are unique, so we’ll offer you an individualized service with complete packages including everything from feasibility studies to the design, manufacture and installation of your fully customized plant.

PROVISION OF DIFFERENT BELT SYSTEMS

Various belt systems are available in our research and development center to meet individual production requirements and specifications. We work together to create high-quality products and ensure efficient production.

DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMUM PROCESS & SYSTEM PARAMETERS

We focus on the development of optimum process and system parameters such as production speed and temperature profile based on the desired product features. Benefit from our experts’ experience.

PRODUCTION OF PRODUCT SAMPLES & BATCHES

Unique production processes require an ongoing quality control of the final products. During the research and testing process, product samples and production materials are manufactured to ensure the best quality of your products.

TEST FACILITIES FOR TESTING

We offer the possibility to use specific machines for product tests at our Research and Development and Test Centers. Get in touch with us to find out more about our machines.

Your Benefits

You can test a wide range of our equipment, including the Modular Double Belt Press with various heating and cooling modules, our unique Pilot-Caster, and, of course, Process Equipment including cooling systems and feeding devices.

INDIVIDUAL TEST EXECUTIONS

Our worldwide R&D and test centers, located in Austria, the USA, and Japan, are available to test process conditions in order to optimize production and find the best solution for manufacturing your product.

SOPHISTICATED DESIGN

An experienced research department consisting of experts from various fields developed the machines. With the help of scientific models and simulations, the machines were precisely designed.

FEASIBILITY

Benefit from the possibility of professional and economic feasibility studies for your existing and new product ideas at our R&D and test centers. Our experts will guide you through the process and help you find the perfect solution for your business.

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machinery

In the worldwide R&D and test centers, our experts ensure that our customers’ production processes are optimally adapted to their production processes and work efficiently. Various test facilities are available for this purpose: Pilot Caster, Modular Double Belt Press, Process Equipment.

DOUBLE BELT PRESS

PROCESS EQUIPMENT

PILOT CASTER

DOUBLE BELT PRESS

Test the production of continuous sheet materials, including composites, flooring, synthetic flatware and materials for building & construction in our R&D center in Austria. Various press modules as well as up- & downstream equipment are available.

Berndorf

PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Test the production of pastilles & flakes for the chemical industry (waxes & resins) in one of our R&D and test centers. Single and double belt coolers as well as various feeding systems are available.

Berndorf

Gilberts, IL

Iwakuni

PILOT CASTER

Test water-based casting mixes and various casting and drying processes on our pilot casting line. This allows us to jointly determine the suitability of different processes and solutions and offers the opportunity to optimize material and energy use in production.

Berndorf

R&D AND
TEST CENTER LOCATIONS

The Berndorf Band Group has established test and development centers around the world, which have various machines with different technical capabilities. Our global customers can use these at any time for testing purposes at the locations in Austria, Japan and the USA.

R&D Center Berndorf

At Berndorf Band Group's R&D center in Austria you can test a wide range of Belt Systems. A Modular Double Belt Press, a unique Lab Caster, and Process Equipment Systems consisting of cooling systems and feeding systems are available for testing purposes.

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Testcenter USA

At the test center in the USA, customers can test the manufacture of their products on a single and a double belt cooler.

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TESTCENTER JAPAN

The test center in Japan has Single- and Double Belt Coolers, No-roll Double Belt Coolers and Drum Coolers available for customer testing.

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Research Testing & Development

Our Services

FREE ADVICE FROM INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS

INDIVIDUAL PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

PROVISION OF DIFFERENT BELT SYSTEMS

DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMUM PROCESS & SYSTEM PARAMETERS

PRODUCTION OF PRODUCT SAMPLES & BATCHES

TEST FACILITIES FOR TESTING

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R&D AND TEST CENTER LOC­A­TIONS

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