Research & Development
Innovation is a central component of our corporate strategy. In our research and development department, we create customized polyurethane solutions for a wide range of applications – precisely tailored to our customers’ requirements. Our expertise ranges from material research and process optimization to the functional development of new PUR systems.
Key development areas
at asma
Development of individual PUR formulations
Every application places specific demands on a material – and this is exactly where our strength lies. We develop customized polyurethane formulations that are precisely matched to operating conditions such as mechanical stress, temperature, chemical influences, or dynamic loads. Through sound material know-how, many years of experience, and extensive in-house testing capabilities, we create solutions that impress in terms of function, service life, and cost-effectiveness.
Optimization of mechanical properties
The targeted adjustment of mechanical parameters is a central part of our development work. By individually designing the PUR formulations, we specifically improve properties such as compressive strength, elasticity, and impact strength. This results in materials that function reliably even under high loads and guarantee a long service life.
Optimized thermal properties and insulation performance
Depending on the area of application, temperature resistance and insulation behavior are decisive for the functionality of a component. We develop PUR systems that are precisely matched to thermal requirements – from resistance to fluctuating temperatures to improved insulation values for energy-efficient applications.
Functional optimization through intelligent geometries
In addition to the material itself, the component geometry plays a decisive role in overall performance. Through sophisticated designs and targeted adjustments, functions can be optimized, forces distributed better, and material usage reduced. This results in efficient solutions that optimally combine functionality and cost-effectiveness.
Integration of additional functions
Modern PUR components can do much more than just fulfill their basic function. Through targeted material and design adjustments, we integrate additional properties such as sealing effects, vibration damping, or sound insulation directly into the component. This reduces the number of components, assembly effort, and interfaces in the overall system.
Sustainable material development and resource-saving material concepts
Sustainability is an increasingly important factor in material development. We therefore focus on resource-saving concepts and work on solutions that allow polyurethane residues, which are difficult to recycle, to be returned to the production cycle. The goal is to realize high-performance PUR products with the smallest possible ecological footprint.
Through extensive tests, simulations, and prototype production, we ensure that every component is precisely matched to the technical and economic objectives. Our developers work closely with our customers – from the concept phase to series production.
Material expertise meets innovation and responsibility
Material expertise &
PUR properties
Polyurethane is characterized by an extraordinary combination of technical properties – including high abrasion resistance, constant flexibility over a wide temperature range, excellent tear resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent surface quality. These advantages make PUR one of the most high-performance materials for demanding industrial applications.
Optimization &
Functionalization
Depending on the area of application, we can specifically optimize PUR components – for example, with regard to: wear behavior, surface quality, functionalizations such as antistatic, electrically conductive, dirt-repellent, or hydrophobic, as well as adjustments to environmental conditions (UV resistance, temperature, media resistance).
Sustainability &
Recycling
asma actively invests in sustainable material cycles. In research projects, we are working on recycling production waste and returning it to the manufacturing process – an important contribution to resource conservation and CO₂ reduction. The goal is to reuse a high proportion of PUR residues in the material cycle in the future.
Why asma?
asma stands for innovative plastics technology, precise manufacturing, and a collaborative partnership with our customers. We develop individual solutions that are precisely tailored to the requirements of our clients. As a specialist for polyurethane elastomers, we offer the entire range of services from a single source! Development, casting, and mechanical finishing – from individual pieces to large series.
Your advantages:
- Tailor-made solutions precisely adapted to individual requirements
- Competent support and collaborative partnership throughout the entire project
- Everything from a single source: development, production, and finishing
- State-of-the-art manufacturing technologies
- From individual pieces to large series
- Reliable quality standards for durable and high-performance products