In the field of “braiding”, ifm uses variation braiding technology to develop complex braid structures for a wide range of applications, such as medical and safety technology. In order to develop research in this area, the Hof University of Applied Sciences must provide a braided facility with the following core requirements:

— Variation braiders with braided bed 8 x 8, equipped with additional inverter reels,

— design for synthetic, inorganic and carbon-based fibres in a wide range of fines and wire materials,

— the possibility of producing round, flat and square braids and combinations with each other,

— installation for the development of braided branch architectures,

— integration of standing and core threads,

— Continuous goods deduction.

In addition, other services have to be provided by the contractor.

In the field of “braiding”, ifm uses variational braiding technology to develop complex braid structures for a wide range of applications, such as medical and safety technology. In order to develop research in this area, the Hof University of Applied Sciences must provide a braided facility with the following core requirements:

— Variation braiders with braided bed 8 x 8, equipped with additional inverter reels,

— design for synthetic, inorganic and carbon-based fibres in a wide range of fines and wire materials,

— the possibility of producing round, flat and square braids and combinations with each other,

— installation for the development of braided branch architectures,

— integration of standing and core threads,

— Continuous goods deduction.

In addition, the contractor must provide the following services:

— manufacture, delivery and commissioning of the tendered variant braider,

— acceptance of the Variation braider in cooperation with the client,

— the provision of training services to the contracting entity's staff,

— If necessary Provision of additional service and support services.

The specific requirements can be found in detail in the process and contract documents.