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Plast4Future (P4F) is an EU funded project which is developing a new Injection Moulding Production Technology for Multi-Functional Nano-Structured Plastic Components enabled by Nano Imprint Lithography.The new technology works by enhancing the lateral resolution on free-form surfaces down to micro- and nanometer length scales. This is achieved through the development of a complete nanoimprint lithography solution for structuring the free-form surface of injection moulding tools and tool inserts. In this manner, plastic objects are manufactured directly in the injection moulding process with micro- and nano-patterns in the surface.

For developing functional surfaces by nano-texture, the P4F project focuses on the development of four functionalities for direct integration in the injection moulding process: Anti-reflection, Hydrophobic & self-cleaning, Anti-fog and Color. Based on state-of-the-art and deep knowledge of physics and by using simulation tools the aim is to develop surface structures that have similar effects to those structures found in nature.