A Tradition of innovation

Being innovative requires effective and efficient research and development and this is another area where we shine. Our internal team of engineers, process engineers and business IT specialists work together with external partners to develop sustainable solutions for our customers every day.

Research is a key part of WASA’s corporate philosophy, as only through continuous further development will we be able to retain and expand our expertise in the long term. Motivated by our desire to achieve perfection, we work tirelessly each day to not only meet the demands of our customers, but exceed them. Today and in the future.

In order to achieve this goal, WASA collaborates closely with a wide range of universities and institutions. Over many years, we have thus been able to establish close relationships with these parties, with each research project further strengthening these bonds.

One current research project is the "PU-Based Vibration Damping System for Vibration Machines (PU Spring-Damper Element)". It revealed that the material properties of commercially available rubber spring elements frequently act as a disruptive factor when used in vibration machines. The objective of this project is to use the example of a block machine to develop and manufacture significantly enhanced spring-damper elements based on polyurethane. These elements are designed to serve as function and quality-critical components in a vibration unit, aiming to impress through greater durability, a longer lifespan (reduced material aging), precisely engineered and consistent spring properties (tight tolerances) and cost-effective, resource-efficient production. This project is co-funded by the European Union.

The largest current research project "Concrete Factory of the Future" is taking place under the guidance of the Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research (IAB). The goal of this research project is to develop an expert system for manufacturing concrete products and a consultation tool to improve processes in concrete factories.

Other research projects are taking place in collaboration with the University of Kassel and the Chemnitz University of Technology.