- Dr. Alfred Kappl

Measurement of detonation velocity using four fiber-optic cables

highspeed - Dr. Alfred Kappl

High-speed image of a clean underwater explosion producing CO2, N2, and water vapor

DEVELOPMENT

Innovation since 1993

As a development chemist, I have been working for over 30 years on new solutions for the professional use of energetic materials.

Projects

I have been working as a development chemist for energetic materials since 1993. A selection of my developments and projects:

  • Hydan (liquid binary explosive), 1994

  • Fuel Air Explosives, 1995–1997

  • Special effects, e.g. coal dust and aluminum dispersion devices, 2003

  • Thermobaric explosive TBX I-A, 2003/04

  • Explosive foam, 2011

  • High-pressure hydrogen generation, 2014

  • Initiator without Primary Explosive, 2016

  • Fillable Shaped Charges with Rigid and Flexible Liner, 2022

  • High-Performance Plastic Explosive (CE-compliant, Type Series FredEx FX1 / FX2), 2018–2024, Patent Granted 2022

  • Novel Blasting Methods with Liquid Oxygen (FFG Project), 2023–2024

  • Simplified Manufacturing of Plastic Explosives, 2022–2024, Patent Granted 2025