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When joining semi-finished products, the quality of the joints is usually decisive for the product. At the SKZ Plastics Centre in Würzburg, specialist personnel are trained for these tasks. Education made in Germany in this field is also attracting increasing […]
There is a noticeable increase in demand for training courses on welding and laying polyethylene (PE 80, PE 100 and PE-Xa) pipes and fittings for gas and water lines. The SKZ Plastics Centre is responding to this with an expanded […]
Fillers and additives for high-performance compounds: The seminar “Fillers and Additives in Plastics” on November 25 and 26 in Peine provides the latest expert knowledge along the entire value chain. Fillers and additives are essential components of modern plastic formulations […]
On 30 August 2025, Rüdesheim became the centre of the German-speaking 3D printing community. In the unique atmosphere of the historic Asbach site, PRINTED Hub brought together makers, professionals and beginners. SKZ was also there, presenting its pioneering educational offerings […]
In the plastics industry, components and semi-finished products can become contaminated on their surfaces during production – for example, by residues from mould release agents or separating agents. Such residues impair subsequent processes that directly affect the surface, such as […]
The Regional Competence Centre for Labour Research (KARE) has successfully completed its first work package after the first year of the project. To this end, the KARE team analysed the current state of the plastics processing industry in workshops, interviews […]
The launch of the LEAF research project marks the start of an innovative approach to the development of sustainable plastic components. The aim of the project is to develop bio-based materials that can not only be efficiently processed using injection […]
The H2Sens research project is entering its second half and invites project partners to the second committee meeting in Villingen-Schwenningen.Hydrogen is considered a promising energy storage medium for the future – even if the initial euphoria has waned somewhat in […]
Thermoforming is an established process in plastics processing that is particularly economical for large-area components or small batch sizes. Targeted training courses are required to meet the increasing demands on quality, process efficiency and sustainability. Especially in times of skilled […]
The SKZ Plastics Centre is supporting the Würzburg State Fire Service Academy with material expertise regarding the filling of a new training silo on the fire service academy’s training grounds. Plastics education with a difference When there is a fire, […]