The SKZ Plastics Center sees itself as a trailblazer for companies in the plastics industry. To this end, a constant exchange with the companies is essential. A prime example of an active and practiced transfer of knowledge and requirements is […]
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Regulatory aspects of plastic selection
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Regulations are designed to ensure that the environment and end users are protected in the best possible way – this is particularly true for the medical industry. However, it is often a challenge for many small and medium-sized companies to […]
In-line quality control for plastic recyclate
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The RecyQuant research project makes it possible to monitor and maintain tolerable levels of foreign materials in the recyclate directly in the process. The joint project between ColVisTec AG and the SKZ Plastics Center successfully implemented the detection of foreign […]
Plastic pipes: SKZ in reliable use for more than 50 years
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The reliable supply of drinking water and gas as well as wastewater disposal are key issues for our society. In order for network operators to ensure this in the long term, it is essential to regularly observe and monitor the […]
Bioeconomy is gaining in importance: project aims to create solutions for cross-sector certification
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Bioeconomy aims to close cycles through biotechnological processes and at the same time optimize economic work. For SMEs in particular, however, it is usually very costly to place bio-based and sustainable products on the market. The SKZ Plastics Center is […]
New injection molding machine from Netstal for the SKZ site in Horb am Neckar
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The SKZ site in Horb am Neckar has received its first injection molding machine from Netstal. The modern Elion 1200-510 machine is available for injection molding training courses in Horb am Neckar. The new addition to the technical center has […]
Henriette Quitter receives SKZ Young Talent Award
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Henriette Quitter has received the SKZ Plastics Center’s Young Talent Award for her outstanding master’s thesis. The jury of the SKZ Young Talent Award, consisting of the SKZ Advisory Board, the sponsor OPmobility and representatives of the SKZ, recognized Henriette […]
Plastics industry prepares for the future
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The SKZ Networking Week has long since established itself as a meeting place for the plastics industry. This year, the popular event once again attracted more than 600 visitors. In many places, summer was a long time coming this year. […]
How microplastic particles in water can be identified more easily in future
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The joint research project "KoDeKa-Plast" between the European Center for Dispersion Technology (EZD) in Selb and the Institute for Laser Technologies in Medicine and Metrology (ILM) at the University of Ulm has been successfully completed. The researchers not only succeeded […]
Practice shapes the certified industrial technician
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The current practical course of study "Certified Industrial Technician specializing in Additive Manufacturing", which is offered in cooperation with the Würzburg-Schweinfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce, has been running for a good nine months. The second practical week took place […]