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The European Center for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) turns ten. Since opening its doors in May 2014, the EZD has completed more than 1100 projects and welcomed over 700 course participants. On May 5, 2014, the time had come: the EZD […]
Compounding is one of the key processes in the plastics industry. Formulations are currently becoming increasingly complex, new materials and fillers are being tested and special technical process features are being developed. The SKZ Plastics Center does not shy away […]
Orange peels provide valuable bio-based epoxy resins and can be a sustainable alternative to reduce the use of petroleum-based polymers. The bioeconomy flagship project with project partners Plastics Center SKZ, Fraunhofer IMWS and TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center has been successfully […]
Adhesive tapes must meet the required standards and ensure reliable adhesion to various surfaces. The SKZ Plastics Center is the ideal point of contact: the Würzburg Plastics Institute is accredited to carry out various tests and load requirements on adhesive […]
Last year, the five-year research project "Shape-variable wing systems for gliders (MILAN)", which was funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection via the German Aerospace Center (DLR) project management organization, was successfully completed. The overriding aim was […]
With the beginning of 2024, SKZ – German Plastics Center will enter the Romanian plastics market together with its new sales partner Plastics Bavaria Equipment & Services srl. Plastics Bavaria has been an integral part of the Romanian plastics market […]
The SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg and ROBUR Automation GmbH in Niedernberg have agreed to cooperate on future digitalisation projects in the plastics industry. Through this collaboration, the partners aim to leverage synergies to digitize plastics processing efficiently and sustainably. […]
In 2024, the SKZ Plastics Center will once again present the "Premium Partner Education" award to five companies in the plastics industry that work together with the SKZ to promote further education in the industry. For the first time, ITW […]
The SKZ Plastics Center has had a research group on the subject of sustainability for 19 years. As a result, scientists at the Würzburg Plastics Institute can draw on a wealth of experience and a comprehensive database on materials and […]
The importance of additive manufacturing in various industrial sectors continues to grow. In response to this growing demand, SKZ Plastics Centre and its partners have launched the Additive Manufacturing Training Alliance. The alliance is planning a variety of education and […]