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A pioneering research project has been successfully completed at the SKZ Plastics Center. The aim of the project was to develop a time-lapse testing method that, for the first time, enables the quantitative evaluation of stress crack failure in plastic […]
Avoid complaints – or use them as an opportunity: A new course at the SKZ Plastics Center shows employees in the plastics industry how they can use complaints as a positive quality feature and a tool for customer loyalty. Complaints […]
The SKZ Plastics Center presents modern solutions for high-precision detection of even the smallest defects in plastic products. Companies benefit from comprehensive support—from selection and adaptation to development and seamless integration of automated testing systems. Despite careful monitoring of process […]
Many companies do not yet recycle plastic waste efficiently. The reason for this is usually a high collection effort and a lack of information about possible recipients. The newly developed demonstrator from the PlastIQ project offers a solution for efficiently […]
SKZ awards a new test seal for animal toys. Manufacturers can have their products comprehensively tested for quality, resilience and harmful substances. This gives pet owners a reliable guide to safe and harmless toys. Safety, quality and sustainability are top […]
Germany has an efficient gas infrastructure. The use of green hydrogen in particular is of central importance in the energy transition. Against this background, the SKZ Plastics Center has investigated various concepts for multilayer pipes made of plastic as part […]
This year’s winners of the SKZ “Jugend forscht” special prize, pupils Jonas Kirchner and Marc Kolb from Kronberg-Gymnasium Aschaffenburg, visited the school laboratory during the Easter vacations at the invitation of the SKZ. Together with their families, they experienced a […]
The European Center for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) has comprehensively expanded its technical centre in Selb and equipped it with new, high-performance plant technology. By expanding its technical infrastructure, the EZD will be able to provide its customers and partners with […]
The new camera inspection system opens up new possibilities for the SKZ both in research and in industry-related investigations. The high-resolution optics in combination with variable lighting enables precise defect detection and a wide range of methods for characterizing surfaces.Modern […]
Under the motto “Thermoplastic elastomers – materials with future potential”, the SKZ invites you to a symposium in the modern model factory in Würzburg on June 3 and 4, 2025. The two-day event will focus on the latest developments, applications […]