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. Wide range of benefits through sensible mold temperature control Uniform temperature control reduces stresses in the component, allowing shrinkage and warpage to be better controlled and tolerances to be adhered to more precisely. Improved surface quality and more stable […]
At the SKZ workshop at the hankensbütteler kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG (hk), energy savings of up to 15% were achieved by optimizing the process parameters. Practical findings and a new online course support the industry on its way to […]
As a prize sponsor in the “Jugend forscht” competition, the SKZ Plastics Center supports STEM education and is delighted to once again be able to award the special prize for plastics and sustainability to an exciting research project this year […]
By integrating microcapsules into plastic compounds, various property improvements can be achieved in components. At the SKZ Plastics Center, superhydrophobic surfaces are developed using microcapsules in plastics. Extremely water-repellent or superhydrophobic surfaces offer many advantages. They are used, for example, […]
In the XRAP research project, Simplifier AG and XRify GmbH are developing a digital assistant for set-up processes together with the SKZ Plastics Center. With the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR), employees are supported in real […]
Environmental Product Declarations are the standardized means of communication when it comes to the environmental impact of building products. Construction product manufacturers are increasingly required to provide EPDs to enable the sustainability assessment of buildings. The current amendment to the […]
From April 2025, the SKZ Plastics Center invites you to a free webinar series! Every month, participants will receive fresh, innovative knowledge from the most exciting areas of plastics research, development and processing and thus keep their finger on the […]
Fiber-reinforced plastics have established themselves as a key technology in modern rail vehicle construction. Against this background, the SKZ Plastics Center is organizing a top-class symposium dedicated to the latest developments in the material, processing and application of fibre composites. […]
The aim of the publicly funded project is to build a strong network with bioeconomy stakeholders. Through a variety of activities, exchange and cooperation on all topics relating to the use of renewable raw materials in plastics are promoted. There […]
Modern packaging solutions for food aim to ensure a longer shelf life as well as the protection and freshness of the products – while minimizing the carbon footprint. The growing demands on packaging systems are leading to increasing complexity, which […]