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The information and networking event organized by the SKZ in cooperation with NETSTAL Maschinen AG at the SKZ site in Horb am Neckar offers plastics processors valuable insights and practical solutions for the circular economy of plastics in technical injection […]
In February 2025, the SKZ Plastics Center and the UNIpace (Polymer Application Center) at the University of Kassel launched a pioneering research project entitled “ADDmold for LSR”. The aim of this ambitious project is to enable the injection molding of […]
As part of the KARE project, the SKZ Plastics Center is launching the live stream series “KARE Talks”, in which topics relating to the transformation of the plastics industry will be covered and actively discussed. The special feature: Thanks to […]
On behalf of and in close cooperation with MAINCOR Rohrsysteme, life cycle assessment experts from the SKZ Plastics Center have prepared environmental product declarations (EPDs) for three pipe products and published them with the IBU Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. […]
In order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and meet the existing demand, the SKZ Plastics Centre, in cooperation with the Würzburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce, offers the ‘Certified Industrial Master Craftsman in Plastics and Rubber’ training course. […]
Safe gas supply thanks to quality assurance: SKZ is a leader in the testing of PE piping systems in accordance with DIN EN 1555 and supports companies with state-of-the-art testing technology and expertise. The testing division of SKZ – The […]
As in previous years, this year the SKZ is again retroactively awarding the “Premium Partner” award for 2024 to companies that work together with the Plastics Center to advance the plastics industry. The two partners SKZ and REHAU have continuously […]
As in previous years, the SKZ is once again awarding the ‘Premium Partner’ award retroactively for 2024 to companies that work together with the Plastics Centre to advance the plastics industry. ‘The Premium Partner selection includes companies that tackle problems […]
The SKZ Plastics Centre focused on the topics of sustainability and digitalization as part of its presentation session. The synergies between the trending topics of the circular economy and digital transformation were demonstrated using current application and best-practice examples. Megatrends […]
It is well known that rapid technology transfer from research institutes to industry can be a massive competitive advantage. Non-university research institutions such as the SKZ Plastics Center in the case of the plastics industry are a valuable building block […]