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 […]
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Superhydrophobic surfaces thanks to microcapsules in plastics
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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, […]
With Industry 4.0 to setup process 2.0
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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 […]
Increasing importance and digital tools cause EPD figures to skyrocket
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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 […]
Discover the future of plastics technology – new in the monthly online knowledge transfer of the SKZ
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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 […]
Innovative fiber composite solutions in rail vehicle construction
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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. […]
Starting signal for more renewable raw materials in the plastics industry
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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 […]
Insight into multi-shift systems
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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 […]
SKZ and NETSTAL invite you to an information event on April 2 in Horb am Neckar
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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 […]
New research project: Liquid silicone injection molding with additively manufactured, resin-based tool inserts
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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 […]