Press releases worldwide
The SKZ Plastics Center has developed a new testing method that significantly speeds up the determination of the permeability of plastic pipes. While conventional tests take several weeks or even months, the newly developed method delivers reliable measurement results within […]
The processing of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) continues to pose significant technical challenges for the plastics industry. In particular, rising recycled content levels lead to increased material variability, resulting in unstable injection molding processes and higher scrap rates. In the […]
The SKZ Plastics Center plans to launch a new pioneering project aimed at making the simulation of thermosets easily accessible. Under the title “Material Data for the Simulation of Thermosets—Simple, Practical, Valuable,” SKZ experts are collaborating with interested industry partners […]
Even without a legal requirement, a sustainability report can give SMEs a decisive competitive advantage. The voluntary VSME standard helps companies respond efficiently to inquiries from major business partners and promote transparency in the supply chain. The SKZ Plastics Center […]
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. The SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg extends its warmest congratulations to the international governing body of table tennis on this special anniversary and looks back with pride […]
High setup and cleaning costs are particularly common when processing thermoplastic elastomers, silicone elastomers, and optical plastic surfaces. These costs lead to longer downtime, tie up capacity, and increase scrap. With the launch of the IGF project “PermaTrenn,” the SKZ […]
The founding team at LaMa Recycling is carrying out an innovative research project at the SKZ Plastics Center to recycle previously unusable production waste from diaper manufacturing. Instead of being incinerated, cellulose, plastics, and superabsorbents can be separated, processed, and […]
With its “Premium Research Partner” award, the SKZ Plastics Center annually honors companies that have distinguished themselves through particularly trusting, innovative, and successful cooperation in research projects. This year, Günther Heisskanaltechnik GmbH is receiving the award for its continuous commitment […]
The SKZ Plastics Center is expanding its range of services in the area of sustainability and now offers a comprehensive solution for the standard-compliant calculation of product carbon footprints (PCF). Companies can choose between a complete PCF calculation by experienced […]
Computed tomography (CT) is a non-destructive testing method that provides detailed insights into the interior of a wide variety of materials and components. At the SKZ Plastics Center, CT analyses cover a wide range of applications: from the examination of […]