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Which raw materials, processes, and coating systems make a demonstrable contribution to greater sustainability? This question is addressed in the newly published reference book *Sustainable Coating Systems—Raw Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Assessment of Modern Coatings*, published by Vogel Verlag. Experts […]
The SKZ Plastics Center is continuing to expand its activities in the field of additive manufacturing. Since September 1, 2026, David Fetter, as Technical Sales and Applications Engineer, has been responsible for expanding industrial services at the Center for Additive […]
The regulation of microplastics is currently emerging as a key compliance issue for the plastics industry. With the REACH microplastics restriction and the new Pellet Loss Regulation, the European Union is establishing a comprehensive legal framework that affects the entire […]
As of July 1, 2026, the SKZ has appointed a new head of its “Materials, Compounding, Extrusion (BMCE)” training group. Mathias Ruckdeschel will assume responsibility for the training program. A longtime SKZ trainer and former deputy group leader, he brings […]
The Cracked Round Bar (CRB) test, as specified in ISO 18489, is becoming increasingly important in the plastics and pipe industries. Now that this method for evaluating resistance to slow crack growth (SCG) in polyethylene materials has become established, it […]
With the Impack Polymer Science Institute (IPSI), PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC) is establishing a new training and competence center for plastics technologies in Indonesia. The SKZ Plastics Center is supporting the center’s development with a comprehensive “train-the-trainer” program […]
The SKZ Plastics Center is continuing to expand its activities in the defense and security sector. Since July 1, 2026, Eugenie Schlesies has been responsible for establishing and coordinating this new business unit. New Point of Contact Strengthens Collaboration on […]
The SKZ offers its training courses worldwide and has thus achieved international success. Demand is currently particularly high in the U.S., for example, for fluoro-welding and for the specialized expertise that the SKZ imparts in a practical manner, even abroad. […]
On October 29, 2026, Bayern Innovativ will host the expert meeting “Battery Systems – Technology & Cooperation” at the SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg. The event will focus on knowledge exchange, networking, and practical insights into modern battery systems—from materials […]
The research partners were able to demonstrate that non-destructive testing methods, combined with modern data analysis, provide valuable information about the quality of sealants. This opens up new possibilities for making quality assurance in industrial manufacturing more efficient, faster, and […]