Press releases worldwide
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS have successfully developed a novel analytical method for plastics as part of the research project “Use of High-Temperature Nuclear Magnetic Resonance for Improved Plastics Analysis (HT NMR).” The […]
As part of the research project “Conductive Impregnating Agent (AblImp),” the SKZ Plastics Center and DIAMANT Polymer GmbH are developing a novel impregnation process for additively manufactured plastic components. The goal is to create a permanently electrostatically dissipative surface for […]
The SKZ Plastics Center has published a white paper on how to successfully apply for publicly funded research projects. Based on key success factors, the paper highlights common mistakes and provides specific recommendations for action. This provides companies with a […]
The SKZ Plastics Center will consolidate its research activities in the field of fiber composites at its Würzburg location going forward. The activities previously based in Halle an der Saale will be relocated there in order to specifically leverage synergies […]
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Fraunhofer IPA are breaking new ground in the Polymer Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/P) process as part of the “PimP” research project. By specifically lowering the powder bed temperature, they aim to significantly reduce the […]
With its transition from a vehicle manufacturer to a parts supplier for the central European spare parts center in Cologne, the Ford plant in Saarlouis has been repositioning itself since the end of 2025. A key focus is on the […]
The Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ is strategically expanding its service portfolio in the field of elastomers, providing companies with comprehensive support ranging from in-depth material analysis to the development of sustainable applications. Leveraging extensive materials expertise and state-of-the-art testing technologies, the institute […]
The SKZ Plastics Center has named Tarkett GDL S.A. a “Premium Research Partner 2025.” The company was particularly impressed by the close, successful collaboration with the EZD in Selb—for example, in the development of a sophisticated UV-curable inkjet ink and […]
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 […]