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The specialist conference “Analytics in Polymer Technology” will take place on 23 and 24 September 2026 at the SKZ Model Factory in Würzburg. The event is aimed at professionals working in materials characterisation, quality assurance, failure analysis and the development […]
The SKZ Plastics Center is consistently expanding its commitment to the safety of pet products: With the awarding of the SKZ seal of approval to TÖYS-Hundespielzeug Manufaktur GmbH of Gunskirchen, an Austrian manufacturer has been honored with this independent quality […]
On August 12, 2026, key requirements of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will take effect. This affects not only packaging manufacturers but also numerous companies in the plastics industry. The SKZ Plastics Center assists companies in assessing how they are […]
With SCoPE, the SKZ Plastics Center and ZBT – Center for Fuel Cell Technology GmbH are launching a research project to develop a single-stage welding process for bipolar plates. The goal is to create a cost-effective and efficient manufacturing solution—particularly […]
With the launch of the IGF research project “KombiHaft,” the SKZ Plastics Center and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research (IFAM) are pooling their complementary expertise to rethink one of the key challenges in plastics processing: […]
For two days, Würzburg became the hub of the international plastics industry: About 100 participants from Europe and other countries gathered at the invitation of the SKZ Plastics Center for the Customer Day of the Testing | Monitoring | Certification […]
How can increasing fire safety requirements, sustainability targets and regulatory demands be successfully reconciled in the future? Answers to this question will be provided at the international conference “Trends in Fire Safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics”, taking place […]
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 […]