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SKZ monitors production facilities worldwide and, as an accredited inspection body, ensures reliable quality in plastic products and piping systems through independent on-site audits. One example is its collaboration with Q+ Swiss Quality to meet particularly high Swiss quality standards. […]
With the Digital Innovation Days on September 28 and 29, 2026 in Würzburg, SKZ is creating a new platform for everyone who wants to actively help shape the digital transformation of the plastics industry. The focus will be on practical […]
On June 22, the big day finally arrived: The team led by Overseas Marketing Strategy Manager Shigeaki Okamura and Chief Representative Rieko Ishii was delighted to hand over the S2KRC kneader to SKZ Division Manager Dr.-Ing. Johannes Rudloff and his […]
ASTM D7869 enables a particularly realistic assessment of the long-term durability of modern coatings. To this end, SKZ and EZD combine independent weathering tests with scientific analysis and materials development. This allows companies to benefit from combined expertise—from formulation development […]
The European Center for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) in Selb has successfully completed the “DigiLack” research project. The goal of the project was to systematically integrate digital methods, tools, and artificial intelligence (AI) into the development of coating systems and ink […]
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: […]