Press releases worldwide
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 […]
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 […]