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The project “3D printing of WPC for the production of near-net-shape complex SiSiC components”, which started on April 1, 2022 and ran until January 31, 2025, aimed to develop a sustainable and resource-saving production route for silicon-filtered silicon carbide (SiSiC) […]
The SKZ is working together with partners from RWTH Aachen University and Peiler & Klein Kunststofftechnik GmbH on the development of an industrially applicable process for integrating PLA-degrading enzymes into plastics. The aim of the project is to create plastic […]
The SKZ Plastics Center is expanding its additive manufacturing portfolio with additional systems for processing high-performance thermoplastics and resin materials. This investment strengthens the company’s position and enables the production of high-precision components for demanding industrial applications. This also expands […]
The “Würzburg Welding Days” are a valuable platform for the exchange of knowledge and further training in welding technology. They not only offer experts practical insights and the latest findings, but also an excellent opportunity for networking and discussing current […]
A research project to develop a camera-based measuring system for optimized colour formulation in plastics recycling was successfully completed at the SKZ Plastics Centre. By using hyperspectral imaging and machine learning methods, a demonstrator was developed that precisely predicts color […]
. Wide range of benefits through sensible mold temperature control Uniform temperature control reduces stresses in the component, allowing shrinkage and warpage to be better controlled and tolerances to be adhered to more precisely. Improved surface quality and more stable […]
At the SKZ workshop at the hankensbütteler kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG (hk), energy savings of up to 15% were achieved by optimizing the process parameters. Practical findings and a new online course support the industry on its way to […]
As a prize sponsor in the “Jugend forscht” competition, the SKZ Plastics Center supports STEM education and is delighted to once again be able to award the special prize for plastics and sustainability to an exciting research project this year […]
By integrating microcapsules into plastic compounds, various property improvements can be achieved in components. At the SKZ Plastics Center, superhydrophobic surfaces are developed using microcapsules in plastics. Extremely water-repellent or superhydrophobic surfaces offer many advantages. They are used, for example, […]
In the XRAP research project, Simplifier AG and XRify GmbH are developing a digital assistant for set-up processes together with the SKZ Plastics Center. With the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR), employees are supported in real […]