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In the plastics industry, technological progress, trained employees and the transfer of know-how are crucial for long-term success. However, further training for employees is often a challenge for many internationally active companies. With various course formats in German and English, […]
In July 2024, Rebecca Wolff successfully completed her dissertation in the field of fused filament fabrication (FFF) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Paderborn University. In her thesis, she investigated the physical processes in the FFF hot end, one […]
Fillers and additives play a decisive role in tailor-made plastic compounds for a wide range of applications. The SKZ technical seminar “Fillers and additives in plastics” on November 19 and 20, 2024 in Peine will show the limits and possibilities […]
In a new cooperative seminar, the SKZ Plastics Centre and Anton Paar Germany GmbH are dedicating themselves to characterizing the viscoelastic properties of plastics using rheological measurement methods. In addition to the theoretical content of the course, participants will also […]
From October 15 to 19, 2024, the industry highlight of the plastics industry, FAKUMA, will once again take place in Friedrichshafen. The SKZ Plastics Center will also be on site this year in Hall B3-3000. The SKZ experts will be […]
A consortium with partners from research and development as well as educational experts has developed concepts and qualification programs for future educational standards in the field of battery cell production. The SKZ Plastics Center is also involved here. In this […]
Defining tolerances is often a challenge for designers that seems almost impossible to solve. At the same time, firmly defined tolerance values for components are crucial in order to guarantee quality standards. A correct interpretation of the standard is important […]
How many CO2 emissions are generated by my product? And what does climate-neutral actually mean? A well-founded sustainability strategy is becoming increasingly important for the plastics industry and is essential in order to reduce the ecological footprint, meet legal requirements […]
In Europe, manufacturers of medical devices are required by law to introduce a quality management system The SKZ Plastics Center supports plastics processors when entering into the manufacture of medical devices. The first hurdle is the management certification DIN EN […]
How can quality targets be achieved with a more circular economy and the necessary employee skills strengthened? And how can the company’s sustainability activities be reported without greenwashing? These challenges affect all companies in the plastics industry. For this reason, […]