Companies are under increasing pressure to make their products and processes more sustainable. The SKZ Plastics Centre supports companies in documenting sustainability as...
With innovative measurement technology, SKZ enables real-time monitoring of curing processes for the first time – without any access to the bonding site.
On April 21 to 24, 2026, the plastics and rubber trade fair - Chinaplas 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR...
At the K trade fair, Evosys presented laser welding solutions like the EvoWeld Mini made from environmentally friendly wood the EvoWeld Generation 2, and the EVO 0800-TD.
Since July 2025, Dr Alexander Vyhnal has been responsible for research and education in the field of injection moulding and additive manufacturing at the SKZ Plastics Cen...
Envalior recognizes a growing need for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-free materials for high-performance Wear & Friction applications, that are sustainable, economical,...
The new RTV silicone combines thermal conductivity with structural strength and residual flexibility – properties crucial for modern battery modules and power electronics...
As a young company, Evosys is aware of its responsibility towards future generations and is committed to greater sustainability and environmental protection beyond the le...
The Create innovation cluster supports companies in successfully transferring bio-based plastics and composites into industrial practice. The network is hosting its first...
The SKZ Plastics Centre has launched a new research project to develop innovative materials for high-voltage insulators.
There are “green” alternatives to plastics made from crude oil or natural gas for an increasing number of applications.
At times when sustainability and climate protection are increasingly important, Romira is presenting new polymer blends made from post-consumer polycarbonate (PoC-PC).
At the SKZ Plastics Centre in Würzburg, specialist personnel are trained for joining semi-finished producsts to ensure the quality of a finished product.
Songwon Industrial, expert in polymer stabilization and specialty chemistry, will present its portfolio of high-performance, forward-looking solutions at K 2025.
Evosys Laser has been awarded the "Große Preis des Mittelstandes 2025" (Grand Prize for SMEs). This award recognizes companies that set standards in the German economy th...
Low-cost or recycled plastics pose challenges due to their surface structure and composition, which can compromise product quality. Plasmatreat will demonstrate solutions...
Residue on plastic components impair subsquent processes such as printing or painting. The new LIBS-OF project aims to clean, analyse and activate surfaces inline in a si...
The goal of the project is to develop bio-based materials that can be efficiently processed using injection moulding and which composting time can also be controlled.
Moog will feature a new generation of hydraulic, electrohydraulic and electrohydrostatic products and systems designed to help machine builders achieve better performance...
A new SKZ research project is developing standards for evaluating recycled surfaces for adhesive bonding and coating processes.
On July 2 and 3, Plasmatreat celebrated the 30th anniversary of the patent application for its Openair-Plasma technology with its Technology Days 2025 at the headquarters...
Evosys will present laser welding solutions and developments at the K 2025 (October, 8 through 15) trade fair in Essen, Germany. At this year's fair, the laser plastic we...
Laser-based infrared welding is becoming increasingly important in response to the demand for precise and flexible processes. Joining Plastics spoke with Beatrice Maus, a...
The SKZ Plastics Center is developing a new testing and evaluation method based on intermittent tensile tests in a research project to efficiently determine application-s...
Das laserstrahlbasierte Infrarotschweißen gewinnt beim Bedarf an präzisen und flexiblen Verfahren immer stärker an Bedeutung. . Joining Plastics sprach mit Beatrice Maus,...
In 2024, the Röchling Group remained overall stable despite a challenging market environment.
Getting ready for the K’ 2025 trade fair in Duesseldorf, Germany, Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS-free polyme...
The SKZ Plastics Center presents modern solutions for high-precision detection of even the smallest defects in plastic products.
The design spaces in industry and handicrafts are subject to a continuous process of change due to constantly changing technical, social and legal conditions. This change...
Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe components, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene and other polymers for the seventh time.
As industries worldwide undergo rapid modernization, the demand for efficient, lightweight and corrosion-resistant fluid control systems has surged. The plastic valves ma...
The synergies between the trending topics of circular economy and digital transformation were demonstrated at the KPA trade fair in Ulm, Germany using current application...
Infrared welding is now a proven technology frequently used for joining thermoplastic polymers. The key reasons for its widespread use are the non-contact melting of weld...
Dr. Oliver Tröppner took over the Materials Development Group at the SKZ Plastics Center. This means the Würzburg Institute has chosen a successor from within its own org...
Standards committees in both the UK and overseas are looking for new members to help with the development of standards in plastics welding.
Wires, cables and pipes are often referred to as the lifelines of our modern society. Many may now think directly of the supply of essentials such as electricity and the...
The increasing use of plastics requires a sustainable circular economy, i.e. the cyclical reuse of plastics after the end-of-life of products.
Hydrogen is a highly topical issue and more and more components, such as pipelines, must be able to withstand the use of hydrogen.
The new market study from Ceresana shows adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable raw materials or are biodegradable gain significance.
RWTH Aachen and BAM are leading the "PolyH2Pipe" research project, which aims to reduce the high costs of green hydrogen production with polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM...
At the SKZ Plastics Center, the Pipe-safe project has been launched to put an AI assistant for quality assurance of welds in pipeline construction into practical use. Thi...
The exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The exhibitor da...
Evosys has been committed to environmental protection and sustainable action within the company for several years. Established measures are now officially recorded and do...
More than seven million euros are being invested by plastics processor Röchling Industrial in building the new Engineering Centre in Lahnstein, Germany.
Franz Lübbers, CEO of Röchling Industrial will retire on July 1, 2025. He will be succeeded by Raphael Wolfram, currently serving as CEO of Röchling Automotive and Spokes...
The next “Plastics Hall of Fame Class” will take place at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. Outstanding achievements by individuals in the plastics industry will be honored.
Using 3D printing technology and ultrasonic joining technique, researchers at TU Graz succeeded in attaining an extremely strong joining of the renewable raw material woo...
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and...
The SKZ Networking Week is an established meeting place for the plastics industry. This year, the event attracted more than 600 visitors.
KUKA is supplying 23 friction stir welding cells with integrated robots for the production of electric vehicles for an automotive customer.
The internationally active plastics processor, with its three divisions – Automotive, Industrial, and Medical – proved to be well-prepared and solidly positioned in the f...
Within the EU programm Clean Sky 2 of the project “Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator” (MFFD), a team of researchers in Dresden provided proof of concept for the chipl...
The laser beam tool has become an integral part of modern production. At the same time, requirements in terms of efficiency and possible applications are growing. LMB las...
The committees of K 2025 chose the motto for next year's K Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber in Düsseldorf from October 8 through 15, 2025.
Bei der Notwendigkeit, Fahrzeuge leichter zu gestalten, erweist sich das neu entwickelte Plastics Metal Stir Welding-Verfahren dals einfache, kostengünstige und umweltfre...
Veränderungen verlaufen in den Unternehmen und ihrem Umfeld meist schleichend. Das heißt, man nimmt sie im Alltag kaum wahr. So auch in der betrieblichen Weiterbildung. D...
Die UKCA-Kennzeichnung wird ab dem 1. Januar 2022 die herkömmliche CE-Kennzeichnung ersetzen. Betroffene Produkte müssen dann von einer in Großbritannien zugelassenen Ste...
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