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Inventing the future is the goal of all SKZ research activities.
Dr. rer. nat. Benjamin Baudrit
Deputy Managing Director | Procuration
Inventing the future is the goal of all SKZ research activities.
Dr. rer. nat. Benjamin Baudrit
Deputy Managing Director | Procuration
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Materials

The production of high-quality plastic products depends on the right ingredients.

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Processes

We analyse existing processes and are always on the lookout for the best solution.

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Measuring technology

The aim of measurement technology is to detect and optimise quality characteristics as early as possible.

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Inventing the future.

We develop the innovations of tomorrow. As a research and development partner, we face up to the challenges within the plastics industry and find solutions for a wide range of issues - from materials and processing methods to quality assurance.


The problem solver for your issues

  • 130 researchers, developers and technicians

  • 23,000 sqm of laboratories and pilot plants

  • 100+ public research projects per year

  • 500+ industrial projects per year

  • Numerous awards for innovative research

Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Hochrein
Managing director
Würzburg
t.hochrein@skz.de
Dr. rer. nat. Benjamin Baudrit
Deputy Managing Director | Procuration
Würzburg
b.baudrit@skz.de
Tomorrow

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Recycling

The recyclability of raw materials is becoming increasingly important. We are looking for solutions together with the industry.

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Sustainability

Society and politics demand an environmentally friendly use of plastics. We support this with our projects.

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Digitalisation

We accompany the plastics industry on its way to Industry 4.0 - the SKZ is recognised as an official Industry 4.0 test environment.

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Permanent friction reduction of plastic components through the use of lubricant-filled microcapsules

SKZ, a member of the Zuse community, is currently conducting research in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP on minimising friction in plastic products through the use of lubricant-filled microcapsules.

Permanent friction reduction of plastic components through the use of lubricant-filled microcapsules

SKZ, a member of the Zuse community, is currently conducting research in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP on minimising friction in plastic products through the use of lubricant-filled microcapsules.

Additively manufactured head orthoses

The SKZ's Competence Centre for Additive Manufacturing Technologies, which is funded by the Free State of Bavaria, has been supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the introduction and application of the new key technology 3D printing for several years.

Additively manufactured head orthoses

The SKZ's Competence Centre for Additive Manufacturing Technologies, which is funded by the Free State of Bavaria, has been supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the introduction and application of the new key technology 3D printing for several years.

Pre-treatment of bioplastics to extend the shelf life of foodstuffs

SKZ and the University of Munich are researching the use of industrial surface treatments of bioplastic films for an antimicrobial electret effect, which is intended to delay the spoilage of packaged food and thus extend shelf life.

Pre-treatment of bioplastics to extend the shelf life of foodstuffs

SKZ and the University of Munich are researching the use of industrial surface treatments of bioplastic films for an antimicrobial electret effect, which is intended to delay the spoilage of packaged food and thus extend shelf life.

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