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Sustainability, circular economy and carbon footprint in additive manufacturing
You can find out more about sustainability in additive manufacturing in this white paper.
Tolerancing of plastic parts – Part 1
This whitepaper explains the factors that influence the dimensional stability of plastic components.
Tolerancing of plastic parts – Part 2
This whitepaper explains the factors that influence the dimensional stability of plastic components.
HR 9.01 – the SKZ Quality Mark for window profiles
SKZ has introduced the HR 9.01 Quality Mark – tailored specifically to the unique challenges of the Indian market. It is a symbol of trust,…
Injection molding simulation
This white paper explains why simulation is more than just colorful images and what opportunities it can open up for the injection molding…
Engineering plastics and high-temperature thermoplastics - processing on FLM printers
This white paper explains how semi-crystalline plastics can also be successfully processed in additive manufacturing.
Use research allowance for own research and development projects in Germany
This whitepaper highlights the key aspects of the research allowance, the path to funding and shows how companies in the plastics industry…
Photopolymer-based, additively manufactured injection molding tool inserts for small-batch production
Further details about the manufacturing process and possible causes of failure can be found in this white paper.
The diversity of extrusion
The structure of an extrusion line - from the tool to the control system. This white paper provides a brief insight into the technology.
Thermoplastic elastomers in additive manufacturing
Read this white paper to find out how TPE is used in 3D printing and what the benefits are.
Testing options for bonded joints
How long will my adhesive bond last? And how can you test it? We answer these and other questions in this white paper.
Production of test specimens according to standard or individual customer requirements
There is a wide range of different test specimen geometries - depending on the application or requirement.
Carbon Footprint for plastic products and companies
From 2025, many companies will be affected by the sustainability reporting obligation. Find out more in this white paper.
Future trends in additive manufacturing
Find out in this white paper which trends will play a role in additive manufacturing in the future.
With public funding Research and development projects in your own company
Federal, state and EU programs can help you with this. You can find out what you need to consider in this white paper.
Challenges in additive manufacturing
The key challenges include material development and the quality and costs of additively manufactured parts.
The advantages of e-learning courses
This white paper looks at the concept of e-learning as an effective method of self-study
Fiber-reinforced thermoplastics - properties and analysis options
Find out in this white paper how you can precisely measure the distribution of fiber lengths in a fiber-reinforced component.
Silicone injection molding
You can find basic knowledge about the market and process in our white paper
Cyber security in the plastics industry
The advancing digitalization and networking of machines also requires a high level of security measures against cyber attacks.
Powder coating of plastics
Learn more about the benefits and challenges of powder coating plastics in our whitepaper.
Thermoplastic elastomers
In this white paper, you will learn about the unexpected and versatile applications of this soft plastic material.
Foam analysis in the lab or process
Real-time measurement system for continuous quality control of density, thickness and width of foamed plastics commercially available for…
Crosslinked polymers – Overview and possibilities
The molecular structure of plastics greatly influences their structure and thus also their physical, chemical and mechanical properties.
Alternative materials and material alternatives
Learn how recyclates and bioplastics lead to more supply security and cost savings as well as reduce the carbon footprint.
Accelerated aging with high pressure autoclave tests
Learn how you can make reliable statements about the quality of your components with the help of accelerated test methods.
Digitalization in manufacturing
Learn how to plan and optimally use the networking of plastics processing machines.
Use of accelerated test methods
Learn in this white paper how to predict and ensure the useful life of components through appropriate methods.
Thermal plastic-metal direct joining as an alternative to adhesive bonding
Adhesives or classic welding processes were yesterday's news. Learn about a new, modern process in this whitepaper.
Dynamic-mechanical plastics testing
The viscoelastic property profile of plastics is relevant for a large number of technical applications.
3 steps for successful bonding processes
Surveys show that a large proportion of bonding errors are due to user errors. Learn how you can avoid errors.
Thermography for quality assurance in welding processes
Fluctuations in weld quality despite unchanged parameters? Find out what helps and what to look out for.
The surface is what matters
The correct pretreatment of plastic surfaces has positive effects when bonding or painting. This is what you should pay attention to ...
Permeation measurement on films
The permeability of gas and water is crucial for numerous plastic products such as beverage packaging.
Determine curing with unilateral NMR
The curing of plastics, adhesives, etc. is crucial for many applications. Unilateral NMR can help with this.
3D Basics: The SLS Process
The strengths of laser sintering lie in small series production. But there are other advantages as well!
3D Basics: Stereolithography
Stereolithography is considered the forefather of additive manufacturing. But what is it anyway?
3D Basics: Differences between FDM, FLM and FFF
Fused Layer Modeling (FLM) is probably the most widely used 3D printing process. And yet there are differences.
Understand injection molding process
Learn more about the injection molding process and how to avoid errors in production.
Avoid injection molding defects
Learn about the four most common errors in injection molding and how to eliminate them sustainably with this whitepaper.
Understand compounding
Learn about the compounding process and the impact of plastic formulations and machine concepts with this white paper.
7 types of waste
Learn how they can identify and eliminate waste.
The 5A method
In order to work efficiently in the long term, a number of factors must be taken into account and many processes optimized.
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