Katharina Wagner 
KrausMaffei KraussMaffei and the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, USA, are setting new standards in thermoplastic lightweight construction for aviation. Together, they have developed an … Read more
SKZ – The Plastics Center 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, … Read more
In this issue: AVK – Composites Report Issue 11 published AVK – Symposium “Fiber-reinforced plastics in the construction sector” AVK – Lightweight construction in the coalition agreement of the new … Read more
The topic of sustainability is currently one of the most important economic challenges for companies, including in the composites industry. Expectations of sustainable production and product solutions are becoming ever … Read more
General Association of the Plastics Processing Industry (GKV) The German Plastics Processing Industry Association (GKV) welcomes the conclusion of the coalition negotiations between the CDU, CSU and SPD to form … Read more
KraussMaffei Circular economy, smart recycling and future-oriented solutions for pipe and profile extrusion – the extrusion industry was inspired at the KraussMaffei TecDays “World of Extrusion” in Laatzen. Around 300 … Read more
Employee motivation and the opportunities of professional development Saxon Textile Research Institute e.V. (STFI) On April 3, 2025, the STFI hosted an academy breakfast. In addition to donuts, bagels and … Read more
SKZ – The Plastics Center New research project has achieved promising results The SKZ is working together with partners from RWTH Aachen University and Peiler & Klein Kunststofftechnik GmbH on … Read more
Services for business practice Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute “Oh no, the coffee machine is broken.” – This early morning realization is certainly not a good start to the day for many … Read more
On July 2 and 3, 2025, the AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e. V. will be holding a symposium on the topic of fiber-reinforced plastics in the construction sector in … Read more