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In times of climate change as well as the current shortage of raw materials and rising prices, the topic of sustainability is omnipresent in the plastics processing and using industry. Due to growing social demands and political requirements, the environmental impact of plastics and their products is increasingly coming into focus.
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Products, technologies and work processes are subject to permanent change. Continuous qualification and training of employees is therefore an essential prerequisite for the success of your company. Further training in the field of plastics and plastics technology are the focal points of our portfolio. We have optimal conditions for effective training in theory and practice.
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Practice-oriented industrial research in plastics technology is the foundation of the KUZ's strategic orientation. In particular, intelligent and resource-saving processes provide a basis for sustainable innovations and solutions.
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Along the value chain

Engineering

Accelerate your product development and manufacturing processes. We accompany you through all development phases, starting with the idea generation up to the finished serial product and the corresponding manufacturing technology. We attach great importance to an uncomplicated and goal-oriented approach. With our available CAE services, your development process will be streamlined in terms of time, as well as efficient and sustainable.

Werkstoffentwicklung und -modifizierung von Kunststoffen - Compoundierung und Granulierung

sustainable ideas in plastic

Materials development

The speed at which new materials come onto the market to adapt to trends and customer requirements is constantly increasing. We are intensively pursuing the development of novel, sustainable materials. The focus here is on generating bioplastics based on natural materials and on processing and optimizing the properties of recycled materials.

Formteil VaTempa in den Phasen der Formteilentwicklung - vom CAD-Modell zum Formteil

Ideas put into plastics

Molding development

You have the idea? We convert it into a design suitable for plastics or support you in doing so. Synergies between our designers and our engineers from processing technology and material development are utilized. In this way, interdisciplinary know-how flows into the development of application-ready, high-quality plastic products, which we develop together with you.

3D-CAD Werkzeugkonstruktion - Gipris-Gehäuse - KUZ

Give your ideas the right shape

Tool development

Do you want your plastic design for injection molding to be reproducible and produced in high quality in series? Then you need an injection molding tool that reliably fulfills all requirements from molding and technological process control. We support you in the conception and design of the tool through 3D design to tool construction.

Füllstufen der Formfüllsimulation des Gipris-Gehäuses - KUZ

Development services right from the start

Simulation

Minimal development times with consistently high product quality require the increased use of modern simulation methods in many areas of design. This applies in particular to the molded part and mold design of injection molded components. The use of modern digital development environments from the very beginning makes your development process sustainable and avoids unnecessary cost-intensive iteration loops. We support you in this.

realisierte Einzelprozesse (Spritzguss im Reinraum, Handling, Prüfung und Magazinieren) im Mikrospritzguss

Plastic efficiently molded into the product

Process development

Molded part design and application requirements for the molded part are defined. Depending on the batch sizes, we support you in finding the appropriate manufacturing process. Using the synergies between our designers and engineers from processing and joining technology and material development, we help you with process and technology development. We explore the possibilities of process combinations in interaction with hybrid material systems and create the basis for your project-related decision.

Handlingautomation an einer Mikrospritzgiessmaschine im KUZ

Automation solutions for plastics processing

Process automation

Do you want to fully or partially automate your process chain in the field of plastics processing? With our extensive know-how in the development and project planning of test rigs and automation systems, we are happy to support you. Our working method is particularly characterized by interdisciplinary process knowledge and the close interlocking of process engineering and process automation.

KI-Versuchsstand im KUZ zur Datenermittlung im Spritzguss

intelligent solutions for plastics processing

Machine Learning & AI

Are you looking for a reliable partner to help you harness the potential of artificial intelligence and digitization for your developments in the field of plastics technology? As an application-oriented research institute, we see ourselves as a link between the plastics processing industry and the latest developments in the fields of digitization and machine learning. With our fully automated and networked test rigs, we can generate extensive process data for your solution and perform exploratory analyses.

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Material und Sonotrode für das Ultraschall-Nieten.

Seminar

28.05. - 29.05.2024

Ultrasonic plastic welding

Ultrasonic welding is a fast and reliable method of joining plastic components. In this course, we will provide you with the necessary knowledge from the basics to practical application. To deepen your knowledge, we will demonstrate the processes in the practical part. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Anschnitt eines von außen blauen Sandwichformteils mit schwarzer Füllung.

Seminar

29.05. - 30.05.2024

Basics of thermoplastic foam injection molding (TSG)

Demands for more sustainable solutions and increased functional integration can be met by foaming thermoplastics. The resulting lightweight construction due to the lower density is also a topic that is more topical than ever. This seminar will provide an overview of various processes, the associated machine and tool technology, the special process engineering features of foaming compared to classic injection molding and welding as a subsequent process. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Seminar

30.05.2024

WEBINAR: Compounding as the key to upcycling

Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig gGmbH (KUZ) uses the newly developed additive SCONA TPPET 4214 PA from Byk-Chemie GmbH for the reactive compounding of post-consumer rPET. The increase in the property level enables the reliable processing of technical lightweight components. The aim of processing the flakes is to increase the meltability as a prerequisite for a homogeneous foam structure and to increase the impact strength to the level of virgin material.

Messgerät für die Transparentmessung im KUZ.

Seminar

13.06.2024

Professional color measurement in the industry

Learn more about the basics and limitations of color detection as well as the goals and benefits of color measurement. We will explain suitable color measurement techniques and introduce you to the colorimetric evaluation of products. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Nahaufnahme eines grünen Fehlerteils aus dem Fehlerkatalog

Seminar

19.06. - 20.06.2024

Injection molding defects: avoidance + elimination

Unfavorable settings and fluctuations in the process parameters during injection moulding result in constellations that can lead to moulded part defects and cause high economic losses. We will provide you with comprehensive knowledge in recognizing and systematically eliminating faults in injection moulded parts. In the practical part, we will deepen the process engineering correlations with you. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Seminar

03.09.2024

Webinar: Creepage in the high-voltage range

Durchsichtiger Prüfstab mit Spritzgieß-Fehler im Gehäuse.

Seminar

10.09.2024

Injection molding defects: Recognition + assessment

Injection molding is comparatively complex due to the many processing parameters. Unfavorable settings and fluctuations in the process parameters result in constellations that can lead to quality defects and damage to injection molded parts. In this seminar, we will give you an overview of error patterns and their causes and discuss the background and possible remedial strategies with you. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Spritzgießmaschine in grün.

Seminar

24.09. - 25.09.2024

Optimization of the injection moulding process 4.0

How do you achieve the optimum quality component? We will teach you strategies for time- and cost-efficient adjustment and optimization of the injection moulding process, taking into account defined boundary conditions. These strategies will be applied in the subsequent workshop. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.

Roter Prüfstab mit im Vordergrund befindlichen roten Granulat.

Seminar

25.09. - 26.09.2024

Molding and materials testing automotive

Do you need knowledge of molded part and material testing in accordance with the standards of automotive manufacturers? In addition to the basics of these tests, we will also show you examples of selected tests. The special features and challenges of testing molded parts will also be discussed. Further information on the agenda, travel, parking and an insight into the script can be found in our download box at the top right.