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SKZ has been re-accredited as a recognised BMW Group testing laboratory following interlaboratory testing of thermoplastics. The institute remains listed as a qualified laboratory on the BMW B2B portal.
At Pack Expo International 2026, Blow Moulding Technologies and Dassault Systèmes will present an integrated workflow combining simulation, process measurement and physical validation for stretch blow moulded bottle development.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Ceta Testsysteme will demonstrate compressed-air leak and flow testing solutions for 100% end-of-line quality control of plastic components. The company will be in Hall 6, booth D76.
Together with partners, SKZ is investigating the long-term effects of mechanical stress caused by modern cleaning technology on pipe systems. Practical tests provide valuable insights for manufacturers, operators, and service providers.
Faced with rising energy costs, many companies have set themselves the target of saving electricity.
Engel has opened a new customer technical centre at the large machine plant in St. Valentin.
Tetra Pak is moving to the next level of development - testing a fibre-based barrier that is a first within food carton packages distributed under ambient conditions.
Detergent bottles are frequently manufactured using recycled plastic; however, as far as higher value-added applications are concerned, these recyclates have yet to be deployed on a large scale.
The findings of an independent laboratory testing of "EcoLam High Plus" technology show it is consistent with recycling. It improves the recyclability of the current, widely available technologies for functional barriers used in PE films.
Wacker is strengthening its presence in Russia by expanding the service portfolio offered by its technical center in Moscow.
Good results were reported during a meeting of the Placard project held at EuPC premises on 8 and 9 July.
imat-uve establishes more capacities for climate tests according to Volvo Interior Standards.