Plastics technology sets standards for future products. In industry-related research, efficient and durable recycling solutions are developed that can revolutionize numerous branches of industry through innovative materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. The life cycle of bio-based and conventional plastics is researched: from material development and testing to the practical implementation of particularly input-specific pre-treatment strategies, right through to recycling and resource efficiency.
The Hannover Region Economic Development Agency supports the transfer of knowledge and technology, advises on innovation and investment projects andcooperates with the IKK - Institute for Plastics and Recycling Technology at Leibniz Universität Hannover on issues relating to plastics technology. The IKK's technical center offers modern laboratories, starting with recycling-friendly pre-treatment, recycling itself, material development, analysis and testing of materials and recyclates through to the ecological evaluation of processes and expert advice for research and development projects from industry and trade:
