Ewa Harlacz

🚀3D printing more than just a gimmick? ♻️

3D printing can do more than produce USB sticks in the shape of hot dogs, mini-sneakers for dogs and aquarium slides for fish.
Rather, it can make an important contribution to plastic recycling!

That is why we are devoting the KNUW panel at the Hannover Messe to the questions of what influence additive manufacturing has on the recyclability of plastics and how the use of recyclates in 3D printing is organised.

Curious? Then come and see us!

📅 Date: 2 April 2024
🕠 Time: 4:25 – 4:45 pm
📍 Location: Tech Transfer Stage

We are very pleased to welcome Lukas Pelzer from Layer Performance as a participant. Layer Performance offers customised solutions with its innovative software to further expand the wide range of additive manufacturing applications!

The panel will be moderated by Daniel Ohl, advisor to the Green Economy Network NRW (KNUW) and doctoral scholarship holder at the INZIN Institute in the field of plastics recycling.

Let’s talk together about how we can create more sustainable solutions for industry through technological innovation!

📢 Come along and join the discussion!

On 17 February 2025, a high-ranking Chinese delegation from Beijing met with the INZIN Institute for a professional exchange. The delegation’s stay and the event at the Düsseldorf IHK Forum were organised by the German-Chinese Business Association (DCW) e.V. and provided a valuable opportunity for international networking and knowledge transfer.

As part of the event, three doctoral students from the INZIN Institute gave specialist lectures and presented their doctoral projects. Pauline Jegen presented her doctoral project on the “Effects of implementing circular construction on material flows”. Konstantin Saure presented his research on “Urban redistribution logistics for reusable packaging for pre-packaged food”. Daniel Ohl provided insights into his work on “Recyclate utilisation rates for plastics”.

Dr. Ulrich Teich introduced the INZIN Institute and supported the German-Chinese dialogue.

Many thanks to the German-Chinese Business Association (DCW) and the IHK Forum Düsseldorf!

On 3 December 2024, the INZIN Institute was represented with a presentation and its own exhibitor stand at the German-Chinese Business Day (DCWT) at the IHK Düsseldorf The event provided a valuable platform for dialogue between German and Chinese companies as well as specialists from business and science.

A particular highlight was the lively panel discussion in the afternoon, in which Dr. Ulrich Teich and Dr. Lukas Gast took part together with other experts. The discussion centred on the topic of “Sustainable management in business practice”. Dr. Teich shed light on key issues relating to sustainability reporting in companies and current developments in the field of green tech and environmental technologies in Germany. The discussion provided in-depth insights and practical impulses for companies dealing with the sustainable transformation.

The German-Chinese Business Day (DCWT) is the annual main event of the German-Chinese Business Association. The focus of this year’s DCWT – sustainability and green transformation – is highly relevant for both German and Chinese companies. The event provided an excellent opportunity for networking and promoted bilateral dialogue on innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

We would like to thank all participants for the valuable discussions and look forward to the next DCWT!

In a world that is increasingly focussing on sustainable practices, critical raw materials are central to the transition to a green economy. The current KNUW Green Economy Paper highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with the extraction and utilisation of these valuable resources.

In this comprehensive document you will find:

• Analyses of raw material deposits and markets: Find out which raw materials are considered critical and why they are essential for the energy transition.
• Sustainability strategies: Learn how companies and governments can take action to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials.
• Future prospects: Gain insights into innovative approaches and technologies that promote efficiency and environmental friendliness in the raw materials industry.

Download the full paper and find out about the most important aspects of sustainable raw material utilisation. Visit KNUW Green Economy Paper and keep your finger on the pulse of the green economy!