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Cluster working group k-messwerk: Measurement and laboratory technology platform in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen region

Together with Bayern Innovativ GmbH, the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen established the network "k-messwerk - die mess- und labortechnische Plattform Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen" in 2010 in order to further expand cooperation between the key players in the regional plastics industry.

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The economic structure in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen region is characterized by medium-sized companies. There are 4,500 predominantly small and medium-sized companies with over 33,000 jobs subject to social insurance contributions. The plastics and automotive supply industries, as well as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energies, construction, metalworking, boiler construction, the service sector and the stone industry are all part of the district with high-performance companies, many of which are national and international leaders. The plastics processing industry and the firmly established automotive suppliers and global players from the consumer goods industry form a focal point in the district.

Together with Bayern Innovativ GmbH, the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen established the network "k-messwerk - die mess- und labortechnische Plattform Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen" in 2010 in order to further expand cooperation between the key players in the regional plastics industry. The network was initially funded over a period of three years as part of the ZIM-NEMO program of the Federal Ministry of Economics. Since 2013, the companies have been members of the New Materials Cluster, which has been responsible for network management ever since.

The cooperation now focuses on plastics-related and other topics that are important for industry and research, including measurement and laboratory technology, sustainability and the circular economy, digitalization and industrial advancements (Industry 4.0). K-messwerk comprises small, medium-sized and large companies as well as two educational institutions. The plastics processing value chain is fully represented - from plastics production to machine and tool construction and processing (injection molding, extrusion, surface finishing, etc.) to plastics recycling.

K-Messwerk - the objective

  • Networking the key players in the plastics industry in the region
  • Improved transparency of existing knowledge and skills
  • Development, marketing and implementation of metrological and laboratory services
  • Joint initiation and market launch of innovations
  • Improvement of economic efficiency and competitive strength

K-Messwerk - the partners

The network partners include global companies with a focus on the automotive, packaging and consumer goods industries as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. Also on board are the Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and the Deggendorf Institute of Technology as the main scientific partners, as well as the bfz Weißenburg.