Grand opening of the LaNDER³ hall

Living off what nature provides, preserving prosperity, and at the same time leaving behind a planet worth living on for future generations. Without a doubt—one of humanity’s greatest challenges. We are tackling this global challenge on a small scale through innovative ideas, outstanding technologies, and dedicated teamwork.

Scientists at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences work across disciplines in close cooperation with primarily regional partner companies to develop solutions for the resource-efficient and competitive processing and recycling of natural fiber-reinforced plastics (NFK). The focus here is on providing efficient technologies and developing new applications for these sustainable materials, which are well-suited for lightweight construction.

The LaNDER³ hall, the new interdisciplinary research technology center of the HSZG, brings together excellent research and economic interests in one place. The entire process chain of natural fibre-reinforced plastics can be mapped and holistically researched in a very small space: from fibre extraction, fibre preparation and functionalization to the energy-efficient production of NFRP components, recycling and reuse.