Our Technology Center

Our Technology Center

Your partner for extrusion trials and process development

Technology Center Laatzen

The KraussMaffei Extrusion Technology Center in Laatzen is one of the world’s largest and most modern facilities of its kind. With 26 extrusion lines covering seven applications, we provide comprehensive trial capabilities, from sample production and formulation development to process engineering and large-scale sample production. Our in-house laboratory enables rapid process optimisation during trials. Discover our Technology Center and explore how our expertise, technologies and facilities support your extrusion challenges.

Mission Statement

„We drive our customers’ success worldwide with innovative, customized extrusion solutions. As a team, we master process complexity and performance by combining the unique advantages of different applications through expertise, reliability, and cutting-edge technology.“

Thore Lindemann

Teamlead Technology Center

Everything
under one roof

1. Fast and Precise

360° process control through an in-house plastics laboratory, enabling immediate in-trial process optimization.

2. Versatility

26 extrusion machines: single-screw, co-rotating and counter-rotating twin-screw extruders.

3. Out of the box

Access to inter- and multidisciplinary tandem trials combining all of our extruders.

4. Know-How

Our team of 60 process engineers is constantly at work, ensuring we find the best solution for your needs.

5. Cutting Edge:

State-of-the-art auxiliary equipment used in digitally integrated, industry-close sample production.

6. Huge

Our Customers

Discover how our extrusion solutions perform in real production environments. In short interview videos, our customers share their experiences and explain how KraussMaffei Extrusion supports their specific process requirements.