dr Magdalena Laabs
SIMP certified expert No. 10172
Specialities: materials engineering; machinery and plastics processing.
Technical consulting and training: plastics processing • plastics colouring • plastics additives • composites • online training
Exfolmo combines expertise in materials, colour and processing with hands-on production experience. We help process engineers and quality teams select colourants, colour masterbatches and additives, stabilise colour and resolve plastics-processing problems faster.
The courses are available online and can be started at any time. To find out the price of a selected course, please use the contact form.
You will understand the role of pigments, dyes and colour masterbatches and learn how to achieve repeatable colour. The course combines the fundamentals of colour science with real production practice.
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You will learn practical rules for judging shade, colour difference and the influence of lighting conditions on colour perception and measurement. You will find out how to reduce colour approval errors.
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The course shows how the raw material, the mould and process parameters affect the colour of the part. It makes it easier to diagnose streaks, discolouration and non-uniformity.
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From colour-masterbatch selection to a stable result across the full film width. We place particular emphasis on dosing and process conditions.
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You will learn how to identify the causes of shade changes, streaks, specks and poor repeatability methodically. The goal is faster troubleshooting and less scrap.
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The programme covers pigment selection, the influence of the PVC formulation and uniformity control. It shows how to combine colour with the technological requirements of the product.
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The course combines the optical requirements of the packaging with the behaviour of PET in the process. It discusses transparency, shade and typical sources of non-conformity.
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You will learn how variability in recycled material affects colour and clarity, and how to assess the risk before production begins.
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You will learn the functions of additives and their possible interactions with colourants and the process. The course helps you select the right solution for a specific problem.
Ask about the priceStruggling with colour, quality or repeatability in production? That is exactly where we help. We advise on selecting colourants, masterbatches and additives for your specific material and technology, track down the causes of defects and help you set up the process so that losses go down and results stay stable. We work directly with technologists, the laboratory and the production team, so solutions can be put into practice on the shop floor right away.
Selection of colourants and colour masterbatches, optimisation of dosing, assessment of colour differences and colour consistency from batch to batch.
Streaks, shade variation, gels, specks and uneven colour – identifying causes related to materials, dosing and process parameters.
Selection of additives and processing aids, including their effects on colour and polymer properties.
Test plan, acceptance criteria and communication between laboratory, production and supplier.
A programme tailored to the raw material, technology and specific production challenges at the plant.
Exfolmo specialises in technology consulting for manufacturers of plastic products. We support companies in solving production problems and optimising processes, with a particular focus on plastics colouring technology and on the selection and use of stabilising and functional additives. We help link material properties, formulation, dosing and processing parameters to the quality, durability and consistency of the finished product.
Dr Magdalena Laabs is a Rzeczoznawca SIMP (SIMP-certified technical expert) in two specialisms: 109 – Materials Engineering and 215 – Machinery and Plastics Processing. SIMP is the Polish Association of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
Credential No. 10172, valid until 17 March 2031.
Exfolmo has implemented a management system for educational organisations in accordance with ISO 21001.
Dr Magdalena Laabs is the author of books and publications for the plastics industry.

A practical guide to plastics colouring: how to solve colour problems, reduce rejects and improve production repeatability.
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On the technologies, materials and automation changing industry: from carbon-fibre composites to robots and autonomous logistics.
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Systems, people, machines and responsibility on the shop floor – occupational safety in plastics processing and recycling plants.
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The German edition of the guide to occupational safety management in plastics processing, recycling and packaging production.
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A compendium of blown film technology: optimising process parameters and solving production problems step by step.
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Process optimisation and troubleshooting in blown film extrusion – part of The Complete Plastics Handbook series.
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A collection of practical guidance for important decisions in life and work – a companion for the moments that truly matter.
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23 proven principles of successful people that help unlock your potential and reach your goals – co-written by Brian Tracy and Dr Magdalena Laabs.
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23 proven principles of successful people that help unlock your potential and reach your goals – co-written by Brian Tracy and Dr Magdalena Laabs.
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23 proven principles of successful people that help unlock your potential and reach your goals – co-written by Brian Tracy and Dr Magdalena Laabs.
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Dr Magdalena Laabs on the cover of the special edition of “Manager Report” – “From Engineering to the World of Art”.
The history of Exfolmo dates back to 1988. The company was founded by the late Maria Olesińska. Her daughter, Dr Magdalena Laabs, continues the business.
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