Global initiative trains scientists on animal-free testing of cosmetics, chemicals

With real-world case studies that walk scientists through animal-free testing, the curriculum launched by the Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration (AFSA) has attracted over 1,200 participants from nearly 70 countries since its debut in 2023.

K-wave goes mainstream in Southeast Asia but…

According to Euromonitor International consumers in Southeast Asia surf for localized K-products.

Complete PFAS-free additive portfolio for sustainability

Clariant leads the way in sustainable chemistry with complete PFAS-free additive portfolio

Laser-friendly denim with a reduced environmental footprint

Archroma to showcase new DENIM HALO process for laser-friendly denim with a reduced environmental footprint

Emerson solutions help manufacturers cut energy costs and CO2 emissions

Energy Manager simplifies electricity usage monitoring, tracks usage in real time, and reduces waste and emissions by up to 30%.

dsm-firmenich names winners of grant to advance gut health across APAC

Five research projects are set to advance gut health research in the Asia-Pacific region.

Givaudan expands production capacity for encapsulation technologies in Mexico

This follows the company's investment in encapsulation in Singapore in 2022.

Theegarten-Pactec to showcase high-speed packaging at ProSweets Cologne

At the ProSweets trade fair in Cologne in 2025, Theegarten-Pactec will be showcasing its packaging solutions for the confectionery and snack industry (Hall 10.1 | Stand F011)

Blaser Swisslube’s insights from METALEX 2024

Weeming Soon, Regional Manager for Southeast Asia at Blaser Swisslube (S) Pte Ltd, shared his insights with International Metalworking News for Asia on the company’s innovative strategies, flagship products, and its commitment to connecting with manufacturers across Southeast Asia.

SMART researchers pioneer method to detect dehydration in plants

SMART researchers pioneer Covalent Organic Framework sensors integrated within silk fibroin (SF) microneedles capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem tissues. These pH changes provide an early indication of drought stress in plants.

BLT at Formnext 2024: Demonstrating Excellence in Metal Additive Manufacturing for Serial Production

At Formnext, BLT unveiled the upgraded BLT-S450, designed to meet the demands of efficient, intelligent serial production. With a build dimension of 450mm×450mm×500mm (excluding a 50mm base plate) and configurable with 4, 6, or 8 lasers, the BLT-S450 is optimized for serial manufacturing.

Two-stage process for energy-efficient plastic recycling

The Austrian State Innovation Award 2024 goes to ENGEL for its two-stage process for more energy-efficient plastic recycling