Retrofit, a cost-effective alternative

Apart from obvious factors to be taken into consideration when planning a retrofit, i.e. workpiece portfolio and manufacturing environment, the wider objectives also need to be clearly defined.

Food safety in seafood processing

With globalization and the on-going liberalization on international trade, a harmonized system of food inspection with focus on achieving food safety is urgent

German machine tool industry continuous to re-invent

Even after 125 years, Heinz-Jürgen Prokop from the VDW still sees huge potential for markets, products and services.

Five-axis comprehensive machining in one operation

Customers demand machines for the complete machining of parts in small batch sizes, using numerous different technologies and achieving optimum machining results in the shortest time possible.

Bottle inspection system uses X-ray strobes

The Heuft InLineII IXS detects cracks, chips, dirt and other particles in empty bottles

Air-based purifier fits into existing ventilation system

Automatic purifier from Jimco reduces the chance of bacterial growth in the air and surfaces of food and beverage processing facilities

Daihatsu develops design customization service using 3D printing

  Collaboration with Stratasys enables Daihatsu to offer car design customization using 3D Printing  

MasterEase® admixture for low-viscosity concrete now available in Hong Kong

BASF is bringing MasterEase® , the next-generation admixture for low-viscosity concrete, to Hong Kong. 

TMTS 2016 pre-show press conference

On June 15, 2016, twenty four members from the media all over the world attended Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS 2016) pre-show press conference in Taichung, Taiwan. 

Mettler-Toledo has new user training program

Operator and quality assurance training program supports manufacturers in regulatory compliance and improving manufacturing efficiency

Roll handling equipment for clean rooms

Packline’s stainless steel roll handling features extended vertical spindle

Food safety is top agenda of UNIDO, GFSI partnership

Signing a new agreement for food safety capacity building, these organizations aim to help smaller food companies in China, SE Asia and Africa meet the challenges and gain market access