Thailand to grant more incentives for bioplastic production

Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) is expanding the range of incentives for companies investing in bioplastic industry.

Coca-Cola introduces world’s first 100% plant-based, fully recyclable PET bottle

The first fully recyclable PET plastic bottle is made entirely from renewable material using the company’s PlantBottle packaging technology

Conveyor for delicate bulk products

Conveying equipment from Spiroflow ensures safe and gentle product handling

Children’s probiotic supplement is sugar- and gluten-free

The teddy bear-shaped chewable supplement is also free from artificial colors and preservatives

Low-carb protein bar in four flavors

The new protein snack highlights nutritional content and comes in four flavors

AGT Robotics, Creaform to develop ScanMaster turnkey 3D scanning

Creaform’s MetraSCAN 3D R-Series powers AGT’s new ScanMaster robot cell for automated dimensional part inspection

Redefining machine capabilities

Precision Electrochemical Machining (PECM) is a non-conventional machining process that can help deliver high-quality components productively. It has the ability to become more than a niche technology, as it delivers precise products with almost no post-processing effort (deburring, finishing) independent from material hardness, which is the base for lower-cost part production compared to traditional machining.  

Single-motor hybrid mixer

Hybrid Powder Mixer from Alfa Laval supports up to 4 bar pressure

A niche market success

Traditional methods contribute to the taste of K’ho Coffee products in Viet Nam, writes ANTHONY EVANS

Malaysia’s food heritage in a packet

Care Food Industries’ model is to preserve the indigenous flavors of Malaysia, writes CRISTINA DOUTHWAITE

Fortifying with probiotics

Probiotics, especially L. rhamnosus HN001 may reduce the risk of childhood allergies and eczema, write MARKUS J LEHTINEN* and ANDERS HENRIKSSON*

Addressing the global & sustainable manufacturing landscape

Manufacturing is no longer portrayed as a factory, according to Director General Li Yong. He said that manufacturing is overstepping the limits of factories, creating a huge portion of its value added in all those services related to manufactured products.