New possibilities from TPUs

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a class of polyurethane plastics with many special and highly useful properties.TPUs offer multitude possibilities to meet the manufacturing challenges.

Singapore embarks on sustainable production process

Singapore's manufacturing sector is taking strides towards a more sustainable future with the launch of a new facility which allows companies to breathe new life into old product components by reusing them in their manufacturing processes.

Mobile precision made easy in automotive applications

In all of modern history, the world has witnessed a total of three Industrial Revolutions, with all signs pointing toward the impending birth of a fourth one. Each revolution saw significant jumps in productivity and efficiency, and corresponding reductions in costs. Today, manufacturing practices are evolving to include 'cyber-physical' production systems controlled with smart products and the far-reaching internet 'cloud'.

Stabiliser for food contact applications

Extensive research and testing has yielded a new breed of stabilisers for food contact applications which can bring about numerous benefits.

Weight and cost-reduction in blow moulding process

The latest technology in blow moulding is geared towards cost and weight reduction, while bringing multiple benefits to manufacturers of bottled products. LiquiForm™ is a revolutionary blow moulding and filling manufacturing technology which uses consumable, pressurised liquid instead of compressed air to form plastic containers.

NPE 2015 - EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE

NPE 2015 has surpassed the previous NPE record in exhibit space, according to SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, which produces the triennial NPE.  

Mondelez shares outlook for 2015

Mondelez International shares strategy and progress on margin-improvement plans at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY)

MSC takes hold of simulation leader Simufact

MSC Software has acquired Simufact Engineering, a leader in simulation of metal forming and joining processes.   

Trendsetting technologies in record-breaking edition

NPE 2015 has surpassed the previous NPE record in exhibit space, according to SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, which produces the triennial NPE. Based on the number of exhibitors, booths fill more than 1 million net sq.ft. (over 106,000 sq.m) of exhibit space, the figure recorded at NPE 2000, the largest NPE on the books until now.

Indonesia's dairy hints at growth

Trend toward healthier eating propels growth in demand for dairy products in Indonesia

Smart and efficient pellet screening

Kubota has come a long way from being a weighing scale manufacturer since the development of mechanical scales in 1924. The history of Kubota scale business corresponds exactly to the "History of the Weighing Scale" as it prides itself for having been well-known and an established brand not only in the Japanese market, but also in overseas markets. And now, Kubota is still at the top of this field as the first manufacturer in Japan of the digital load cell, which guarantees high accuracy, gre

Laser solutions provider expands business in Asia

As part of its efforts to expand business, LIMO Lissotschenko Mikrooptik GmbH offers innovative micro-optics and laser systems throughout international markets.