Discarded plastic converted into petroleum products

Plastic shopping bags, an abundant source of litter on land and at sea, can be converted into diesel, natural gas and other useful petroleum products, researchers report.

CHINAPLAS 2014: Netstal seals position in PET and closure sectors

Netstal enjoys success in China with comprehensive range of products and services; live production during open house event at production plant in Haiyan

CHINAPLAS 2014: Super high torque gearboxes from Zambello

Super High Torque, Co-rotating Twin Screw Extruder gearbox (TST series) is the latest offering of Zambello.

Acupuncture needle quality needs improvement

Surface conditions and other physical properties of stainless steel acupuncture needles need to be universally improved to increase safety and avoid potential problems, RMIT University researchers have found

CHINAPLAS 2014: Wittmann Battenfeld’s injection moulding expertise

At this year’s CHINAPLAS, Wittmann Battenfeld will present state-of-the-art injection moulding technology, automation and peripheral equipment.

NMSI to keynote Smartforce Student Summit

IMTS 2014, Smartforce Student Summit, The Association for Manufacturing Technology National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) hopes to motivate students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2014

CHINAPLAS 2014: Floor Plan

Exhibition Floor Plan, booth location

Eriez streamlines order process

Eriez, Eriez Feeder, separation technologies, metal detection, materials feeding, screening, conveying ‘5-Day Feeders Fast’ program now has 32 Eriez models available for shipment within five days

Acupuncture needle quality needs to be improved

The quality of acupuncture needles used worldwide is high but needs to be universally improved to increase safety and avoid potential problems, RMIT University researchers have found

Arran Creamery is world's best cheddar

Handcrafted Scottish cheddar wins a ‘Super Gold’ title at the World Cheese Awards

Two men charged in the U.S. for smuggling cancer drugs

Illegal prescription drug sellers arraigned on charges for smuggling illicit cancer drugs into the United States

CHINAPLAS 2014: Travel & Accommodation

How to get to the show's venue; travel agents, accommodation options