German machine tool industry under great pressure

Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the first quarter of 2020 were 25 per cent down on the same period last year. Orders from within Germany fell by 22 per cent. 27 per cent fewer orders were received from abroad.

Clariant bares satin effect for high-end personal care packaging

Clariant targets Asia with satin effect for high-end personal care PET packaging 

TaipeiPLAS and ShoeTech Taipei postponed

Organizers announced the postponement of TaipeiPLAS and ShoeTech Taipei (original schedule: September 9-13); new date to be announced. 

Parx Materials develops bacteria-resistant plastics

Parx Materials developed a technology to make polymers resistant to bacteria, molds and biofilm by making use of a trace element, zinc.

New recycling recommendations help climate efforts

New recommendations in the UK allow paperboard packaging to contain up to 15% plastic and still be considered recyclable.  

Tetra Pak commits to net zero emissions

Tetra Pak aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its own operations by 2030

Protect your weld with new design weld trailing Shield

Protecting titanium and stainless steel welds from coming into contact with air whilst they cool prevents oxidation, weld defects and rework.  

Helping Manufacturing Customers Minimize COVID-19 Disruption

The webinar offers audience a fast, simple and cost-effective solution to help fight consequences of the coronavirus, and other crises brought by this pandemic.  

Air bubble film extrusion line from Chi Chang

Chi Chang’s Air Bubble Sheet Extrusion Line is available for 1.2M to 2.5M, 2-layers up to 5-layers.

TMTS2020 switched to a digital exhibition

Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS 2020) will be switched to a digital exhibition-"TMTS Online Exhibition", along with a series of peripheral physical events in the present TMTS week (10-14, November 2020). Physical exhibition will be postponed to 2022.  

Singapore resumes business activities

The Singapore Government has allowed the gradual resumption of businesses in phases effective, June 2, 2020, reported by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce.  

Medical engineering requires long-term approach

Machine tool manufacturers need to plan carefully before entering this complex industry