Realising Industry 4.0: What we need to know

At this issues 2018 Outlook Report, industry leaders and senior executives share their views and initiatives on Industry 4.0

Cost-effective forming solutions

Yih Shen Machinery (YSM) has been developing press forming machines since the 1980’s and has built a solid foundation and strong R&D structure to drive company growth. 

Laser welding saves time and money

"Laser welding may not be able to replace every MAG weld seam, but it offers plenty of advantages in the cases where it can," says Thomas Rupp, Head of Sheet Metal Laser Welding at TRUMPF. 

Lasertube: 4.0 compliant world

BLM GROUP offers the broadest range of systems for laser tube cutting in the market. 

Innovative technology cuts sawing costs

Energy efficiency? Yes – but not at any cost: This is the goal of many metal-processing companies, which are tasked with balancing productivity and cost pressures. 

PROMPT mechanical solutions at every turn

Huang You-Zhong, General Manager of PROMPT shared his thoughts about the company’s latest technological developments and keys to success under the global economic scenarios.

Fu Chun Shin offers a hybrid injection molding machine

Fu Chun Shin Machinery’s molding machine combines the features of both a hydraulic and electric injection machine

CME offers sanitary stainless-steel fittings

Among CME’s products is the FDA-compliant butterfly valve which comes in sizes 1/2” to 8” 

Easy-to-operate sleeving machine

Allen Plastic offers a fully automatic sleeving machine 

The bright future of spirulina

A superfood and a natural source color source, spirulina is now used in many food and beverage products

Update on plant-based proteins

New technologies will pave the way for increased use of plant proteins in food and beverage

Boosting health with antioxidants

Antioxidants and other health-giving ingredients are highly in demand as food and beverage become the means to deliver added nutrients