K 2016 Review: Setting the direction toward Industry 4.0

The plastics and rubber industry presented a complete range of products and services in the entire diversity of its innovative applications at K 2016. 

Advanced materials and systems to benefit rubber production

Major developments in the rubber sector in the next few years point toward the launch of new materials and production processes. 

Demand surge for intelligent production systems

Industry experts share their view on future trends in the plastics industry that could impact business operations, product quality and market directions.  

VFFS packaging system for fresh and frozen produce

TNA recently announced the acquisition of Sabalpack and also presented a new tna arctic® 3 vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) system for fresh and frozen sector

Sternlife offers selection of protein products

The company’s portfolio includes high-protein breakfast products for pancakes, rice pudding, and more

Ishida weigher for lightweight crisps

Switching to a multihead weigher from Ishida, Nibbly Bits can measure every pack of its rice cakes and pop crisps more accurately and reduces waste during production 

Mai Dubai to use Swisslog technology

The bottled drinking water company in Dubai chooses Swisslog to automate its storage and distribution logistics

Measuring technology maker WENZEL bundles software expertise

On 5 December 5 2016, WENZEL Software Solutions GmbH was founded by WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG, measuring and styling technology manufacturer from Germany. 

Milacron Continues to Innovate, New High Output Extruders and Sheet Extrusion Lines for Polyolefins

Milacron Holdings Corp, a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry announced its entry into the polyolefin sheet extrusion market.

Sandvik Coromant becomes DMG MORI premium partner

Sandvik Coromant has signed an agreement to become a Premium Partner of leading machine tool manufacturer, DMG MORI. 

CHINAPLAS to host 3 big concurrent events

3 main concurrent events at CHINAPLAS include:  2nd “Industry 4.0 Conference”, “Design x Innovation”, and the “3rd Medical Plastics Conference”  

Tetra Pak launches aseptic carton

The compay is closer to fully renewable packaging goal with new aseptic carton