Award-winning AM solution now available in Asia

Red Dot winner Freeformer from Arburg allows the industrial additive manufacturing (AM) of functional parts as one-off items or in multi-variant small-volume batches

High-performance elastomers for automobile and cable applications

Bluestar Silicones highlighted its customized specialty silicones rubber for high thermal resistant cables and for sealing in automotive applications

6% growth seen for packaging adhesives market to 2019

Growth to be driven by increased focus on R&D to achieve and product innovation, says Technavio

Growth opportunities in the health and wellness market

To tap into the health and wellness boom, it is important for companies to know where to focus their product development efforts, says Nielsen executive. A consumer survey Nielson has conducted may provide some leads  

Grain of truth

Through innovative marketing, Kangaroo Island’s KI Pure Grain has turned the disadvantage of its remote location into a powerful brand statement, writes RICHARD HOLDCROFT*

Barrier bottle extends shelf life of new dessert toppings

The 850ml bottle comes in champagne color and is blow molded in PP/EVOH/PP for oxygen protection

Compact traysealer packs sensitive products

The GMP-compliant mobile packaging system features controlled sealing pressure and IPC control

Hand-operated stainless steel sealer

The ColSeal Maxi Sealer from Colpac features up to 400 units hourly capacity

Sweetener line blends stevia and monk fruit

The product range comes in five all-natural sweetening systems and grades  

High-speed laser contrast sensor

The Q3X contrast laser sensor features up to 250 µs response speed, and can capture up to 2,000 events per second

Weighing cheese, candy and more

Multihead weighers meet the speed, accuracy and efficiency requisites for handling cheese, candy and other confectionery

Fish drying technique in West African fishing villages

FAO-led FTT technology eliminates risks to health, food safety, and environment and reduces food loss