How air gaging works

Air gaging relies on a law of physics that states flow and pressure are directly proportionate to clearance and react inversely to each other. As clearance increases, air flow also increases and air pressure decreases proportionately.

A technical and commercial comparison of fibre laser and CO2 laser cutting - Part 1

Since the advent of commercial fibre and disk laser cutting machines, there has been a lot of controversy about the performance of these devices – particularly in comparison to their more established CO2 counterparts.

Hardening machines focus on dimensional accuracy

Shorter model life-cycles and increasing demands on quality, accompanied by many technological innovations, are driving developments in high-tech industries, such as car or aircraft manufacture.

Frutarom receives environmental stewardship award

The company’s North Bergen facility becomes a model for environmental compliance.

Chr. Hansen to raise prices on coagulants

Price adjustments are being made on all coagulants in all regions and areas, with exceptions of existing contracts

Compson is RiceBran distributor in Taiwan

RiceBran Technologies chooses Compson Trading, a supplier and distributor of functional ingredients, to market its products in Taiwan and other countries

Many patients have trouble ID’ing their medications

Even with proper labeling, many people struggle with organizing and taking medications correctly, study finds

Johns Hopkins recognises DSM’s public health efforts

Awarded ‘Dean’s Medal’ for significant contributions to the field of public health

Dementia biggest global health challenge

Disability, distress in RA patients cut in half over last 20 years

New research reveals that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) today have an easier time with daily living than patients diagnosed two decades ago

MOLTEC execs on strategies and future plans

Located in Selangor, Malaysia, MOLTEC PRECISION Sdn. Bhd is well known locally, for specialising in the design and manufacture of precision injection moulds used in precision electronics, electrical and automotive parts. Moltec's strong commitment to design and manufacture high-performance quality moulds has earned them the ISO 9001 and 2000 accreditations, and secured their name as one of the most dynamic mould maker in the industry.

Adeka expands one-pack plant in Abu Dhabi

Production capacity will be increased from 3,500 t/y to 6,500 t/y and is expected to start up in mid- 2014.