EU to ban five parabens in cosmetic products

The European Commission (EU) will ban the parabens in February 2014.

Kuraray acquires DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls

Kuraray and DuPont signed an agreement for DuPont to sell Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls (GLS/Vinyls), a part of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, to Kuraray.

GCC petrochemicals output rose by 19% in 2012

GCC petrochemicals output has increased by 19% a year over the last five years

China’s export of plastic injection molding machines on the rise

China injection molding machine industry’s export exceeds import for the first time, and with the trade surplus amounting to US$111.85 million.

Krones sells thousandth Contiroll HS

Developed in 2005, the high-speed wrap-around labeller is still selling well

Paul LEIBINGER celebrates 65 years in the business

The German company has made a name for itself as marking, numbering and verification specialist from Tuttlingen.

‘Copper Hospital’ at MEDICA

Antimicrobial Copper showcased as innovative infection control technology at MEDICA

€3.3-mn EU outlay for ultraconductive copper project

The ‘Ultrawire’ project aims at producing a material that conducts electricity better than any known electrical conductor

Cognex releases CDS software

Cognex Directory Server provides enhanced security, seamless integration for vision systems.

MDT offers foundry service, magnetic sensor licensing

Portfolio and advanced manufacturing facilities provide comprehensive service options from standard device, custom design, foundry service, to IP licensing

$40 billion for GE and CFM at Dubai Air Show

Record air show for GE Aviation includes 450 new GE9X engines for Boeing 777X

Negative information on labels can be compelling

Demand for details on food labels includes the good – and the bad