Tough films meet packaging challenges

The demand for high performance materials for packaging has always been a key factor in the research and development for new technologies. Flexibility and durability for films have become a primary concern.

RAMPF Giessharze at K 2013

Interview with Mr. Andreas Vesper, Sales Manager for Foam Gaskets

Pallmann at K 2013

Interview with Mr. Rolf Gren, Senior Executive Vice President, demonstrates the company’s latest grinding system, Karakal

Novel technique induces new human hair growth

Hair regeneration method is first to uses a patient’s own cells to grow new hair follicles, but more work needs to be done before the method can be tested in humans

World’s smallest child-resistant nozzle tube

Neopac wins Swiss Star 2013 for child-resistant Polyfoil nozzle tube

K 2013: Maag releases 6th generation series of pumps

Maag breaks new ground in gear pump technology with the release of its new products delivering up to 50% higher performance.

Twin-screw design concept for improved operation

Mingjilee Enterprise Co.,Ltd introduces its 2-layer design aimed at cost- and space-saving

FRX Polymers opens first full scale commercial plant for flame retardant polymers

The first full scale commercial plant will focus on supplying Nofia? polyphosphonates - FRX Polymers’ line of homopolymer, copolymer, and oligomer FR materials.

Global market for plastic additives to reach $57.6 billion by 2016

Plastics additives market to witness a value of US$57.6 billion by 2016, with Asia Pacific being the fastest growing market.

First SIAL ASEAN to be held in Manila

The first ASEAN event will take place concurrent with MAFBEX in June 2014

Optical lens design and engraving technology

In the lenticular optical lens plastic/polymer processing industry today, the current old method of supplying lenticular/optical extruding cylinders consists of applying a soft copper base plating onto a steel green-based cylinder surface, which is then diamond turned and engraved.

Versatile expertise in today’s demanding industry

Saertex is a global leader in the production of non-crimp fabrics and possesses the versatile expertise in the manufacturing of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic materials. The primary focus is on the highest product efficiency.