First issue of SAVE FOOD–Figure of the Month released

On World Food Day, the SAFE FOOD initiative shares the latest statistics and findings on food loss and food waste via its SAVE FOOD - Figure of the Month

Chinese makers tout industrial automation systems at IAS 2013

China’s best of the best industrial automation system manufacturers are expected to put on an impressive show on November 5-9, 2013 as they present their products at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

Germany's 'Gummy Bear King' dies age 90

Danone cites Chr. Hansen as ‘Best in Quality’ supplier

Chr. Hansen was recognized for their important contribution to Danone’s business in the category of Best in Quality

ümit Suba?? named president of Campbell Asia Pacific

Mr Suba?? has more than 20 years of experience in the global fast-moving consumer goods industry

MTA Vietnamelevates local manufacturing standard

Use MTA VIETNAM as a platform to bridge local enterprises and foreign business partners to further establish Vietnam as an attractive investment destination in the eyes of the global industrial community. This is the message Mr. Nguyen Quan, Minister, Ministry for Science and Technology, had for manufacturing industry professionals that gathered for the opening ceremony of MTA VIETNAM2013.

METALEX 2013 introduces latest global metalworking

The latest knowledge and innovations of metalworking, networking opportunities and business matching are returning to South East Asia through METALEX 2013 from November 20 to 23, 2013 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC).

Everising’s president talks of development and quality

Founded in 1982, Everising Machine Co. is a famous medium and large metal band sawing machine manufacturer in Taiwan. President Scart Chiao revealed in an interview with International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) that he is serious with the company’s development, quality and its employees in running a high-end and innovative firm.

Machining turbine blade

The majority of the production costs for steam and gas turbines are apportioned to the blades. The geometrically complex structures are the only parts of a turbine with a certain large-scale production character. The increased use of high temperature alloys makes machining even more complicated and therefore more expensive. Innovative tool solutions are therefore required. The energy production specialists at Walter AG in Tübingen have met this challenge with new cutters, carbide grades and cera

Indonesia: building infrastructure for inclusive growth

Economic growth averaging about 6% over the past six years has helped lift 8.6 million people out of poverty. Yet 29 million Indonesians continue to live below the government’s poverty line, and another 30 million would join them in the event of even a small reduction in their incomes. Of those employed, 60% work in the informal sector, where incomes are low. Further, income inequality as measured by the Gini coefficient has worsened from 0.35 in 2008 to 0.41 in 2011.

Successfully welding sheet metal with MIG, TIG

For fabricators and others with bottom line goals, welding sheet metal often means a constant battle between productivity and equipment investment vs. burn-through, warping, excessive heat affected zones (HAZ) and weld appearance. For the individual occasionally welding sheet metal, success can be as simple as learning the proper techniques.

Understanding magnetic flux behaviour

Magnetic flux is a measurable quantity of a magnetic field over a given area. Flux lines are often used to depict the direction of flux as it flows from the north to the south pole of a magnet. The greater number of these flux lines the greater the density of the flux and ultimately, the greater the magnetic force.