Evonik opens pilot plant for bio-based alternative to PA12

To produce alternative raw material for polyamide (PA) 12, Evonik is now operating a pilot plant for bio-based w-amino lauric acid

Ideal mould change system

Forwell’s President Wen-Lung Hsiao talks about how the company has evolved to become a leading manufacturer of mould change systems.

Modern butyl rubber plant now operational

Technology Update Electro mechanical actuators for plastics machinery

Composites sector bullish on Asian market

Compounding as market niche

New highlights at ASEAN’s largest technology platform

Quality, productivity and energy savings

Interview with Mr. Thomas Kosthorst, head of Market Management, Plastic Processing Machines for Beckhoff Automation GmbH.

Breaking all previous records

CHINAPLAS 2013, Asia’s biggest trade exhibition and world’s third largest show for the plastics and rubber industry, took off on a very positive note in Guangzhou, China. The show recorded 114,103 visitors, of which 30,770 came from overseas.

Catalysts supply ensured

Advanced medical plastics show their worth

Automation and the injection moulding process

Factory automation around the world has grown substantially in the past few years, owing to the many advantages that automation systems have brought towards increasing productivity and reducing costs.