Osteoporosis drug stops growth of breast cancer cells

In animal and cell studies, a drug approved in Europe to treat osteoporosis has now been shown to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, even in resistant tumours

Tracking drug-resistant TB in real-time

New Canadian surveillance system monitors tuberculosis and could be used for SARS-like outbreaks

Lancome Show With Playful Style

The packaging of Lancome Show Collection designed by Alber Elbaz, personifies this Lanvin's artistic director's playful style.

CPG execs poor at turning data into profit?

Accenture survey finds consumer packaged goods (CPG) senior managers lack flair in turning technology to business asset; a significant number says they don’t trust available data

Highly reliable insert grade for turning steels

Seco has introduced CBN010, a new, uncoated grade designed to provide excellent performance in continuous to moderately interrupted cuts.

Main project financing completed for Sadara

The agreement with financial institutions brings in $10.5 billion of additional funds for the fully integrated chemicals complex in Jubail.

Smart Machineries holds grand opening of facility

Smart Machineries and Moulds Pvt. Ltd held grand opening of plastics blow moulding manufacturing facility in Thane, India

Clariant enters into contract for SNG plant and catalysts in China

Catalysts business to strengthen Clariant's position in Chinese coal-to chemicals and fuels industry

DSM Dyneema wins coveted Soldier Technology Award

Dyneema? Fiber named best light-weight protective product for the soldier

Epicor: Asia as global manufacturing powerhouse

There’s no denying that global companies have got the green message. Awareness grows and so does action. International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) had an opportunity to interview Mr Craig Charlton, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Epicor Software Asia Pte Ltd. Epicor is a global business software solutions provider to the manufacturing,distribution, retail and services industries. Mr Craig talks about the company’s environmental awareness, as well as its involvement and b

Indian port to seek partner for new iron ore handling facility

Tata Steel to begin production at Canadian iron ore project this year