Plastic pipes in modern infrastructure

Plastic pipes are increasingly substituting traditional materials in piping systems across the region. However, much is needed to focus on their quality and performance requirements. Every part of the manufacturing process – from polymer and additive mixing to production of pipes and installation process – is critical to the lifespan of pipes.

‘Lab on a chip’ detects target molecule

Device can detect as little as a single nanogram of the target molecule from a drop of liquid

Researchers develop new adhesive that comes off quickly

New type of medical tape can be removed without damaging delicate skin

High-precision testing and measurement systems

At this year 's Fakuma, several testing and measurement technologies were launched. One company, Instron, once again presented its testing systems – ranging from systems for the measurement of flow properties, through impact testers, to solutions for static and dynamic measurement of the properties of materials and components.

Papyrus grown on plastic floating islands

Werner du Toit: The true test of innovation

South Africa has a thriving plastics industry with products geared to support the region's industrial sector. A growing number of companies have started to surge ahead, innovating in areas that are expected to create tremendous impact in the industry. One fast-growing company is LOMOLD, an innovation-driven group of companies that delivers high value at the lowest possible cost. Mr. Werner du Toit, LOMOLD's Vice President of Strategic Marketing, shares with International Plastics News – Middle E

Asian countries declare sustainability as "emerging megatrend"

Over 200 delegates from 10 Asian countries took heed that sustainability is an emerging megatrend at the 22nd Asia Plastics Forum (APF) in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on 23 October 2012.

Structural metal-plated polymer technology

Ontario-based Integran Technologies Inc. announced further advances in trademarked Nanovate NP "structural metal plating-on-polymer" technology.

Levi's jeans from recycled

UV-cutoff film with highest level of protection

New EU tyre labelling poses challenges to tyre manufacturers

A directive in the European Union that requires franchised dealers to display the new label on all replacement tyres they sell, and for their service advisers to be able to explain the label information to customers took effect on November 1, 2012.

Hillenbrand to acquire Coperion Group