Lifocolor takes over MicroColor

Expect bigger and better Vitafoods Asia

After successful 2011 debut, the nutraceutical ingredients event expected to double in size on return to AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong from 5-7 September 2012

Play ‘not a priority’ for Aussie kids -- study

Nestlé launches initiative to encourage parents and children in Australia to play together more often

Ma'aden Alcoa JV inks contract to construct alumni refinery

The Ma'aden Alcoa aluminium joint venture announced today that it has signed a contract worth SR5.6bn with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd to construct its alumina refinery at Ras Al Khair in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

Solvay launches new radio visible grade of Zeniva PEEK for implantable medical devices

Emirates Extrusion acquires aluminium factory in Dubai

Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF), a leading aluminium extrusion company in the UAE and a subsidiary of Masharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments (DI), announced the acquisition of a state-of-the-art production facility for aluminium extruded profiles from AKFA Aluminium and Plastic FZE, to increase its operational efficiency and meet rising demand. The contract was signed by Khalfan Al Suwaidi, Managing Director, Emirates Extrusion Factory, Ajman, and officials of AKFA Aluminium and

OPEN MIND Takes CAM Software to the next level

OPEN MIND Technologies gave a MACH debut to its new machining strategy for its award winning hyperMILL? CAM package. Proving a resounding success among show visitors, the new 5-Axis Shape Offset Roughing and Finishing feature incorporated into hyperMILL? saves an enormous amount of time when creating CAM programs for parts with curved surfaces.

Asia's economy vis-a-vis Eurozone’s to bode well for Singapore business

According to recently released data from Fitch Ratings, Asian economies have better immunity to Eurozone’s fiscal issues than other regions as they have 1) limited exposure to European banks and 2) are more dependent on trade of consumer exports than they are of foreign bank lending. Fitch also did not revise China’s growth forecast from 8%, asserting that the country will not experience a hard landing in the near-term.

Amway To Expand Nutrilite Manufacturing

Siempelkam appoints new MD

A new managing director was added to the management team of Siempelkamp Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG: As a new member of the company management Dr.-Ing. Joachim Martin will be co-responsible for the management of the metal forming division and joined the management of W. Strothmann GmbH.

EuroBLECH 2012: Focus on efficient, environmen?tally friendly technology

EuroBLECH is the world’s largest exhibition for the sheet metal working industry. The event is renowned as the leading international trade exhibition and a trend barometer for this industry sector. With this year’s theme “For a sustainable future”, EuroBLECH puts a special focus on energy efficient technology, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and intelligent use of material.

Laser Processing Webinar on YouTube

A free webinar that highlights the manufacturing advantages of fiber and CO2 lasers is available to view on JK Lasers' YouTube channel.