Arburg Anniversary Days highlighted sustainable and innovative plastic manufacturing

Arburg Anniversary Days showcased over 50 exhibits, including the hybrid Allrounder 470 H machine that saves energy and conserves resources. The event proved Arburg's commitment to sustainable and innovative plastic manufacturing practices and introduced the "Action Plan: Energy" to help customers reduce costs and optimise energy requirements.

AIM3D and Naddcon revolutionize 3D printing process chain with new collaboration

Naddcon and AIM3D collaborated to integrate the Siemens NX package into the 3D printing process chain, enabling users to generate G-code and operate 3D printers differently. Integrating ExAM 255 from AIM3D into the NX environment enables true 3D paths and eliminates the staircase effect of AM processes, allowing greater flexibility and optimization in component design and production preparation.

ALPLA Group and Inden Pharma join forces for pharmaceutical packaging

ALPLA Group and Inden Pharma are creating a joint venture in the pharmaceutical market starting in March 2023. The venture will use plants in Germany, Greece, Poland, and Spain. They aim to produce 800 million pharmaceutical packaging products in the first year and become a market leader in the next five years. Expansion to other regions is planned.

Soft Plastics Taskforce unveils roadmap for Australian recycling scheme

ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths plan to launch a new soft plastic collection scheme in late 2023. However, the scheme is limited by Australia's soft plastic recycling capacity. The Taskforce has a plan to increase capacity over the next year. The National Plastics Recycling Scheme and Victorian Government initiatives are also underway.

CP Kelco unveils menu of on-the-go snack prototypes at FIC

CP Kelco's prototypes include its ingredient solution NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber.

Unilever releases Future Menus Trend Report 2023

With insights from over 1,600 global chefs, Unilever Food Solutions names the top eight trends in its Future Menus Trend Report 2023

Clariant emollient adds richness to cosmetics

Formulators can create sun care and colour cosmetic products with hydrating benefits when using Plantasens Pro LM emollient

Let's electrify Indonesia with a Smoot smart electric motorcycle

SMOOT Motor, the first smart electric motorcycle brand without charging in Indonesia, welcomes and supports Government's incentives where Indonesians can enjoy an IDR 7 million (approx. USD $475) subsidy when buying a new electric motorcycle.

Challenges facing automakers to deliver 45 million EVs in 2030

Looming aggressive government deadlines for zero emission vehicles underscore the immense scale of challenges facing automakers and suppliers to deliver 45 million EVs in 2030.

Hyundai Motor India to potentially acquire General Motors India

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India's first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today signed a ‘Term Sheet’ for the potential acquisition of identified assets related to General Motors India, Talegaon Plant, Maharashtra.

Thailand's auto parts industry still going strong despite COVID

Behind every strong local industry is a strong local supply chain. This is certainly the case for Thailand's automotive industry, which has over the past six decades established the kingdom as the leading automobile production base in Southeast Asia and the 11th largest worldwide.

Mondi wins award for paper-based solution for beverages

Mondi wins RISI PPI Award for Hug&Hold packaging that replaces plastic shrink wrap