Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for Shanghai site

Covestro has now received mass balancing certification according to ISCC Plus for its Shanghai site.

Oterra has signed agreement to acquire Diana Food's coloring business

Further to Oterra's announcement on 17 June 2021 to acquire Diana Food's natural food coloring business, both parties have now signed the transactional agreement.

AB-Biotics probiotic blend for infants improves symptoms of colic - study

New scientific research highlights the beneficial effect of AB-Biotics’ AB-KOLICARE®, which contains a 100% natural blend of science-backed probiotics, in infants with colic.

Automotive plant saves €577,000 a year by switching to NSK linear guides

After suffering an average of four linear guide failures a month on its process-critical component washing machines, a major automotive plant in Mexico is enjoying significant savings having switched to NH series linear guides from NSK

Mining industry forecast to embrace digitalization

Mining firms are starting to appreciate the benefits that digital technologies can deliver, such as having insights on changing geological conditions to ensure workforce safety and the condition of their equipment to avoid unplanned downtime.

Hexagon, CMTI to support India's push for smart manufacturing

Hexagon has entered into a partnership with India's Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) to establish a Smart Manufacturing Development and Demonstration Cell (SMDDC), an Industry 4.0 Centre of Excellence and Experience Centre

Givaudan launches new Protein Hub in Zurich

With the ZIC Protein Hub in Zurich, Givaudan provides experts and technology to accelerate alternative protein development

DHL Express deploys AI-powered sorting robot

Amid increasing shipment volumes, DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, has introduced DHLBot, an AI-powered (artificial intelligence) robotic arm that automates parcel sortation, in two countries in Asia Pacific.

More momentum for artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a crucial future technology in the German economy, and more and more companies see AI as an opportunity for their own business. Accordingly, the proportion of those using AI applications is rising, with one in four companies (24 percent) planning AI investments.

Safe manufacturing processes are possible without controllers

The smart tools of the new IxB platform of Atlas Copco promise a revolution for intelligently networked assembly.

Sidel adjusts equipment prices due to rising raw material costs

Sidel is implementing a commodity-induced price adjustment on its equipment by an average of 5% effective September 6, 2021. Deficiency of raw materials and components may impact equipment delivery time as well.

Xaloy names new sales agent in India

Xaloy has named InjEx Machines LLP as its agent in India for Xaloy screws, barrels and front-end components.