WDS: Diversity in depositing solutions

WDS is a solution partner that provides all services to transform a product idea into a successful product launch.

Philippines’ chocolate capital needs a boost

The Davao City Cacao Council is pushing for an ordinance to support regulatory policies, assist cacao farmers with challenges related to input costs, technical skills and capabilities. 

Gum tragacanth: Plant-based alternative to gelatin

Replacing gelatin with plant-based alternatives reduces animal-based content in food, drugs, and packaging

dsm-firmenich’s 2’-FL HMO receives safety clearance in Indonesia

dsm-firmenich has announced that its Escherichia coli K-12 DH1 MDO strain for 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) production has received safety clearance from the Indonesia Biosafety Clearing House.

Energy saving using intelligent power meter

Getting a servomotor-based injection molding machine is only a first step in energy saving. As injection parameters also affect energy consumption, the next step is to optimize them with the help of a high-resolution power meter.

New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

Flavan-3-ols usually found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes may improve blood pressure and the health of blood vessels, according to a new study

Chocolate and confectionery: Global market trends

Key takeaways from Barry Callebaut’s article, "5 Game-changing Innovations for Your Chocolate Brand"

Post-consumer recyclates for automotive applications

TechnoCompound and RE Plano are working together on concepts for the use of recyclates from the lightweight packaging fraction (PCR) for technical products.

Intumescent coating for fire protection in EVs

Huntsman extends automotive portfolio with intumescent coating to help provide passive fire protection in EVs.

PVDF processing aids for extrusion efficiency

Avient launches Colorant Chromatics™ processing of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) processing aids for extrusion.

PFAS-free anti-friction coating

L. Grigoletto is the first coating service using PFAS-free anti-friction coating from LEHVOSS

Driving business towards a Circular Economy

Royce Universal Co., Ltd. invested in PET bottle-to-bottle recycling technology from Starlinger and now has the capacity to recycle 15,000 tons of post-consumer PET annually.