Using AI to predict new materials with desired properties

Scientists in Japan have developed a machine learning approach that can predict the elements and manufacturing processes needed to obtain an aluminum alloy with specific, desired mechanical properties. 

Siegwerk joins Project STOP

Siegwerk is now a strategic partner of Project STOP, which aims to combat plastic pollution in Indonesia

A glimpse into BYD’s blade battery factory in Chongqing

Industry experts were given on-site access to the FinDreams Battery Factory in Chongqing. This is the first factory tour that BYD has conducted since it debuted the Blade Battery on March 29.  

Healthy biscuits a recipe for growth

Balancing health, indulgence and taste key to drive biscuit and cookie growth in India says Mintel research.  

Exclusive DMG MORI Technology Cycles: ULTRASONIC microDRIL

Due to use of the ULTRASONIC microDRILL technology it is possible to drill thousands of micro holes with down to with highest process safety.

Sidel conducts proactive maintenance at Master Kong

In China, Master Kong’s aseptic PET lines’ cost predictability and efficiency improved with Sidel’s maintenance services.

Dow and Thong Guan launch bio-PE stretch cling films

Dow and Thong Guan introduce sustainable plastic stretch cling films made with renewable feedstock in Asia Pacific

Ascend's revolutionary anti-microbial technology

Ascend Performance Materials' Acteev™ technology combines virus-deactivating active zinc ions with the softness of polyamide fabrics and fibers.

IDTechEx on commercialization of cultured meat

Considering the technologies and market factors, IDTechEx says the earliest commercial release of lab-grown meat could happen in 2023.  

Teijin teams up with UK composites center

Teijin Carbon Europe and the UK’s National Composites Centre strengthen innovation partnership in carbon fiber composite materials

KB Backhaus expands production to include face masks

Automotive component supplier KB Backhaus GmbH sets up production line for face masks within few weeks

Showa Aluminum Can completes third plant in Vietnam

Showa Aluminum Can Corp. (SAC), a consolidated subsidiary of Showa Denko, headquartered in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, had a ceremony on July 29 to celebrate the completion of its third base in Vietnam to produce aluminum cans.