Smart recycling of dark plastics

Colors & Effects® developed Sicopal® Black K 0098 FK as alternative replacing carbon black 

Sumitomo unveils LCPs for 5G

Sumitomo introduces new liquid crystal polymers specifically designed for 5G applications

Sepro, Labotek agree on India distribution

Sepro Group signed a distribution contract under which Labotek A/S will sell Sepro robots in India.

ExxonMobil to produce sanitizer

ExxonMobil modifies facilities to produce medical-grade sanitizer for COVID-19 response  

3DEXPERIENCE creating better solutions

International Metalworking News for Asia had the opportunity to attend and report about the 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020, with the change in show management and the new branding - which was more than a simple name change. 

Tech-enabled and antiviral features considered for safer packaging

Packaging technologies that offer safer handling could be at the forefront, as consumers fear catching COVID-19 from surfaces.  

The FreshSafe PET® success story

What started out in the 1990s as an application for the pharmaceutical industry is now an established coating technology for PET bottles.  

Renishaw and Industry 4.0

The unfolding crisis has already troubled many organisations with executive orders forcing some manufacturers to at least temporarily shutter operations. 

Remote working, virtual events gain acceptance

New research shows sizeable surge in interest in remote working, video conferencing/virtual events due to COVID-19  

Impact of COVID-19 on global manufacturing

 The negative effects of COVID-19 on FDI investments are expected to be high in the energy, automotive, and airlines industries.

CHINAPLAS moved to 13-16 April 2021

34th edition of CHINAPLAS has a new date: 13-16 April 2021, and a new venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Shenzhen. 

3D printing materials for diverse sectors

Materials for mass production of 3D printed products have become more specialised to meet the demand of various sectors.