Trends and innovations in automotive lightweight

The key power train elements where OEMs will focus on reducing weight will be the engine, transmission, exhaust, fuel system, casing, batteries, and motors. 

SIS Medical opens new production facility to support its international growth

SIS Medical AG has moved to its new production facility in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. From this new location, the company is capable of providing higher capacity to meet the increasing demand for balloon catheters in international markets. Following the move, significant investments will be made to strengthen its R&D department as well.

Multi-sensor inspection machine for auto makers

Designed for manufacturers of automotive, Gleason's 300GMSL offers a single, compact, reliable and easy-to operate inspection solution.

World-class education for attendees of ProFood Tech

The ProFood Tech Learning Hub features Innovation Stage and Regulatory Matters sessions

New GEORG cut-to-length line takes-up production

Decomecc has started production using the new GEORG cut-to-length line (2300 x 4,5 mm) for processing aluminium coils used for automotive blanks.

Automotive solutions from the modular system

From small two cylinder motorcycle engine to V12 construction machine engine, HELLER goes for scalable production systems according to the modular principle.

Lightweight vehicle construction thanks to lasers

Laser-based manufacturing processes play an important part in reducing vehicle weight, in turn extending the cruising range and shaving CO2 emissions.

DS Triple offers advanced UHT processing

The UHT technology ensures better plant performance and lower operational costs

DuPont to expand capacity for cultures

The company announces $60 million expansion plan for European cultures plants

BARRY CALLEBAUT uses more sustainable carton in EMEA

95% of the corrugated carton boxes used by the company are FSC certified

Kiefel expands automotive business in the US

The Bruckner Group has acquired Paragon Molds Corp. to further increase Kiefel's automotive business in the US  

SABIC's dedicated foam grades target MEAF and Asia

SABIC is  launching a new dedicated foam grade, SABIC LDPE HP0824NDF, to broaden the application window for the tapes, seals and underlayment market