Packaging companies to invest more in R&D up to 2021

An industry survey by Canadean found that industry executives expect R&D to receive the most investment between now and 2021  

Next generation of plastics professionals at SPE ANTEC 2016

Nearly 1,400 industry professionals attended the Society of Plastics Engineers  ANTEC® 2016 conference.  

Milling head units

The ML02-3000 milling head unit features: a NC milling head that provide right hand side milling and left hand side milling, and allows vertical, horizontal and reversed horizontal milling. 

New CoroTurn 300 with iLock interface

Sandvik Coromant introduces the new CoroTurn® 300 for higher component quality, increased handling efficiency and longer tool life in steel turning operations. 

Equipment monitoring with plain text display

FAG SmartQB is a new type of plug-and-play multichannel complete solution 

INTERMACH 2016 successfully closed its doors in Bangkok

The recently concluded INTERMACH & SUBCON Thailand 2016 displayed over 150 items new innovations have been displayed in Thailand and ASEAN for the first time. 

METALTECH 2016 ends with innovative business matching programs

For its 22nd edition, the renowned metalworking exhibition has focused on building strong business connections between international suppliers and local manufacturers.

MTA VIETNAM 2016: The future of manufacturing technology within reach

MTA VIETNAM, the International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition, will return from 5 to 8 July 2016 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 

Process combinations for metal-plastic production

Today more than ever the automotive industry is searching for lightweight solutions that guarantee the stability of body elements, yet can be produced inexpensively. 

Evolution of robots in welding

Over the last decade, the industrial sector has undergone significant transformation in terms of the technology used. 

Industry 4.0 digitally models the factory

Industry 4.0 is a collective term embracing contemporary automation, data exchange, and manufacturing technologies, directed at the value chain organisation which draws together Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Services (IoS).

Cutting-edge software tools for rough milling

Manufacturers never stop seeking ways to increase the speed, quality and cost-efficiency of their machining operations.