Testing workpiece surfaces in machine tools

With TC64-RG Surface Roughness Gauge, it is now possible to automatically test workpiece surfaces in machine tools.

PACK EXPO now open for registration

Register online through 14 October for the packaging and processing exhibition which takes place from 6-9 November 2016 at McCormick Place, Chicago

Multivac to launch skin die at IFFA 2016

The company’s new die concept for the production of MultiFresh skin packs on traysealers ensures a high level of pack quality

Cabot expands universal masterbatch range

The new masterbatch products feature excellent pigmentation and mechanical performance, while meeting EU and U.S. Food and Drug Administration food contact standards    

Mitsui Chemicals' Korean subsidiary starts operations

The new subsidiary expands the sales network of Mitsui Chemicals in Korea to serve automotive and E/E sectors

Kiefel to demo latest thermoforming machine at CHINAPLAS 2016

Kiefel presents the punch press KES 85, with an innovative peripheral punching technology and a KMD 78F thermoforming machine first time at CHINAPLAS 2016.  

New technology for round corrugated board packaging

SCA’s new technique offers a way to manufacture round/curved shaped corrugated board packaging, and reduce packaging weight by 30 percent

LASKA to present leading technologies at IFFA 2016

The company’s range of new and improved cutting and grinding equipment as well as automated production lines, will be on show at trade fair dedicated to the meat sector

Hybrid process molds lighter high-performance parts

Davis-Standard equipment used in innovative Foamcore process to mold parts with solid skin and foam interior  

All-rounder for highly flexible shaft machining

The “FAST 2025” study by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) describes a trend towards suppliers within the automotive value-added chain. 

Dual head EDM reduces large mold tooling process time

As the design complexity of automotive bumpers, continue to grow, manufacturers must identify new means for processing a wider variety and volume of small intricate features with maximum throughput.

Fitch says China's rebalancing not bad for US firms

U.S. corporates with China exposure will not be uniformly affected by slowing Chinese economic growth.