K 2016: Arburg has it all – Allrounders, Freeformers, Industry 4.0 and plenty more

A total of 27 Arburg machines will be on show at the leading international "K" trade fair, to be held in Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October 2016, presenting innovative applications, processes and turnkey solutions for the efficient production of plastic parts – from single-unit to high-volume batches. 

HUNTSMAN discusses crossover of TPUs from everyday consumer items to new industrial applications

The speed of material innovation needed to satisfy footwear, leisure equipment and apparel manufacturers is helping to drive forward the use of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in new industrial applications – that was the message from the team at Huntsman, who were speaking at the K2016 preview in Dusseldorf on Tuesday 28 June.

New water-soluble food-grade film

Pouches in this transparent, tasteless film dissolve and release their contents when exposed to water

Not so yummy proposition?

Interested bidders hesitate after Yum! Brands imposed new investment terms on its China business

Battery Market for Plug-in Vehicles to Rise to $10 Billion in 2020

Led by Tesla, China’s BYD, and Volkswagen, the battery market for plug-in vehicles will rise to $10 billion in 2020, with electric vehicles (EV) emerging as the drivetrain of choice, according to Lux Research.

India’s polymer parks attract investors

Plastics production in India is gaining momentum with the government’s move to encourage the setting up of polymer parks in the country.  

Quality improvement from functionalized tire rubber

One approach for improving existing tire rubber compounds that is the constant focus of widespread discussion in the industry is identifying functionalized rubber that can help to further optimize the interaction between polymer and fillers.

Favorable climate in ASEAN growth sectors

Trends and challenges have allowed the region’s countries to rediscover their strengths either individually or as a part of the collective grouping of the 10-member ASEAN.   

Chen Hsong successfully completes project for Middle East customer

Latest achievement is the installation of a two-platen machine for a customer in the Middle East.  The machine is the first of its kind in the region.

Torus Technology Group appoints new Managing Director

Torus Technology Group, the global engineering group has appointed Scott Mawby as the new Managing Director  

New Starlinger recycling line for greater energy efficiency and bigger savings

The recoSTAR dynamic 215 from Starlinger scores big on manpower savings, energy efficiency  

WHO agency says coffee not carcinogenic

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) downgrades category of coffee