Siemens to acquire simulation software supplier CD-adapco

Siemens and CD-adapco have entered into a stock purchase agreement for the acquisition of CD-adapco by Siemens.

Ever Polymer highlights TPEs for medical sector at CHINAPLAS 2016

Sustained growth in the medical industry has prompted Ever Polymer to highlights its own brands of TPEs  

Heinrich delivers fourth roll lathe to Trinec

Heinrich Georg GmbH Maschinenfabrik received an order for the delivery of a roll lathe for up to 10 t of workpiece weight from Czech company Strojirny a Stavby Trinec, a.s. 

Tool clamping system improves medical products manufacturing

The powRgrip system has impressed in Hagen with its precision, its positive influence on the tool life and the surface quality achieved.

BASF considering counter-bid for DuPont, reports say

BASF is reportedly consulting with financial advisers for a counter bid for DuPont  

AMUT Group eyes stronger Asian presence

CHINAPLAS 2016 will serve as a fitting venue for the introduction of AMUT Group’s latest thermoforming and flexo machines.

Food safety initiatives between UNIDO, GFSI

These organizations agreed to a formal strategic partnership for large-scale capacity building programs in Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, and Africa

Corbion to build PLA plant in Thailand

Corbion announced intention to construct a 75kTpa PLA plant scheduled to open in 2018.    

Efficient sawing, storage with German-built solutions

At CCMT 2016, the 9th China CNC machine tool fair (11th – 15th April in Shanghai), KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH will be presenting its extensive portfolio of products and services. 

STUDER SCHAUDT MIKROSA Motion Control Meeting

In February 19, members of the media and partners from all over the world were gathered in Thun, Switzerland to witness this year’s Motion Meeting. 

CHINAPLAS 2016: Open Forum returns to Design x Innovation

The Open Forum connects designers with industry professionals, and serves as venue for the sharing of information and innovative ideas  

Raising capacity of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

Ashland launched Soteras MSi anode binder that can raise capacity of electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries by as much as 30%