Automation in rubber production

The rubber industry presents many opportunities for those producing advanced technologies for automation in the coming years.  

High-growth sectors to spur cutting-edge innovations

Industry experts give their insights on the trends and developments in 2016 that could impact their operations and the high-growth sectors that will benefit from the various innovative products they will launch.  

U.S. plastics industry continues to post significant growth

Two reports released by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association show the plastics industry's competitive position in the United States and global markets    

Total platform for production upgrades

METALEX Vietnam 2015 ended with business connections beyond boundaries.

Global power tool demand to rise 4.6% annually through 2016

World power tool demand is forecast to increase 4.6 percent annually through 2016 to $28.1 billion. 

Vietnam’s electricity reform

Vietnam is one of the few countries in the Southeast Asian region that has established regulatory bodies in the power sector. 

Robotic automation of difficult joint interfaces

There are certain challenges manufacturers and metal fabricators face when attempting to automate the welding of materials with irregular, inconsistent or difficult to access joint interfaces. 

Optical Metrology Solutions: The Future of Metrology

Manufacturing all over the world has advanced into a highly competitive market, with narrowing margins and competitive pressures from factors not previously considered. 

Solid Edge promises big steps to a better product development

Solid Edge University 2015 has concluded with more than 500 attendees gathered at the Duke Energy Convention Centre in Cincinnati, Ohio. International Metalworking News for Asia was fortunate to be invited, and witness some of the exciting and unique stories from its users that we can share to our readers. Not to forget Siemens staff showing how improving product development processes results in best-in-class products that beat the competition. 

New study explores sweet perception, preferences

Scientists at Monell Center explore impact of dietary experience on sweet perception and liking

Vitamin E range derived from natural sources

Two new vitamin E products from ADM are sourced from non-GMO sunflower oil

Food & beverage sector drives packaging development in China

Demand from the food & beverage as well as the medical sectors spawns new breakthrough packaging; China manufacturers are increasingly switching to smart production