Asia Pacific: a dynamic region for 3D printing

Todd Grimm, Founder and President of T. A. Grimm & Associates Inc. gives his insights on the growth of 3D printing market in the Asia Pacific region  

Matching varied applications

Polyalloy Inc. is a professional thermoplastic compounder in Taiwan.

Adding colours to polymers

A broad range of colour options aim to enhance the value of products providing brand identity, functionality and product appeal

Fully automatic zero defect manufacturing

Integration of automation and sensor technology from Maplan in new elastomer processing plant has a very long-term effect on profitability.

Protective elements in antimicrobial plastics

Plastic polymers infused with antimicrobial elements are added to composition of products designed to protect against contamination.  

Smart dispensing systems

New dispensing systems are manufacturing solutions that guarantee efficiency and ensure high end-product quality.  

Responding to future challenges in the plastics industry

Hermann Althoff, Senior Vice President of Performance Chemicals Asia Pacific at BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd., talks about the company’s directions and how it meets the call for sustainability.

Why Organic?

Dr. Reena Rupani explains why organic is better when it comes to skin care.

Cosmo Films to raise BOPP production capacity

New line has already been ordered and will increase the company’s annual BOPP production capacity from 140k to 200k MT, or 42%  

LUXE formulation 2015: A winning hand for the beauty sector brands

Exhibitors at LUXE formulation 2015 will be unveiling their latest innovations and applications for formulation, full service and other services.

Big prospects around skincare devices

The devices that women are using regularly these days are not just of the mobile kind; at-home skincare devices are carving out a place within the beauty industry, and capturing lots of love from consumers.

Solvays acquires EPIC Polymers

Solvay acquires EPIC Polymers’ Long-Fiber Thermoplastics Business and Technology which would boost its offering for the automotive sector