Toho Tenax develops carbon fiber for aircraft and automotive applications

The new carbon fiber features high-intensity, high-tensile modulus properties. 

KraussMaffei highlights new technologies at PU China 2015

The company will present new components based on PU and fiber composite materials.

Strategies for machining ISO-S materials

In the pursuit of efficiency and increased performance, ISO-S alloys undergo constant evolution. Metals producers develop alloys with greater capabilities to meet the demands of increasingly tougher applications.

Thai Union names director of sustainable development

Thai Union Group has appointed Dr Darian McBain to lead its sustainable development strategies

USDA supports insect farming research

The USDA funds All Things Bugs LLC for its study on automating processes in cricket farming for human consumption

India’s FSSAI finalizes standards for ingredients and additives

The food safety regulator’s 12,000 standards are currently under evaluation

Davisco whey proteins showcased at IFT Food Expo

Davisco presents the many ways its whey protein ingredients can be applied in food and drinks at the Institute of Food Technologists Food Expo in Chicago

New test for rubber fenders

To help address quality concerns in the marine industry, Trelleborg has developed a test for rubber fenders used in dock protection systems.

Bahrain-based rolling mill signs US$55 million deal

The agreement will enable GARMCO to develop its metal recycling capability and lower the cost of metal casting. 

Combined x-ray and optical pellet inspection for smallest impurity detection

Impurities in plastic pellets can be detected effectively by a purity inspection system that includes a combination of X-ray technology and an optical system. Dr. C. Frank of SIKORA AG shares his expertise on this new technical approach.

Honda commences auto production in Nigeria

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. began local production of the Accord sedan on July 10, 2015 in Nigeria, West Africa, where the automobile market is expected to expand in the future.

A major boost to traditional nylons

Nylon 6/6 is perhaps one of the most multi-faceted engineering thermoplastics due to its superlative traits of strength, ductility and heat resistance, not to mention its simplicity in processing.