Tips on machining tough material

Titanium is one of the lightest metallic elements but is also among the most important. Without this durable, high-strength material, our world today would be a far different place. Unfortunately, the same characteristics that make titanium ideal for a wide range of aerospace, medical and consumer products also make it an unwelcome visitor in many machine shops. 

Africa to lead global valves, actuators market

In today's scenario, increasing demand from various process industries, new government regulations on emission control standards, and the growing need for resources such as water and power will support steady and long-term growth of global valves market. 

Bending aluminium extrusions

Manufacturing precise components are critical to helping OEM engineers bring their product designs to life. 

GCC construction projects to further increase in 2015

The results of a commissioned study conducted Ventures ME revealed that construction projects across all building sectors worth US$67.6 billion were completed in the GCC in 2014. 

Seoul hospital offers cutting-edge spine treatments

Kim Young Soo Spine & Joint Hospital’s one-stop service comprises diagnosis to treatment, which covers nonsurgical procedures for treating lumbar disc herniation

High-speed Z-axis enhances large sinker EDM apps

When it comes to reducing sinker EDM cycle times, it is not the maximum jump speed that is important, but rather the acceleration speed. According to Brian Pfluger, Makino's EDM product manager, there is an insatiable desire to reduce cycle times while meeting part-quality requirements in sinker EDM processing.

Timothy R. Wright joins Teva’s executive leadership team

Mr. Wright will head business development, strategy, and innovation, and report to the president and CEO Erez Vigodman

Indonesia dominates US shrimp exports

The country contributed 22.7% to US shrimp exports in January this year, with total exports reaching US$93.5 million

BASF marks 150th anniversary worldwide

The global chemical leader launches a new book to celebrate 130 years in China and outlines ‘grow smartly’ strategy for the Asia-Pacific  

Interview with Ultimate Motion Technologies marketing exec

Holding on to its aspirations of success, Ultimate Motion Technologies was established in 2011 to cater to the ever growing requirements of the local and regional industries. Today, Ultimate Motion Technologies (UMT) is a supplier of customised equipment for industries that include cutting, welding and fabrication of metal products. UMT provides cost effective solutions for CNC plasma cutting machines, flame cutting systems, as well as CNC waterjet machines for all range and types.

Clariant's Licocene waxes reach German 2015 innovation final

The ‘Innovationspreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft’ commends the product’s success in boosting sustainability in the textile, plastics and coatings markets

Richard Fisher joins PepsiCo Board of Directors

Mr Fisher will serve as independent Board member