Solar Impulse in another performance test

Solar Impulse is set to embark on unprecedented mission: clear across the U.S.A. - with nothing but sun in the tank.

PolyOne and NEU collaborate with China’s FinLumen Inc.

PolyOne and NEU Specialty Engineered Materials announced NEU’s collaboration with FinLumen Inc. of China which resulted in better performance, processability, part quality and appearance for a minimally invasive surgical catheter.

Breakthrough technologies for sustainable production

The global economy has started to show signs of recovery in 2013. However, the world is still facing some threats -- shortage of energy and resources and serious environmental problems. To cope with these challenges, countries around the world have implemented their respective green strategies in an attempt to alleviate these problems. China is one of these countries as its government has put forth efforts to encourage an environment-friendly society with strong focus on environmental protect

Natural Toothbrush by Tom's of Maine

Tom's of Maine is introducing its new Naturally Clean toothbrush. With a plant-based handle made from renewable castor oil plants, this product is also dye-free, multi-height bristles to clean between teeth and along the gum line.

Amway Challenges Youth

Amway North America is launching a contest to offer a fresh opportunity to young people passionate about service. The Amway Who Cares Challenge: Youth Leadership Contestt will allow young people to share their story and continue on the path to making the world a better place.

Burts Bees Launching Grooming and Oral Care, for Pets

Burt’s Bees Licensing has partnered with "Fetch…for pets!" to launch a new Burt's Bees Natural Pet Care Line?. The grooming and oral care products will be sold at Petco, PetSmart, and other pet specialty stores.

Leapfrog project: A jump ahead in sustainable innovation

Protecting the environment has become increasingly important not only to consumers but also to equipment manufacturers. The buzz around sustainability is growing by the day. But do we really know what sustainability really mean? Sustainability is a powerful way to generate innovation, producing creativity through establishing big goals.

Thailand property market booms

Global property investment specialist Knight Knox International explains how ambitious infrastructural plans have resulted in a pioneering upsurge in Thailand’s investment potential, identifying Pattaya and Bangkok as key destinations worthy of investment.

Singapore sees higher domestic employment gains in 2012

According to the Ministry of Manpower’s Labour Market 2012 report, there were higher gains in Singapore’s domestic employment compared to its foreign employment in 2012.

Philippines auto parts production grows 15% annually

Local automotive production is projected to grow by 15 percent annually that should correspondingly raise an equivalent increase in domestic parts production, the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) said.

Spanish companies see Malaysia as gateway to Asean market

Many Spanish companies are increasingly viewing Malaysia as a gateway to the Asean market and interest has more than doubled in recent years.

Measure tools the smart way

Searching for the most accurate tools for the job is a familiar scenario in a production operation in Asia. Operators often times look for the right tools and its availability as a complete set or as individual components. Job shop operators usually encounter cumbersome tool lists that usually cannot be called up on screen when and where they are needed. There is not even clear annotation on tools for provision at the machine. Tool data are frequently still communicated manually, which is time-c