CHINAPLAS 2021 to debut in Shenzhen

CHINAPLAS 2020, which has been scheduled to April 13-16, 2021, will have a new venue at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center.

100 demos in five days – METAV exhibitors also impressive in Web format

Participants from over 60 countries registered to take part in the METAV Web Sessions – Further events now planned  

Covestro CEO leads European plastics association

Covestro CEO Dr. Markus Steilemann is the new President of PlasticsEurope.

Universal Robots now connects with industry standard protocol

The market leading producer of collaborative robots, Universal Robots, is now supporting the OPC UA standard to their robots. Norwegian software company Rocketfarm has developed the application that enables UR robots to support OPC UA. Available through the developer network UR+.

Creaform introduces the new MetraSCAN BLACK

With 15 blue laser crosses, 4X more resolution, increased scanning speed, no warm-up time and ISO 17025 accredited factory calibration, the latest version of the MetraSCAN 3D is the ideal 3D scanner for demanding quality control applications right on the shop floor.  

Siemens acquires UltraSoC to drive design for silicon lifecycle management

Automotive and industrial equipment companies in APAC are facing significant technology-led disruption in their industries. Growth now depends on the ability to continuously adapt to rapid change in technological possibilities, customer expectations, and the increasingly disrupted supply chain. However, rising cybersecurity threats targeting the manufacturing industry continue to drive businesses in search of a robust solution that can protect them from these attacks – all while remaining res

Profitable recycling and upcycling

Coperion's ZSK twin screw extruders have been successfully installed and put in operation in two of the company's customers. 

Flexible turnkey systems yield critical supplies

Arburg injection moulding system has been producing protective goggles and high-tech masks for specialist personnel such as doctors, nurses and emergency responders. 

Digital solution ensures effective plant control

Mr. Emanuele Barbagli, COO of Frigel Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., provides an update on Frigel’s recent product developments and their benefits to customers in these challenging times.

Swedish recycler trusts Polystar

A well-known post-consumer waste recycler in Sweden has opted for intelligent recycling with POLYSTAR Repro-Direct

Clariant’s bio-based additives for biopolymers now certified

Clariant’s bio-based additives for biopolymers awarded OK compost INDUSTRIAL & OK biodegradable SOIL certification

Automatic filter for agricultural film recycling

FIMIC continuous filtration system helps improve the recycling process for agricultural films