Developments and opportunities in N. America

North American plastics industry is posting good business results this year; a country report in the run-up to K 2019 

AAK gains foothold in speciality lecithin

AAK acquires Soya International, makes considerable foothold in speciality lecithin  

Dietary fibre offers optimum bioavailability

From GoodMills Innovation, “High-MAC” wheat bran offers optimum bioavailability for the microbiome and multiple application opportunities  

EMO 2019: Tools

As the world's leading trade fair for metalworking, EMO Hannover is also an important showcase for tools.

Potato chip manufacturer opts for biomethane

With WELTEC's biomethane plant, about 200 standard m³/h of biomethane are generated from production waste and sludge at ALTHO,  a French manufacturer of potato chips in St. Gérand, Brittany.       

Iron appears to decrease lycopene intake

A study from the Ohio State University shows a  twofold decrease in lycopene uptake with iron supplement, according to the following article written by MISTI CRANE*.

Most Indians don't know key sources of proteins

Some 85% Indians are not familiar with key sources and benefits of protein, according to a new Mintel study.  

Datalogic introduces scanners in APAC

The Datalogic PowerScan range extends efficiency, productivity and durability of powerful handheld industrial scanners

DMK Group takes over DV Nutrition

The DMK Group and Volac cease their partnership in DV Nutrition, and develop their businesses in different directions   

Venturing into metal additive manufacturing

The market for specialist metal additive manufacturing (AM)services is rapidly evolving as more and more companies realise the advantages which metal additive manufacturing offers over more traditional design and manufacturing techniques.  

EMO 2019: Start-Ups

At EMO Hannover newcomers have the opportunity to present their innovative ideas.

EMO 2019 boosts investment levels with array of new technologies

Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, opens the world's leading trade fair for metalworking