BMW Thailand localizes battery production

The start of BMW Group Thailand’s local battery production will enable a better respond to growing demands for electrified vehicles across ASEAN markets. 

Mazda creates first cold-stamped parts

Mazda Motor Corp., working separately with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. and JFE Steel Corp., developed the world's first cold-stamped vehicle body parts made from 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel.  

Siemens preps Indonesia for Industry 4.0

The government of Indonesia is implementing measures to boost local human resources education to support the development of the fourth industrial revolution 4.

Valio to export infant formula to China

Finnish company Valio receives permit to export consumer-packaged infant formulas and ready-to-feed liquid infant formula to China.  

3D printing spending at $13.8Bn in 2019

Worldwide spending on 3D printing is projected to reach $13.8 billion in 2019, according to the new IDC Spending Guide. 

Automation trends in the Middle East

In this interview, Alain Kaddoum general manager for Swisslog Middle East shares the company’s forecast for automation in 2019, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the Middle East.

Philippine product among SIAL Innovation winners

At SIAL Middle East, healthy products garnered the top spots in SIAL Innovation, including Instayum Mushroom Chips from the Philippines.  

Dubai to host coffee symposium

The first Europe and Middle East Coffee Symposium takes place in Dubai in November 2019.  

Deli 24 expands HPP capacity

With a new 420-litre HPP machine, Deli 24 doubles its capacity for high pressure processing.  

Reducing machine downtimes by 10%

The injection molding process can be further enhanced with downtime reduced through WITTMANN SmartRemoval. 

Clariant reduces stake in Stahl

Clariant reduces its stake in Stahl by 25% but it will remain invested in Stahl as a financial investor.

Optimised comfort concept for infant formula

Arla Foods Ingredients’ whey protein-based concept for infant formula considers baby’s comfort by reducing the occurrence of such common issues as colic and constipation.