Proven probiotics breathe more life into yogurt

Probiotics with documented health benefits give dairies a huge opportunity to stand out on the yogurt market in Southeast Asia. But there are challenges to overcome, writes DR. ANDERS HENRIKSSON*.

100% recyclable thermal bonded nonwovens

Beaulieu Fibres International launches UltraBond, the cost-effective solution for fully recyclable, latex-free, sustainable carpets

Arburg celebrates 10 years in ME

Arburg celebrates 10-year anniversary of its subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates which offers comprehensive pre- and after-sales services.    

BASF unveils new insulation materials

BASF at BAU 2019 to highlight novel high-performance insulation presented in first carbon concrete composite facade elements

ARLANXEO hosts Open Day in China

ARLANXEO to deepen university partnerships; hosts Open Day at Qingdao University of Science and Technology

KFI to open processed oil products factory in Indonesia

PT. Kaneka Foods Indonesia, a joint venture of Mitsubishi Corporation and Kaneka Corporation, is investing in a new factory for filling and other processed oil products for confectionery and bakery markets.  

Knorr-Bremse expands in Japan, Thailand

Knorr-Bremse acquires the commercial vehicle steering business of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. in Japan and Thailand and expands its steering systems business  

Maximum metal removal

Imagine burying a roughing tool in a block of Ti-6Al-4V titanium and ripping away more than 1000 cm3 (61 cubic inches) of material in just one minute.

Manage tough turning operations

For manufacturers struggling to manage metalworking chips and optimize tool-life, Seco has introduced new -RR93 and -R3 geometries as part of its RCMx range of turning inserts.

First HP-NTU innovation lab in Asia

Nanyang Technological University, HP Inc., and the National Research Foundation (NRF) collaborate on new $84 million HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab  

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.