Schaeffler inks contract with Kazakhstan State Railways

The Schaeffler Group and the Kazakh goods wagon producer JSC “Kaztemirtrans”, a part of Kazakhstan State Railways, signed a contract on the reconditioning of axlebox bearings.

Automotive stud welding system

A unique, dedicated supplier of stud welding systems to the global automotive sector has been created following the sale of the former Nelson Fastener Systems business by leading international component manufacturer Doncasters Group.  

Innovative 3D printed membranes

Nano Sun opens a 3D printing facility in Singapore to produce new water-treatment membranes, the first of its kind in the country.  

Frigel advanced process cooling

Frigel’s adiabatic cooling system enables beverage and beverage packaging manufacturers to control temperature at much less cost and harm to the planet. Roberto Sommi is interviewed at ProPak Asia 2018 in Thailand.   

Helping probiotics to help you

The successful concoction of probiotic beer is just one example of how manufacturers can overcome certain challenges in incorporating probiotics in food and beverage.  

Insect protein in snacks and pasta

Crickets and silkworms are sustainable superfoods, and by breaking free from preconceived notions food manufacturers and consumers can easily tap into their benefits, says Thailand-based company Bugsolutely.  

LMT Group opens new facility in Nanjing

After having been active in China for over ten years and steadily building its presence there, LMT Group has now opened a new facility in the Chinese city of Nanjing.

Sugar boosts memory in older adults

Glucose, compared to artificial sweetener, enhances the memory of older adults, motivates them to work harder and puts them in a good mood even when doing difficult tasks, says a University of Warwick study.  

M'SIA-PLAS highlights vibrant sectors

M’SIA-PLAS 2018 (July 19-22) is Malaysia's leading event for plastic mould & die industries, and expects to attract over 10,000 visitors

Starbucks goes for strawless lids

Starbucks has designed a new lid that will eliminate more than 1 billion plastic straws a year  in its 28,000 stores by 2020.

Potato-based starches for cheese

Ingredion offers processed cheese manufacturers three kinds of potato-based starches that can improve product quality and help lower cost.  

Round-the-clock biscuit production

Andreas Schildknecht, product manager, Bosch Packaging Technology offers a checklist for site managers and production engineers engaged in biscuit production.