January 2018 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139.4 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2018, a 0.8% increase compared to January 2017.

NPE: Shine Well focuses on energy saving

Shine Well's Toggle Energy-Saving Injection Moulding Machine will be highlighted at NPE 2018

CHINAPLAS: Brückner to demo latest innovations

Brückner Maschinenbau to focus on specialty film production and present live demonstration of its latest stretching machine KARO 5.0

Probiotic strain is patented in S. Korea

Chr. Hansen’s BB-12® probiotic strain has gained a patent for immunity in South Korea  

Lantek obtains Omax certification

This certification will allow Lantek to integrate its Lantek Expert solution in OMAX cutting machines, achieving even greater optimization of the capacities of its machines.

Would you eat lab-grown meat?

If you would, then you’re not alone. Survey shows one-third willing to eat ‘cultured meat’

Custom-engineered TPEs at NPE 2018

KRAIBURG TPE is a well-known specialist in custom-engineered solutions, in particular thermoplastic elastomer compounds for various applications.

New sheet metal factory offers tailor-made metal enclosures

The sheet metal manufacturing division of Scientechnic

New IML concept from Beck Automation

Innovative biocompatible IML-Concept from Beck Automation features 4-cavity IML machine for PLA coffee capsules

STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA conclude annual press conference

The Motion Meeting brings together the global representatives of STUDER, SCHAUDT and MIKROSA for three days in February. 

Jellyfish chips

Soft jellyfish is turned into healthy, crunchy bites  

PureCircle to boost stevia leaf production

Geared to meet booming demand for low-calorie sweeteners, PureCircle says it will cultivate 16k tonnes of StarLeaf™ stevia in 2018