When edgy technologies meet

TaipeiPLAS 2018 brought more value-added features in this year’s edition. For one, the ShoeTech Taipei was held concurrently for the first time.

Trendsetting solutions from Festo

Festo showcases technologies, solutions, and training programmes at the 1st Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) held at the Singapore EXPO from 16-18 October 2018.   

Sophisticated LED lenses made of LSR

ENGEL and Dow Silicones developed a solution for cost-effective production of LED lenses with a highly demanding geometry using ENGEL LSR injection moulding machines.  

KASTO expands with showroom, tech centre in Illinois

KASTO Inc., the North American subsidiary of the German based sawing and storage technology specialist, opened its Showroom & Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois on September 10, 2018. 

Datacolor responds to the digitalization trend in color management

As a leading provider of color measurement and management solutions, Datacolor has played a key role in the digitalization of the color communications and color approval process

Recycling systems for closed loop production

As global efforts to promote plastics recycling intensify, the stage has now been set to adopt recycling technologies as a viable solution to this environmental concern.

New-age solutions for the medical sector

Medical-grade plastic and specialty chemical manufacturers are unveiling innovative healthcare products that promise flexibility combined with strength and other features that meet US/EU safety standards.

Bioplastics for food packaging

Dr Engr Leslie Joy Lanticse-Diaz, associate professor from the University of the Philippines - Diliman, is scheduled to speak on bioplastics for food packaging at the Plastics Applications in Food & Beverage Packaging Summit 2018.

Increase fibre in children’s food

Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Pacific writes on how chicory root fibres can help boost children’s immune system.  

Create better packaging designs

Iggesund Paperboard and Tobii Pro are working together to help packaging customers develop effective designs that take into account the neuromarketing technique of eye tracking.  

Compact laser shearing machine

The LT5 is the simple, essential, compact Lasertube system with an advantageous performance-to-price ratio and can directly compete with disc cutting systems in terms of performance and price.  

Future-oriented high-speed milling

At AMB, DATRON AG presented not only high-speed milling machines and tools, but also the innovative DATRON next control system’s new features and the brand-new DATRON MXCube for demanding industrial applications.