Breakthrough via Innovation CHINAPLAS 2020 empowers plastics & rubber industries to transform with new opportunities

Economic and political uncertainty remains a top challenge for today’s global manufacturing industry. A host of factors including trade friction, economic slowdown, and weakening demand from China are dampening manufacturing growth and leaving some sectors in a decline. In the meantime, China is pushing to transform its manufacturing industry to focus on higher quality and domestic market while encouraging foreign investment.

FIMIC to unveil new filtration systems at K 2019

FIMIC responds to strong demand for new filtration and innovative technologies for post-consumption with its latest products.  

K 2019: Exhibitors Showcase

Ringier Trade Media Special Supplement on K 2019 recommends some of the products worth checking out and the exhibitors' contact details.   

Spherical parts in shortest possible cycle times

Based on the high-precision Sphero machine tool, Thielenhaus Microfinish has now developed a highly efficient two-step solution which performs the entire fine-finishing process for spherical workpieces in short cycle times. The new SpheroStar also builds upon the MicroStar and NanoStar platforms constructively and like these two it is equipped with an indexing table.

Spherical parts in shortest possible cycle times

Based on the high-precision Sphero machine tool, Thielenhaus Microfinish has now developed a highly efficient two-step solution which performs the entire fine-finishing process for spherical workpieces in short cycle times. 

Fagor Arrasate hires new sales director

Gerald Schulz has been commissioned to lead a new phase of commercial development for the Press Hardening sector

Circular economy @K2019

At this year’s K show, more than 3,000 exhibitors from around the world present their innovations to the global market. One hot topic is circular economy in plastics.

Increasing productivity with the MILLTURN

The MILLTURN was at the centre stage for WFL at this year's EMO. Three demonstration models were on show during the trade fair from 16 to 21 September: an M30-G MILLTURN / 1800mm with automation cell, an M50-G MILLTURN / 3000mm with a focus on turbine blade machining and an M80X MILLTURN / 3000mm with an integrated diode laser. 

Sustainable pallets as zero waste solution

Re>Pal is a uniquely sustainable solution because the pallet is made from 100% recycled plastic waste, while providing lifetime value and aids in reducing logistics risks, according to  Mr. Andrianto Gunawan, Head of Procurement of Pt. REPAL Internasional Indonesia

Potent Affron Saffron launched in Asia Pacific

Spanish company Pharmactive Biotech Products launched its saffron extract in Asia; the company is creating a farm-to-fork controlled supply chain for Affron®’s golden saffron  

tna co-founders appointed to Australian Society of Honour

Nadia and Alf Taylor, co-founders of tna were recently bestowed with insignias commemorating their appointment as Members (AM) of t

Sumol+Compal juices come in Tetra Stelo™ Aseptic carton package

Sumol+Compal unveils premium brand Compal in Tetra Pak’s new Tetra Stelo™ Aseptic 1000 Edge with Bio-based WingCap™ 30.​