International Plastics News for Asia

The new industrial revolution has swept the global industrial sector, the plastics industry included. Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution and stems from a high-tech strategy of the German government to promote the digitalisation of manufacturing. In this issue, we look at how companies in the plastics industry have embarked on modernising their operations and offering high quality products as a result.
From digital manufacturing to a diverse range of materials, the power of 3D printing lies in its ability to bring business benefits to organisations, industries and the rest of the world. An expert in this area provides his assessment on the Asia Pacific market as high growth region for 3D printing.
Plastics play a crucial role in the ongoing war against harmful bacteria. Polymers infused with protective elements are frequently utilised in the composition of products designed to protect against potentially dangerous contamination. A powerful antimicrobial technology is discussed in this issue and how this could help achieve the goal of integrating antimicrobial property into plastics without making use of any harmful substances or affecting the original characteristics of the material.