International Plastics News for Asia

As the world continues to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, many of the plastics and rubber industry’s key players are converting their production systems to manufacture medical devices and supplies. One example of this kind of flexibility is presented by injection moulding machine suppliers that have partnered with other producers to turn out critical medical supplies. Process cooling is an important aspect of efficient manufacturing. Intelligent and remote machine control has become an integral part of the whole operation and in this issue, we look at the innovations in this area that will benefit plastics processors during this challenging times. We are privileged to have two experts sharing their views in this issue and I’m sure our readers will find their insights valuable.