Material News Sonderhoff USA obtains FDA approval for sealing food packaging June 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The Sonderhoff USA Corporation from Elgin, Illinois, was granted the approval for a two-component flexible foam gasket of the Sonderhoff product line Fermapor K31, specifically developed for food packaging, by a renowned and independent US certification and testing institute. The certificate was issued in accordance with title 21 of the US Code of Federal Regulation, […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu New modules ensure weighing accuracy and safety June 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Greifensee, Switzerland – 5th June 2013 – METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce the release of the SWB505 MultiMount™ weigh module, which pairs durability with accurate and reliable weighing. With built-in safety features, the MultiMount™ ensures accurate weighing and trouble-free installation right from the start. “We are very excited to bring this innovative weigh module […] Read more »
Industry New White Paper Explores Optimization of Mature Fine Tailings Dewatering June 6, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Greifensee, Switzerland — 05 June 2013 —METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce publication of a new white paper entitled “Optimizing Thickeners, Flotation and Mature Fine Tailings (MFT) Dewatering.” The white paper details common challenges engineers and scientists encounter when working to maximize solid-liquid separation and enhance throughput. It also explores how current state-of-the-art in situ […] Read more »
Processes Inline profile thickness measurement of plastics from a single UK source June 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Plastics processing companies and extruders of blown plastic films can now source complete, inline precision measurement and inspection systems from a single UK supplier. Micro-Epsilon’s Systems Group specialises in the development, manufacture and installation of a comprehensive range of non-contact, inline and offline measurement and inspection systems for process monitoring and quality control applications. These […] Read more »
Product News KM PACKAGING’S FOG BUSTER FILM IS CLEAR WINNER June 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Food manufacturers across the world can now benefit from a superior anti-fogging lidding film developed especially for foil trays by KM Packaging Services Ltd. More than 15 years since the introduction of its revolutionary lidding film technology for smooth wall aluminium trays, KM has developed Fog Buster – a premium, optimum performance anti-fog film which […] Read more »
Industry Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals plan to Open Your Mind at K2013 June 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart At K2013 in Düsseldorf, “Open Your Mind” will be the key message for Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals. These three polyolefin producers are among the world’s leading providers of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, and are part of the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), OMV and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) family of […] Read more »
Industry Evonik launches Composites Project House June 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Speciality chemicals company Evonik is opening a ‘Composites Project House’ in Germany to develop new materials for use in lightweight construction. Evonik’s 10th ‘project house’ will be based primarily in Marl, with a branch in Darmstadt. “Our aim in setting up the Composites Project House is to expand our expertise in the field of composites,” […] Read more »
Category Menu RoboBee Finally Takes Off June 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart After 10 years of hard work, an engineering team working in Harvard University’s Microrobotics Lab has completed the maiden flight of its tiny RoboBee flying robot. True, the little guy is still tethered and not autonomous yet, but the controlled flight of the insect-sized robot that flaps its wings is considered a first in robotics. […] Read more »
