Category Menu Holfeld Plastics buys time on fresh produce packaging October 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Holfeld has a passion for packaging. They continue to create some sweet inspirations when it comes to soft fruit punnets breathing new life and fresh ideas into the way soft fruit is packaged. And kept fresh. They combine purse aesthetics and on-shelf appeal with functionality. Their ‘G81’ family of punnets ranging from 30mm to 85mm […] Read more »
Industry Delcam launches integrated electrode solution October 9, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Delcam has launched a completely integrated solution for the design, machining and inspection of electrodes. The close integration has been made possible through a combination of developments in Delcam’s PowerSHAPE CAD software, PowerMILL CAM system and PowerINSPECT inspection software. The production of electrodes is a key stage in the manufacture of many types of tooling […] Read more »
Processes Clariant: Striking Solutions at Fakuma 2012 October 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Muttenz, 28 September 2012 – At Fakuma 2012, Clariant will be presenting color masterbatches recognized by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for safety. In addition, Clariant will be highlighting a number of high-impact special effects and an additive masterbatch developed specifically to eliminate the need for a separate coating process in certain medical applications. At Booth B2-2217 […] Read more »
Breaking News Bürkert presents new stainless steel 2/2-way angle seat valve October 8, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Bürkert will present its new stainless steel 2/2-way angle seat valve that can deliver mixing, distributing and multi-way functions with a compact dimensions. The new pneumatically operated 2000 INOX angle seat valve from Bürkert consists of a pneumatic piston actuator and a two-way valve body. Both parts are manufactured from stainless steel 316L and can be used […] Read more »
Product News GBI Research predicts synthetic rubber demand to bounce back in Asia Pacific October 8, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Asia’s weakened demand for synthetic rubbers, commonly used in tire production, is expected to recover following this year’s drop in car production, says GBI Research’s new report, “Butadiene Asia Pacific Market to 2020 – Polybutadiene, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) to Fuel Demand” The report states that demand for synthetic rubbers […] Read more »
Machinery News Husky launches its next generation HyCAP system globally October 8, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Husky Injection Molding Systems announced the official global launch of its next generation HyCAP system for high output beverage closure manufacturing. Husky says the next generation HyCAP system has benefitted significantly from the combined capabilities of Husky and closure mold maker KTW by featuring a new mold design that improves the productivity of the overall […] Read more »
Industry SABIC signs research agreement with University of Cambridge October 8, 2012 by plasticsinfomart SABIC signed a multiyear strategic agreement with the University of Cambridge in UK to mutually develop advanced technologies in diverse areas ranging from Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Energy, Functional Materials to Modeling. Ernesto Occhiello, Executive Vice President, SABIC Technology and Innovation, said, “With this agreement, SABIC has demonstrated its growth commitment through intensified and meaningful cooperation […] Read more »
Material News Plastics play key role in solar aircraft global circumnavigation October 8, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Bayer MaterialScience is expanding its contribution to the Solar Impulse project – an unprecedented around-the-world flight powered solely by solar energy scheduled for take-off in 2015. The company is responsible for the complete design of the cockpit shell of the second, improved model. Among its contributions will be an innovative, extremely high-performance insulating material. Solar […] Read more »
