Category Menu IDC Models Goes into Legoland August 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart IDC Models, the rapid prototyping and model making division of Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), has just produced animated models for Legoland’s latest venture, a ninja-themed mini Legoland to be installed in outdoor shopping centres across Europe. IDC Models both designed and manufactured the ‘Ninjago’ Lego models. Legoland came to IDC with an initial vision of […] Read more »
Processes FANUC demonstrates two-component technology and automated manufacturing cells for sustainable injection moulding quality August 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart During the last few years, injection moulding processors have shown increased interest in electric injection moulding machines (eIMM) with, on the one hand, their high energy economy and awareness of fully automatic production systems on the other. At Fakuma 2012, in Hall B3, Stand 3211, FANUC ROBOMACHINE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH will be ex-hibiting three electric ROBOSHOT […] Read more »
Market News Oil rises over $113 ahead of central bank meet August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Investors will look for any hint of a third round of quantitative easing in a speech by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke at a meeting of central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday. Brent crude for October delivery rose 71 cents to $113.25 a barrel by 0949 GMT. U.S. crude slipped for a second […] Read more »
Industry BASF and race track operator launched disposable tableware pilot project August 30, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A racing event was turned into an environmental protection showcase. During the ADAC Masters Weekend held from August 24-26 at Lausitzring race track, Polster Catering from Germany used only cardboard trays and paper plates that are compostable. They are coated with BASF’s biodegradable plastic ecovio FS Paper. The disposable tableware was manufactured by another Germany-baesd Hosti […] Read more »
Category Menu SABIC helps create India's first injection molded plastic fenders August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), in collaboration supplier Plastic Omnium, has developed the country’s first injection molded plastic fenders, which are featured on the new XUV500 sports utility vehicle (SUV). The new car features online paintable Noryl GTX thermoplastic resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics, a substitute of steel in the fender. The chemicals […] Read more »
Market News Oil demand in China to grow by 3-4% full year August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart China’s demand and throughput of oil will pick up in the second-half of the year as the government growth incentives take hold, according to a recently released Platts analysis. “The government will be eager to boost economic growth by the time the decennial political leadership transition occurs in the fourth quarter,” explained Ms Song. “We […] Read more »
Industry Clariant announces sustainability goals for 2020 August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Along with the opening of Umwelt Arena (Environemnt Arena) in Spreitenbach, Switzerland, Clariant, being its sole chemistry partner, also published its sustainability goals for 2020. Umwelt Arena is the first Swiss competence center for environmental technology, according to Clariant. “Our engagement in the Umwelt Arena is a clear commitment to Switzerland as our corporate domicile and […] Read more »
Machinery News New EBM machine from Techne facilitating midlevel productions August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Techne Graham Packaging from Italy has developed a new all electric extrusion and blow molding (EBM) machine ADVT for medium production capacities. Two versions, single or double shuttle, are available. The new machine is built on the efficient Advance series, aiming to achieve low consumption, durable and user friendly, explains Techne. The machine allows a safe […] Read more »
