The buzzword now is smart manufacturing, and this trend has become the main highlight of many major exhibitions in Asia. Ringier Trade Media’s Special Supplement on CHINAPLAS 2017 focuses on smart manufacturing and the broad product lines offered today to meet this goal. This issue carries a Special Supplement on the exhibition’s main highlights with description of the products on exhibit and contact information of exhibitors. read more >>
Boardroom Connection Cutting-edge materials raise the bar With an eye on the future, Hanil Hightech is poised to emerge as the region’s market leader for high-performance products and materials in the ever-developing world of hybrid and composite materials read more >>
Process and Technology Optimizing all-electric systems The full benefits of high-performance electric injection molding machines are increasingly being realized in terms of cost-savings and top rated performance. read more >>
Industry Applications Enhanced TPV for auto parts A new series of TPV elastomers with key advantages over standard TPVs in their natural or uncolored form provides the appearance and tactile properties valued for automotive interiors. read more >>
Anti-static agent meets processing challenge Corbion’s PATIONIC® 909 acts as an anti-static agent to improve the processability of expandable polystyrene beads. If expandable polystyrene beads acquire static charges, this can lead to flowability problems and inhomogeneous mold filling. It also contributes to uniform mold filling, to save time and improve the quality of the finished product read more >>
Asia Plastics Processing Technology and Innovative Materials Summit 2017 in Jakarta,
Indonesia (September 6-7 ) is a two-day event of informative presentations and discussions centered on innovative technologies and high-performance materials as applied in fast-growing sectors such as Packaging, Automotive and Consumer Electronics. The event gathers industry experts and professionals from the region in one venue where they can mingle, exchange idea and expand their network. Now Register---
Drive Controlled Pump (DCP) Solutions Looking to lower energy costs without sacrificing plant reliability? Parker’s next-gen hydraulic systems, featuring Drive Controlled Pumps, significantly reduce HPU energy use by regulating drive speeds and providing only the amount of hydraulic energy required for a machine’s current cycle. Use this calculator to see your potential energy savings.
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How to know if your ERP is compatible with your growth plans The manufacturing and distribution marketplace is challenging to say the least. Therefore, if your technology platforms aren’t facilitating for your growth, then they are a handbrake for your success. In this eBook we discuss the functionality and approach that can help you identify the traits of the right ERP system for your future.
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