Successful American Plastics Industry Meets At NPE 2018 NPE 2018 will cover several different downstream markets, including chemicals and plastics, automotive and transportation, packaging, building and construction, medical, consumer products and bottles and containers. The Plastics Show will provide a forum for plastics industry experts, offering an insider’s look into the latest technical insights and…
BASF Starts New Thermoplastic Production Line In Korea BASF has started up a new production line for its high-temperature resistant thermoplastic Ultrason?(polyarylsulfone) at its site in Yeosu, Korea. Ultrason is the trade name for BASF’s product range of polyethersulfone (Ultrason E), polysulfone (Ultrason S), and polyphenylsulfone (Ultrason P). Latest innovations include the optimized UltrasonDimension, a…
Application Of Augmented Reality (AR) In Design Review As companies grow and the team’s distribution becomes more global, it is difficult for everyone to participate in the process of design review, information search, and feedback in a timely manner. However, using augmented reality technology, team members can visualize, interact with product designs and provide design…
Five Key Topics Highlighted At Hannover Messe 2018 The mammoth event is hosting five themes at one single platform- Hannover Messe 2018- and will cover a full range of technical innovations throughout the whole value chain – from automation to supplier solutions. 1.Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives 2.Digital Factory 3.Energy 4.Industrial Supply 5.Research & Technology
NPE 2018, One Of The Largest Trade Show In Plastics Industry NPE2018 will feature new educational programs, including: 1.3D Printing Workshop, presented by: Additive Manufacturing Media and Plastics Technology 2.Bottle Zone Technical Forum, hosted by: PET planet and the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) 3.Expert Super Sessions 4.Plastics Leadership Summit 5.Refocus Sustainability & Recycling…
Stephen Hawking Death Stephen Hawking, who has died aged 76, managed to transcend the divide between scientific exoticism and popular culture.He was a giant among the select band of late-20th century theoretical physicists contemplating the origins and mysteries of the universe. But he also achieved celebrity status, known more for his motorised wheelchair and computerised…
Internationalisation Of Production Leads To Global Competition The internationalisation of production has led to an increasingly competitive business situation for European tooling companies. This can be traced back to two main causes. On the one side, non-European competitors from low-wage countries have entered the European market with low-priced tools and dies. On the other side,…
Ideal Material For Making A Mould Base A mould base is a crucial factor in mould production. If the material has not been treated correctly, it can lead to deformation. Additionally, standardised and well-prepared mould bases already have the correct size and all the necessary holes. When steel plates are produced, tension results in the…
Six Actions For Successful Automation Toolmaking 1.It is absolutely necessary to securely master their own production processes. 2.The necessary standardisation of the components and processes is required for implementing the automation solutions. 3.To make process automation possible, part, tool, and production data should be made available. 4.Actively involving employees in automation projects is absolutely necessary.…
Major Topics For Metav 2018 1.Metav reflects positive state of the industrial economy and confirms ongoing ecobnomic boom in metalworking 2.Will to invest among visitors was high at Metav 2018 3.Less than expected 30,000 visitors came to the trade show 4.Area concept of Metav is now established 5.Shortage of skilled workers was addressed with special…