Bottle blow moulder for biodegradable plastics
With biodegradable becoming less of a buzzword and more of a reality in the packaging business, a machine maker has adapted a blow moulder for use with corn-based plastics.
Archives for May 15, 2006
Automation: Processors concerned about investment return
UK processors fail to exploit automation and robotics handling, mainly due to concerns about the costs, return on investment and a shortage of trained engineers, according to an industry survey.
Software designed to integrate with existing systems
A new software suite for food and drink plants allows information technology managers to upgrade and integrate their networks as operations grow, its developer claims.
Simply change ingredients to reduce acrylamide, say researchers
Substitution of certain ingredients could reduce acrylamide content of finished products by as much as 70 per cent, say Swiss researchers.